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KNIGHTLY NEWS
http://www.saintscosmasanddamiankofc.org/
Saints Cosmas and Damian
Council 13341
Our Lady of the Angels Community GRAND KNIGHT’S
12905 State Road 70 East NEWS
Bradenton, Fl 34202
Volume 6 Issue 7 Brother Knights, we are into our Charity is the number one
August 5, 2010 second month of the fraternal year principle of our Order and our
and all signs point to a year of
continued contribution to our budget shows the significant
Officers church, community and those with charitable contributions that we
special needs. can donate as a result of the
Chaplain .......Fr Damian Vincent Amantia, TOR
Assistant Chaplain ............ Rev Mister Ron Dains
efforts of you, our Brothers and
Membership is a key area for your families. Each of us needs
Grand Knight ............................ . Michael Graves
keeping our Council strong and to continue to find some time,
Deputy Grand Knight ............... Andrew Vilichko vibrant. We have four new in our busy schedules, to make
Chancellor ...................................Carmine Maida Brother Knights who joined us our fund raising programs
Treasurer…………………………Vincent Alesi at the July 15 First Degree successful. Plan to help at a
Financial Secretary…….………..Anton Swihura Exemplification; David Walsh, fund raiser, block out time on
Warden ......................................... Robert Hellner Mark Nickles, Bob D’Auria and your calendar, and contact the
Advocate…………………………James Mazurek Matt Augustyniak. Their pictures event chairman to ask what
Recorder……………………..………Bill Jarema are in this Knightly News. Tim you can do. Bring a calendar to
Inside Guard ....................................... John Gallo Aubin, Third Degree Knight, business meetings so that you
Outside Guard............................... Bob Lafortune formerly in a NY Council, becomes can be prepared to fill in a spot
Truste-3 yr………………William Higginbotham
the fifth new member of our on sign-up sheets when they are
Council for the month of July. Seek passed around.
Trustee-2 yr………………………Edward Souza
out these new members and
Trustee-1 yr………………………..Chris Treston
welcome them to Saints Cosmas There will also be many
Lecturer…………………………...Joe Stachniak
and Damian Council. opportunities to build unity
Directors and fraternity, while having
Program Director ............................. Mike Graves All of our Service Programs have some fun. Our family outings
Membership .....................................Jim Mazurek new Directors. We are fortunate are usually a weekend or evening
Council ........................................ John Schroeder to have Brother Knights who event. It’s a great time to spend
Family.................................................................
stepped forward to take these quality time with your family
positions that are vital to our and get to better know your
Youth ............................................. Kevin Kelley
Council’s continued success. All Brother Knights and their
Church ................................................ John Gallo
will need fraternal help in families.
Community ............................................ Joe Stein
establishing and moving programs
Health Services……………….…....Joe Stachniak forward. Check out the list of We are the grassroots of the
Pro Life………..........David A. and Emmy Walsh Service Programs under Knights of Columbus and we are
Chairman “Directors” on this page of the making a difference with our
Knightly News and the list of “Surge… With Service”
Admissions Chairman .....................Jim Mazurek
Events in the back of this programs.
Sunshine Chairman .......................... Don Plourde
newsletter. Volunteer to help in
Blood Drive Chairman ................. Anton Swihura an area that is of interest to you. It Vivat Jesus
Retention Chairman. ................... Andy Velichko is a rewarding experience to be Andy Velichko
Newsletter .....................................Dennis Kalich involved and to know that you are Deputy Grand Knight
Historian ............................. Andrew Velichko Jr. helping our Council achieve its For Grand Knight Mike Graves
Insurance goals.
