March 2012

BLESSED SACRAMENT COUNCIL #13240 CLERMONT, FL MARCH 2012

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The Lenten season is upon us and I would like to thank Brother Don Morrissey for once again coordinating the Council’s contribution to the Lenten season’s “Soup Friday” parish program. I believe we had a choice of eleven different soups. A special thanks to all of our soup chefs.

We los t one o f our sen ior members this past month. SK Andy Lacek, a dear man, a great Knight, a friend, he will be missed. Our Council Advocate Rosario Sulsenti also lost his mother-in-law Mary Cannata, Mary was the Grandmother of PGK Jerry Sulsenti and the great-grandmother of Brothers Marco & Michael Sulsenti and of course mother to Grace Sulsenti…..May the souls of Mary Cannata and Brother Andy “rest in peace”.

Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of Brother Bob Peraza, our annual “Tootsie Roll Drive” was again a huge success. I want to thank Bob

and all our Brothers, Squires, family members and friends who unselfishly participated in this year’s campaign.

Our nominating committee of Jack Wallace and Bob Peraza will be handling the nominations for our Council‘s annual Officer’s election. They will be presenting a slate at our April meeting. The election will be held at our June meeting. All 3rd degree Brothers are eligible to seek office. If you are interested in running for a position, please see Brothers Bob or Jack at our upcoming March meet ing . Nominat ions wi l l be accepted right up to our June meeting.

The Golf Classic committee is up and running please see Brothers Al Venezio or Tony Giamboi if you can be of assistance. Lots of help is needed in this, our major fund raiser. The tournament will be Saturday, May 19 a t Sanctuar y Ridge Gol f Club.

I have appointed Brother Fred Rosenthal as our new Pro -Life Director. Fred has the heart and desire to energize this important program. Thank you Fred for stepping up.

The ordering of our Council shirts will now be handled by the team of Brothers Ed Oliveira & John Granucci. See them at our monthly meet ing for your orders . Their numbers, as well as other committee chairs and directors can be found in the recent attachment that I sent out to all members…..regarding Council contact numbers.

The new Form 100’s are now in, please see Membership Director Steve Cruz.

Remember to check-out our Counc i l ’s web - s i te " www.kofc13240.org

Please try to attend our March Council meeting this Thursday, 3-1-12.

Vivat Jesus! Peter P. Capece, Grand Knight

Meeting Schedules: * Council meets at 7 pm on the 1st Thursday of the month, in John Bosco Hall.

* The Assembly #3025 (4th Degree) meets at 7 p m o n t h e 2 n d Thursday, in John Bosco Hall.

* Social meetings are on the 3rd Thursday, at an a n n o u n c e d l o c a l restaurant.

* Officers, Trustees, and current Chairs meet on the last Thursday of the month, at 7 pm in class room 3.

GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE

Peter CapeceGrand Knight

Our Next Council Meeting is Thursday March ast at 7:00 pm

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Health Services Chair- Robert Gonzalez-352-243-3751, [email protected]

Assembly #3025 Faithful Navigator Peter Stauder-352-241-0235, HYPERLINK [email protected]

District Deputy- Bruce Gilett- 407-566-8486 HYPERLINK " [email protected]

Donut Sunday Chair- Manny Colon-352-227-9149,407-902-9451, HYPERLINK [email protected]

Ladies Auxiliary- Phyllis Capece-352-243-0393,772-538-3882, [email protected]

to order Council shirts see Brothers Ed Oliveira & John Granucci.

Please keep the following sick and distressed Brothers and their family members in your prayers.

Pam Venezio with a stroke requested by Allen J. Venezio and Steve Cruz, Andy Lacek by Neal Sabina. Andy has since passed away, please keep him in our prayers, Fred Aviles with a stroke requested by Ramon Aviles, Mary Cannata in assisted living requested by Rosario Sulsenti. Mary has since passed away, pleas keep her in your prayers. Daniel Cyr with cancer requested by Steve Nemeith, Arcadia Oliveras who has passed away requested by Jorge Oliverras, Jennifer Michalya who are in heaven requested by Deacon Mike, Frank Kozel with cancer and Raymond Potts with cancer requested by Berna

Warden – Mike Dybicz -352-243-3203, " [email protected]

