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Council No. 8599
P.O. Box No. 387
Cypress, CA 90630
DISTRICT 108 · DIVISION 5
Council’s 30th Year
http://www.kofc8599.org
February 2015
Council Officers
Page 2
Sick & Distressed
3
Grand Knights Message
4
Roll Call
4
Chaplain’s Corner
5
Donate Your Car, Boat, etc.
5
Program Director’s Report
6
Attendance Drawing
6
Financial Secretary Report
7
Bulletin On-Line Information
7
Calendar
8
Month’s Activities
9
Council Supported Seminarian’s 9
Golf Tournament Information 10
Membership Director
11
Recorder Peace & Justice Chair 12
KC Clothing Information
12
Insurance Information
13
TCB Ad
14
Council PGK’s
14
Director’s & Chairman
15
Advertiser’s
16
Grand Knight
Peter A. Morales
402-8814
drsafe88@gmail.com
Chaplain
Fr. Thomas Naval
826-0760
frven@sticypress.org
Deputy Grand Knight
Virgil Smith
293-0739
Virgil.smith79@yahoo.com
Chancellor
Roselito De Los Reyes
828-3582
Warden
Inan Herrmann
398-6655
inanhe@aol.com
Recorder
Frank Faecke
952-2420
Faj8930@sbcglobal.net
Financial Secretary
Michael W. Morris
(562) 366-1537
Mw_morris@verizon.net
Treasurer
Michael Mercer
821-4276
mmercer@airtreatment.com
Advocate
Bobby Velasquez PGK, PFN, PDD, DM
761-5731
bvelasquez@roadrunner.com
Inside Guard
James Bowler
952-3809(H) 803-6119(C)
james.bowler@yahoo.com
Outside Guard
John A. Oliver
527-5709
oliverexec@aol.com
1Year Trustee
Kenneth Peterson PGK *
527-2671(H) 815-3794(C)
kandkpete@att.net
2 year Trustee
Lloyd Duronslet PGK *
3Year Trustee
William J. Serb III PGK*
826-6977(H) 812-1126(C)
826-6029
serbthe3rd@att.net
Lecturer
Joe Bogdanovich
(310) 493-7255
Joe.Bogdanovich@biworldwide.com
Insurance Advisor
Dan E. del Villar FICF, LUTCF
(949) 922-3704
Dan.delvillar@kofc.org
District Deputy
William A. Davey DD108
362-5456 (714) 2743572(C)
Wdavey9093@yahoo.com
* Note*
These Knights are designated as Alternate Delegates, their duty is to fill in for the
GK or DGK when they are unable to carry out their duties such as attending
meeting.
Sick & Distressed
HectorChafino – Leo Fernandez’ Cousin Lucy Oliva – Ralph Rodriguez’ Aunt
Theresa Perez – José Perez’s Daughter Connie Witt – José Perez’s Sister
Michael Doss
William Torrescano Dennis Mackowiack – Death in Family James Chavez
Lloyd Duronslet PGK (Kidney Problems)
Carlos Chavez PGK
Vern Schuster PGK
Gilbert Montoya (broken hip)
Louie Chavez George Mergl
Theresa Chavez –Louie Chavez’ Wife Rose – Carlos Chavez PGK’s Wife
Sally Gamble (cancer) – Henry Negrete’s Daughter Betty - Jim Chavez Wife
Danny Gamble (cancer) – Henry Negrete’s Son-in-Law Rita – Ron Tremblay’s Sister
Dennis Mackowiack’s Sister-in-Law Ida – Donald Durensky’s Wife
Joseph Perez & Family – José Perez’s Son Charlotte – Robert Escobar’s Wife
Cindy Jones, Diane Jones, Sister Rita, Ana, Emily & Tony Kulassia, Irene Hoffenberg,
Tom & Dodi Gillman, Ada Ahmed (cancer), Darlene Minnie, Donna Just
John Oliver’s Friend’s & Family Silvia (surgery) – Jorge Rodriguez’ Wife
Oneil Duronslet, Henry Duronslet, Melba & Lumas Gougis, Myrna Legeaux,
Aurelia Hains, Chryl Pringle, Millie & Silvan Laurant, Mooneen Taylor, Gary Woods,
Betty Chavez – Lloyd Duronslet PGK’s Family & Friends
Sally (cancer) – Henry Negrete’s Daughter Danny (cancer) – Henry Negrete’s Son-in-Law
Maureen Lewis (cancer) – Neomi & Bill Serb PGK’s Friend
Mary Kratzer – Fred Navarro’s Sister-in-Law All Homebound of St. Irenaeus
Jim Wiedel’s Daughter (cancer) – Bill Serb PGK’s Friend Edie – Ron Trembley’s Wife
Silvia (surgery) – Jorge Rodriguez’ Wife Richard Haseltine – Rick Tkach’s Friend
Mary – Leo Griego’s Wife Annie Hererra – Leo Griego’s Sister
Arlin Schaap (esophageal cancer) – Irv Cuevas’s Brother-in-Law
Dear Brothers,
We have all enjoyed a Blessed Christmas season and on our way to a banner year with
Council 8599.
