The Knight Light Council 4183 (Established 1956)

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April 2020

Grand Knight’s Message GK Tony Friesenhahn As I prepare my report for this April newsletter we as a Council are suspended from all large group activities including business meetings, fish fries, bingo, fraternal meetings, large ceremonials, and any other large group activity. I pray the worst of the Coronavirus impact on our society will have ended when you receive this newsletter. In the meantime, please remember that God is in charge, and we must trust in him and follow the guidance we are given to protect ourselves and our families and reduce the spread of this virus.

The necessary business of the council will continue, our financial obligations will be met, and your Council leadership will do all we can to keep you informed about all council and public health issues and precautions.

Together we will get through this with God’s guidance and protection. Please pray for each other to stay well, pray for those presently suffering with this illness, pray for protection from further infections, and offer prayers for the repose of departed souls.

Faithful Navigator FN William Villegas As most of you may have heard, I am deploying to Afghanistan for a 180-day deployment. I am working hard to prepare my family and Assembly 1791 for my quick departure. Frequently asked questions about the new Fourth Degree uniform are: Will the new uniform allow the use of ceremonial swords? Yes. Ceremonial swords will continue to be part of the Fourth Degree. When swords are used, gloves should also be worn. How will rank be distinguished? Colored patches will be worn on the beret behind the Fourth Degree emblem. Supreme Master is dark blue, Vice Supreme Master is light blue, District Master is gold, Faithful Navigators will be white, District Marshals will be green and Color Corps Commanders will be purple. Those not holding office (who formerly wore red capes) will wear berets with no patch. Where can I buy the new uniform? The uniform can be purchased at knightsgear.com or by calling 1-855-GEAR-KOC (855-432-7562). Is the Order making money on the new uniform? No, the uniform is being sold at (or sometimes below) cost. Can the old regalia still be worn? No. As of July 1, 2019, only the new uniform should be worn. Was the new uniform field tested prior to its release? Yes. The new uniform was field tested by Fourth Degree members attending the Warriors to Lourdes pilgrimage.

Finally, we continue to pray for the Sir Knights, Brothers and their family that are struggling with illness. We hope and pray they get on the mend. To the fallen, we pray for the repose of their souls. Financial Secretary FS Don Volz On March 17, the council mailed Knight Alert letters to 46 members with unpaid 2020 dues. If you received one of these letters, you are at risk of suspension and expulsion from the Knights of Columbus. If you are experiencing a hardship that prevents you from sending in your payment, please contact me to discuss your situation and and try to arrive at some sort of accommodation. I can be reached at: Email: don.volz@gmail.com, Res: 830-625-4549, Mobile: 830-822-2553.

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Columbus Club Association SK David Schalageter, President CCA has been busy taking care of many different items at your hall. I would like to thank all the volunteers that came out the last two Saturdays to help us (shout out to the Scouts, Sts. P&P School parents and Knights who turned out to help us!) and I also want to personally thank our Interior Director Greg Tabor and Exterior Director Joe Martinez for leading us with the following: Scotch guard chair upholstery, replacing toilets & paper towel holders, power washing the exterior of the building, mowing and weeding the flower beds, repainting the flag pole, replacing the lanyard and fittings, cleaning out barn, and hauling off metal to recycle center. Stay tuned for future Saturday work parties because the work is not finished yet!

We are seeking suggestions for interior & exterior building improvements to add to our Master Plan, please send input to our operations manager's email contact@columbusclubhall.com .

The most recent request from NBU to expand their easement on our property is being reviewed by the CCA Board. Our treasurer Terry Marini has done a wonderful job keeping us organized!!

Scholarship Committee Council 4183 customarily honors its scholarship recipients at the April fraternal meeting, which is currently scheduled for April 28, 2020. The Coronavirus Pandemic may preempt that celebration this year. If so, the council will honor its scholarship recipients later in the year, so stay tuned.

A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION IN TIME OF PANDEMIC O Mary, you always brighten our path as a sign of salvation and of hope.

We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the Cross, took part in Jesus’ pain while remaining steadfast in faith.

O loving Mother, you know what we need, and we are confident you will provide for us as at Cana in Galilee.

Intercede for us with your son Jesus, the Divine Physician, or those who have fallen ill, for those who are vulnerable, and for those who have died.

Intercede also for those charged with protecting the health and safety of others and for those who are tending to the sick and seeking a cure.

Help us, O Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus,

who took upon himself our sufferings and carried out our sorrows, so as to lead us, through the Cross, to the glory of the Resurrection. Amen.

Under thy protection we seek refuge, O Holy Mother of God. In our needs, despise not our petitions, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and

blessed Virgin. Amen.

