January Desert Knightline

ISSUE
January 2015
MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER
The Desert Knightline
This Issue
Grand Knight’s Corner P.2
Chaplain’s Corner P.3
Family of the Month P.3
Lecturer Article P.4
Deacon Article P.6
Schedule of Events P.11
Knight of the Month P.12
Knight Of The
Month
Schedule And
Events
Fr. Chris Corbally is the Knight of
the Month for January. Fr. Chris is
the spiritual leader of Council
10441. He is always available to
offer guidance and wisdom at times
that we need it and even when we
might not need it. Thank you Fr.
Chris for all the blessings you bring
to Council 10441 and the Knights of
Columbus.
Council 10441 has several
Venerable Servant of God
Father Michael J. McGivney
important upcoming events that
all members are invited to
attend for an evening of fun and
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January 2015
fraternity. Please contact the
Brother Knight indicated to
make your arrangements to
attend these events.
K N I G H T S OF C O L U M B U S
Knights of Columbus
Deacon Raphael (Ray) Longpre
Council #10441
5150 N. Valley View Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
Please try to attend at least one
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Deacon Raphael (Ray) Longpre Council 10441
Chartered July 3, 1990, Tucson, Arizona
http://kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/index.asp?CNO=10441
Council meeting during this
fraternal year. If you need a ride
to the meeting, call GK Alex
Wright at 577-3886. Dress is
“Tucson Casual”.
See Page 11
For Schedule
Grand Knight ~ Alex Wright
Chaplain ~ Fr. Chris Corbally, SJ
Deputy Grand Knight ~ Pat McMahon
Lecturer ~ Marty Ronstadt
Chancellor ~ Gabe Guerrero
1 Year Trustee ~ PGK T K Mohr
Recorder ~ Bill Neer
2 Year Trustee ~ PGK David Orr
Treasurer ~ Allan Reith
3 Year Trustee ~ PGK Tom Metzger
Warden ~ Bart Pemberton
Newsletter Editor ~ Tony Kenon
Inside Guard ~ Jeff Kennedy
Outside Guard ~ Bill Lake-Wright
Financial Secretary ~ Larry Lewis
Meetings
Advocate ~Randy Hannon
Second Thursday of the Month
Officers ~ 6:45 p.m.
Insurance Field Agent - Von Clarke
All Knights ~ 7:30 p.m.
Grand Knight’s Corner
~ Alex Knight ~
January ~
Members’ Birthdays
Kelly J. Bequette
Rev. Christopher J. Corbally, S.J.
Dan Davis
Kamal Dimitri
Happy New Year! The coming year will bring a number of
opportunities for not only Council 10441 but for all of us.
Forget the New Year’s resolutions. History has shown that
they generally go away all too soon.
Timothy J. Donovan
Ronald Gretka
David Karnas
Mathew D. Karnas
Ignacio Garcia-Nicoletti
Tony S. Pittner
David Ramsower
Allan J. Reith
Robert H. Sarikas
Jeffrey S. Schaeffer
William J. Skieresz
Adam E. Wypych
January ~
Wives’ Birthdays
Nancy Claffey
Mary Cooper
Instead of trying to lose weight or something like that, try something new this year. Look deep down
into your heart and remember why you became a Knight in the first place. Rekindle that feeling of
what brought you to the Order. Each of us had a different experience that led us to the Knights of
Columbus. Search deep and bring back all those thoughts and feelings you had when you first
joined the Knights. If you do I can assure you that the New Year will become one of the most
rewarding years ever for you.
For me, it was, at first, the opportunity to be associated with the finest group of men I have ever
known. I initially joined the Knights for the fraternity. Little did I know that another part of the Knights
would capture my attention even more in a very short amount of time. I am talking about the Charity
pillar of the Knights of Columbus. Little did I know nor understand that charity would become my
main interest in the Knights. The opportunity to practice charity almost on a daily basis has become
one of the most important parts of who I am today. I thank you all for offering me that opportunity.
Joan Lang
Arden Maas
Kou Melvin
Barbara Mohr
Jo Neihart
Celine Olvera
Joan Ruble
Toni Marie Way
January ~
Wedding Anniversaries
Margarita & Rodney Clary
There are some important reminders of events that are coming up right after the start of the New
Year. The Second / Third Degree on January 4th at Council 1200, the Fourth Degree on January
10th, the Council 10441 Free Throw Contest on January 10th, and the State Raffle begins officially
on January 1st. On January 31st come help pick oranges down at the Benedictine Monastery. There
is the Pancake Breakfast on January 4th, the Blood Drive on January 11th, Coffee and Doughnuts
on January 18th, and the list goes on.
So you can see that there are lots of opportunities to get involved and do good things for other
people. There are plenty of opportunities to practice charity, unity and fraternity. Those pillars keep
us together as Knights. So come on out and refresh yourself with that feeling of why you became a
Knight in the first place. You will be glad you did.
Sarah & Jack L. Million
Christina & Brian P. O’Connell
Jeanne & William D. Perry
Jackie & P. Lawrence Rylance
Ilsa & Guillermo M. Teran
Esther & Humberto Zamudio
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Remember, helping others is what we Knights do best.
