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June,2014
BISHOP ODIN NEWS NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID HOUSTON, TEXAS PERMIT NO. 9295 Published Monthly Knights of Columbus Council No. 2917 607 East Whitney Drive Houston, Texas 77022-3535 Phone: 713-694-2341 http://www.kofc2917.org June 2014 Vol. 33, Issue 6 COUNCIL OFFICERS, COMMITTEEMEN & OTHERS Council Chaplain Rev. Clint Ressler Co-Chaplain Deacon Will Hunter Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain Rev. Alberto Zanatta Chaplain CDA Court #1750 Rev. Msgr. James L. Golasinski District Deputy—District #75 Agustin Carrillo Grand Knight Joseph Earthman Deputy Grand Knight Jim Azzarello Chancellor Robert W. Murski themurskis@sbcglobal.net Recorder Michael Descant Financial Secretary Benny Okruhlik, PGK, FDD Treasurer Jeffrey Kasowski Advocate Brett Owens Warden Mark Demny markdemny@gmail.com Lecturer Brian Garcia Inside Guard Edward Tobola Outside Guard Antonio Saenz Outside Guard Jose Limas Trustee Ken Boudny Trustee Doug Wendt Trustee Dominic Psencik, PGK, PFN, FDD Family Director John Buck Council Director Don Christen Youth Director Miguel Navarro Rosary Team James E. Urbanovsky, PGK, PFN Rosary Team & Pro-Life Program Director John Fox Senior Club President Angie Heinrich V.A. Hospital Chairman Anton Swiech NorthSide Columbus Club President John Buck K of C insurance A-F David Walsh davidwalsh1950@gmail.com K of C insurance G-K Daryl Van Keuhlen darylvkofc@gmail.com K of C insurance L-P MarkDeacon markdeaton1@yahoo.com K of C insurance Q-Z Jose R. Oviedo jose.oviedo@kofc.org Bowling President Harold Fenn President Ladies Auxiliary Kelly Clawson Catholic Daughters Regent Carol Mitschlatis Manager, Northside Columbus Club (hall rentals) Mickie Wendt Editor, Bishop Odin News Kathy Bronikowski (kbroniko@hotmail.com) 713-692-9123 713-805-8582 281-447-6381 713-222-2289 832-305-0395 713-562-0501 281-547-8720 281-881-4095 281-615-0104 281-353-5892 713-868-8093 979-324-5099 713-444-9861 832-588-3308 713-899-4211 713-691-1604 713-681-4481 713-869-9821 281-684-2289 713-682-4413 713-398-6196 713-628-8177 713-862-5650 713-861-6347 713-682-5244 713-683-8417 713-697-6846 713-398-6196 832-512-0326 281-615-2618 281-381-1366 832-910-5061 713-818-0430 713-869-2018 832-498-8495 713-694-2341 281-356-3535 Wendy L. Prater ATTORNEY AT LAW Wills Powers of Attorney Probate Family Law Divorce Child Support Name Changes 713-802-9171 1919 North Loop West, Suite 490 Houston, Texas 77008 praterlaw@sbcglobal.net www.praterlaw.com Bishop Odin Council 2917 - Knights of Columbus 607 East Whitney Street Houston, Texas 77022 Phone: 713-694-2341 Fax: 713-694-2342 A Monthly Publication Joe Earthman, Grand Knight http://www.kofc2917.org June, 2014 (Vol. 33, No. 6) GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE CO-CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE Joe Earthman Deacon Will Hunter Brother Knights, The Presence of the Lord Thanks to all of our Brother Knights who attended this month's council meeting and just a reminder, all Brother Knights are welcome to join us for dinner and fellowship, capped off with our council meeting that usually lasts about an hour. A special thanks to the Brother Knights who came out to volunteer and show support for our inaugural 2014 KNIGHT'S CHALICE. Thank you to the Brother Knights who brought their family members. I hope everyone enjoyed the day and will come and support it again next year! Please take a look at the photos included in this month's newsletter. We will soon begin making plans for next year's event and hope you'll bring your good ideas to the table. 2917 is always looking for new ideas to reach out to the community and raise money for the charities we support. Also, elections are coming up so please make sure you attend our next council meeting to vote. Participation and a positive attitude based on unity, fraternity, charity and patriotism is 2917's key to success that is so beneficial to the groups we support. For those who cannot make it to a council meeting, please feel free to call me personally or email if you have any questions (713-802-0000 or joe@generationsfunerals.com). Council Elections June 9 We often go through life speculating exactly where the Lord is in our lives when strife or discord has surrounded us. It is so easy for us to assume the Lord has abandoned us in our time of need. It is so easy for us to make the assertion that God does not listen to us when we need him most. Each of these assertions made by us is simply not true because the Lord