Council Field Agent…................. Chris Mahoney
District Officers
District Deputy ........................... Vinnie Cipriano
District Warden………………….Mike Novello
DEACON’S CORNER DISTRICT DEPUTY
Now for District Membership
News:
REPORT- August 2010
My brothers and sisters in Christ, Congratulation to council # 13341 Sts
DISTRICT #39 Cosmas & Damian for coming out
Would like you to think very running in the month of July with 5
seriously about the following Please note a message from our
new members joining our order.
statement: "Christ calls each of us to State Deputy:
be stewards of our personal July & August are months that
vocations, which we receive from Brothers All,
sometimes slip by without any
God." On July 24th we started our
membership plans in place. However
"Building the Body of Christ
this can be a great time to not only lay
There's a load of responsibility in Tour". Along with Supreme
out plans for the fraternally year, but
that statement. Director, PSD, Dennis Stoddard,
actual put them in place. Why not
PSD, FM, David K. Tebo and State
have a blitz or a coffee social after mass
Questions for you to ponder, What is Secretary Don E. Vettorel I traveled
and talk to catholic men about the good
my personal vocation? How am I to S.E. Florida. We presented the
deeds of our Fraternal Order. A good
being called? Can I answer that call? program to brothers and their wives
membership program is in place 12
We are all called to something in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami.
months out of the year and it can be as
special. It is our call alone. God made I am happy to report that so far every
simple as asking catholic men each
each of us a unique being. There is council has been represented at the
week if they would like to join the
no one like us anywhere in the presentations. The wives had
largest catholic men’s fraternal order
kingdom of God. So, when God made valuable input. Our Field Agents also
in the world. We have scheduled two
us, He had a definite place for you in attended for support and advice.
first degrees in August and the district
His master plan. So, I ask you, to has high expectations for another big
think about and pray about what State Secretary Don Vettorel with be
month in Membership. Council # 8037,
God has called you to do in this life contacting the host in your area for
with the help of the Saints Cosmas &
he has blessed our eyes on the prize, Jesus
you with. this mandatory meeting.
Damian’s first degree team, will host
a 1st Degree for our Haitian brothers on
As you all know, we are beginning a Brothers, I have the honor to see the
August 15th at 7:30 PM. In addition,
new fraternal year, with new officers, beginning of a MEMBERSHIP
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs will
and I'm sure exciting plans for the EXPLOSION through out Florida.
follow-up with a first degree on August
future. Now think about your call. The knights are excited. The wives
17th at 7 PM. The goal of making Star
Are you being called to use your are excited. It looks like we are going
or Double Star begins now and not in
unique gifts, be more involved with to hit a great milestone; 50,000
March…Lets get off to a great start and
the Knights in some way? When the knights in Florida by the end of
have candidates in place to make their
call comes for volunteers to be part October. Just think if 10% of our
degrees this month and every month to
of a committee, be the first to say members bring in one new knight,
follow.
yes. Florida will be on the way to a great
year in "Building the Body of Christ"
Vivat Jesus!
You will be blessed many times over. which is the church.
If you don't do it, who will?
I believe in you. I believe in what we
A reminder from Paul to the Romans can achieve with Jesus leading the
"We know that all things work for way. I believe that this year we will
good for those who love God, who expand more than ever before as we
are called according to His purpose." offer the benefits of our order to
every Catholic man and his family.
As you ponder His call, may the Lord
give you peace. Let's all work together meeting our
goals and building our church as we
SK Deacon Ron all enjoy the "EXPERIENCE OF A
LIFETIME" with the Knights of
Columbus Ministries. DD Vinnie Cipriano
District Deputy # 39
Vivat Jesus,
Douglas J. Murray
State Deputy
Florida State Council
Knights of Columbus
.
MEETING MINUTES Committee Reports
July 1, 2010 Program Report
Call to Order: GK Graves called Chancellor Report
meeting to order at 7:04p.m. C Maida discussed opportunities
Warden Bob Hellner reported all for us to support and sponsor
present (23 brothers in attendance) additional seminarians. Also,
had a current membership card and there is a 1st Degree being held on
Rosary. July 15. He invited all to attend.
Prayer: Graves led Council with the Membership Director
Brother Ed giving farewell. No report.
Our Father, and Pledge of Allegiance
Officers:
Graves asked Squire Director discuss Vocation Director
AC: Reverend Mister Deacon Ron
the Squires Program. Hardt noted DGK Velichko noted that many
Dains A,
that a new Squire was inducted directorship positions are open.