O u t s i d e G u a rd- A l Ve n e z i o -3 5 2-2 4 3-6 0 8 6, 3 5 2-6 3 6-2 7 0 0, " [email protected]

Inside Guard & Youth Director-Frank Regiacorte 352-429-2025,407-538-6490, " [email protected]

Lecturer –Jack Wallace- 407-654-0338, " [email protected]

C h a p l a i n- Fr. Ro b e r t We b s t e r- 3 5 2 - 3 9 4 - 3 5 6 2 , [email protected] Tr u s t e e- Ro b e r t B r i t t e n - 3 5 2 - 3 9 4 - 4 0 4 7 , 3 5 2 - 9 8 8 - 3 0 6 5 , [email protected]

Trustee- Joe Nowicki-352-394-4255, " [email protected]

Trustee- Charles Crane- 352-241-9868, " [email protected]

Membership Director- Steve Cruz 352-432-5675, 352-552-1958 e-mail- " [email protected]

Admissions Committee Chair.-John Pro te a u 3 5 2-2 4 2-0 7 5 8 , e-m a i l- [email protected]

S q u i re s C i rc l e – E r i c Pa l m e r 3 5 2-3 9 4-5 0 04 , e-m a i l- " [email protected]

Fa m i l y D i re c to r – L a r r y B a r b e r 3 5 2-5 0 8 4 3 3 9 , 4 0 7-6 9 4-6 0 1 4 , [email protected]

Community Director- Luca DelVerme 407-256-3716, [email protected]

C h u rc h D i re c t o r -Jo e C r u z 4 0 7-3 4 2-8 2 4 3 , H Y P E R L I N K " m a i l t o : j o e c r u z @ c f l . r r . c o m " [email protected]

Pro-Life Director- Fred Rosenthal 630-926-3109, 352-394-0778 , " [email protected]

Fo r q u e s t i o n s o r information regarding Council business, or if you would like to help in any way please call Grand Knight Peter P. Capece- 352-243-0393, cell 772-571-7084, or e - m a i l

[email protected] .

For membership or dues information , pocket name badge or Council license plates -please see Allen J. Venezio, Financial Secretary & 1st Degree team Capt.C a l l 3 5 2-6 3 6-0 7 74 , [email protected]

For questions on Knight’s insurance or the Council’s Newsletter : Call Field Agent - Don Gelinas Home Phone - 3 5 2-4 04-6 3 6 8 , Pro d u c e r o f t h e C o u n c i l ' s n e w s l e t t e r. " [email protected]. Producer of the Council’s newsletter and website.

D e p u t y G r a n d K n i g h t Ji m L a r i a (Retention Chair) 407-435-2325, " [email protected]

C h a n c e l l o r-D o n Mo r r i s s e y 3 5 2-3 1 5-4 1 6 6 e-m a i l [email protected]

Tre a s u re r - To n y G i a m b o i -352-241-7671 , " [email protected]

Advocate – Rosario Sulsenti -407- 4 6 9-3 9 3 9 , " [email protected]

Re c o rd e r – Ja m e s Ve n e z i o -3 5 2-3 4 3-1 5 5 3 , 3 5 2-5 5 2-74 8 0 " [email protected]

Warden – Mike Dybicz -352-243-3203, " [email protected]

O u t s i d e G u a rd- A l Ve n e z i o -3 5 2-2 4 3-6 0 8 6, 3 5 2-6 3 6-2 7 0 0, H Y P E R L I N K " m a i l t o : a l v e e @ c f l . r r . c o m " [email protected]

Inside Guard & Youth Director-Frank Regiacorte 352-429-2025,407-538-6490,

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Coming EventsCalendar

Worthy Officers and Brothers All:

As we enter the season of Lent, may this time be a reflection for all of us on what we can do, as individuals and as Knights of Columbus, to get closer to God and to give to our church and our community a little bit more than we already do. This is the time in our liturgical year where we reach deep within ourselves to find that little extra we can give to God

For our Council, this is also a time of mourning. We lost a good Sir Knight this week when Brother Andy Lacek (1920 - 2012) passed away on Thursday. Although only a knight for 7 years, Sir Knight Andy was present at almost all of the Council and Assembly meetings. He would always remind us of how important the patriotic responsibility of our order is when he would say "love it or leave it" after our Pledge of Allegiance. I am sure that there are Brothers who can speak better about Brother Andy than I can, I will always remember his passion for the Knights and his dedication to our Council. Brother Andy, you will be missed and may you now enjoy the eternal reward our Lord has prepared for you.

