Brothers in Christ,

·        We have a  3rd degree scheduled for  Sunday, June 8th at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Presidio in San Clemente, check-in by 1pm.  Please show support for your new brothers by sidelining.  It never hurts to have a reminder of our 3rd principle of order, Fraternity.  Please contact me with a headcount if you are planning on sidelining and whether you will be staying for dinner ASAP.

·        If any brother Knight is interested in joining the Membership Team or possibly heading the committee chair, please let me know.  I have been your Membership Chairman now for 2 1/2 years and its time for some new blood.  I am willing to train and remain on the membership committee as a councilor and recruiter.  It is for the benefit and growth of this council we rotate Officers and Committee Chairmen.

·        Badges should be worn at all KOFC Sponsored events.  Our State Chaplain Father John Grace, OSA has recommended wearing of our badges in Mass as well.  Be proud of your fraternity and encourage others to follow in our footsteps by joining!

·        About the Knights flyers are attached and can be a used as a great tool to advertise our council to possible candidates.

·        Please continue to pray for those brothers listed below as ill along with their family members.

Being Involved in Charity enforces Unity and is beneficial for both Mind and Soul. 

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

General Meeting Wednesday, June 18th, 730pm in Knight Hall - (Food and Fellowship from 645-730pm)

JUNE ELECTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE

Please join us for Fraternity, Fellowship, Food, and Fun as well as the latest news. New to each meeting - Reflection on the article offered in each issue of Columbia Magazine by Bishop Lori.  Each month Bishop Lori has a new article in reference to The Commendum of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.  Now is the time to learn your faith. 

Widow Knight in Need

It has come to our attention that an anonymous widow of a deceased brother Knight is under great financial stress.  As you know, the Knights were formed in 1862 by Venerable Father McGivney to bring Catholic gentlemen together during extreme bigotry towards Catholics.  The 1st charity of order was to provide for its widows.  This benefit fund has grown into one of the worlds largest insurance companies.  However, not all of us take the insurance option.  We have a widow in our council who needs our help.  Please contact Financial Secretary Kent Greenwald if you can make a cash donation.  Brother Kent can fill you in with the details.  You can reach him at 300-8562 or e-mail kpgreenwald@cox.net.

Annual KOFC Golf Tourney: Monday at Talega Golf Club - Monday, July 21st (Flyer Attached)

Golfers Wanted!! $150 Early bird fee by June 29th . $40.00 Dinner Only (Salmon & Steak Buffet). Prizes, Contests, and Silent Auction. Loads of fun!!!

Contact brother Joe Burns at 842-0515 if you want to play, to have dinner or if you can donate a prize for auction or Raffle (See attached Sponsor Flyer).  

Blood Drive - Sunday, June 1st 8am-2pm Knight Hall

Please contact brother Don Walz if you can help or donate blood.  493-3134 or derw31@cox.net. 

Serra Club of South Orange County for Vocations - June 16th, Mass and BBQ with Father Steve Correz

The Knights of Columbus support Vocations. Many of its members also take part in Serra International.  This is a Ministry for the enhancement of Vocations.  We meet once a month on the 3rd Monday for Mass at 530pm followed by dinner, guest speaker and prayer afterwards.   June 16th's guest speaker will be former Associate Pastor and fellow brother  Father  Steve Correz.   There will be a BBQ on the patio of Knight Hall. The meeting raps up around 8pm and meets in Knight Hall For more information, please call brother SK Joe DeRitis at 716-6525.  Joe is our Councils Vocations Committee Chairman. 

4th Degree Anniversary Mass w/ State Chaplin Fr. John Grace - Friday Night  730pm, June 27th with reception to follow in Knight Hall

Our council will be hosting this years 4th degree Founders Day Mass.  We will need Ushers, Lectors, Alter Servers and E.U's.  Everyone is welcome.  4th degrees will need to wear tuxedos, all others KOFC Blue polo shirts, tan slacks, and dark shoes.  Reception in Knight Hall to follow.  This is a wonderful event.

See attached flyer.  Contact SK Chris Mino at chrismino@cox.net. 

Catholic Worker House in Santa Ana, 4th Sundays of each Month

In partnership with the St. Thomas More Law Society, our council has volunteered to help the homeless of Orange County by contributing our labor at the Catholic Worker House in Santa Ana.  You can contribute in the following way:  This Sunday April 22 the Council will be serving its first breakfast  to the homeless of the County at the Catholic Workers Isaiah House  (316 Cypress Ave St Santa Ana--(714) 558-7478).  We should arrive at 8 am , prepare and cook  breakfast,and serve around 930- 10am.  We should be done with cleanup between 1030am and 11am.