GK: Michael Graves P,
recently. Also, they will be attending Any 3rd Degree brother is eligible
DGK: Andy Velichko P,
a Bradenton Marauders baseball for a Director position. Presently,
Chancellor: Carmine Maida P,
game on July 22, along with the Council, Family, and Pro-Life need
Recorder: Bill Jarema P,
youth group. Hardt asked that if any to be filled. A candidate has been
Treasurer: Vincent Alesi P,
other Brothers want to assist in the identified for Pro-Life.
Financial Secretary: Anton Swihura
Squires Program to obtain the
P,
Diocesan forms in the church office, Family Director
Advocate: James Mazurek P,
as well as get fingerprinted. See No report.
Warden: Robert Hellner P,
Hardt or B Kevin Kelley if interested.
Lecturer: Joe Stachniack P,
Inside Guard: John Gallo P, Youth Director
Chancellor Report No report.
Outside Guard: Bob Lafortune, P,
C Maida discussed opportunities for
1 yr Trustee: Bill Higginbotham A,
us to support and sponsor additional Church Director
2 yr Trustee: Ed Souza A,
seminarians. Also, there is a 1st A Mazurek reported that we will
1 yr Trustee: Chris Treston A.
Degree being held on July 15. He have corporate masses in August,
invited all to attend. and October.
Ode: Sung
Treasurer’s Report
Preceding Minutes: June 3
T Alesi, reported the following: Pro Life
minutes approved (Maida/Novello).
Income: $1,577.00 GK Graves noted that a Pro-Life
Applications for Membership seminar will be held on September
Expenses: $2,581.00 18. Wants to have the Pro-Life
C Maida reported: Tim Buldrek
(Cipriano), Dave Walsh (Novello), Director position filled prior to
Check book bal: $23,251.04 then.
and Mark William Nichols (Velichko)
have applied. Motion made by
Outstanding check: $27.44 Community
Maida, 2nd Velichko. Approved.
L Stachniak reported that Habitat
Bank Bal. $23,223.60 for Humanity is still active in the
Grand Knights Report
GK Graves read a thank you for Br. summer and another project is in
John Mcellhome (TOR) for our the works.
Financial Secretary Report
recent support and contribution to
FS Swihura reported the following: Unfinished Business
him of $500.
Income $210 (dues). Expenses will C Maida reported Council banner
be reviewed and paid. and flagpole have been ordered
Graves also read a thank you from
Sister Nora for our help with shoes and should be received by our
Report of Auditors and council in 4 to 5 weeks.
for migrant workers.
Trustees
No report. New Business
Graves mentioned B Ed Brausa is
moving to Kansas, and will transfer A motion was made by W Hellner
VElichko
to a council there. to sponsor a congratulation page in
the bulletin for next 4th Degree.
2nd FS Swihura. Approved.
New Business
A motion was made by W Hellner to we have achieved recently
sponsor a congratulation page in the statewide, as a result of the
bulletin for next 4th Degree. 2nd FS numerous State activities and
Andy
Swihura. Approved. initiatives were are involved in.
DW Novello mentioned that PGK Lastly, Cipriano mention that
Treston will be the Navigator for the October 8 is our assigned day
San Damiano Assembly during the 40 Days For Life. The
Worthy DD will assign brothers
Swihura mentioned that painting of the opportunities to be visible at the
inside of the church will begin July 15. B John McDonough receiving 50 Sarasota Abortion Clinic, which
Send him an email if you are interested year Lifetime Achievement Award is the 4th largest (by numbers)
in helping. Also, a new shed will be abortion clinic in the United
constructed on our campus on July 19. States. Approximately 25,000
babies are killed there each year.
