Knights Knews August 2015 - Volume 151 Published monthly by: Knights of Columbus SIMI VALLEY COUNCIL, NO 5803 District 79 1255 East Patricia Avenue http://www.kc5803.org/

AUGUST 2015 Yaw Yaw Luau - Aug 1

Chapter Installation of Officers - Aug 29 (Cliff Wirtz 208-8970) Family Mass - Aug 30 (Bob Smith 578-0434)

3rd Degree at St Rose of Lima—Aug 30 (Michael Meade 390-8343)

SEPTEMBER 2015 Bowling Organization Meeting - Sep 3 (Bill Alexander 527-4720)

Bowling Starts - Sep 10 (Bill Alexander 527-4720) Past Grand Knight Dinner - Sep 11 (Bob Smith 578-0434)

Monday Night Football starts - Sep 14 (Ron Huerth 526-4935 SV Music Festival - Sep 17-20 (John Mackenzie 522-9818)

Blood Drive - Sep 19 (Paul Friedeborn 297-6473) Free Family dinner - Sep 27 (Emilio Espinoza 906-9998) Membership Drive - Sep 27 (Michael Meade 390-8343)

OCTOBER 2015

Biship Fishing Trip - Oct 1-4 (Bill Alexander 527-4720) Free Columbus Day dinner - Oct 9 (Tony Gammariello 9229548)

Dream Cuisine - Oct 11 (Cliff Wirtz 208-8970) Pro Life Breakfast - Oct 18 (Tony Lemos 584-3803)

Family Mass - Oct 18 (Bob Smith 578-0434)

NOVEMBER 2015 PADS starts - Nov 1 (Rick Ostrich

4th Degree Exemplification - Nov 7 Thanksgiving Day Dinner - Nov 13 (

Turkey Shoot - Nov 13 (Tony Lemos 584-3803) Membership Drive - Nov 15 (Michael Meade 390-8343)

Memorial Mass - Nov 24 (

DECEMBER 2015 Handicapable Lunch - Dec 5

Blood Drive - Dec 12 (Paul Friedeborn 297-6473) Toy Give Away - Dec 19

Kids Christmas Party - Dec 20 New Year’s Eve party - Dec 31

JANUARY 2016

Free Family Dinner - Jan 10 (Emilio Espinoza 906-9998) Membership Drive - Jan 10 (Michael Meade 390-8343)

4th Degree Mass - Jan 10 Council 5803 Anniversary - Jan 23 (Paul Burke

4th Degree Knight at the races - Jan 29 (Dan Owens Family Mass - Jan 31 (Bob Smith 578-0434)

Pro Life Breakfast - Jan 31 Tony Lemos 584-3803)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Council Calendar: www.kc5803calendar.com

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FAMILY EVENTS CHAIRMAN TEL E-MAIL

Fish Fries—1st Friday .and Lenten Jorge Curiel (Cecilia) 526-5188 familycuriel@sbcglobal.net Columbus Day Dinner . Lu / Tony Gammariello 522-9548 tgammy@yahoo.com Thanksgiving Day Dinner Tony Demarco (Suzette) 558-4328 tonyd.1@sbcglobal.net Turkey Shoot Tony Lemos (Loretta) 584-3803 elvisman7@sbcglobal.net Kids Easter Party Faustino Villanueva / Emilio Espinoza 527-0438 / 906-9998 armandoJacobins@yahoo.com Monday Night Football PGK Ron Huerth 526-4935 rlhuerth@sbcglobal.net Super Bowl Party PGK John Linscott / Ron Huerth 526-4935 jlinscott1@att.net / rlhuerth@sbcglobal.net St Patrick's Day Dinner PGK Ron Huerth 526-4935 rlhuerth@sbcglobal.net Healthy Living Director Frank Wilhelmi (Jo) 526-6194 wilhelmi@pacbell.net Cinco de Mayo Tony Demarco (Suzette) 558-4328 tonyd.1@sbcglobal.net Kid’s Christmas Party Faustino Villanueva / Emilio Espinoza 527-0438 / 906-9998 armandoJacobins@yahoo.com