Vivat Jesus,
Alex
~ Schedule Of Events ~
~ Upcoming Events ~
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship ~ We have an upcoming fun event, the Knights of Columbus
Basketball Free Throw Championship Contest for boys and girls ages 9 to 14. Our council competition will be held
Saturday, January 10, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Parking Lot (southeast corner).
Contestants will compete in their respective age divisions. Winners can progress through local, district and state
competition. We will award to all participants a KofC Free Throw Competition Patch. Participants must have
parental consent. Council Brother Knights are requested to support this event by inviting boys and girls ages 9 to 14
that you may know, to participate in this annual council event (no cost). For additional information contact Tom
Metzger at 529-8241 or tgmetz@comcast.net.
UPCOMING EXEMPLIFICATIONS ~
Second/Third Degree ~ There will be two upcoming exemplification ceremonies that all First Degree Council
members and all Third Degree Council members should consider participating in.
On Sunday, January 4, 2015, Council 1200 will host a Second/Third Degree exemplification. The candidate show
time is 8:45 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be finished by approximately 2:30 p.m.
Lunch will be provided. There is no cost to the candidate. Dress is Knights shirt and nametag and slacks.
If you are a First Degree interested in making your Second/Third Degree, please contact Grand Knight Alex Wright,
520-271-4195, aviatorknight@yahoo.com, or Membership Chairman PGK Tom Metzger, 520-529-8241,
tgmetz@comcast.net.
Please consider making this important advancement in your Knight’s journey. You will be glad you did.
Fourth Degree ~ On Saturday, January 10, 2015, there will be a Fourth Degree exemplification in Tucson. The
ceremony and dinner will be held at the Doubletree Hotel here in Tucson. There will be a social hour on Friday
night, January 9th, and the ceremony and banquet dinner will be on Saturday, January 10th. This is an excellent
opportunity for all Third Degrees to become a Fourth Degree Knight as this is the only Fourth Degree ceremony
held in Tucson this year.
If you are interested, and this includes those Brother Knights who make their Second/Third Degrees on January 4th,
please contact Grand Knight Alex Wright, 520-271-4195, aviatorknight@yahoo.com, or Past Faithful Navigator of
the Hughes Assembly 2392, Brother Randy Hannon, 520-465-9439, hannon_r@msn.com.
The tenet of the Fourth Degree is Patriotism. You will find the ceremony and the good works of the Fourth Degree
particularly meaningful to you as a Knight.
Chaplain’s Corner
~ Fr. Chris Corbally ~
Mother, help our faith!
Open our ears to hear God’s word and to recognize his voice and
call.
Awaken in us a desire to follow in his footsteps, to go forth from
our own land and to receive his promise.
Help us to be touched by his love, that we may touch him in faith.
Help us to entrust ourselves fully to him and to believe in his love, especially at times of trial, beneath the
shadow of the cross, when our faith is called to mature.
Sow in our faith the joy of the Risen One.
Remind us that those who believe are never alone.
Teach us to see all things with the eyes of Jesus, that he may be light for our path. And may this light of
faith always increase in us, until the dawn of that undying day which is Christ himself, your Son, our Lord!
This is the prayer through Mary, Mother of the Church and Mother of our faith, with which Pope Francis
ends his Encyclical “Lumen Fidei”. It is also a very appropriate prayer for us to begin the venture of a
New Year. Do take its phrase slowly, so that each of us can be “touched by (God’s) love, that we may
touch him in faith”.
A prosperous and faith-filled New Year to you all!
Chris Corbally, SJ
~ Family Of The Month ~
The Family of the Month for January is Frank
and Jackie Vasquez. Frank and Jackie have
been continuous supporters of Council
10441. They put in countless hours and a
tremendous effort in making our council a
success.
Thank you Frank and Jackie for all you have
done for us in the past, and all you continue
to do.
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Lecturer Article
~ Marty Ronstadt ~
Mass and Dinner with the Bishop ~ This upcoming event, the 11th such, is
scheduled for Sunday, January 18th at 4:00 p.m. at the Skyline Country Club with
Mass to begin at 4:00 p.m. The celebrant, Bishop Kicanas, will be joined by the usual
20 con-celebrants. A social hour will follow, which in turn will be followed by the
banquet. This year our honoree is Msgr. Robert Fuller, not quite yet retired, and all the
other retired priests of our diocese. The program will be a video of Msgr. Fuller, who
still serves his parishioners at Saint Frances Cabrini Parish, despite health problems.
The menu consists of both Filet Mignon and Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, with wine to the table. The cost remains the same;
$150.00 per person of which $100.00 is tax deductible. All of the proceeds have gone to the Priests Assurance Corp. which to
date totals over $523,000. As a reminder; if you get your checks in before December 31st you can use the deduction this year
(2014) - after January 1st it will fall into 2015. Our Bishop has asked us to keep up our efforts in assisting him to provide for
our retired priests. Please help us to provide for those who have served us all their lives and most still do in retirement, health
permitting. We must not forget our retired priests!
Courtesy announcement for the Msgr. Don Hughes Assembly!
Knights Round Table ~ Our next discussion group will meet on Saturday, January the 3rd after the 8:00 a.m. chapel mass.