never leaves our side for any reason. Look at the two disciples walking the road to Emmaus. Out of nowhere the Lord appears to them and they have no idea who he is or why he is with them. The two disciples never stop to ask themselves the question “how did the Lord get here?” In a similar way we are like the two disciples the Lord walked with. In times of trouble, stress, despair, heartache and the like, we have little to no clue the Lord is walking with us because we are so consumed with everything else that is going on in our lives. We take leave of the fact the Lord vowed that he would be with us until the end of time. Do not assume the Lord is only with us in spirit. No, he is with us in the flesh. He is with us on every level of love we can imagine. We need look no further than those individuals we love, respect and admire to see the real presence of the Lord in our lives. For who but the Lord could share such an immense love with us through others? The Lord’s presence is real and active each day of our lives. No matter where we are or what we encounter. Brother Robert Murski, Knight of the month for April. Brother Charlie & Angie Heinrich, Family of the month for April. $200.00 and Growing!!! Brother Chip Mills’ name was drawn at the May meeting. Since Brother Mills was not present, the attendance prize increases to $200. Please plan to attend the June meeting. Social and meal from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. meeting at 7:00 p.m. and the attendance prize drawing at the conclusion of the meeting. Next Officers’ meeting is Wednesday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. Next Council meeting is ELECTION Monday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. Dinner served from 6:00-6:40 p.m. Next NorthSide Columbus Club meeting is Wednesday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m. Next work day is Saturday, June 21 Congratulations to Brother Nick Navararo, winner of the Grand Knight’s prize at the May meeting. CORRECTION: Last month it was stated the council donated $500 to Assumption’s food pantry. That was incorrect—the council donated $2,500.00 This past fiscal year we welcomed the following members to Council 2917: Fr. Ben Smaistrla, John Katra, Rudolf Kovar, Robert Connor, Robert Hrncir, Gerald Davis, Michael Ramirez, Jacob Ramirez, Paul Opperman, David Bermudez, Oscar Dubon-Romero, Alvin Clark, Marcus Gerardo Nieves, Augustin Guzman, Carter Rodarte, Fr. Franco Cecchini, Jose Enrique Gracia, Jose R. Zuniga, Eric Davis. Brothers, please continue to NorthSide Columbus Club Floyd Rekieta, Secretary We will have elections for the NSCC board at the regular council meeting on June 9th. There are four board members to be elected. If you want to run for the board, let me or John Buck know. The NSCC will give their bi-annual report to the stockholders on July 14 at 7:00 p.m. Floyd Rekieta 281-350-2042 John Buck 713-398-6196 NorthSide Columbus Club John Buck We have had a busy rental schedule these past few months, but that is no reason for you not to continue promoting the rental of our facility. Through our recent rentals, we have had many new faces visit our facility and all have been impressed with the buildings and grounds. Please continue promoting our rentals. Over the past years we have been very successful with volunteers to take care of some of our regular maintenance needs, both professional and non-professional. I commend our weekly and monthly volunteers for their dedicated service. For several months our monthly work day volunteer group has dwindled, where we were having 15 or more men show up, we are now getting less than 10 men. With this shortage of manpower, we are having to work our volunteers harder. I am asking you, if you have the time available to help this group of volunteers maintain our facility, please join us— we need your assistance. All members of Council 2917 need to remember that the money saved by volunteering to help with our maintenance is given back to the council to go towards our charity program, and Charity is the major Principle of our Order. The weekday workers for May were: Joe Pavlik, Richard Pavlas, Doug Wendt, Brian Kubiak and John Buck. The monthly workers were: John Buck, Doug Wendt, Mike Kloss, Billy Hoffart, Bill Selvaggi, Buddy Hudec, Ben Kaminski, David Cornelius, and Charles Heinrich. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ANGIE HEINRICH for cleaning out the flower beds and making them look nice! IMPORTANT NOTICE: The trash dumpster we have is for KC & NSCC use only! This dumpster is not for personal use. On past occasions, people have overstuffed our dumpster and when the dumpster truck came to empty the dumpster they took a picture of the overflowing dumpster and wrote us a citation. Please do not use our dumpster for personal use. Knights of Columbus Council 2917 Summer Fling Dinner, Dance & Raffle Saturday, August 23, 2014 607 East Whitney Street Houston, Texas $13,000 given away in 23 prizes $100 donation per ticket - only 350 tickets will be sold Each ticket entitles admission for two to dinner & dance. 1st Prize…..$5,000 2nd Prize…. $1,000 3rd Prize…. $1,000 4th Prize…. $ 500 5th Prize…. $ 500 6th Prize…. $ 500 7th Prize…. $ 500 8th Prize…. $ 400 9th Prize.... $ 400 10th Prize…. $ 300 11th Prize…. $ 300 12th Prize…. $ 300 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd Prize….. $300 Prize….. $200 Prize….. $200 Prize….. $200 Prize….. $200 Prize….. $200 Prize...... $200 Prize….. $200 Prize….. $200 Prize….. $200 Prize….. $200 All prizes paid in Visa Gift Cards - Winner responsible for all taxes Music will be provided by the Red Ravens Polka Band Additional dinner tickets are available for $8.00 each and additional dance tickets are available for $8.00 each Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dance is from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. To purchase a $100 ticket, please call Brother Ed Okonski @ 281-433-6835. For the past several years, the NorthSide Columbus Club has donated the use of Odin Hall to the Down Syndrome Association to use for their annual luncheon. This donation is part of our organization’s charity program. Brothers Mike Kloss and Doug Wendt look on as GK Joe Earthman presents a check for $5000 to St. Pius X High School. This check is for five $1000 student scholarships. Pictured with Brothers Mike Kloss, GK Joe Earthman and Doug Wendt are the 5 lucky winners of the $1000 scholarships. GK Joe Earthman, along with Brother John Buck, presented Irazema Ortiz, Principal at Assumption School, a $5,000 check earmarked for equipment to furnish classrooms for the upcoming school year. Council 2917 presented a $5,000 check to Cathy Stephen, Principal at St. Rose of Lima School, earmarked for equipment necessary to furnish new classrooms for the upcoming school year. These contributions were made possible due to the success of Council 2917’s Casino Night for 2013. At the presentations mentioned above, it was very rewarding to see the appreciation the students and parents have for our contributions. It was especially rewarding at St Pius X High School when so many parents and students made a special effort to give us thanks. Casino Night expects to continue it’s success in 2014. Casino Night success and profit depends on the ability to sell all it’s tickets, maintain and get new sponsorships and obtain large ticket items for the silent auction table. This year, through the generosity of a person who attended for the first time last year, we will be offering a one week stay at a beach home on Galveston Island as a silent auction item. Will you help us sell all 200 Casino Night tickets, get more sponsorships or more items for the silent auction table? We need everyone’s help. Keep Casino Night needs in your mind when you are talking with your friends, relatives, neighbors and business associates. It only takes a second to ask. Doug Wendt, Casino Night Chairman KNIGHT'S OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 2917 AND THE HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESENT "HOW TO SURVIVE AN ACTIVE SHOOTER" PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ HISTORY OF THE ACTIVE SHOOTER IN OUR AMERICAN CULTURE RUN, HIDE, FIGHT VIDEO HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN ACTIVE SHOOTER WHAT TO DO IN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION LAW ENFORCEMENT'S ROLE IN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION TIME AND PLACE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 @ 7:00 P.M. KNIGHT'S OF COLUMBUS HALL, 607 EAST WHITNEY, 77022 A special thanks to the presenter, Mr. Stephan Daniel, HPD Public Affairs Liaison. Please pray for our sick: Richard R. Barrow James T. Koteras Robert L. Okonski Gilbert L. Koteras Kerry L. Von Arb Eugene J. Bielamowicz Carl W. Bayer Gabriel G. Navarro Raymond J. Kotzur Carl W. Ferraro James R. Dziedzic Jude A. Borski Donald G. De Simone George D. Helmer Eugene E. Johnson Mark J. Derkowski J. Gregory Keys John C. Markowski Robert L. Dirzanowski Stanley J. Twardowski Ismael S. Jalamo Donald R. Kubiak Guadalupe N. Gonzalez