COUNCIL 5803 EVENTS

2014 - 2015 OFFICERS

Grand Knight SK Bob Spielman 522-8446 rspielman3235@att.net Spiritual Advisor SK Deacon Terry Reibenspies 390-0745 terryreib@pacbell.net Deputy Grand Knight SK Tony DeMarco 581-3834 tonyd.1@sbcglobal.net Chancellor SK Bob Smith 578-0434 truestorybob@hotmail.com Warden SK John Antonacci 559-2944 john_thetilepro@yahoo.com Recorder SK Chris Smith 579-7373 groobee@sbcglobal.net Financial Secretary SK Gil Lindberg 583-0725 gilnmary@roadrunner.com Treasurer SK PGK Norm Ouellete 551-3704 njouellette7@yahoo.com 3rd Year Trustee SK Andy Prete 910-0347 andrewprete1@aol.com 2nd Year Trustee SK PGK Rick Ostrich 501-8818 rickostrich@yahoo.com 1st Year Trustee SK PGK Gene Walinski 583-4833 eugenewalinski@msn.com Advocate SK Jeff Sage 813-2599 sage1999@att.net Guard SK Lance Holman 579-9416 greenhouseconstruction1@gmail.com Guard SK David Tellez 520-4615 dtellez1@sbcglobal.net Guard SK Nick Wirtz 584-0263 snickerdudenw@aol.com District Deputy SK Cliff Wirtz DD79 208-8970 cawpaw@aol.com Insurance Representative SK Willie Romero 522-1916 wilfrido805@hotmail.com Bulletin Editor SK Fred Valdez 428-6413 F_valdez@yahoo.com

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FAMILY EVENTS CHAIRMAN TEL E-MAIL

Family Mass SK Bob Smith 578-0434 truestorybob@hotmail.com Golf Tournament SK Jeff Sage 813-2599 sage1999@att.net Installation of Officers PGK Al McKinley (Jo) 527-2056 angelslover@roadrunner.com PGK Testimonial Dinner SK Bob Smith 578-0434 truestorybob@hotmail.com Bishop Fishing Trip PGK Bill Alexander (Lori) 527-4720 balxndr@roadrunner.com Christmas Cards PGK Norm Ouellette 551-3704 njouellette7@yahoo.com K of C 5803 Toy Drive Tony Demarco (Suzette) 558-4328 tonyd.1@sbcglobal.net International Dinner/Vocation Sunday DD Cliff Wirtz (Paula) 208-8970 cawpaw@aol.com Charter Night Paul Burke (Lisa) 581 1175 paulrobertburke@gmail.com Annual Men’s Retreat PGK Mike Palacios (Lois) 581-9506 jayntoots@sbcglobal.net Chili Cook Off—June PGK Rick Ostrich 501-8818 rickostrich@yahoo.com Turnover Dinner PGK Al McKinley (Jo) 527-2056 angelslover@roadrunner.com Membership Mike Mead 390-8343 sirmichaelmead@gmail.com Memorial Mass SK Bob Smith 578-0434 truestorybob@hotmail.com Bingo DD Cliff Wirtz (Paula) 208-8970 cawpaw@aol.com Family Dinners Emilio / Faustino 906-9998 / 527-0438 EEspinozaJr@gmail.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS CHAIRMAN TEL E-MAIL Helping Hands OPEN PADS PGK Rick Ostrich (Betsy) 501-8818 rickostrich@yahoo.com Homeless Dinner Tony Loniero (Catherine) 527-2254 tloniero@sbcglobal.net Bob Joyce 526-2220 mgtnbob@aol.com MRC Tootsie Roll Drive Oct 2011 Tony Demarco 558-4328 tonyd.1@sbcglobal.net Christian Service Program PGK Earl Todd (Angie) 818-312-0802 toddearl@rocketmail.com Pro-Life Breakfast Tony Lemos (Loretta) 584-3803 elvisman7@sbcglobal.net George Lemos (Sandy) 584-9816 lemos11@sbcglobal.net Blood Drive Paul Friedeborn (Adelina) 522-6080 paulf@rsrpd.us Simi Valley Days SK John MacKenzie 522-9818 ukmackenzie@yahoo.com Various Food Drives PGK Earl Todd 818-312-0802 toddearl@rocketmail.com Scholarship PGK Herman Conant (Jean) 581-2332 hcfoto38@yahoo.com Free Throw Contest George Gnesda /James Collis 522-5699 g.gnez@yahoo.com Hanicapable Lunch Andy Circoria 527-2231 cicoriaav@sbcglobal.net

COUNCIL 5803 EVENTS

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Brother Knights: What a great start to the new year------The Installation of Officers at St. Rose of Lima Church went very smoothly and there was a great degree of reverence and instruction to all the incoming officers and they all appreciated the for-mality and ceremony. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL. After having a very good turnout at the church, we had an overflow crowd at the hall (a good problem to have), for the social and a great dinner prepared by Al McKinley and crew plus the bar was very busy. THANKS The turnover and the change of guard went off smoothly and in short order ( to everyones delight ). Our participation in the Special Olympics Torch Run was OUTSTANDING. We, Council 5803, were pleased and honored to lead the runners and their managers from the pa-vilion stage to the street to continue their run. We were fea-tured of TV. The membership kick off drive was very productive, thanks to the effort of our team. We had a 1st Degree on Wed. 22nd and a 2nd Degree on Wed. 29th. here at our hall. Everyone had a great experience, thanks to OUR TEAM. Thank you Bob Spielman, GK

GRAND KNIGHT REPORT DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT REPORT