We have a busy Lenten season starting this month and the Council is blessed to have so
many dedicated and talented members, that I am confident we will see great accomplishments this
Lent.
It is recognized by much of the St. Irenaeus congregation that the Knights were instrumental
in the Christmas season church displays and we should recognize some of the contributing Knights
leading to the manufacturing, setting up, teardown and storing of all of the displays. The
coordination of this large undertaking was accomplished by Brother Knight Louie Chavez and his
wonderful wife Teresa.
Helping out with labor were a number of Council Brothers including Leo G, Leo F, Henry N, Kevin
C, Frank F, Ken P, Bill S, Jose P, Lloyd D, Bob M, Bobby V and others, All is stored and under
repair for next year’s display.
We pray for rain, our fallen brothers and families and continued Spiritual guidance this
spring.
God Bless all of you,
Vivat Jesus!
Peter A. Morales
Virgil Smith Leonardo Fernandez Christopher Travers Jim Bowler John Oliver
Ken Peterson PGK Inan Herrmann Bisil Totah Jorge Rodriguez Henry Negrete
Bobby Velasquez PGK, PFN, PDD, DM Jose Perez George Limar James king
Leo Griego Frank Faecke Lloyd Duronslet PGK George Mergl Fred Navarro
Donald Durensky Michael Morris Richard Tkach Tom Nagle PGK Ron Tremblay
Dr. Modesto Paredes Jr. Michael Mercer Ralph Rodriguez Irv Cuevas
Ice Cream is Good for the Soul
I’ve told this story before but it’s one of those that I would like to share
again. Matthew 18:4 –6 “whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom
of heaven. 5: Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.6: But whoever
causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, It would be better for him if a millstone was
hung around his neck and he was drowned in the depth of the sea.” The Love that little children have
is unconditional. That’s the kind of love God has, and that is the kind of love God is calling us to
have…… Now the story. It was written by DJD.
A father took his family to a restaurant and before the meal the 6 year old prayed this prayer.
“Thank you God for the food, and I would like to have some ice cream to. Amen.” a women sitting
nearby commented to her husband, “that child doesn’t even know how to pray. Imagine asking God
for ice cream.” The little boy overheard her comment and it brought tears to his eyes. An elderly
gentleman who was leaving the restaurant stopped and whispered to him “To bad she never asks God
for ice cream, A little ice cream is good for the soul.” When the little boys ice cream sundae came
after dinner he picked it up and walked to the woman’s table, set the ice cream before her and with a
smile he said. “This is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes, and my soul is good
already.”
The little boy showed the kind of selfless humility that Jesus talked about in Matthew 18
Humble yourself as little children and you will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Faith shines
greatest in a childlike heart.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
NSS
[Truck – Boat – Rv – Trailer – etc.]
To Your Council
We (Your church) get the funds – You get the write-off
(714) 995-6141
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(714) 952-2420
Brother Knights,
I hope that everything is going great. I’d like to start off saying that we have not been able
to find a place for our Annual Valentines Ladies Knight Out. The dinner/show house has been
closed for a while and there are no signs of it opening. Don Gargiulo PGK, the chairman of the
event, has looked in earnest for a new place but hasn’t had any luck. So looks like next year.