After our usual coffee and doughnuts we will begin our discussion at about 8:30. Our topic will be from the "Jesuits in Britain"
and is titled: "SYNOD WAS A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY": CARDINAL NICOLAS. We will adjourn at 9:55 and all are welcome:
knights, spouses and guests. Our last gathering, which was in December, resulted in 30 attending with Fathers Chris Corbally
and Paul Gabor mentoring. Both should be with us in January. We are indebted to them for their continuing support.
Newcomers are most welcome!! Special thanks to Brothers Paul Federico and David Orr for arranging the library seating and
preparing the refreshments. Call Marty at 577-1037 for more information.
Red Cross Blood Drive ~ Our next bi-monthly Red Cross Blood Drive will be on Sunday, January the 11th from 7:30 a.m. to
noon. All our members and their family members are urged to donate (health permitting), as lately the general response has
been down. Signing up on the sheets in the narthex of church is very important for a successful drive. Our quota is generally
45 to 50 pints. There is no upper age limit and teenagers can donate with parental permission. The dates for the drives for
2015 are: Jan. 11, Mar. 8, May 10, July 12, Sept. 13 and Nov. 8. Blood Drives are one of the parts of the Knights of Columbus
"Surge" Programs for Community Support! If you forget to sign up in church call Marty at 577-1037 and he will do so for you
from home.
~ In Memorium~
Brother SK Larry Wilson
~ 1947 - 2014~
~ Coffee and Doughnuts Crew ~
~ 50 New Donated Toys ~
Christmas Party ~ Our annual Christmas party/dance was a big success with 62 attending and enjoying the Salpointe Jazz
Band consisting of 5 very talented teenage student musicians. The raffle was much fun and the meal of Filet Mignon or
Salmon was as usual up to Skyline Country Club's high standards. All the toys brought to the event were delivered to Santa
Cruz Church for their St. Vincent De Paul committee to distribute to their needy children. Thanks are due to PGK Tom Bohan
and his committee for their efforts!
Pancake Breakfast ~ Lloyd LaComb reports that a total of 128 breakfasts were served after the 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
masses on December the 7th. With a gross of $421 and $58 in expenses - $362 was transferred to the council. Proceeds are
running ahead of last year by $200. Our volunteer workers were: Charlie Farnsworth, Bob Gonzalez, Ron Gretka, Randy
Hannon, Jeff Kennedy, Lloyd LaComb, James McKearney, Patrick McMahon, Tom Metzger, TK Mohr, Allan Reith, Larry
Rylance, Alex Wright and Tom Yearout. The next serving will be on Sunday January the 4th.
The Coffee and Doughnuts crew takes a break during the
th
November 16 Coffee and Doughnuts. The crew comprises
(left to right) Brothers Randy Hannon, Jeff Kennedy, Randy
Cross, and Charlie Farnsworth. Both Brothers Cross and
Farnsworth were doing double-duty as Coffee and
Doughnuts crew and ushers.
Brothers TK Mohr (r) and Bob Gonzales (c) present Fr.
David of Santa Cruz Parish with the toys collected at the
Council 10441 Christmas Party. The generous Knights of
Council 10441 donated over 50 new toys for the children of
Santa Cruz.
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~ Annual Christmas Party ~
The Council held its annual Christmas party at Skyline Country Club on Sunday, December 7th. Everyone had a great
time and we collected a large number of toys for donation. Thanks so much to Brothers Tom Bohan, Randy Hannon and
Tom Metzger for organizing the party. And thanks to everyone who came for supporting the Knights.
~ Insurance Check-Up For 2015 ~
Where did 2014 go? It seems like it was summer yesterday and Easter was last week!
I hope you and your family had a great finish to 2014. Now, the first quarter of 2015 is approaching.
Hopefully, you’ve established a few goals for this year. I’ve learned a great tip regarding resolutions.
First, write them down. It’s not too late if you haven’t already done this. Commit your goals to paper
and post it someplace you will see it often. Writing down a goal is the first step towards achieving it. I
don’t know exactly how this works, but I’ve heard stories of the success this simple task can bring.
Whether your goal is to exercise more, give more to charity, read more or watch less television,
you’re more likely to accomplish it if you write it down.
Deacon Phil & Maria Garcia
Mary Ann Fay & Carol Habra
Frank & Jackie Vasquez
Lots of toy, toys, toys!
Jim & Jan Izlar
Bill & Gail Neer
Marty & Babs Ronstadt
DGK Pat & Sherry McMahon & FA Von Clarke
Second, resolve to have an expert look at your finances. I recommend that you have a team of
experts help you, and I should be among the first you sit with. Schedule some time to visit with me,
your professional Knights of Columbus insurance agent, and I’ll provide an “insurance check-up” that
will quickly identify and gaps in your family’s life insurance program. And you’ll want to fill those gaps
now, not later. Unlike many other products, you don’t just need money to obtain life insurance; you
also need good health, and no one knows when your health could change.
Did I mention my check-up is free of charge? When was the last time you received something for free
that could be providing value to you and your family for generations? Call me today!