Please rsvp to Greg Weiler at 949 300-4581.

Habitat for Humanity SJC Build Call Ron Kuhn at 364-5176.  He is organizing a Knights team.

Greg Wise from Habitat for Humanity could use a few good Knights with their latest build coming up on July 2nd.  Many of these homes will be slated for Military families who otherwise can not afford housing.  Visit http://www.habitatoc.org/build/heroes/sjc.html for more details.

 

Monthly Rosary Vigil for Life - All First Fridays 10-11am. (See Planned Parenthood article and petition at bottom of page)

The Knights of Columbus in line with the Holy See supports Right to Life.  Join your fellow brothers on the 1st Friday of each month for a Rosary Vigil in front of Planned Parenthood in Mission Viejo from 10am-11am.  Please contact brother Don Walz for details or to be put on his Right to Life e-mail list and/or committee.  493-3134 or derw31@cox.net.

Good Samaritan Needed!!

My name is Ellen Loretta and I run Faith In Action Ministry at St. Ed's...We have a gentlemen who is a member of the parish who is in need of some help.  Ronald Rocie..phone number is 493-1545...his address is 26901 Ave. Las Palmas...near Camino Capistrano.  He is 82 and in a wheel chair. He is able to walk a few steps and get in and out of the car on his own. He wants to go to Sunday Mass either the 12:30pm or 5:30pm.  I have taken him the past two Sundays, however, it is difficult for me to lift the chair in and out of the car. So I need to find some "muscle"  My thought is to organize a team of volunteers to each take him one Sunday a month.  Please contact Ellen on her cell at 290-5441 or at home 493-5949 if can help this gentleman in need. 

KOFC Jackets, Polo Shirts and Aprons

We have shirts, hats, jackets and aprons available now. Richard Raimondo will be bringing them with him to all KOC meetings and events. KOFC Polo Shirts are $25.00 and Aprons are $15.00. The Silver/Gray embroidered jackets are $50.00. Contact brother Dennis Pijor at drp1j0r@msn.com. or (949) 310-2162.   

Tootsie Roll Drive - Community Partners Card

Attached you will find a copy of our Council's Community Partners Card.  Simply print it out, take it to Albertson's and have them scan and attach it to your Albertson's Preferred Savings Card.  Then, every time you scan your Albertson's card they will donate a percentage of the total order to our Tootsie Roll Drive.  Please take the time.  It's easy and it's free!!

"Civilization of Love" by Supreme Knight, Carl Andersen on sale

The book "Civilization of Love" debuted at no. 7 on the New York Times best seller list.  It continues to be on the Top 10 today.  All proceeds of this book by our Supreme Knight, Carl Andersen will benefit Catholic Charities.  This is a great read and follow-up from Pope Benedict's 1st encyclical "God is Love."  We are fortunate to have a very intellectual and spiritual leader who serves on many of Pope Benedicts Pontifical Committees as well as former Pope John Paul II.  The book sells for $12.98 on www.amazon.com.

 Father McGivney Guild - For the Canonization of Venerable Father McGivney

Applications for the Father McGivney Guild are attached. The Guild supports the beatification of recently Venerated Father McGivney and is free.  Please fill out the form and send in to receive your free newsletters on up to date information on the beatification of our beloved founder.

Next Degrees: 

1st degree: Wednesday, July 9th at the Great Stone Church in the Mission grounds, entrance by Serra Chapel, check-in by 7pm, start 730pm.

        (Forms for 1st degrees must be to me by Officer's Meeting before each degree)

3rd degree: Sunday, June 8th, check-in 1pm, Starts 2pm, Dinner 5pm @ Our Lady of Fatima

4th Degree: Saturday, Oct. 11th, Irvine Marriott - Note the new date!

 Please pray for the following Knights in our Council who are very ill:

SK Michael Armando, PGK

Dick Ingalls

SK Frank Anderson

Jerry Schoenfeld - ALS

Sean Murphy - Kidney Failure

Richard Stensby - Bladder Cancer

SK Franklin T. Weber - Nursing Home

Donley Brady - Stroke

If anyone would like to insert an event in the weekly update, please have in to me by the Wednesday before the Thursday I send it.

 Thank you and God  bless,

Ted