Now for February. First, on the 11th is our monthly business meeting, plan on attending and
get the update on the coming activities. We will be having sign-ups during the meeting also. Then on
the 17th we will be holding our annual “Fat Tuesday” breakfast for the St. Irenaeus School students
and faculty. Be sure to sign up for the pancake breakfast. Wednesday the 18th is Ash Wednesday and
the following six Fridays we will be staffing the kitchen and holding our Lenten Fish Fries. The first
being on Friday the 20th, that Friday being co-sponsored by the members of H.O.P.E. Tickets will be
on sale from the members the first of the month. Be sure to sign up for the cooking and serving crew.
Again remember to sign up for these events. The more we have helping, the quicker it gets done.
Bless you all
Virgil Smith
Deputy Grand Knight & Program Director
January Meeting
Virgil Smith
$30.00
February Meeting = $10.00
Dear Brother Knights,
Thank you to all the members who have paid their annual dues. If, by the end of January,
you haven’t gotten your payments to me, I will send out Second Notices. If you are having difficulty
paying your dues, please contact me so we can work out some arrangements for payment. My phone
number is in the front of this bulletin, or you can email me with your information. If your payments
have not been received by March 1, 2013, you will not be able to participate in any Knights of
Columbus functions until payment has been made.
Thank you, also, to those of you who returned your fraternal survey forms.
I just want to remind everyone that we have several events planned for this year and we need
all of you to help out when you can.
I hope to see all of you at the monthly business meetings.
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Robert Sgobba 2/3
Edward Martinez 2/11
John Muellewrleile 2/17
Donald Gargiulo PGK 2/19
Roland Tremblay 2/7
Lloyd Ferry 2/12
Paul Angers 2/18
James Chavez 2/21
Ralph Rodriguez 2/29
Joseph Bogdanovich 2/10
Raymond Lechuga 2/16
William Bassett 2/18
Greg Prevost 2/26
Peace and all good
Michael Morris
Financial Secretary
fs@kofc8599.org
These monthly bulletins are also available on-line and frequently it will have pictures of our
various activities included in those issues. To access go to:
 http://www.kofc8599.org
 Click on: Newsletter
Abortion Site’s in Long Beach & Orange (One Hour at Site)
For Trips to Abortion Site’s During the Week
Contact Ray Richmond 714-827-4206 or Tom Nagle PGK 714-827-2214
4th
10th
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16th
17th
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22nd
26th
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OFFICER MEETING in Conference Room
4th DEGREE MEETING
FUNERAL SERVER TRAINING
BUSINESS MEETING in Ed Building
“LINCOLN’S BITHDAY”
ADORATION
“VALENTINE’S DAY”
“PRESIDENT’S DAY”
FAT TUESDAY BREAKFAST – For School Staff & Students
“ASH WEDNESDAY”
H.O.P.E. FOOD BAGGING
FISH FRY
“WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY”
CHAPTER MEETING
FISH FRY
H.O.P.E. FOOD BAGGING
7:00pm
7:30pm
2:00pm
7:30pm
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6th
8th
10th
11th
13th
13th
17th
20th
20th
26th
27th
28th
29th
29th
OFFICER MEETING in Conference Room
FISH FRY
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS
4th DEGREE MEETING
BUSINESS MEETING in Ed Building
ADORATION
FISH FRY
“ST. PATRICK’S DAY”
H.O.P.E. FOOD BAGGING
FISH FRY
CHAPTER MEETING
FISH FRY
H.O.P.E. FOOD BAGGING
“PALM SUNDAY’
CORPORATE COMMUNION
7:00pm
7:00pm
These Are The
Seminarian’s Your Council Support
Michael So & Phung Nguyen
We Support Them Financially As Well As In Our Prayer’s
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WIN A VACATION WEEK ON THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII ………. like Brother Rolly
Arenz did last year…. Ask him about his wonderful vacation.
This year as part of our major fundraiser, The Michael Doss Memorial Charity Golf Tournament,
to be held on April 20th at Coyote Hills Golf Course, we will be pulling the winning ticket for a
fabulous week at the Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort, located on the scenic Kona Coast on the
Big Island of Hawaii, with check-in date on July 3rd, 2015, and departure on July 10th.