Dear Brother Knights, August 23rd there will be a family picnic at St Rose of Lima we are going to need help, this will be announced later. There will be a family mass at St Rose Au-gust 30th at 9:00 AM. Don’t forget to wear your green shirt and name badge to the family mass. We have the bowling organization meeting at Harley bowling alley Thursday Septem-ber 3rd call Bill Alexander for details if you’re interested in joining the bowling league. When visiting your favorite restaurant, don’t forget to mention the DREAM CUSINE October 11th at St. Rose. I will have packages for this event at the next business meeting. Yours in Christ, Tony De Marco, DGK

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Russ:

There were 85 charter members. There was always an argument

about that because one Brother had changed his name and appeared

twice on the Charter. We formed committees, delegated responsibili-

ties, and took on projects. Everyone pitched in to build the Council

according to the goals Fr. McGiveny had set.

Gail:

I planned a Sunday afternoon Welcome Tea for the wives of the

Knights. Our pastor came and many of the wives showed up and ex-

pressed an interest in getting together. A small group of us started

meeting and sharing our ideas for a women’s group. I was trying to

think of a name for our group. Somehow, Ladies of the Knights did-

n’t sound right, and neither did Knightees. I had been looking in

some of the catalogs for Knights’ insignia items, and I found some

pins with the name “Columbiettes” which I proposed we call our-

selves. I did not realize that “Columbiettes” was a national organiza-

tion and our group never joined it! We just borrowed their pins.

WE HAD A DREAM—PART VI

PICTURES FROM THE PAST Who are they??

Send your guess to F_valdez@yahoo.com

PICTURES FROM THE PAST Left to right: ???, ??? and Mae Rose Todd

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AUGUST, 50 YEARS AGO 2nd - USSR performs nuclear test 3rd - Automobile Association of America ends support of auto racing 3rd - Hurricane Connie begins pounding US for 11 days 3rd - Roger Moens runs world record 800 m (1:45.7) 4th - Eisenhower authorizes $46 million for construction of CIA headquarters 5th - After playing 274 straight games at 2nd base, Nellie Fox is given a day off he comes back next 798 consecutive games 7th - Bar-Ilan University founded in Israel 7th - KSTF TV channel 10 in Scottsbluff-Gering, NB (CBS/NBC) begins 7th - Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, the precursor to Sony, begins selling its first transistor radios in Japan. 8th - Fidel Castro forms "July 26th Movement" 8th - Geneva conference held to discuss peaceful uses of atomic energy 11th - Indonesia government of Harahap forms 12th - 22nd NFL Chicago All-Star Game: All-Stars 30, Cleveland 27 (75,000) 12th - President Eisenhower raises minimum wage from 75 cents to $1 an hour 12th - WPBT TV channel 2 in Miami, FL (PBS) begins broadcasting 13th - Larry Doby's ends AL record of 167 errorless games in outfield 15th - WXEX TV channel 8 in Richmond-Petersburg, VA (ABC) begins 15th - Hurricane Connie dissipates after killing 43 in NC, SC, Virginia & Mary-land 16th - Fiat Motors orders 1st private atomic reactor 17th - Hurricane Diane, following hurricane Connie floods Connecticut River kill-ing 190 & doing $1.8 billion damage 18th - -19] Hurricane Diane, kills 400 in US 18th - 46.1 cm rainfall at Westfield, Massachusetts (state record) 18th - Sjukri al-Quwatli re-elected president of Syria 19th - 32.4 cm precipitation at Burlington, Connecticut (state record) 19th - Hurricane Diane kills 200 & 1st billion $ damage storm (N.E. US) 19th - US raises import duty on bicycles 50% 19th - WINS radio, announces it will not play "copy" white cover versions of R&B (DJs must play Fats Domino's "Ain't It A Shame," not Pat Boone's) 20th - 1st airplane to exceed 1800 mph (2897 kph)-HA Hanes, Palmdale Ca 20th - Hundreds killed in anti-French rioting in Morocco & Algeria 21st - Emmett Till arrives in Money, Mississippi, a week before he is murdered 23rd - Betty Jameson wins LPGA White Mountain Golf Open 25th - Last Soviet forces leave Austria 26th - 1st color telecast (NBC) of a tennis match (Davis Cup) 27th - "Guinness Book of World Records" 1st published 27th - Sandy Koufax fans 14 Reds, both teams combine for record 23 strikeouts 28th - 1st NFL preseason sudden death football, Rams beats Giants 23-17 28th - Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Heart of America Golf Tournament 31st - 1st microwave TV station operated (Lufkin, Tx) 31st - 1st sun-powered automobile demonstrated, Chicago, Ill 31st - KTRE TV channel 9 in Lufkin, TX (ABC/NBC) begins broadcasting