4th Degree Report
DW Novello reported the next 4th Good of the order
Degree is August 13, 14, & 15 in Tampa. We prayed for Frank Paladino,
Joe Costantino, Jay Humphries,
Awards Drew Velichko, Tom Leab, Bill
Bock, Donna Reed, Martha
Kopszywa, Cindy Roeve, Janet
Walsh, Denise Christo, Mary
Gluvna, Paul Balcar, Richard
Curl, Peter Howard, Frank
Smith, Bob Reiser, Diane Flores,
Frank Alleti, Jeanette McCoy,
Catherine Calandriello, Florence
F Calandriello, Jim Shupe, Manuel
Father Damian and June Knight of Cruz, A. J. Velichko, Ellen
Month B Ed Souza. Adkins, Loretta Ward, Dan
Hogan, Von Britterbrott, Gus
Bartocci, Eugenia Putvin, Kathy
Baldino, Ed Powers, Vince Alesi,
B John Scheoeder receiving 2nd
Gayle Fortin, Leo Faust, Joe
and 3rd Degrees.
Ivko, Mike Carbone, Jerry
Healey, Antonio Rodriguez,
Barbara Knierim, Tom Qrel, Erd
Dall, Mike Novello, Mike
Palazzo, Reto Maurer, Friends
for Tallevast, Unborn Children,
Mike Mango, Al Martini, Irene
Becsi, Bee Gervia, Dick Krohn,
Mrs. Jack Sager, Bonnie Jean
B George Del Monte, June Family of Cutchineal, Chelle Maida, Steve
Month Award Bedard, Family of Don Christo,
namely, Debra and Don Jr., Jim
Insurance Agent Pennigton, Mary Mello, Mike
No report Graves, Kyle Gise, Vincent
Charett, Gene Doleck, Rich
B Midge Derosier receiving 50 year District Deputy Guanera, Rich Barnett, Stanley
Lifetime Achievement Award DD Cipriano congratulated all the Renz, Shirley Holmes, Ed
officers, new and retained. He also Hellner, Peter Alesi, Ed Souza,
discussed the positive aspects of the Gordie Ormorond, Joan Luna,
recent KofC State Convention. family of Ed Sukup, family of
Milestones include total brothers at Tony & Ann Brown, and the 2
1.8mm (goal for this year is 2.0mm). Tampa police officers slain
In Florida 49k brothers (goal is 50k). earlier this week.
He further expounded on all the
recognition and accolades we have
Lecturer
B Joe Stachniak added intellectual CHURCH FLOOR
mental motivation to the end of a
busy business meeting. CLEANING
Don Plourde, Color Corps
739-2860
Chaplain’s Comments Ten Knights volunteered to do the
No report. GK Graves read the total cleaning of the church floor
Chaplains entry in the Knightly on July 15. This is a task done
News. about every two years. One half of
the floor is done at a time. It
required moving and stacking B Joe is camera shy
Closing Prayer
Graves led Prayer for Priests, Our chairs twice and then vacuuming ,
Lord’s Prayer, Hail Mary, and Glory sweeping, mopping and then
Be. scrubbing and vacuuming the
water with the Zamboni type
Ode: Sung machine.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm. End DGK Andy Velichko
of Report
Respectfully Submitted,
William Jarema
Recorder
B Anton, B Ed, and B Carmine
selecting mops
FIRST DEGREE
RECIPIENTS
B Ron Sell with the Zamboni.
B Mark Nickles, B Matt Augustyniak, Deacon Ron encouraging B John
B David Walsh, and B Bob D’Auria Chairs gathered to clean floors Gallo to join in mopping.
received 1st Degrees July 15th at Sacred
Heart Hall.
ADDRESS CHANGES
To keep our email and snail mail
address lists current, please provide
us this information when changing
addresses. This will ensure prompt
delivery of newsletter and other
information.
Please send to:
Brother George Del Monte at:
GEORG@TENMAX.COM B Midge and B Anton prepping Finally, work getting done.