Our Council sponsors such groups as Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Special Olympics,
American Wheelchair Mission, Intellectually Disabled, HOPE, His Nesting Place, and La
Habra Life Center.
When thinking of tropical paradise, Hawaii is the first place that comes to mind, offering
incredible natural wonders found nowhere else on earth. See the 226 miles of coastline of white
coral, black lava and green olivine beaches. The seaside town of Kailua- Kona offers sport fishing,
water sports and every imaginable guided tour to make this paradise a vacationer's dream.
These great accommodations feature a 2-bedroom unit that can sleep up to 6, and
includes a kitchen, air conditioning, and a Lanai, plus all the expected amenities at a Wyndham
Resort.
Some of the natural wonders to see include Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 442’ Akaka
Falls, Lush Rainforests.
Many tours are available, including Eco Tours, Helicopter tours, tour of 16,000 ft2 Hamakua
Mushroom facility, Mauna Kea Summit Tour, and BBQ Dinner at Kahua Ranch.
We will be mailing a book containing 6 tickets to each of our brothers. Price is only $10
per ticket, or 6 for $50. For this fundraising project to be a success, we are really counting on every
brother’s help to buy and/or sell at least 1 ticket book. More tickets being available from brothers
Lloyd Duronslet (714-812-1126) or Bill Serb (714-826-6029) or at our February, March and April
Business Meetings.
For those who are no longer able to travel, don’t deprive your family and friends of this
opportunity to experience the beauty and tranquility of Hawaii. Sell them the winning tickets.
Fraternally,
Mike Mercer
Golf Tournament Chairman
With only four months left in this Columbian year, I hope you have been thinking this past year
about becoming a council officer. Your council needs you, and for some of us, we would like to
step aside and let some of you younger Brothers take the helm and lead your council. I myself have been
involved with our order in some way as an officer or a Supreme coordinator, and I think for myself that it
is time for someone else to step forward. I loved being a Knight and I have seen many changes in our
order, but some of you younger Brothers need to take the lead. Think about it and let us know. For the
month of January, we selected as Knight of The Month, Brother James Bowler. Brother James has been a
busy Brother in many of our council programs and really help made our fish fries a big success and has
done his share of flipping pancakes. James is also a Eucharist Minister and is a funeral server. Thank you
James for all you do.
The council Family of the Month was selected for the many activities and things him and his
wife were and still are involved in. Brother Louie Chavez and his wife Theresa were selected and I can't
tell you everything that they have accomplished. They are both Hope members and put the
Presentation Sisters program together for many years. Brother Louie is a Eucharist Minister who takes
communion to the home bound, and provided transportation to the home bound for doctor’s
appointments. Louie and Theresa were very involved in setting up our parishes Christmas Nativity
Scene, Louie is like Joseph, a carpenter who has made many things for our parish, thank you Louie and
Theresa.
One of our duties as Brother Knights is too ask every man in our parish to become a member of
our order. If you don't ask he will never join, he will probably tell you he does not have the time, but you
have to be persistent and keep asking. You know that our council only meets once a month and it's not
like you are asking him for all his time. I know they have families, but once a month is not too much to
ask for, and we would love to see him get involved in one council activities. The next 1st Degree will be
held Monday, February 16th at Fr. Kass Council in Buena Park candidates check-in at 7:00 PM. Now
there is other councils that have 1st Degrees but I do not have the current Degree Schedule. The next 2nd
Degree will be held in Buena Park at Fr. Kass Council on Sunday March 22nd check-in time is 1:00 PM.
A 3rd Degree will be held on Sunday February 15th at St. Puis V parish hall, if you plan on taking your
3rd Degree you have to let me know so I can summit your name. The fee for the 3rd is $20 and check-in
time is 1:00 PM. For the members that are 4th Degree, we now meet in Fullerton at St. Julianna's Parish.
Have you recruited anyone lately?
Bobby Velasquez, PGK
Council Advocate
Membership Chairman
FISH AND FELLOWSHIP
The Church calls us to abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent. We knights have a Fish
Fry each Friday during Lent to help. Children and non-fish lovers can get cheese pizza instead of
fish. All profits go to charities.