1916: When National Guardsmen are sent to the U.S.-Mexico border to pre-vent Mexican Gen. Francisco “Pancho” Villa from raiding towns in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas, K of C councils in those states spontaneously respond to the religious and social needs of troops serving there. 1917: When the United States enters World War I, Supreme Knight Flaherty writes President Woodrow Wilson telling him that the Order plans to estab-lish centers to provide for the troops’ “recreational and spiritual comfort.” The Knights’ services, he says, will be offered “regardless of creed.” 1917: By the summer of 1917, the Order opens service centers, or “K of C Huts,” in training camps and behind the lines of battle. The Knights and in-dependent fund drives raise nearly $30 million to finance the huts. 1919-1929: In Search of Liberty After the Great War, the Order continued its charitable work, offering educa-tion and employment services to returning servicemen. In less than two years, the Knights of Columbus Bureau of Employment placed some 100,000 people in jobs. The Order’s presence in Europe continued as well. In August 1920, when a delegation of 235 Knights made a pilgrimage to Rome, Pope Benedict XV invited them to build several recreation centers for Ro-man youth. In response, the Knights constructed five playgrounds throughout the city. The architect, Count Enrico Galeazzi, went on to serve as the Knights’ representative in Rome for more than six decades. Throughout the 1920s, the Order’s anti-defamation work also continued on several fronts. When the Ku Klux Klan and other “nativist” and anti-Catholic groups launched campaigns to make students attend public schools, Church leaders enlisted the Knights’ support. The K of C Historical Commission, meanwhile, worked to overcome racial prejudice in American society, pub-lishing books on the contributions of African-, Jewish-, and German-Americans. Finally, when the Mexican government began enforcing the anti-clerical pro-visions of its 1917 Constitution, the Knights responded with one voice. Un-der President Plutarco Elias Calles, who took power in 1924, priests and reli-gious were exiled and the free exercise of religion was forbidden. In Iniquis Afflictisque, his 1926 encyclical on the persecution of the Church in Mexico, Pope Pius XI praised the Knights’ tireless work, which included a major pub-lic education campaign, diplomatic efforts and charitable support for refu-gees.

HISTORY OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS—PART V

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PGK Darryl M. Kopacz 08/01 Kevin Conant 08/01 Rev. James Maher 08/05 Timothy Hodgins 08/06 Fr. Pedro Martinez 08/07 Oscar Ochoa 08/08 Fred Erickson 08/08 Jesse J. Reeves 08/10 Arturo Salizar 08/10 Faustino Villanueva 08/10 James Collis 08/11 PGK Boyd Brotherton 08/13 Patrick Ferrari 08/14 David Hersh 08/14 Eduardo Perez 08/14 John R. Ferralli 08/15 Paul Morrissey 08/16 Bill Schemm 08/17 Pete Navarro 08/18 Christian Rios 08/18 Chris Fabry 08/19 Fr. William Nicholas 08/20 Steve D Barbosa 08/21 Paul Como 08/21 Gregory Secor 08/27 Gerald Brusseau 08/29 Paul Quinn 08/29 Timothy Soprito 08/30 William Woodman 08/30 Steve Ryder 08/31

INSURANCE REPORT

Have you ever heard the expression “lazy days of sum-mer”? While the hot weather may encourage a slower paced life, in many ways summer can be the busiest time of the year. Es-pecially for parents with school-aged children. And being busy, it’s easy to forget about such things as reviewing your life insurance coverage. The purpose of this column is to encourage you to meet with me, your Knights of Columbus agent, before the end of the summer. Whether or not you have life insurance with the or-der, I’ll be happy to meet with you and make sure your cov-erage continues to meet your needs and goals. If you’ve had any life changes since you last bought a policy (new home, new child, new job, etc.) chances are your life insurance needs to be updated. I’ll work with you to make sure you have the coverage you need at a price you can afford. Call me to set up an appointment. When we meet you’ll dis-cover that time spent with me is time well spent. But make the call today. Because summer is not only busy, it’s also coming to an end. Fraternally, Willie Romero FICF