Adapted from the prayer of Pope Francis

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April Birthdays Tommy Thompson 1st, Stephen Nishimuta 2nd, Tom San Miguel 4th, James Ragsdale 6th, Michael Duerr 7th, Hank Melnar 7th, Herb Strunk 7th, Stan Piernick 9th, Elroy Friesenhahn 10th, Ignacio Soliz, Jr. 11th, Martin Yharte 11th, Russell Haack 12th, Fr. Ignatius Himawan 12th, Gerald Peterson 14th, Donald Perro 16th, Rojelio Villarreal 16th, David Schlageter 17th, Brandon Voight 17th, Wayne Migura 19th, Julian Soliz, Jr. 19th, Paul Marek 20th, Robert DiFonzo, Sr. 21st, Louis Sedlar 21st, Michael Corbett 25th, Edward Demi 25th, Charles Podgurski 25th, Raul Rosales 25th, Walter Black 26th, Brad McAllister 26th, Phillip Vela 26th, Tom Gabler 27th, Vincent Schwab 27th, David Behal 28th, Rick Proff 28th, Joe Lisk 29th.

For the Good of the Order, your prayers are solicited for… Eloy & Tammie Gonzales, Gene Fonda, George Vacek, Theresa Schwab, Ed Glisky, Patricia Schlageter, Larry Holubec, Nard Tollette, Pat Deltz, Wayne Wells, Betsy Caldwell, Helen Wehman, soul of Dcn. Ralph Brock, Marsha Brock, Janice Perra, Doris Partridle, Ruth Rumelhart, Bill Dodson, Mark William, Larry Kovar, Santos Rodriquez, the Barrera family, Mary Bukowski, Mayra Leal, and Sonny Collins.

Recognition The Knight of the Month for March is George Gagnon. The family of the Month for March is Brad Grimes, his wife Cindy and their whole family.

April Calendar of Events

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELED AT THIS TIME! All gatherings of 10 or more people are canceled.

THIS LIST IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY Mid-day Rosary is every Wednesday @ 12 Noon (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, New Braunfels) Afternoon Social Hour is every Wednesday from 1-6 p.m. (Club Room) fellowship, talk, play games. Adoration Sts. Peter & Paul Adoration Chapel, 24 hours every day. Consider committing for a weekly hour. Bingo every Monday night. (Canceled until further notice) 1st: Columbus Club Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. 2nd: Council #4183 Business Meeting @ 7:30 p.m. with Rosary @ 7:10 p.m. 3rd: Council #4183 Mass for deceased members @ 8 a.m. Sts. Peter & Paul 4th: Adopt-A-Highway Trash Pick-up @ 7:30 a.m. Meet at Hall for assignments. 5th: Palm Sunday 7th: Admission Committee @ 7:00 p.m. 9th: Holy Thursday 10th: Good Friday 12th: Easter 14th: 4th Degree Meeting and Rosary @ 7:10 p.m. 18th: 4th Degree Rosary @ 7:30 a.m. @ Msgr. Bily’s monument 21st: Country Music Show. Doors open @ 6:00 p.m. Show starts @ 7:30 p.m. 24th: Assembly #1791 Mass for deceased members @ 6:00 p.m., OLPH 26th: Donuts @ OLPH after masses 28th: Fraternal Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. 29th: Prolife Mass @ OLPH @ 6:00 p.m.

Vivat Jesus!

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Knights of Columbus Council 4183 Non-Profit Organization 111 Landa Street U.S. Postage Paid New Braunfels, TX 78130 New Braunfels, Texas

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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

K of C Council 4183 Officers & Trustees Grand Knight Tony Friesenhahn 830-221-8539 afriesenhahn002@gmail.com Financial Secretary Don Volz 830-625-4549 don.volz@gmail.com Deputy Grand Knight Bill Stahl, Jr. 830-730-8842 wastahljr@earthlink.net Chancellor Dan Bumbernick 830-214-0073 DanielJBumpernick@eaton.com Recorder Tom Gabler 830-620-6069 tomgabler70@gmail.com Treasurer Mike Molidor 512-420-7545 MichaelJMolidor@gmail.com Advocate Dean Perra 830-560-3520 14deank@satx.rr.com Warden Tom Lussen 830-837-5262 lussencal@att.net Inside Guard John Walter 830-302-7431 j.t.walter1950@gmail.com Outside Guard David Brown 830-624-6610 BrownD327@yahoo.com Trustee - 1 year Juan Hernandez 512-632-5794 jhernandez1040@att.net Trustee - 2 year Henry Hull 830-625-4615 hhull@satx.rr.com Trustee - 3 year Earl Richard 830-214-2526 EarlRichardJr@gmail.com Chaplain Deacon Ben Wehman 830-629-4395 BHWehman@gmail.com Lecturer Paul Davies 830-237-0586 comedypalace2@yahoo.com Field Agent Chris Randazzo 512-757-4642 Chris.Randazzo@kofc.org

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