For me, personally, I have never received a phone call like the one I got that evening. As I was on my way out to a school function, Brother Andy's son called me to deliver the news about his father. He said that my phone number was the only number in his father's wallet and that he got it off the back of his KofC Membership Card. As Financial Secretary, I knew there was always a chance I would get a call like this, but I can't describe how it actually felt to get one. It served as a hard and poignant reminder of the immense responsibilities of the office I hold and that even though I've been in it for 23 months, there are still things I have yet to learn.

In other Council happenings, I enjoyed very much seeing a lot of you out on the day of the Citizens with Disabilities Campaign. It's a great opportunity for me to visit with some of you that I don't have a chance to see at the meetings. We raised more money this year than we ever have and I am proud of all of you for a job well done. I also wish to thank my Mom Francine, my Dad Sir Knight Al and my uncle Sir Knight Jim for helping me count, roll and wrap all the money. We were all up until after 11 PM doing it and I could not have done it without their help!

I wish to thank everyone who has come out and helped the Clermont Middle School Band by joining us at Pizza Hut on Mondays. Every little bit helps! We are doing this all the way through the end of March, so as long as you have a flyer, 20% of your Pizza Hut order will be donated to the CLMS Band! Please consider helping us out! If you need a flyer, you can print the one from the newsletter or send me an e-mail and I'll send you one. You can ignore the date, by the way. It's good, trust me!

Finally, I'd like to wish you all a very happy St. Patrick's Day and may the luck of the Irish be with you all. God bless you

Viva Jesus! Allen Financial Secretary

FINANCIAL SECRETARY’S CORNER

Allen Venezio

2012

A p r i l 9

S a t u r d a y P a s t a D i n n e r Chair Luca

DelVerme Tickets sales Mar. 17, 18 Mar.24, 25 in front of Church.

April 22 Corporate Communion / Mass for deceased members of our Council 12 noon Mass, followed by a B r u n c h . C h u r c h Director Joe Cruz & Membership Director Steve Cruz to coordinate this event.

15) May 19 Annual C o u n c i l G o l f Tournament. Al Venezio and Tony Giamboi will co- chair the event. A large committee is needed. Tickets Sales- May- 5,6,12,13 in front of the Church.


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Scenes From our Recent Tootsie Roll DriveSpecial thanks to Brother Bob Peraza for once again chairing this important

campaign. The effort Bob puts into this event is incredible. Thanks Bob. We raised over $2,300 for charity in this annual one day effort…thanks to all and

especially to our Financial Secretary Allen Venezio who was up to almost midnight counting all the monies from the five locations.

Tootsie Roll 2012 results are 30 % higher than in 2011 Numbers compiled by Alan Venezio Jr. show that our 2012 Tootsie roll campaign dollars were 30 % higher than in 2011, $2,302.52 were collected in 2012 vs $1767.86 in 2011. The same stores were used in both years. All stores

had increased collections but special thanks are due to the brothers at Publix Minneola that showed a 116% increase and at Publix Groveland with a 31 % increase. Many thanks to all who worked and to the chair, Bob Peraza, who put quite a few hours in the effort.


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Some Things To Ponder

From Your Fraternal Benefits Advisor

Shopping that all men should doBy nature, most men do not like to shop. At the risk of sounding chauvinistic, that inclination seems more likely to drive our wives, daughters, mothers or other females we know. Sure, there are exceptions. Maybe you enjoy trips to the hardware store for a tool to help on a

home improvement project. Maybe you’re a collector or you like to shop for cars. Maybe you like to find the best deal on the newest high-tech gadget for your living room. When you do decide it’s time to make a purchase, if you’re like me, you want to get the best value for your money. You want the best customer service possible. Sometimes, this requires lots of research and planning. But one of the most important purchases you can make can be put into motion through a simple meeting with me, a brother Knight. The core product offered by the Knights of Columbus is not glitzy. It’s not like a new car or a classic one. It’s not like a laptop or a flatscreen television. It’s not something you can “show off” to your friends, but you can brag about it. Life insurance is something that everyone needs. If you have some life insurance, the odds are great that you need more. If you don’t have any coverage, you should stop to consider all the benefits of a whole life policy. Remember, it’s not about you. It’s about your family. When was the last time you shopped for life insurance? If the answer is “a long time ago” or “never,” it’s time you speak with me. Have you considered your retirement and how you will afford to maintain your current lifestyle? Our annuities can help. Is your income protected in the event of a serious illness or injury? Are you prepared to cover the expensive costs of long-term care should you or your spouse need it? The Knights of Columbus can help provide solutions to these common situations, too. Please schedule an appointment with me today.