SK Willie Romero Supreme Insurance Field Agent

805-522-1916 Bus 805-813-6707 Cell

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I don't think it is too early to start thinking about our annual fishing trip. How many times have you said to yourself that you should go on the trip at least once? This trip should be on your bucket list. Start thinking now and be ready when the next trip comes around. The annual Men's KCO (K of C Outdoor Club) fishing trip to the Bishop Creek area of the Eastern Sierra's is be held on the 1st weekend of October (10/1/15-10/4/15). Join me and 40-50 of your Brother Knights, friends, and families for a great weekend. In addition to the South Fork of Bishop Creek that runs through the campground, there are the South Lake, North Lake, Lake Sabrina and Intake 2 fishing areas nearby. The event is held at the Creekside RV Park with campsites, RV sites, and trailers available for rent. You must make your own reservation for sites. They hold a few sites for us but they are first come-first serve. Contact the office at Creekside for a reservation of your desired site. Be sure to tell them that you will be part of our group. They may be reached at 760-873-4483. Activities include a fishing derby with many prizes (adults and kids, de-pending on attendance), a BBQ Tri-Tip Dinner on Saturday Night, and card games almost every night. If we have enough interest and help we may have a Sunday morning breakfast. Beautiful mountain (elevation 8300 ft at the campgrounds) scenery, good fishing (trout up to 5 lbs) and good people. You shouldn't pass it up. Ask anybody that has ever gone, they will tell you what a great weekend it is. This event is open to Council and Assembly members, their families, and friends. We generally have only male guests (let your wives and daughters have a "ladies night out" with other fishing trip widows). Lets hope that the weather, the Edison Company, and assorted others allow for more water into South Lake, Lake Sabrina, and the creeks. Like all of California, the Eastern Sierras need water/rain/snow. Let us pray that our drought ends before we have more serious water shortages and possible rationing. Special Note: The pond within the Creekside Campgrounds continues to be un-der control of the California Department of Fish and Game. They stock the pond on their schedule. All normal Fish and Game laws apply. For more information, please contact me at a Council or Assembly Event or call me. SK Bill Alexander PGK KCO Club Event Chairman 805-527-4720

BEREAVEMENT & FRATERNAL REPORT Hi  My Brothers and their Families;   It was sure great to see Jim Fabry, Lance Holman, and Don Corson after their opera‐tions doing as great as they were  the Installation Dinner At the end of June we lost a fantastic lady in Ann Bansbach  who past away , my wife & I we were friends for over 40 years and both Herb [ who passed away a few years ago ] and Ann were a great part  of making our council to what it is   To all of their 8 children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren our Love & Prayers go out to them also. It’s been a rough time for some of our brothers this past month as  members of their families  past away.  Jeff Sage Dad Robert Sage,  Tony Lemos Betty Vasquez Mother in Law, and PGK. Ron Browne Mother Ruth Dahl.  Our Love & Prayers  go out to all the above and their families.        Don’t forget these other brothers, wives, and friends who are in ill health also that need our prayers is The Canfields [Alan broken wrist & Irene], James Brandt [ Dave Tellez  Son in Law],  PGK. Mike Palacios [operations]; Rachel McCracken Congestive heart Failure [PGK. John’s Wife ],  Ralph Rodgers [operation], Lorraine Farrell [Broken Ankle], [ Joel’s wife]  Chris Smith  Cancer [ Bob Smith’s cousin ], PDD. &  PGK, Bill Wil‐liams is in an assisted living home in 1000 Oaks, and let’s not forget brother Jim Krebs who is in need of a Liver Transplant.  Along with these that are in  ill health  Andrew Cicoria, Pat and Jan Moran, Josephine Valdez {Fred’s Wife}, John Linscott PGK., Jan Strojeck Heart attack [Deceased PGK. Gene Strojeck  wife],  PGK John Mitchell, Jerry Wirtz  [PGK. Cliff Wirtz’s brother],  Richard Case,  Robert Goerich, Andrew Budin‐ski, Tyler Ritch, Harold "Chris Lev Jr.,  Pat Silvestri, Michael Wilkomm,   Afra Rodgers [Ralph’s wife], Tom Susan’s [son of deceased brother Tom Susan’s] , Lois Huerth [PGK. Ron’s wife], Dan & Carmel Kelly ,Paul Friedeborn Family,Kittie Fidermutz [Lonnie Todd's Daughter],Joe & Ginger Trematore , Ann Dumais [Roland’s Wife] John Erickson [Fred’s son], Emily Como [Paul’s wife] Jesse Madrigal [ PGK. Henry Mancilla’s Uncle], Julia Mora [Joe Lopez’s Daughter],  Peggy Giarrussio [Gerald's Wife] Ari Conner [ Wife of Blair], Dante Ferrari [Patrick Ferrari son], Chelsea White { Deceased brother Jack's Granddaughter], Isabelle McCabe [Doug Conant’s niece] Greg Cassidy, McFetters Family, Francis Blythe, Lillian Mora,Bernice Han-sen, Debbie Hollar, and,, and G.K. Gene Walinski's Mom Maryann Walinski .    Please continue praying for our serviceman and women, as they continue to serve throughout the world,  helping to maintain peace and the ideals of our country.  My Brothers,  if you know of someone in your family, or a friend who is in ill health,  who needs our prayers, please give us a call at the phone  numbers below to let us know.    Peace and God Blessings always,                          PGK. Al & Jo McKinley 527‐2056 PGK. Bill & Lori Alexander 527‐4720  PGK. Ron Huerth  526 ‐ 4935 