Daniel R. Eureste George H. Mendel Charles E. Amos, Sr. John R. Klesel Craig S. Hablinski Angelo J. Cassaro Garry G. Lewandowski June 1 June 1 June 1 June 3 June 3 June 5 June 6 June 6 June 7 June 9 June 11 June 12 June 12 June 12 June 13 June 15 June 15 June 15 June 16 June 16 June 17 June 19 June 20 June 23 June 23 June 24 June 24 June 28 June 30 June 30 Brother Augustin Carrillo Brother Daniel Bilski Brother Eugene Klotz Brother Roy Kobak Brother Charlie Wendt Brother Philip Borski Brother Ken Boudny Brother Edmund Gorka Brother Clarence Witzkoske Brother Al Meschwitz Brother Albin Januszewski Helen Brezina, mother-in-law of Brother Dennis Kubiak Gertrude Kubiak, mother of Brother Dennis Kubiak Isabella Kubiak, daughter of Brother Brian & Celina Kubiak Laurita Sicola,wife of Brother Tommy Gail Nevlud, daughter-in-law of Brother Jerry and Henrietta Nevlud Names on our “Sick Prayer List" will appear in our newsletter for 3 months, after which they will be removed unless notification is received to have the name remain. Please contact Brother Robert Murski Chancellor, at 281-881-4095 if you would like to add anyone or have the name remain on our prayer list. The following Brother Knights visited our veterans on April 27: Anton Swiech, John Fox and Leonard Kasowski. The next visitations are: July 6, Sept. 14, Nov. 23. Please contact Anton Swiech, our VA Chairman, at 713-697-6846 if you are able to visit. Especially: William Wayne Sony, Army 1st Cavalry stationed at Ft. Hood, son of Brother Don and Paula Sony. Brother Zach Kloss, son of Brother Mike and Jan Kloss. Please support our advertisers. SENIOR CLUB The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10 Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and dessert. Pro-Life Program Director John Fox Thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary for providing refreshments for our April Rosary. Our next council pro-life Rosary will be held Monday June 23 at 7:00 p.m. Join The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants in a Peaceful Prayer, Mass and Rosary Procession on Saturday, June 21, 2014 Mass at 8:15 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Chuch 8200 Roos Rd., Houston, TX 77036 Followed by a Rosary in front of AAA Concerned Women’s Center (Two Arena Place) 7324 SW Freeway (Parking at Pollo Riko, 7229 Fondren Rd) Remember to adhere to Archdiocesan Guidelines for presence at an abortion clinic. FOURTH DEGREE NEWS Brother Knights: As a 4th degree member, you are “Knighted” a Sir Knight. Sir Knights of Bishop Odin Council are assigned to the Msgr. Wilhelm Assembly. Meetings are held once a month at the Cathedral Center with ample free parking next to the center. A meal is served before every meeting with no charge to the attendees. Wives are welcome; however, during the meeting they visit in another room. Many of our “turnouts” are at the Co-Cathedral with Cardinal DiNardo as the celebrant. We are considered the protective arm of our Cardinal. Bishop Odin Council 2917 has about 550 members. Of these only 43 of our council are members of the 4th Degree. This is less than 8.0%. This probably is the lowest participation of all the councils assigned to the Wilhelm Assembly. Below is a breakdown of the cost of becoming a Sir Knight. First and foremost, the “Official Dress” of a Sir Knight is a black tuxedo with all the trimmings such as black bow tie, black shoes, tuxedo shirt, cummerbund, white gloves, suspenders, cufflinks, and studs. All of the above can be purchased at Al’s Formal Wear for $149.00. Depending on quality of fabric, the prices of the tuxes range from $149.00, $179.00 and $234.99 which includes all of the above items. The cost of the “Social Baldric,” lapel pin, and banquet ticket is $70.00 or a total outlay of $219.00. The cost of items for “Full Regalia” which includes the sword package, chapeau with carrying case, and cape will cost you about another $400.00. If you are interested in becoming a Sir Knight or want additional information, just call me. You will be inspired. Sir Knight Leonard P. Kasowski Msgr. Wilhelm Assembly Liaison Cell: 713-206-1318 The Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province invited members of Council 2917 to attend the blessing and dedication Mass of their new chapel—MARY, QUEEN OF PREACHERS. Those attending were: GK Joe Earthman, Brothers John Buck and Jim Descant and Ladies’ Auxiliary President, Kelly Clawson. Brothers John Buck, GK Joe Earthman, Doug Wendt, and Don Psencik presented an $800 check to St. Rose Principal, Cathy Stephen, to be