Von Clarke, FICF
Field Agent
1503 E. Fort Lowell Road, Apt. F
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 269-8885 Cell
(520) 269-8885 Office
von.clark@kofc.org
(My Field Agent Site)
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Prayers For The Sick
And Distressed ~
John Atkielski
Eileen Baiocchetti
Walter Baumgard
Lizzie Bell
Tim Bolan
Johana Bovo
Bro. Knight Dean Callahan
~ Humility Reestablishes The Truth ~
By Deacon Ed Sheffer
Pray For The
Repose Of The
Souls Of ~
Michelle Callahan
Dirk Carpenter
Brother Knight Dan Castillo
Isabelle Celis
The liturgical readings throughout the month of January are filled with stories and references
Brother Michael Clay
to people who achieved the virtue of humility: The Magi: Melchior, Balthazar and Caspar, as
Brother Knight Patrick Donahue
well as Isaiah, Paul, Samuel, Eli, Jonah, Peter, Andrew, James, John, and, above all, Jesus.
Bro. Knight Tim Donovan, M.D.
Take a look at the incredible lineup of humble saints that have feast days this month: Bazil,
Sister Lupita Barajas
Bonnie Fay
Gregory, John Neumann, Anthony, Agnes, Frances de Sales, Timothy & Titus, Thomas
Judy Bruns
Elizabeth Garcia
Aquinas and John Bosco.
Will Chambers
Brother SK Larry Wilson
Barbara Gonzales
Thomas Crowell
Brother Knight Gabe Guerrero
Stop for a second and reflect on this question: Who do you think was the master of their life?
Anna Marie Heim
Who is the current master of your life? Matthew 23:10 says: You have but one master, the
Adalia Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Matthew Horder
Brother Knight Bob Kopas
Messiah. Luke 16:13 says: No servant can serve two masters; he will either hate one and
love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. So if there is only one Master,
what does that make all of us? I would say that pretty much makes us all brothers and
Brother Knight Bob Leach
sisters. How does one begin to really see the world this way and live it? I absolutely believe
Zoey Lopez
it starts with humility and ends with humility.
Jordan Lupasawski
Susie Martinez
Let’s get this straight right away too; humility is not having a low opinion of one’s self. Think
Mary Momat
about something Jesus said: I am the way, the truth, and the life – John 14:6. To whom did
Dominique Monico
he say that? Without a way there is no going forward. Without truth there is no everlasting
Lisa O’Malley
way of knowing. Without life there is no living. He also said: …Learn from me for I am
Don Paisley
humble… – Matthew 11:29. For whom did he mean that? If he did mean it for you and me,
Karen Paisley
what did Jesus do to have any right to call himself humble? He did something very simple.
Dorothy Pekarcik
Nina Penapinto
Bro. Knight Mike Quigley
Molly Ramsower
Babs Ronstadt
He came down! He came down not in thoughts and speech, but in actions. Jesus was and is
God and he desired nothing for himself. God is complete. Humility is the ability to lower
one’s self and serve brothers and sisters. Humility is having a will to serve. The reality is
even unbelievers can and do serve too. What is the difference then? The difference if we
Helen Davila
Humility reestablishes the truth about ourselves. Our place is never over others, but
walking with them. Humility takes self-denial. It takes sacrifice. It takes carrying our cross
and walking behind Jesus. You see, our only hope is in his Cross. Think about this, God
can do nothing but lower himself, right? Is there anything above God? Can God climb any
higher? So, how does God humble himself? God dwells in us needy creatures. God
chooses to make us His temples.
Here is the thing about humility; we cannot be humble before God if we are not humble
before our brothers and sisters. This said, humility never means we do not use our talents
and gifts, it means the opposite. We use them for the service of others.
If we take being Knights seriously, then we know that Fr. Michael McGivney established the
fraternal order of the Knights of Columbus for Catholic men, so that we could humbly reach
out and become one with our brothers and sisters in need. We are to touch lives in Christ’s
name in oneness with him. Why? We point to them to their Saviour. Fr. McGivney knew
well that humility is something we gain and practice as we grow in wisdom and grace. If
you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become
Charlene DeMartino
Ross Estavillo
Brother Knight Mark Fay
Rose Graziano
Jose Gutierrez
Don Howard
Tim Matthews
Jeanie Meder
Gilbert Montonyo
Marcy Newcomb
Father Richard O’Hoolihan
Mario Padilla
Dorothy Pekarcik
Irene Robles
Justice Michael Ryan
Tim Staple
Brother Knight Mike Thomas
Brother Marty Ronstadt
are Christian is that we are inspired by the love and sacrifice of Jesus. That love leads us to
Chris Ryan
serve like him to express the oneness of that love. Humility is about striving to serve never in
Annabelle Sanchez
a boastful, arrogant, or rude way. When we look for recognition, we cancel out humility,
Robert Traynor
Hilda Smith
because we are seeking our own reward.
Rev. Kenneth Walker
Rev. Joseph Terra
Julie Vasquez
Mike Whitman
Lynda Wills
Brother Knight Larry Wilson
Shirley Wiser
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wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God – 1 Corinthians 3:18-20.