Annual Bishop Fishing Trip Only 4 months to go

October 1-4, 2015

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Starting time for the next 4th Degree meeting on Wednesday, August 19 will be 7:00 PM. Upcoming events: 1. August 17 - 4th Degree membership

drive at the hall. 7:00 PM 2. Oct 4th - 4th Degree orientation for new

members. 2:00 PM at the hall 3. Nov 7 - 4th Degree Exemplification 4. Jan 10 - 4th Degree Family mass 5. Jan 29 - Knight at the races 6. Feb 6 - Karen Roberts Memo-

rial Ladies Lunch 7. March - Disabled Veterans

Lunch 8. April 9 - Casino Night Council members, if you are interested in joining the 4th Degree please contact the Assembly Membership chairman, SK Fred Valdez at 805-428-6413

4TH DEGREE CORNER DEACON’S CORNER Assumption

The Assumption is the bodily ascension of the Blessed Virgin Mary to heaven. No scripture makes direct reference to this but there are several passages that speak of the great dignity of her life, lending support to the idea that Jesus would have continued to reveal His glory by removing the corruption of the grave for His mother. In Hebrew scriptures the Song of Songs contains prophetical refer-ences to Mary (2:10) and (6:9). The New Testament also provides evidence supportive of Mary’s special privilege (Lk 1:28,42) (Rev 12:1). The Council of Ephesus (year 431) defined Mary as the Mother of God. St. John Damascene (d.. C 750) gives us the chief authority for in-formation on Mary’s death. He found the wife of Emperor Marcion (450-457) wanted the earthly remains of Mary brought to the sub-urb of Constantinople. During the Council of Chalcedon (451) the empress was informed that the Virgin’s body was not in Jerusalem but buried in the Garden of Getheseme in the presence of the apostles. It was discovered three days later when the apostles came to venerate her body, that the tomb was empty. It was con-cluded that Jesus had taken His mother to heaven. These apocry-phal accounts serve an important function in the demonstrating what people believed, which became important. The first concrete evidence which speaks of a Marian celebration on August 15 is found in a mid-fifth century Lectionary in Jerusalem calling the feast "Day of Mary Mother of God". Additional evidence of Mary’s wide celebration came from many religious notables in the 7th & 8th centuries. All testify to a feast celebrated to honor Mary’s death and her assumption. The Gregor-ian Sacramentary calls the Aug. 15 feast the "Assumption of Holy Mary". On Nov. 1, 1950 Pope Pius XII declared, "We pronounce, declare and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory." Deacon Terry

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Introducing Fr. Dave Heney I am very happy to be here at St. Rose of Lima parish! Here is some background information about my assignment here. In 2014, I completed my twelve year term as Pastor of St. Paschal’s in Thousand Oaks and began a one year sabbatical from the Archdiocese to write two practical “How-to” manuals for parish priests. The first is on parish leadership and the second describes how to set up an effective adult education program like the University Series. I started the Univer-sity Series in this area in 2002 and it has grown from two parishes to now eleven. In the last several years it has attracted over 11,000 attendees rep-resenting around 3,000 individual people attending multiple classes every year during the Season of Lent. (See universityser-ies.org) That sabbatical year finished last week. Archbishop Gomez wants to make the University Se-ries a reality across the Archdiocese, and has asked me to help spread this educational program across our Archdiocese. Therefore, during this next year, I will reside for one year in residence at St. Rose of Lima parish, and will visit pastors around the Archdiocese for the purpose of establishing University style re-gional programs in their areas. Of course, I will also assist in parish ac-tivities at St. Rose as much as I can, with confessions, weekday Masses, and Sunday Masses. Our pastor, Fr. Joe Shea, is my classmate from our ordination year of 1978 and a longtime friend, and also a longtime sup-porter of the University Series. I am glad to serve alongside my friends Fr. Bill and Fr. Jim as well. Next July, I will be reassigned again as nor-mal to wherever the Archbishop deems best for the needs of the Archdio-cese. I am profoundly grateful to be here at St. Rose, as well as to help develop practical and useful Catholic adult educational programs in other areas. I will, of course, continue my weekly Gospel reflections and arti-cles on biblical archaeology at my website at daveheney.com, and espe-cially timely articles that connect our faith with real life. I very much en-joy discovering the many ways that our faith provides for a happier life! God bless! Fr. Dave.

END OF LIFE OPTIONS ACT

This has been a hard debate and an emotional debate. But I believe the members of the Assembly Health Committee today made the right decision for California, and especially for the poor and most vulnerable members of our society. I am grateful for the committee members’ thoughtful reflection and leadership on this complicated issue. For the Catholic community here in Los Angeles, this is not a “Catholic” issue or a question of our doctrine or ethics. For us, the issue of physician-assisted suicide involves fundamental questions of human dignity and social justice. And we are not alone in our concerns. We are part of a diverse and broad coali-tion — ranging from health care profes-sionals and persons living with disabili-ties to leaders in our African American, Hispanic and immigrant communities. All of us fear that in a for-profit health care system, legalizing as-sisted suicide would lead to injustices and suffering for our poor, elderly and handicapped neighbors, as well as for those living in im-migrant and minority communities. California has a long and proud tradition of leadership in promot-ing human dignity and access to health care for everyone living in our great state. In that spirit, I pray that we can come together as people of good will to seek the solutions — in medical training, geriatrics, palliative treatment and other areas — that can truly improve the compas-sionate care of terminally ill patients and those at the end of life