Did you know that in the early Church a fish was the symbol used by Christians to depict
Jesus? His scandalous crucifixion and death was hard for them to accept and understand. Remember
all the symbols of fish? Jesus took His disciples from being fishermen to being fishers of men. Jesus
multiplied the loaves and fish to feed the crowd after they had dined on His words. After the
Resurrection He cooked and ate fish on the seashore to show the reality of His life after death.
Please come and share fish and fellowship with us during Lent!
Yours in Christ,
Frank Faecke, Recorder
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Gordon Johnson – Robert Megill – Carlos Chavez – Bobby Velasquez – LaVerne Schuster
Conrado Sevilla – Earl Smith - Carl Cholewinski – Mark Magyar – Jesse Torres – Thomas
Nagle Ira Pringle – Don Nadeau - Joseph Lodding – Donald Gargiulo – Kenneth Peterson
Lloyd Duronslet – William J. Serb III
Program Director
Virgil Smith
Church Activities Director
Vocations chairman
Spiritual Retreats & Devotions Chairman
Sick & Distressed
Bereavement Liaison
Frank Faecke
952-2420
Frank Faecke
952-2420
Gary Moore
826-3402
Frank Faecke
952-2420
Peter A. Morales GK
402-8814
Ira Pringle PGK
609-0055
Frank Faecke
952-2420
Peter Morales GK
402-8814
Tom Nagle PGK
827-2214(H) 264-9161(C)
Rolando Arenz
(562) 924-5335
Lloyd Duronslet PGK
826-6977(H) 812-1126(C)
Lloyd Duronslet PGK
826-6977(H) 812-1126(C)
Dr. Modesto Paredes
891-0414
Tom Nagle PGK
827-2214(H) 264-9161(C)
Frank Faecke
952-2420
Ira Pringle PGK
609-0055
Michael W. Mercer
821-4276
James Bowler
952-3809
Richard Tkach
527-6737(H) (562) 225-0331(C)
José Perez
826-3844
Inan Herrmann
220-2209
Gary Moore
826-3402
Kenneth Peterson PGK
527-2671(H) 815-3794(C)
Bobby Velasquez PGK, PFN, PDD,DM
761-5731
Tom Nagle PGK
827-2214(H) 264-9161(C)
Lloyd Duronslet PGK
826-6977(H) 812-1126(C)
Rolando Arenz
(562) 924-5335
Justice and Peace Chairman
Community Activities Director
Pro-Life Chairman
Blood Drive Chairman
Helping Hands Chairman
Health Services Chairman
Mother’s Day Flower Sales
Vehicle Donation Chairman
Council Activities Director
Charity Golf Fundraiser
Pancake Breakfast Chairman
ID Chairman
Ride Share Chairman
Wheel Chair Chairman
Meeting Social Chairman
Recognition Chairman
Fiesta Sausage Booth Chairman
Phone Committee Chairman
Family Activities Director
Activity Form Coordinator
Family Night Chairman
Valentine Ladies Night Out
Luau Chairman
Christmas Party Chairman
Council Annual Picnic Chairman
Trick or Treat Activity Chairman
Youth Activities Director
Free-Throw Contest Chairman
Essay & Poster Contest Chairman
Special Olympics Chairman
Cub & Boy Scout Chairman
Membership Director
Recruitment Drive Coordinator
Retention Chairman
Bulletin Editor
Peter A. Morales GK
293-0739
402-8814
Virgil Smith
293-0739
Don Gargiulo PGK
(562) 431-8488
Peter A. Morales GK
402-8814
John J. Garcia
826-1788(H) 240-4019(C)
Virgil Smith
293-0739
Lloyd Duronslet PGK
826-6977(H) 812-1126(C)
Gene St. Amant
761-8125
Bobby Velasquez PGK, PFN, PDD, DM
761-5731
Rolando Arenz
(562) 924-5335
Rolando Arenz
(562) 924-5335
Chris Nsor
994-1985
Kenneth Peterson PGK
527-2671(H) 815-3794(C)
Rolando Arenz
(562) 924-5335
Bobby Velasquez PGK, PFN, PDD, DM
761-5731
Lloyd Duronslet PGK
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Inan Herrmann
398-6655
William J. Serb III PGK
826-6029
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