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Its Time to Run for Office Our Grand Knight has appointed a nominating committee of Brothers Bob Peraza and Jack Wallace.The nominating committee will be in effect till our June 7th meeting(election night). Any 3rd degree member who may be interested in running f o r a O f f i c e i n o u r Council……should contact e i t h e r B o b a t [email protected] o r J a c k a t [email protected].

With elections coming up for our council, and to assist those who are contemplating r u n n i n g f o r o f f i c e , t h e nominating committee of Bob Peraza and Jack Wallace has asked that I post the duties and responsibilities of each office.

First Section comes from t h e B y-L a w re g a rd i n g elections. The next two pages describes the responsibilities of each office.

II--ElectionsSection 1. The annual election

of officers shall take place at a regular meeting held between May 15 to and including June 15. (Not less than two months before the

annual election the Grand Knight sha l l appoint a Nominat ing Committee who shall prepare a slate of candidates for the elective o f f i ces . Thi s s l a te sha l l be presented to the council not later than the regular business meeting preceding the meeting at which annual elections are to take place. Other nominations may be made from the floor and nominations may not be closed unti l the election meeting has convened and the members are ready to ballot.)

Sec. 2. The election of officers shall be by ballot. A majority of all the votes cast shall be necessary to elect; except that where several of equal degree are to be chosen, a majority shall not be necessary, but all shall be voted for on one ballot and no ballot containing names of more or less candidates than there are such offices to be voted for shal l be counted, and those receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected in the order of votes received.

ARTICLE III--OfficersSection 1. Only members who

are in good standing and who have been initiated in the first three Degrees of the Order shall be eligible to hold office in this Council. No member shall hold more than one office at the same time.

Sec. 2. The elective officers shall be as follows: Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Chancellor, Recorder, Treasurer, Advocate, Warden, Inside Guard, Outside Guard (two Outside Guards may be elected) and Board of Trustees.

Sec. 3. The appointive officers shall be as follows:

Financial Secretary, Lecturer, Chaplain and Organist.

The Financial Secretary shall be appointed by the Supreme Knight.

The Chaplain shall be selected by the Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight and Board of Trustees in accordance with any rules established by the Bishop of the Diocese. The Grand Knight shall select the Lecturer and Organist.

Our Next Socialwill be at

the Rusty Fox(across from the

church)on Thursday

March 15th at 7pm.

RSVP to Kay Giamboi

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GRAND KNIGHTThe grand kn ight i s

responsible for the overall welfare of the council. Elected annually by the council membership, the g rand kn ight must pro v ide thoughtful and inspired leadership to the council officers, the Service Program directors, chairmen and members of the council.

More specifically, his duties include: presiding over council meetings; acting as an ex officio member o f a l l committees ; appointing the membership and program directors and working with them on the selection of Ser v ice Program act iv i t i e s cha i rmen and membersh ip recruitment teams and retention chairmen; convening officers for a monthly meeting; appointing special committees not mandated by the l aws o f the counc i l ; o ver see ing the proper exemplif icat ion of the First Degree; and, finally, making sure that all reports and reporting forms required by the state or

Supreme Council offices are submitted on time.

The g rand kn ight a l so interacts with the f inancia l secretary and treasurer to ensure the council is meeting its financial obligations to the Supreme and state councils, and others. The grand knight countersigns all orders drawn and signed by the financial secretary and all checks drawn and signed by the treasurer. He also reads the vouchers from the financial secretary of moneys paid to the treasurer and from the treasurer of moneys deposited in the bank. By these procedures, the g rand kn ight moni tors the performance of the financial secretary and treasurer, working with them to help the council meet its financial obligations.

The grand knight is a member of the Advisory Board charged with general supervision of a Co lumbian Squ i res c i rc le sponsored by his council.