PARISH NEWS ARCHDIOCESE NEWS

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INSTALLATION Occasional Knights of Columbus Cruise Many people have asked me about another K of C Cruise. We have had K of C Cruises in 1989, 2008, and 2013. How many are interested in another cruise later this year or more likely next spring or fall? The cruise would include Council and As-sembly members in addition to other family and friends. Contact me if you are interested. If there is enough interest (probably 10 to 20 couples) I can start working out potential details. I try to collect as many names as possible because there is a 25-50% dropout from initial interest and final book-ing.

SK Bill Alexander PGK Potential Cruise Coordinator

805-527-4720

Update to request preferences. I now have 20 couples on my list of interested cruisers and maybe more to come. It is time to start to further define our options. Help me with the selection by answering the following questions. What time is best for you Spring (April or May) or Fall (September) ? Our last cruise was in September on Princess Cruise Line. Do you have a preference on the cruise line? Princess or Royal Caribbean? I have ignored Carnival as it doesn't cater to our age group. I assume we would sail from San Pedro to avoid air fares. Cruise companies offer 3 or 4 day cruises. Any preference? They all stop in Ensenada Mexico. Option of stopping in Santa Barbara or Catalina. Any preference? I will gather more information on possible prices and dates for the options above. email your preferences to me at balxndr@roadrunner.com.

 Another Great Day on the19th. of July as we had our Annual Instillation and Turnover Awards Dinner as we change our Grand Knights from Junior PGK Andy Prete to Worthy Grand Knight Bob Spielman and his team of Officers & Chairman. We honored and thanked our PGK. Andy Prete and his crew for the su-per year they had, with a delicious Tri Tip Dinner and with all the trimmings it was an evening of fun, fraternal-ism, and friendship. Those receiving the main awards for what they did during the "'14" and 15" year were brother Bob Smith for the Knight of the Year and the Tony Rodriguez Family as the Family of the Year what a tremendous job they did for # 5803. Congratulations to one and all that received other awards too well deserved. Your outstanding Kitchen Crew as usual were PGK Ron Huerth, Duke Kopacz, Tony Bonomo, Cody Gorecki, John MacKenzie, Jim Manda, and of course my fantastic wife Jo and the one & only Bob Joyce. We had tremendous compliments on the flavor of the Tri-Tip and the rest of the dinner & evening.. We would like to thank our brother Mariano Robles and Henry Man-cilla who handled the bar for the evening Also The Chris Fabry family for setting up the Hall. Again Brothers we hope one and all had a SUPER evening of , Fun, and Friendship again.   P.S. Grand Knight Bob Spielman   we wish you and your team to have another Fantastic year for Council # 5803 in our 50th. Year 2015 – 16   Peace, Happiness, & God Bless   PGK. Al McKinley Chairman 

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BINGO WORKERS

We are in need of more pull tab workers. Training is free, it is not a hard job. If you are new to the council please call me so I can get you on the Bingo Schedule. If you can’t work a specific weekend in September or have a shift preference please email me at webmas-ter@kc5803.org . I have also begun to post the bingo worker schedule online at www.kc5803.org, you will need a password to access it. This is the same password as for the roster. Call me if you need the password.

PGK Rick Ostrich, 805-501-8818

AWARDS

Awards presented by GK Bob Spielman to Bob Hacia and Dan Owens in recognition of outstanding service and dedica-tion.

Valley Columbian Club

The annual business meeting of the Simi Valley Colum-bian Club will be conducted after the October Council 5803 business meeting on October 13th. The agenda will include election of new officers whose terms of office ex-pire this year, presenting a financial statement, and discussion of current and upcoming activities. Elections for Two positions will be held. The current Grand Knight automatically serves as a Director during his term as Grand Knight. The following are the current officers. Terms expiring 2015 PGK Bill Alexander President 527-4720 Bud Leonard Secretary 527-9836 Terms expiring 2016 PGK John Linscott Director 527-7188 PGK Ed Roberts Treasurer 522-5881 Terms expiring 2017 PGK George Gnesda Director 522-5699 PGK Ron Huerth Director 526-4935 Current 2015/2016 Grand Knight GK Bob Spielman Director 522-8446 Bill Alexander PGK Columbian Club President

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Brothers, As our first month of our Columbian year comes to a close I am thankful for the warm brotherly welcome I have received from each of you at your recent installa-tions and council meetings. I also thank all the Worthy Officers and Field Agents who took time to come to our District Deputy meeting. We are all busy and your atten-dance shows your dedication to your Councils, our Dis-trict and the Order. I would like to thank my District Wardens PGK Bill Alexander and PGK Andy Prete for their assistance in installing our new Worthy Officers. We have one coun-cil yet to install. St. Paschal, Council 5746 in Thousand Oaks will have their installation on Sunday August 9th at 3:00PM. This newly reinstated council would love to have some sup-port of their brothers. I invite all councils in District 79 to join us on the 29th. None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that. To-gether, we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together…we support one an-other. St. Paschals, we stand with you! The Special Olympics are winding down and the Knights have been right there alongside the athletes showing our support. I am so proud to be a Knight of Columbus. Out Tootsie roll drive is right around the corner. District 79 will be in full force raising money for people with Intellectual Difficulties.