Samuel Thompson
John Trasaco
Rick Ward
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Prayers For The Sick
And Distressed ~
John Atkielski
Eileen Baiocchetti
Walter Baumgard
Lizzie Bell
Tim Bolan
Johana Bovo
Bro. Knight Dean Callahan
~ Humility Reestablishes The Truth ~
By Deacon Ed Sheffer
Pray For The
Repose Of The
Souls Of ~
Michelle Callahan
Dirk Carpenter
Brother Knight Dan Castillo
Isabelle Celis
The liturgical readings throughout the month of January are filled with stories and references
Brother Michael Clay
to people who achieved the virtue of humility: The Magi: Melchior, Balthazar and Caspar, as
Brother Knight Patrick Donahue
well as Isaiah, Paul, Samuel, Eli, Jonah, Peter, Andrew, James, John, and, above all, Jesus.
Bro. Knight Tim Donovan, M.D.
Take a look at the incredible lineup of humble saints that have feast days this month: Bazil,
Sister Lupita Barajas
Bonnie Fay
Gregory, John Neumann, Anthony, Agnes, Frances de Sales, Timothy & Titus, Thomas
Judy Bruns
Elizabeth Garcia
Aquinas and John Bosco.
Will Chambers
Brother SK Larry Wilson
Barbara Gonzales
Thomas Crowell
Brother Knight Gabe Guerrero
Stop for a second and reflect on this question: Who do you think was the master of their life?
Anna Marie Heim
Who is the current master of your life? Matthew 23:10 says: You have but one master, the
Adalia Hernandez
Kim Hernandez
Matthew Horder
Brother Knight Bob Kopas
Messiah. Luke 16:13 says: No servant can serve two masters; he will either hate one and
love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. So if there is only one Master,
what does that make all of us? I would say that pretty much makes us all brothers and
Brother Knight Bob Leach
sisters. How does one begin to really see the world this way and live it? I absolutely believe
Zoey Lopez
it starts with humility and ends with humility.
Jordan Lupasawski
Susie Martinez
Let’s get this straight right away too; humility is not having a low opinion of one’s self. Think
Mary Momat
about something Jesus said: I am the way, the truth, and the life – John 14:6. To whom did
Dominique Monico
he say that? Without a way there is no going forward. Without truth there is no everlasting
Lisa O’Malley
way of knowing. Without life there is no living. He also said: …Learn from me for I am
Don Paisley
humble… – Matthew 11:29. For whom did he mean that? If he did mean it for you and me,
Karen Paisley
what did Jesus do to have any right to call himself humble? He did something very simple.
Dorothy Pekarcik
Nina Penapinto
Bro. Knight Mike Quigley
Molly Ramsower
Babs Ronstadt
He came down! He came down not in thoughts and speech, but in actions. Jesus was and is
God and he desired nothing for himself. God is complete. Humility is the ability to lower
one’s self and serve brothers and sisters. Humility is having a will to serve. The reality is
even unbelievers can and do serve too. What is the difference then? The difference if we
Helen Davila
Humility reestablishes the truth about ourselves. Our place is never over others, but
walking with them. Humility takes self-denial. It takes sacrifice. It takes carrying our cross
and walking behind Jesus. You see, our only hope is in his Cross. Think about this, God
can do nothing but lower himself, right? Is there anything above God? Can God climb any
higher? So, how does God humble himself? God dwells in us needy creatures. God
chooses to make us His temples.
Here is the thing about humility; we cannot be humble before God if we are not humble
before our brothers and sisters. This said, humility never means we do not use our talents
and gifts, it means the opposite. We use them for the service of others.
If we take being Knights seriously, then we know that Fr. Michael McGivney established the
fraternal order of the Knights of Columbus for Catholic men, so that we could humbly reach
out and become one with our brothers and sisters in need. We are to touch lives in Christ’s
name in oneness with him. Why? We point to them to their Saviour. Fr. McGivney knew
well that humility is something we gain and practice as we grow in wisdom and grace. If
you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become
Charlene DeMartino
Ross Estavillo
Brother Knight Mark Fay
Rose Graziano
Jose Gutierrez
Don Howard
Tim Matthews
Jeanie Meder
Gilbert Montonyo
Marcy Newcomb
Father Richard O’Hoolihan
Mario Padilla
Dorothy Pekarcik
Irene Robles
Justice Michael Ryan
Tim Staple
Brother Knight Mike Thomas
Brother Marty Ronstadt
are Christian is that we are inspired by the love and sacrifice of Jesus. That love leads us to
Chris Ryan
serve like him to express the oneness of that love. Humility is about striving to serve never in
Annabelle Sanchez
a boastful, arrogant, or rude way. When we look for recognition, we cancel out humility,
Robert Traynor
Hilda Smith
because we are seeking our own reward.
Rev. Kenneth Walker
Rev. Joseph Terra
Julie Vasquez
Mike Whitman
Lynda Wills
Brother Knight Larry Wilson
Shirley Wiser
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wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God – 1 Corinthians 3:18-20.
Samuel Thompson
John Trasaco
Rick Ward
~ Annual Christmas Party ~
The Council held its annual Christmas party at Skyline Country Club on Sunday, December 7th. Everyone had a great
time and we collected a large number of toys for donation. Thanks so much to Brothers Tom Bohan, Randy Hannon and
Tom Metzger for organizing the party. And thanks to everyone who came for supporting the Knights.