Final ly, the grand knight, together with the deputy grand knight and trustees, is responsible for recommending a chaplain to the ordinary of the diocese for his appointment. He also appoints a lecturer.

D E P U T Y G R A N D KNIGHT

The deputy grand knight is the second in command in the local council. He is also elected annually, assists the grand knight in the operation of council affairs and is responsible for any duties assigned to him by the grand knight. In the absence of the grand knight, the deputy grand kn ight pres ides a t counc i l meetings and functions as the grand knight would. The deputy

grand knight is a member of the Advisory Board charged with genera l super v i s ion o f a Co lumbian Squ i res c i rc le sponsored by his council. It is suggested that the deputy grand knight and the board of trustees serve on the council’s retention committee.

CHANCELLORThe chancel lor is elected

annually to serve the council in a variety of ways. Primarily, he assists the grand knight and deputy g rand kn ight in the execution of their duties and takes charge of the council during the incapacity or extended absence of both.

With the cooperation and support of the grand knight, the chancellor has the important duty of strengthening the members’ interest in council activities. It is recommended that the chancellor serve as the chairman of the council’s Admission Committee.

The chance l lo r i s a l so a member o f the counc i l ’s Co lumbian Squ i res c i rc le ceremonial team.

RECORDERThe recorder is responsible for

keeping a true record of all the ac t ions o f the counc i l and maintains all correspondence of the council. He should use the “Recorder ’s Minute Book’ ’to record the minutes of all council meetings.


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The Financial Secretary is an approved 3 year Supreme Council Position and is not up for consideration at this time

TREASURERThe treasurer is the elected

official in charge of handling all council funds. He receives money from the financial secretary and issues a receipt for such. He is also responsible for depositing all money in the proper council accounts and providing a voucher or certificate of deposit to the grand knight for each transaction.

The t rea surer i s a l so responsible for issuing payments to the Supreme Council on all assessments made by it to the council and for all orders of the council.

Fina l l y, the t rea surer i s responsible for keeping accurate accounts of the monies in the general expense fund of the council and the amount of money in any special funds established by the council. He must be able to provide up to-date records on these accounts to the grand knight, financial secretary or board of trustees.

LECTURERThe lecturer is appointed by

the grand knight to provide su i tab le educat iona l and entertaining programs under the “Good of the Order” section of the council meeting. The “Good of the Order” may include such items as speakers, presentations

on special topics, etc. The lecturer is responsible for presenting the “Good of the Order’’ section at council meetings. The lecturer must be knowledgeable of all aspects of council programming in order to provide members with informative and entertaining programs. If the meetings have been conducted in accordance with the ceremonials and the agenda, there will be ample time at each meeting for the lecturer to present a worthwhile program that will help build meeting attendance and provide benef its to the membership that is present.

ADVOCATEThe advocate i s the

parliamentarian for the council. He need not be a member of the legal profession; however, he should be thoroughly familiar with all of the laws of the Order as s ta ted in the “Char ter, Constitution and Laws’’ and with the council by-laws. When a by-law is to be revised, the advocate serves as chairman of the revision committee.

The advocate should also have a working knowledge of “Robert’s Rules of Order,’’ and the Supreme Counc i l f l ye r, “Methods o f Conducting a Council Meeting’’. An understanding of both of these will help keep meetings on track.

When needed, the advocate shall seek legal assistance from the state advocate. In matters of trail of council members, the advocate shall prosecute the charges on behalf of the council.

He se t s up the counc i l chambers for meet ings and degrees and appoints and supervises guards for ceremonial

exemplifications. The warden should also oversee the inside and outside guards and make sure they are fulfilling the duties assigned to them.

INSIDE and OUTSIDE

GUARDSThe guards attend the doors of

the council chamber, checking on current membership cards before allowing entrance.

BOARD OF TRUSTEESThe board of trustees consists

of the grand knight and three members elected by the council. Trustees supervise all financial business of the council. They serve as auditors for the semiannual audits and oversee the work of the financial secretary and treasurer. The grand knight is the chairman of the board. It is suggested that the board of trustees and the deputy grand knight serve on the council’s retention committee.

Trustees are elected for terms of three years, two years and one year. At each regular election, the position of each trustee will be voted upon, and the current three and two year trustees move on to become two and one year trustees, respectively.


