Monday, May 25, 2009

May-June 2009 Dispatch Articles

Master's Log for May 2009

A few weeks have passed since the conclusion of the Exemplification of the Fourth Degree. Lady Nancy and I have to publicly here say "thank you" again to all 12 assemblies for their great support in helping us bring to the Order new Sir Knights and their ladies. I am so proud to report that the final count is in and we exemplified on March 7, 2009 six (6) candidates. Of that number, four (4) were priests to include the honoree, Bishop Barry Knestout, one (1) Deacon and a lay person. We are so thankful to the members of the Council 9302 St. Mary’s of the Assumption Council and Assembly # 3047, Fr. John T. Dewan Assembly for their outstanding support in providing the meal for lunch for all those exemplified and those that assisted in making the day go so smoothly. A second Exemplification honoring Archbishop Martin D. Holley was scheduled on March 22, 2009 at the University of Maryland College Center where I am so pleased to report that we had a total of 149 candidates that were exemplified. Of that number, three (3) were priests and the remainder comprising of qualified third degree Knights to include Deacons and Seminarians. As of this date we can report that we have a total of 155 new Sir Knights exemplified in the Fourth Degree of our Order. We are expecting to have more Knights to be exemplified in the Maryland District on April 26, 2009. Thank you all again for all you do.

We were involved during April to bring in spring – A new Beginning. This included a time for prayer and reflection, a time for renewal and a second chance. This brought us to Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter. To top it off, winter ended and spring officially began. In the Pope’s Easter message, he stated “The proclamation of the Lord’s Resurrection lightens up the dark regions of the world in which we live. I am referring particularly to materialism and nihilism, to a vision of the world that is unable to move beyond what is scientifically verifiable, and retreats cheerlessly into a sense of emptiness which is thought to be the definitive destiny of human life. It is a fact that if Christ had not risen; the “emptiness” would be set to prevail. If we take away Christ and his resurrection, there is no escape for man, and every one of his hopes remains an illusion.” During the month of May I am asking that you continue to pray and realize the gift that Christ made for us so there isn’t emptiness in our lives. I am also asking each of you to look at all of your programs and ensure that they are working to grow the Assembly and the Order.

Please take a look at your inner self to see where I am in my life and how can I make a difference in my family, my Church, my community and in the Council and Assembly. With April we began the fourth quarter of the Columbian Year. I am asking you to include in your time a plan to continue to implement programs. Institute a plan that will answer the question “How can I, a Sir Knight of the Fourth Degree, do more for God, Country, and The Order? How can I bring new Knights into our Councils?"

Please remember in your prayers Past State Deputy J. Kemp Cook, who returned home to the Lord. SK Cook, a very musically inclined Knight, was dedicated to God, Country, Family, and the Order. He was the Director of the AWD District Choir for many years and was Choir Director Emeritus prior to his home going. To this end and in his honor, I am pleased to announce that beginning May 1, 2009 the Fourth Degree District Choir will thereafter be known as the SK Joseph Kemp Cook District Choir. I am sure he is in heaven looking down on us praying and singing for us with his heavenly prayer. May he and all our fallen Sir Knights rest in peace!

I shall close by saying thank you for all you are doing to promote the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus. Remember to pray that the Pope’s message of Hope continues to grow and bear fruit in this troubled world. Remember also, that May is Mary’s month. Please pray the Rosary as often as you can with your family, friends and your brother Knights. In all of your prayer, please always remember Pope Benedict XVI.

Let’s make sure we keep “Building our Communities through Service, Charity, Unity and Fraternity.” Also know we are One Nation Under God, but it does come at a price. God Bless America and God Bless you and your families!

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Special Message from the Worthy Master

Worthy Sir Knights:

We are all aware that our District Marshal has had a tremendous loss in
his family. As such I am going to */cancel /*he Master’s Cup to relieve
him of some of the pressures he is going through. He wanted to try to do
the event; however, I felt it would be just too great a task to do
something that he truly loves and does with passion.
I do plan to ask him to plan to reschedule it so we can continue this
tradition we started last year. I know this may be something that some
of the Color Corps would like to do right now, but giving this
additional time, I think this will allow you all more time to polish
your Corps. I will expect, when we reschedule, to see every Corps
involved and entered.
Thank you so much brothers. Remember to keep Brother John and his family
in your prayers.
Vivat Jesus!