Thanks in advance! floor
HAPPY BIRTHDAY K OF C, SAINTS Athletic Activities
TO YOU!!! COSMAS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES –
DAMIAN COUNCIL Director: vacant
Richard Barnett, Robert Family after Mass
Donovan, Donald Fraser, Paul 13341
Brunches ( consider
Golding, John Hanlon, Gerard SURGE… WITH quarterly or 5th Sundays-
Healey, Joe Jarr, Ron Kruppa,
Bill Lumpkin, Harry McNamara,
SERVICE 8/29, 10/31,
1/30/2011,5/29/2011)
Mark Nickles, Deacon Ron PROGRAMS Chile Cook-off ( after a
Ochner, and Irving Ross. FRATERNAL YEAR Saturday Mass)
2010-2011 Family Outings (e.g.-
Mote, Ringling Museum,
HABITAT FOR Planned & Suggested Solomon’s Castle, Sara
Jungle Gardens, Classic
HUMANITY NEEDS Activities & Events
Car Museum, Houdini
OUR HELP CHURCH ACTIVITIES -
Magic Show, Fantasy of
Flight, etc.)
Director: John Gallo
“A MAN STANDS TALLEST Ladies Night
Corporate Communion
WHEN HE STOOPS TO HELP Family Picnic
Memorial Service-
ANOTHER" Knights, wives, widows
Habitat for Humanity is a non- YOUTH ACTIVITIES –
and families
profit ecumenical Christian Director: Kevin Kelley
Father Michael J. YOUTH ACTIVITIES
based organization that builds McGivney Guild
simple, (continued)
RSVP (Chancellor) Squires ( Steve Hardt)
decent, affordable housing in Faith Formation Study
partnership with people in Athletics ( Basketball
Books Free Throw , Soccer
need.Join your fellow Knights by
Altar Service Certificates Challenge)
volunteering your time in
helping to build these homes for Keep Christ in Christmas Substance Abuse Poster
families in need, thereby Contest
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES – Spelling Bee
bringing and keeping families
Director: Joe Stein
together with a life with dignity. Breakfast with Saint
Please contact: Wheelchair Foundation Nicholas
Tootsie Roll Drive Easter Egg Hunt &
Dr. Joseph J. Stachniak, Can Recycling Breakfast
CHAIRMAN Blood Drive ( vs. Council
Activity) PRO LIFE ACTIVITIES –
ADDRESS CHANGES Director/Pro Life Couple:
COUNCIL ACTIVITIES – David A. & Emmy Walsh
Director: John Schroeder 40 Days of Life Program
To keep our email and snail mail
Public Relations ( Ernie (Council date is
address lists current, please
Soller -need plan for 10/08/2010)
provide us this information when
increased PR) Other Activities to be
changing addresses. This will
ensure prompt delivery of K of C Greeting Cards determined (e.g. Baby
newsletter and other ( Don Plourde) Bottle Fund Raiser for
information. Monthly Bulletin SOLVE, January March
Please send to: ( Dennis Kalich) for Life, etc.)
Brother George Del Monte at: Historian/Scrapbook
GEORG@TENMAX.COM (Andy Velichko) It’s suggested that the Worthy
Thanks in advance! Identification Badges & Lecturer consider quarterly
shirts (Ernie Soller) speakers or programs of interest
Exemplification Degree on our 3rd Thursday Social
Certificates (1st, 2nd & 3rd- evening. This would include
Andy Velichko) wives, family members and
Blood Drives ( placed friends.
under Community)
Christmas Party Dance
HABITAT FOR ( Andy Velichko)
“It’s Like Money in the Bank”-Remember those Days??
Just like everything else, banks “just ain’t what they used to be.” In 2008, 25 banks failed and
were taken over by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), while 140 failed in
2009. 90 banks have failed in 2010 so far, and we are only half way through the
year. In contrast, in the five years prior to 2008, only 11 banks had failed.
IF THE FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN, BEN S. BERNANKE, HAS HIS MONEY IN
ANNUITIES, SHOULDN’T THAT TELL YOU SOMETHING?
Have you heard of the miracle of compounding interest?
Well K of C’s tax-deferred annuities give you triple compounding interest!
Interest on the principle, interest on the interest, and interest on the taxes you’re
not paying.