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Grand Knight - Peter Capece Deputy Grand Knight - James Laria Chancellor - Don Morrissey Recorder - Jim VenezioTreasurer - Anthony Giamboi Advocate - Rosario SulsentiWarden - Michael Dybicz Inside Guard - Frank RegiacorteOutside Guard - Al Venezio Lecturer –Jack WallaceThird Year Trustee - Robert Britten Chaplain - Fr. Bob Webster Second Year Trustee - Charles Crane Financial Secretary - Allen VenezioFirst Year Trustee -Joe Nowicki

2011 COUNCIL OFFICERS 2012

Donut Sunday’s are Recruitment Sunday’s

always the 3rd Sundays of the month…..

We are asking all Brother Knights to wear their Blue Council Golf Shirts to Mass. Steve Cruz needs help, give him a hand at Mass

Hi Ladies. Our next meeting is Thursday, March 1st, @ 7:00 PM in Class room #2

Thanks and God Bless Phyllis Capece

Brothers, Dont forget we have front

vehicle plates at $15.00 they are always available at the council meetings


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The 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic

will be held on Saturday May 19 at the Sanctuary Ridge Golf Course.

This Charity Golf Classic is very important for our Council. Last

year was very successful as we had proceeds of just over

$6,000.00. As a result of this success we were able to donate

$3,000.00 to the Russell Home and the balance to other local charities.

We are in need of committee members and volunteers to

prepare for this year's special event.I

f you are interested in joining this committee please contact Brother Tony Giamboi at: [email protected]

Your help is needed and appreciated.

Thank you,

Tony



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The Communicator Our Next Assembly Meeting is Thursday March 8th at 7:00pm

Dear Sir KnightsExemplification to the 4th Degree coming to Orlando May 5th. Please see all third degree members and invite them to join now. This degree location- Doubletree by Hilton, Orlando- is the closest for members of our sister council 13240. If you need a Form 4 please contact the Faithful Navigator . Cut off for Doubletree Hotel Reservations is April 5th. Call 1-800 327-2100 and mention the Knights and the rate is $111.38 per night. Cut off for Candidate submission of paper work to the FN will be April 15,2012. We are looking for a strong turnout for this home turf degree.Notification: It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of our brother SK Andrew S. Lacek Jr.. Andy, as we knew him, was the epitome of a gentleman and great friend to all in the Assembly, our sister Council 13240 and our Blessed Sacrament Parish. He returns to his maker and ,as he said, his bride of 62 years. God Bless Andy. ( Don do you have a picture of Andy??)Events in the news: I hope you all have been paying attention to the recent news on the Health and Human Services ruling on employers providing health insurance to employees. The issue raised by our Catholic Bishops, and other faith based employers, was the constitutionality of forcing religious employers to provide employees things like – FDA approved contraception methods, sterilization procedures, and several drugs that induce abortions- that are against the employers conscience and teachings . The issue played out in the various news media and there is an administration workaround submitted to the religious organizations. Your Conference of Catholic Bishops is heavily engaged in challenging this new ruling, the Supreme Knight and Supreme Council issued press releases and there are both House and Senate bills addressing the issue. Please stay in touch with what is going on as this is an issue of importance to us as Catholics and Knights. Nearer to home- an excellent source of info on religious issues being addressed by the Florida Legislature is the Florida Catholic Conference web site [email protected]. The is a weekly summary of bills going through dealing with social issues, abortion clinics, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, etc. Stay informed so that you can address these issues to your congressional reps, your family and brother Knights.Your Color Guard: Things are looking up- literally. The new flags, poles and holders have arrived and the Color Guard is hard at practice under the eye of our leader SK Don Gelinas. We are shooting to be the Color Guard team at the May and November Exemplifications here in Orlando. If you are interested in becoming a member or just rooting us on see Don for info. Thanks: Once again we had a great turn out of Color Corps for the Blessed Sacrament Confirmation Mass. I received many favorable comments from parishioners about the professional way we went about serving at the Mass and in the social hall getting the Confirmed through the picture line with Bishop Noonan. A great job done by professionals encourages more to join and gives praise to him that we serve.