divided between the 6 winners of this year’s essay contest to be used towards the students’ tuition for the next school year. LADIES' AUXILIARY Kelly Clawson, President Ladies, June 2 Domino Tournament (1st Monday) Summer is here! Yeah! This has been a tough school year for me so I am glad it is over. June 4 Officers’ Meeting at 7:00 p.m. June 6 BINGO At our meeting on May 21, we welcomed a new member, Kelley Henderson. Please make her feel welcome when you see her. We then reviewed the changes we made to our by-laws at the March meeting and approved the final wording. I will submit the revisions to Grand Knight Joseph Earthman for approval from Bishop Odin Council #2917. June 9 ELECTIONS - Council Meal at 6 p.m./ We also discussed the Summer Fling which is at the end of summer. We will be having the dessert booth again, so we will need everyone to bring in a dessert that day. More info as it gets nearer. We will also be donating two items for the mini-raffle. If you don't have your ticket to attend, make sure you get one. We always have a good time. Our next meeting will be July 16 at 11:00 am. We will be having a potluck style luncheon. Please bring in salads, sandwiches, chips, dips, and desserts. We are hoping to keep it light and cool since it will be in the middle of the hot summer. Thank you to the Bingo kitchen workers for April: Sandra Rekieta, Judy Wendt, Earline Okruhlik, Theresa Burkett, Angie Heinrich, Delores Tobola, Kathy Bronikowski And another big thank you to all the bakers for April: Sandra Rekieta, Earline Okruhlik, Janie Okonski, Judy Wendt, Laura Cannon, Rosalie Lobpries, Angie Heinrich, Pansy Miller, Theresa Burkett, Kathy Bronikowski I want to wish all the men out there who have positively affected a child's life in any way a very Happy Father's Day! Ladies’ Auxiliary Bingo Night Out Friday, June 20 Meeting at 7 p.m. June 10 Senior Citizens June 13 BINGO June 15 Happy Father’s Day June 18 NorthSide Columbus Club - 7:00 p.m. June 20 BINGO (Ladies’ Auxiliary Night Out) June 21 Council Work Day June 23 Pro-Life Rosary - 7:00 p.m. June 27 BINGO June 28 Cajun Dance - Roemer Hall June 30 Domino Tournament (5th Monday) July 2 Officers’ Meeting July 4 BINGO (Independence Day) July 7 Domino Tournament (1st Monday) July 11 BINGO July 14 Council Meal at 6 p.m./ Meeting at 7 p.m. July 15 Senior Citizens July 16 NorthSide Columbus Club - 7:00 p.m. July 16 Ladies’ Auxiliary Day Meeting - 11 a.m. July 18 BINGO (Ladies’ Auxiliary Night Out) July 19 Council Work Day July 25 BINGO July 26 Cajun Dance (Roemer Hall) July 28 Pro-Life Rosary - 7:00 p.m. Early Bird Bingo starts at 7:15 p.m. and regular Bingo starts at 7:30. DOMINO RESULTS CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Next meeting is Tuesday, June 3 Mass at 6:30 followed by installation of officers and followed by a meal. If anyone is interested in joining the Catholic Daughters, please call Carol Mitschlatis at 832-498-8495. Moon Tournament Winners for May 5 1st Place: 2nd Place: 3rd Place: Greg Okonski Ed Okonski Judy Wendt Next Moon Tournaments are June 2 & June 30 Deadline for the July newsletter is June 16. Andy McClosky Manager a.mcclosky@parkerlumber.net Parker Lumber Commercial Buffaloe Floor Covering, Inc. 3831 Pinemont Houston, TX 77018 www.parkerlumber.net 713-694-6658 fax 713-694-2682 cell 281-850-7650 7103 Airline Dr. Houston, TX 77076 Residential Bill A. Boyd, D.D.S Family Dentistry 3803 SHERWOOD LANE HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092 TELEPHONE (713) 686-4885 RONNIE KRISTYNIK 713-686-3589 www.buffaloefloorcovering.com Ronnie@buffaloefloorcovering.com Member KC 2917 Injured in an accident? call: DeSIMONE LAW OFFICES 3120 S.W. Freeway, Suite 555 Houston, Texas 77098 Phone: 713-526-0900 Fax: 713-526-8041 rdesimone@desimonelawoffice.com www.DeSimoneLawoffice.com Farmer’s, a trusted name for over 30 years. Farmer’s Home Maintenance Russell (Rusty) Farmer Owner 3610 Ascot Lane Houston, Texas 77092 associates Dora E. Cantu M.D. board certified ophthalmologist - diseases and surgery of the eye office fax 713-681-2420 1740 West 27th St. Suite 180 ( 713 . 864 . 8652 ) ( 613 . 754 . 2755 ) Houston TX 77008 RE-INSULATE YOUR ATTIC NOW! Residential & Commercial Cooling & Heating Sales Service Installation TACLA001607E David Pawlowski Phone: (713) 957-8746 Fax: (713) 957-0246 3600-B Pinemont Houston, TX 77018 FREE ESTIMATE CALL TODAY Brother Ray Daigle 713-690-7600 FIREPROOF CONTRACTORS, INC. SIR KNIGHT LEONARD P. KASOWSKI, CPA BROTHER KNIGHT JEFFREY P. 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