~ Insurance Check-Up For 2015 ~
Where did 2014 go? It seems like it was summer yesterday and Easter was last week!
I hope you and your family had a great finish to 2014. Now, the first quarter of 2015 is approaching.
Hopefully, you’ve established a few goals for this year. I’ve learned a great tip regarding resolutions.
First, write them down. It’s not too late if you haven’t already done this. Commit your goals to paper
and post it someplace you will see it often. Writing down a goal is the first step towards achieving it. I
don’t know exactly how this works, but I’ve heard stories of the success this simple task can bring.
Whether your goal is to exercise more, give more to charity, read more or watch less television,
you’re more likely to accomplish it if you write it down.
Deacon Phil & Maria Garcia
Mary Ann Fay & Carol Habra
Frank & Jackie Vasquez
Lots of toy, toys, toys!
Jim & Jan Izlar
Bill & Gail Neer
Marty & Babs Ronstadt
DGK Pat & Sherry McMahon & FA Von Clarke
Second, resolve to have an expert look at your finances. I recommend that you have a team of
experts help you, and I should be among the first you sit with. Schedule some time to visit with me,
your professional Knights of Columbus insurance agent, and I’ll provide an “insurance check-up” that
will quickly identify and gaps in your family’s life insurance program. And you’ll want to fill those gaps
now, not later. Unlike many other products, you don’t just need money to obtain life insurance; you
also need good health, and no one knows when your health could change.
Did I mention my check-up is free of charge? When was the last time you received something for free
that could be providing value to you and your family for generations? Call me today!
Von Clarke, FICF
Field Agent
1503 E. Fort Lowell Road, Apt. F
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 269-8885 Cell
(520) 269-8885 Office
von.clark@kofc.org
(My Field Agent Site)
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Lecturer Article
~ Marty Ronstadt ~
Mass and Dinner with the Bishop ~ This upcoming event, the 11th such, is
scheduled for Sunday, January 18th at 4:00 p.m. at the Skyline Country Club with
Mass to begin at 4:00 p.m. The celebrant, Bishop Kicanas, will be joined by the usual
20 con-celebrants. A social hour will follow, which in turn will be followed by the
banquet. This year our honoree is Msgr. Robert Fuller, not quite yet retired, and all the
other retired priests of our diocese. The program will be a video of Msgr. Fuller, who
still serves his parishioners at Saint Frances Cabrini Parish, despite health problems.
The menu consists of both Filet Mignon and Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, with wine to the table. The cost remains the same;
$150.00 per person of which $100.00 is tax deductible. All of the proceeds have gone to the Priests Assurance Corp. which to
date totals over $523,000. As a reminder; if you get your checks in before December 31st you can use the deduction this year
(2014) - after January 1st it will fall into 2015. Our Bishop has asked us to keep up our efforts in assisting him to provide for
our retired priests. Please help us to provide for those who have served us all their lives and most still do in retirement, health
permitting. We must not forget our retired priests!
Courtesy announcement for the Msgr. Don Hughes Assembly!
Knights Round Table ~ Our next discussion group will meet on Saturday, January the 3rd after the 8:00 a.m. chapel mass.
After our usual coffee and doughnuts we will begin our discussion at about 8:30. Our topic will be from the "Jesuits in Britain"
and is titled: "SYNOD WAS A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY": CARDINAL NICOLAS. We will adjourn at 9:55 and all are welcome:
knights, spouses and guests. Our last gathering, which was in December, resulted in 30 attending with Fathers Chris Corbally
and Paul Gabor mentoring. Both should be with us in January. We are indebted to them for their continuing support.
Newcomers are most welcome!! Special thanks to Brothers Paul Federico and David Orr for arranging the library seating and
preparing the refreshments. Call Marty at 577-1037 for more information.
Red Cross Blood Drive ~ Our next bi-monthly Red Cross Blood Drive will be on Sunday, January the 11th from 7:30 a.m. to
noon. All our members and their family members are urged to donate (health permitting), as lately the general response has
been down. Signing up on the sheets in the narthex of church is very important for a successful drive. Our quota is generally
45 to 50 pints. There is no upper age limit and teenagers can donate with parental permission. The dates for the drives for
2015 are: Jan. 11, Mar. 8, May 10, July 12, Sept. 13 and Nov. 8. Blood Drives are one of the parts of the Knights of Columbus
"Surge" Programs for Community Support! If you forget to sign up in church call Marty at 577-1037 and he will do so for you
from home.
~ In Memoriam~
Brother SK Larry Wilson
~ 1947 - 2014~
~ Coffee and Doughnuts Crew ~
~ 50 New Donated Toys ~
Christmas Party ~ Our annual Christmas party/dance was a big success with 62 attending and enjoying the Salpointe Jazz
Band consisting of 5 very talented teenage student musicians. The raffle was much fun and the meal of Filet Mignon or
Salmon was as usual up to Skyline Country Club's high standards. All the toys brought to the event were delivered to Santa
Cruz Church for their St. Vincent De Paul committee to distribute to their needy children. Thanks are due to PGK Tom Bohan
and his committee for their efforts!