Fraternally , Pete Stauder FN

Upcoming Color Corps

Events Calendar

2012

Apr 22Sunday,

CorporateCommunion

Mass12 noon

Apr 29thFirst

CommunionBlessed

Sacrament




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Catholics That Helped Shaped America

The OʼRorke family immigrated to the United States from County Cavan, Ireland

when Patrick Henry “Paddy” OʼRorke was still an infant. Settling in Upstate New

York, the community of Rochester became Paddy OʼRorkeʼs hometown

throughout his formative youth. His scholarly prowess was legendary and is still

recalled with fond affection by Rochester-area educators. Paddy OʼRorke left

Rochester in 1857 to accept a cadetship appointment to the United States

Military Academy at West Point. He graduated West Point in June 1861—at the

top of his class. First assigned to the Army Corps of Engineers, Second

Lieutenant OʼRorke showed rare skill and brilliant talent as an Army engineering officer. Paddy O”Rorke

saw considerable Civil War combat during the summer of 1861 and into 1862. Serving with General

McDowellʼs Army, his first combat occurred during the Manassas Campaign at the Battle of Blackburnʼs

Ford and the First Battle of Bull Run. Confederate fire killed his horse under him while riding into battle

at Bull Run. Leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg, Paddy OʼRorke was additionally recognized for

gallant and meritorious service during the significant Civil War Battles of Fredericksburg and

Chancellorsville.

Colonel Patrick Henry O'Rorke was Commanding Officer of the noble 140th Infantry Regiment New York

State Volunteers throughout the first half of 1863. The 140th New York became one of the best regiments

in the Army of the Potomac––due largely to Colonel OʼRorkeʼs good discipline and training methods––

military traits instilled and reinforced in the manly and good character of his Upstate New York

Volunteers. Around noon on July 2, 1863, Colonel OʼRorke was leading the 140th New York to support

heavy Gettysburg fighting near the Wheatfield––when he was spotted by General G. K. Warren who

urgently rode to his dear friend Paddy, requesting he instruct the 140th New York to turn-aside and

defend Little Round Top. Colonel OʼRorke promptly understood the critical nature of General Warrenʼs

pleading and ordered the 140th New York to the summit of lightly protected Little Round Top “on-the-

double-quick”. This intelligent, articulate and promising twenty-six-year colonel was Killed-In-Action in

the early afternoon of July 2, 1863, instantly slain by a Confederate sharpshooter with a shot through the

neck. He had coolly jumped-up on a rock and shouted his last order…“Down this way, boys!” Colonel

OʼRorke was at the front of his 140th New York Regiment, rushing downhill off Little Round Top summit

in what some have called a charge. This critical 140th New York movement backed the heavily engaged

and nearly overrun Federal forces of the brave 16th Michigan Infantry Regiment––and ultimately

reversed a nearly successful right flank break-through by the bold Texas 4th and 5th Regiments. A

monument to Colonel OʼRorke is placed on the summit of Little Round Top where the colonel fell.

Gettysburg Hero Patrick Henry OʼRorke


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2011 - 2012

Assembly Officers

Navigator…Peter Stauder

Captain….Jim Laria

Pilot….John Proteau

Admiral…..Rosario Sulsenti

Comptroller…Donald F. Gelinas

Purser…Neal Sabina

Scribe….Alan J. Venezio

Inner Sentinel…Michael Dybicz

Outer Sentinel…Robert Britten

Chaplain....Rev. Robert Webster

3 yr Trustee…..Donald Morrissey

2 yr Trustee….. Joe Nowicki

1 yr Trustee….Peter Connley

Birthdays in March If you see them wish the following Happy

Birthday-

SK Paul Gonzales Mar 9th,: SK Pete Connelly

Mar. 12th; SK John Mcguire- Mar.16, and

SK Herman Braun Mar. 22- 90 years

young.

We Need YouIn The

Assembly Color GuardRequirements:*Be willing to attend training sessions once a month. (usually on a Saturday or Fri. evening) (additional times as needed)

*Must have full color corp regalia. *Must be healthy enough to stand, carry a flag and march some distance.* Be willing to travel in our District to

par t i c ipate in 4th degree Exemplifications and Banquets.

* Be committed to learning, taking orders, making a difference, having pride in the unit and most of all having fun.

Interested ???? Contact: Don Gelinas, Color Guard Coordinator

352-404-6368 or email [email protected]



March 2012

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