So what is the new investment standard? SAFETY
SAFETY of principle- Guaranteed return on your money of 3% minimum.
SAFETY of income- Guaranteed income for the rest of your life.
SAFETY of the company- Knights of Columbus has achieved the AAA rating from
Standard and Poor’s for the 18th consecutive year and A++ from A.M. Best for the
35th consecutive year!
The Knights of Columbus is ONLY ONE OF TWO COMPANIES with those rating plus the
IMSA approval for ethical business practices.
What does the AAA rating mean? Superior Financial Security. Highest Safety.
(For comparison the AA rating means Excellent financial security. Highly safe.)
3.25% minimum interest on $10,000 or more
Before you renew your CD’s give me a call.
Chris Mahoney 941-423-6738
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
SAINTS COSMAS & DAMIAN COUNCIL
#13341
Columbian Year 2010-2011 Activities Calendar**
AUGUST, 2010
5 – Business Meeting
10 – First Degree Exemplification @ 13369
13_ 15 – Fourth Degree Exemplification in Tampa
19 – Social Meeting
26 - Officers & Directors Meeting
28 – Corporate Communion (Bob Holton Memorial Mass) & Dinner in SH Hall
SEPTEMBER, 2010
2 - Officers & Directors Meeting
14 - First Degree Exemplification @ #12155
16 - Social Meeting
19 – OLA Annual Picnic, 2pm to 6pm
30 - Officers & Directors Meeting
OCTOBER, 2010 (Blitz Month)
3 - Pasta Dinner 4pm-6pm
- Transitis Service 7pm
7 - Business Meeting
8 - 40 Days of Life
21 - First Degree Exemplification @ #13341
28 - Officers & Directors Meeting
NOVEMBER, 2010
4 - Business Meeting
12 - OLACC Golf Outing
16 - First Degree Exemplification @ #13639
18 - Memorial Mass & Reception
22 - Officers & Directors Meeting
DECEMBER, 2010
2 – Business Meeting
5 Christmas Party @ Peridia G & CC Cocktails @ 5pm & Dinner @ 6pm
14 - First Degree Exemplification @ #12155
16 - 6pm Officers & Directors Meeting
- 7pm Social Meeting
18 – Breakfast with Saint Nicholas in SH Hall, 8am – 12noon
30 - Officers & Directors Meeting
JANUARY, 2011
6 – Business Meeting
20 - First Degree Exemplification @ #13341
27 – Officers & Directors Meeting
29 - Corporate Communion
29_30 - Tootsie Roll Drive @ OLA
FEBRUARY, 2011
3 - Business Meeting
15 - First Degree Exemplification @ # 13693
17 - Social Meeting
24 - Officers & Directors Meeting
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
SAINTS COSMAS & DAMIAN COUNCIL
#13341
Columbian Year 2010-2011 Activities Calendar**
MARCH, 2011
Spring Training Games @ Ed Smith Stadium
3 – Business Meeting
8- First Degree Exemplification @ #12155
8 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
17 - Social Meeting
MARCH, 2011
18 – Fish Fry
25– Fish Fry
31 - Officers & Directors Meeting
APRIL, 2011
1 – Fish Fry
7 – Business Meeting
8 – Fish Fry
9_10 – STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT, #13341 Host Council
14 – Social Meeting
15-Fish Fry
16 – Easter Egg Hunt @ SHH & church grounds
21 - First Degree Exemplification @ #13341
28 - Officers & Directors Meeting
30 – Corporate Communion
MAY, 2011
5 – Business Meeting
17 - First Degree Exemplification @ #13639
19 – Social Meeting
26 - Officers & Directors Meeting
27_29 - Florida State Convention
JUNE, 2011
2 – Business Meeting
14 - First Degree Exemplification @ #12155
16 - Installation of Officers
30 – Officers & Directors Meeting
** This is the preliminary schedule and events and activities will be added throughout the year (e.g.
Squires Circle, Youth Programs, Family outings, Council picnic, etc.)