Pancake Breakfast ~ Lloyd LaComb reports that a total of 128 breakfasts were served after the 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
masses on December the 7th. With a gross of $421 and $58 in expenses - $362 was transferred to the council. Proceeds are
running ahead of last year by $200. Our volunteer workers were: Charlie Farnsworth, Bob Gonzalez, Ron Gretka, Randy
Hannon, Jeff Kennedy, Lloyd LaComb, James McKearney, Patrick McMahon, Tom Metzger, TK Mohr, Allan Reith, Larry
Rylance, Alex Wright and Tom Yearout. The next serving will be on Sunday January the 4th.
The Coffee and Doughnuts crew takes a break during the
th
November 16 Coffee and Doughnuts. The crew comprises
(left to right) Brothers Randy Hannon, Jeff Kennedy, Randy
Cross, and Charlie Farnsworth. Both Brothers Cross and
Farnsworth were doing double-duty as Coffee and
Doughnuts crew and ushers.
Brothers TK Mohr (r) and Bob Gonzales (c) present Fr.
David of Santa Cruz Parish with the toys collected at the
Council 10441 Christmas Party. The generous Knights of
Council 10441 donated over 50 new toys for the children of
Santa Cruz.
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~ Upcoming Events ~
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship ~ We have an upcoming fun event, the Knights of Columbus
Basketball Free Throw Championship Contest for boys and girls ages 9 to 14. Our council competition will be held
Saturday, January 10, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Parking Lot (southeast corner).
Contestants will compete in their respective age divisions. Winners can progress through local, district and state
competition. We will award to all participants a KofC Free Throw Competition Patch. Participants must have
parental consent. Council Brother Knights are requested to support this event by inviting boys and girls ages 9 to 14
that you may know, to participate in this annual council event (no cost). For additional information contact Tom
Metzger at 529-8241 or tgmetz@comcast.net.
UPCOMING EXEMPLIFICATIONS ~
Second/Third Degree ~ There will be two upcoming exemplification ceremonies that all First Degree Council
members and all Third Degree Council members should consider participating in.
On Sunday, January 4, 2015, Council 1200 will host a Second/Third Degree exemplification. The candidate show
time is 8:45 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be finished by approximately 2:30 p.m.
Lunch will be provided. There is no cost to the candidate. Dress is Knights shirt and nametag and slacks.
If you are a First Degree interested in making your Second/Third Degree, please contact Grand Knight Alex Wright,
520-271-4195, aviatorknight@yahoo.com, or Membership Chairman PGK Tom Metzger, 520-529-8241,
tgmetz@comcast.net.
Please consider making this important advancement in your Knight’s journey. You will be glad you did.
Fourth Degree ~ On Saturday, January 10, 2015, there will be a Fourth Degree exemplification in Tucson. The
ceremony and dinner will be held at the Doubletree Hotel here in Tucson. There will be a social hour on Friday
night, January 9th, and the ceremony and banquet dinner will be on Saturday, January 10th. This is an excellent
opportunity for all Third Degrees to become a Fourth Degree Knight as this is the only Fourth Degree ceremony
held in Tucson this year.
If you are interested, and this includes those Brother Knights who make their Second/Third Degrees on January 4th,
please contact Grand Knight Alex Wright, 520-271-4195, aviatorknight@yahoo.com, or Past Faithful Navigator of
the Hughes Assembly 2392, Brother Randy Hannon, 520-465-9439, hannon_r@msn.com.
The tenet of the Fourth Degree is Patriotism. You will find the ceremony and the good works of the Fourth Degree
particularly meaningful to you as a Knight.
Chaplain’s Corner
~ Fr. Chris Corbally ~
Mother, help our faith!
Open our ears to hear God’s word and to recognize his voice and
call.
Awaken in us a desire to follow in his footsteps, to go forth from
our own land and to receive his promise.
Help us to be touched by his love, that we may touch him in faith.
Help us to entrust ourselves fully to him and to believe in his love, especially at times of trial, beneath the
shadow of the cross, when our faith is called to mature.
Sow in our faith the joy of the Risen One.
Remind us that those who believe are never alone.
Teach us to see all things with the eyes of Jesus, that he may be light for our path. And may this light of
faith always increase in us, until the dawn of that undying day which is Christ himself, your Son, our Lord!
This is the prayer through Mary, Mother of the Church and Mother of our faith, with which Pope Francis
ends his Encyclical “Lumen Fidei”. It is also a very appropriate prayer for us to begin the venture of a
New Year. Do take its phrase slowly, so that each of us can be “touched by (God’s) love, that we may
touch him in faith”.
A prosperous and faith-filled New Year to you all!
Chris Corbally, SJ
~ Family Of The Month ~
The Family of the Month for January is Frank
and Jackie Vasquez. Frank and Jackie have
been continuous supporters of Council
10441. They put in countless hours and a
tremendous effort in making our council a
success.
Thank you Frank and Jackie for all you have
done for us in the past, and all you continue
to do.