Charles H. Smallwood, PGK, PFN
Master


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Faithful Captain's Reports

Memorial Mass For Br. Richard Winfrey

Very recently, we were sadden by the news that Br. Richard Winfrey, father of S/K John Winfrey, PGK, PFN, FDD, District Marshal and father-in-law of Lady Gloria was called home by our God and left our world. We also know that the Winfrey family traveled back to Arkansas for the Mass and subsequent burial.

To this end, our Assembly—Archbishop Michael J. Curley Assembly—will be having a Memorial Mass on Monday, June 15, 2009, starting at 7:30 P.M. at our Meeting Room at PG Council 2809. All Sir Knights, Ladies and children are invited to attend. Sir Knights and their Ladies of our Assembly express their deepest sympathy to the members of the Winfrey family. May God bless them. The “Collection” will be donated to the Winfrey family.

You are asked to bring a Dessert so that “Light Refreshments” can be served after this Memorial Mass.

The Archbishop Michael J. Curley Assembly’s Honor Guard will participate in this Memorial Mass. Report time for the Sir Knights of the Honor Guard is 7:00 P.M. Dress Code: White Jackets with swords.

Vivat Jesus!
Fraternally,
S/K John Landicho
PGK, Faithful Captain

Faithful Navigator's Appreciation Pot Luck
Our Faithful Navigator, S/K Don Kutzera, Sr., PGK, FN will be leaving his Office as of June 30, 2009. He will be our Faithful Admiral for the next Fraternal Year. During this Fraternal Year he has successfully led our Assembly. Sir Knights of our Assembly responded to his requests to do certain tasks during this Fraternal Year and our Ladies have graciously supported these efforts.

S/K Don Kutzera desires to recognize these efforts. Therefore, the next meeting will be the Faithful Navigator’s Appreciation Casual Dinner (Pot Luck).

Details as follow:

When: Monday, June 1, 2009
Where: PG Council 2809, 9450 Cherry Hill Rd.
Who: Sir Knights, their ladies and children
(Ladies and children are most welcomed)
Time: Starts at 6:30 P.M.

Please bring your favorite dish (as you did at our last successful Pot Luck dinner). Suggestions:

Ribs
Ham
Meat Balls
Casseroles
Lasagna
Salads
Fruit Dishes
Desserts
(Any food items would be most appreciated)

Our Assembly will be furnishing coffee, tea, soft drinks and water. Thank you for your continuing goodwill and generosity. Faithful Captain, S/K John Landicho, PGK

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Faithful Admiral's Report

We would like to welcome the following new Sir Knights who were exemplified at the 2009 Fourth Degree Exemplification:

Mark Marak
James “Greg” Jolissaint
William "Bill" Brilvitch
Joseph Roper
Kevin Igoe
Richard Warner
Robert Baumgardner
Donatus "Don" Egbufoama
Charles Eze
Sebastian Epah
Martin Batip
Jose Ramos

Welcome to Curley Assembly! We invite you to get involved in the activities of the Assembly as soon as possible, be it in Color Corps, or some other capacity.

Vivat Jesus!

Rick Askins, PGK, PFN, FDD

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Faithful Trustee's Report

Hi all,
Our officers for the FY2010 fraternal year are:

Faithful Navigator S/K John Landicho
Faithful Captain S/K Marcos Alvarez
Faithful Pilot S/K Gary Patishnock
Faithful Admiral S/K Donald P. Kutzera, PFN
Faithful Comptroller S/K Thomas Young
Faithful Purser S/K Paul Simon
Faithful Outer Sentinel S/K Bill Brilvitch
Faithful Inner Sentinel S/K Chris Emilife
Faithful Scribe S/K Mark Manak
Faithful Trustee 3 Year S/K J. Richard Askins, PFN
Faithful Trustee 2 Year S/K Arnie Rausch, PFN
Faithful Trustee 1 Year S/K Bill McMahon, PFN
For the Biennial Meeting:

Delegate S/K Rick Askins, PFN
Delegate S/K Donald P. Kutzera, PFN
1st Alternate S/K Jim Brown, DD, PFN
2nd Alternate S/K Bill Turpin
3rd Alternate S/K Tom Lank, PFN


Thanks,
Bill McMahon, FDD, PGK, PFN
Please remember to pray your Rosary, and may God bless

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Provincial Marshal's Message

Dress for ADW and Provincial Events

Worthy Marshals, and dear Brothers,
Just as a follow up, please remind your members we will be strictly adhering to the uniform standards published in the new drill manual, and memo from the SM. This means 2 lapel pins will be worn. One flag pin, and one 4th Degree pin (113); also the mini jewels should be centered over the jacket pocket. Lastly, no Past Chapter President jewel may be worn.
We have plenty of time to make sure the word is out, and our members can get the appropriate pins. If you have any question, please feel free to give me a call.