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Grand Knight’s Corner
~ Alex Knight ~
January ~
Members’ Birthdays
Kelly J. Bequette
Rev. Christopher J. Corbally, S.J.
Dan Davis
Kamal Dimitri
Happy New Year! The coming year will bring a number of
opportunities for not only Council 10441 but for all of us.
Forget the New Year’s resolutions. History has shown that
they generally go away all too soon.
Timothy J. Donovan
Ronald Gretka
David Karnas
Mathew D. Karnas
Ignacio Garcia-Nicoletti
Tony S. Pittner
David Ramsower
Allan J. Reith
Robert H. Sarikas
Jeffrey S. Schaeffer
William J. Skieresz
Adam E. Wypych
January ~
Wives’ Birthdays
Nancy Claffey
Mary Cooper
Instead of trying to lose weight or something like that, try something new this year. Look deep down
into your heart and remember why you became a Knight in the first place. Rekindle that feeling of
what brought you to the Order. Each of us had a different experience that led us to the Knights of
Columbus. Search deep and bring back all those thoughts and feelings you had when you first
joined the Knights. If you do I can assure you that the New Year will become one of the most
rewarding years ever for you.
For me, it was, at first, the opportunity to be associated with the finest group of men I have ever
known. I initially joined the Knights for the fraternity. Little did I know that another part of the Knights
would capture my attention even more in a very short amount of time. I am talking about the Charity
pillar of the Knights of Columbus. Little did I know nor understand that charity would become my
main interest in the Knights. The opportunity to practice charity almost on a daily basis has become
one of the most important parts of who I am today. I thank you all for offering me that opportunity.
Joan Lang
Arden Maas
Kou Melvin
Barbara Mohr
Jo Neihart
Celine Olvera
Joan Ruble
Toni Marie Way
January ~
Wedding Anniversaries
Margarita & Rodney Clary
There are some important reminders of events that are coming up right after the start of the New
Year. The Second / Third Degree on January 4th at Council 1200, the Fourth Degree on January
10th, the Council 10441 Free Throw Contest on January 10th, and the State Raffle begins officially
on January 1st. On January 31st come help pick oranges down at the Benedictine Monastery. There
is the Pancake Breakfast on January 4th, the Blood Drive on January 11th, Coffee and Doughnuts
on January 18th, and the list goes on.
So you can see that there are lots of opportunities to get involved and do good things for other
people. There are plenty of opportunities to practice charity, unity and fraternity. Those pillars keep
us together as Knights. So come on out and refresh yourself with that feeling of why you became a
Knight in the first place. You will be glad you did.
Sarah & Jack L. Million
Christina & Brian P. O’Connell
Jeanne & William D. Perry
Jackie & P. Lawrence Rylance
Ilsa & Guillermo M. Teran
Esther & Humberto Zamudio
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Remember, helping others is what we Knights do best.
Vivat Jesus,
Alex
~ Schedule Of Events ~
ISSUE
January 2015
MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER
The Desert Knightline
This Issue
Grand Knight’s Corner P.2
Chaplain’s Corner P.3
Family of the Month P.3
Lecturer Article P.4
Deacon Article P.6
Schedule of Events P.11
Knight of the Month P.12
Knight Of The
Month
Schedule And
Events
Fr. Chris Corbally is the Knight of
the Month for January. Fr. Chris is
the spiritual leader of Council
10441. He is always available to
offer guidance and wisdom at times
that we need it and even when we
might not need it. Thank you Fr.
Chris for all the blessings you bring
to Council 10441 and the Knights of
Columbus.
Council 10441 has several
Venerable Servant of God
Father Michael J. McGivney
important upcoming events that
all members are invited to
attend for an evening of fun and
The Desert Knightline
~
January 2015
fraternity. Please contact the
Brother Knight indicated to
make your arrangements to
attend these events.
K N I G H T S OF C O L U M B U S
Knights of Columbus
Deacon Raphael (Ray) Longpre
Council #10441
5150 N. Valley View Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
Please try to attend at least one
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Deacon Raphael (Ray) Longpre Council 10441
Chartered July 3, 1990, Tucson, Arizona
http://kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/index.asp?CNO=10441
Council meeting during this
fraternal year. If you need a ride
to the meeting, call GK Alex
Wright at 577-3886. Dress is
“Tucson Casual”.
See Page 11
For Schedule
Grand Knight ~ Alex Wright
Chaplain ~ Fr. Chris Corbally, SJ
Deputy Grand Knight ~ Pat McMahon
Lecturer ~ Marty Ronstadt
Chancellor ~ Gabe Guerrero
1 Year Trustee ~ PGK T K Mohr
Recorder ~ Bill Neer
2 Year Trustee ~ PGK David Orr
Treasurer ~ Allan Reith
3 Year Trustee ~ PGK Tom Metzger
Warden ~ Bart Pemberton
Newsletter Editor ~ Tony Kenon
Inside Guard ~ Jeff Kennedy
Outside Guard ~ Bill Lake-Wright
Financial Secretary ~ Larry Lewis
Meetings
Advocate ~Randy Hannon
Second Thursday of the Month
Officers ~ 6:45 p.m.
Insurance Field Agent - Von Clarke
All Knights ~ 7:30 p.m.