Thanks!
SK John Winfrey (FDD,PGK,PFN)
Provincial Marshal
Calvert Province
District Marshal
Archdiocese of Washington District

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Faithful Color Corps Commander's Report

Sir Knights, please make every effort to participate in as many events as your family's calendar permits. Also, kindly RSVP during the week prior to the event if possible, of your plan to
attend .


The Master has Postponed (indefinitely) the "Master's Cup" competition originally scheduled for Memorial weekend Saturday because of the death of Marshall Winfrey's Dad!

THEREFORE THE DRILL OF MAY19TH IS "CANCELLED". IT WILL BE RE-SCHEDULED.


June Calendar of Events to be supported by Assembly Color Corps:

JUNE 5TH (FRIDAY)
REPORT 8:00 AM – - Shrine of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
For DeMatha HS Graduation
White Jackets – NO SWORD.
RECOMMEND CHANGING IN YOUR CAR

JUNE 6TH (SATURDAY)
REPORT 9:15 AM -- For City of Savage Parade
STAGING AREA: PARKING LOT OF BOLLMAN BRIDGE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL (8200 SAVAGE GUILFORD RD.)
FLAGS, WHITE JACKET, SWORD

JUNE 14TH (SUNDAY)
REPORT 11:00 AM – Annunciation Church, 3810 Mass. Ave. NW Wash.
For MASS & CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION FOLLOWS at 12:45 PM TO St. Thomas
Apostle Church, 2665 Woodley Rd. NW, APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE.
BLACK JACKET, SWORD IN PROCESSION

JUNE 15TH (MONDAY) -
REPORT 7:00 PM PRINCE GEORGE’S #2809 Council Chambers
For MEMORIAL MASS FOR BR. RICHARD WINFREY
WHITE JACKET, SWORD
Families are encouraged to attend. The collection will be donated to the Winfrey Family.
YOU ARE ASKED TO BRING A DESSERT FOR THE SOCIAL TO FOLLOW.

JUNE 27TH (SATURDAY)
REPORT 12:00 PM SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY
For NATIONAL FILIPINO PILGRIMAGE
Devotions at 10:00 AM.
12:15 PM for procession, Rosary and Devotion to Our Lady of Antipolo.
2:00 PM Mass
WHITE JACKET, NO SWORD


July Calendar of Events needing Assembly Color Corps Support:

JULY 4TH (SATURDAY)
REPORT 10:15 AM LAUREL FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
Staging area – Montgomery and 6th Sts, Laurel.
FLAGS, WHITE JACKET, SWORD

JULY 5TH (SUNDAY)
REPORT 8:30 AM PG Council # 2809 Mary’s Grotto (indoors if rain)
For July 4th Weekend Mass followed by Breakfast (nominal charge)
WHITE JACKET, SWORD

JULY 12TH (SUNDAY)
REPORT 11:30 AM ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, BELTSVILLE
For PG Council #2809 Mass and Installation of Officers.
Telephone or email your family’s attendance to the reception at PG # 2809
To Commander or “Mother General”
WHITE JACKET, (SWORD for installation only)

JULY 18TH (SATURDAY )
REPORT 4:30 PM -- ST. MARY OF THE MILLS CHURCH
For MASS AND INSTALLATION OF Council 2203 OFFICERS.
WHITE JACKET, SWORD (use in installation only)

JULY 19TH ( SUNDAY )
REPORT 11:30 AM ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, BELTSVILLE
For Noon Mass / Installation of Archbishop Curley Assembly Officers
Telephone or email your family’s attendance to the reception at PG # 2809
To Commander or “Mother General”
WHITE JACKET, SWORD (use in installation only)

Fraternally yours,
SK Tom Lank
Commander

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List of Sick and Deceased:

Deceased:
SK J. Kemp Cook, PGK, PSD
Richard Winfrey, St. Hugh Council # 10885, Father of SK John Winfrey