Our District welcomed 7 new members at our 1st Degree on July 22nd. I was so happy to see so many brothers come out in support of our new Knights. Both Council in Simi Valley and Moorpark Council added new members to our ranks. Please remember that each of us is on the Membership Committee. Put that Form 100 in your glove box, briefcase and suit pocket when you go to mass. You never know when someone you meet might be interested in the Knights. For you “Smart-Phone” guys, Supreme now has a membership App. I was able to easily search for and download it on my phone, by using the words Knights of Columbus Join Us in the App Store search field. Hopefully, this will help you strengthen the Order with new mem-bers. With all our hard work, we deserve some fun. Our Los Padres Chap-ter Installation Dinner Dance featuring the awesome band The Daddy-Os will be held on August 29th at Holy Cross in Moorpark. Our State Deputy and his officers will be in attendance. Our former Worthy District Deputy Mike Ohler will be installed as the new Chapter President. Please try to attend so we can show our support to Brother Mike in front of the State officers. The cost is only $25.00 and all proceeds from this event will go to help our seminarians in Camarillo. For tickets call GK Ron Bodigheimer at 805-379-0903. For our 4th Degree members, this is a call out for all Assemblies in the Chapter. For all my brother Sir Knights who participate in the call out, your dinner tickets are discounted by $10.00 each! This is to thank you and your ladies for participating at the mass. May God bless you and your loved ones and may He comfort any of you in physical or mental distress. Cliff Wirtz District Deputy – 79 805-208-8970 cawpaw@aol.com

FROM THE DISTRICT DEPUTY—79

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Brothers, thank you for helping make Columbian Year 2014-2015 a huge success. As we turn the page to Columbian Year 2015-2016, I ask that you continue the enthusiasm going into Columbian Year 2015-2016 to make it another banner year. California has so much potential to propel our Order to even greater heights. Our jurisdiction is well known for its innovative programs. The Membership Blitz, Shining Armor, Wheelchair Sunday just to name a few, originated in California and have been adopted order-wide. There is a symbiotic relationship between membership and programs. Programs attract and keep members while membership sustains pro-grams. Our Order offers so many programs such as Wheelchair Mission, Special Olympics, Ultrasound Initiative, Support for People with Intellec-tual Disabilities and much more. I ask that every Brother Knight be in-volved in at least one program that the council sponsors. You and I joined the Order because we want to be involved. We need to support our Church, community and families. Let us continue to grow in charity, which is the first principle of our Order. As the population in some states, particularly in the East Coast, continues to decline so does their membership in the Knights of Columbus. On the other hand, overall populations as well as the Catholic population in Cali-fornia is growing. This provides a great opportunity for our membership to grow. We need to add more Catholic men to our ranks so that we can do more for our Church and community. Let us invite someone to join our Order. As our membership grows, we need to encourage our Brother Knights to make their family financially secure. Our Order offers some of the best financial products available. In addition, our insurance business provides funding for charitable works worldwide, like providing prostheses to chil-dren in Haiti who lost their limbs in the recent earthquake. The insurance business is owned by and the products are only available to us. If you are not yet an insurance member, talk to your Field Agent who is also a Brother Knight. As our Order was founded by a priest, let us remember that spirituality should be part of any activity that we undertake. Let us make sure that there is an opportunity to grow in faith at every meeting through our Chaplain, Spiritual Advisor or Chancellor. Brothers, let us together grow in membership, charity, financial security and faith. Vivat Jesus!

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Week 1, Sept. 14 Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons, 4:10 p.m. Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers, 7:20 p.m. . Week 2, Sept. 21 New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts Week 3, Sept. 28 Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers Week 4, Oct. 5 Detroit Lions at Seattle Seahawks Week 5, Oct. 12 Pittsburgh Steelers at San Diego Chargers Week 6, Oct. 19 New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles Week 7, Oct. 26 Baltimore Ravens at Arizona Cardinals Week 8, Nov. 2 Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers Week 9, Nov. 9 Da Bears at San Diego Chargers Week 10, Nov. 16 Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals Week 11, Nov. 23 Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots Week 12, Nov. 30 Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Week 13, Dec. 7 Dallas Cowboys at Washington Week 14, Dec. 14 New York Giants at Miami Dolphins Week 15, Dec. 21 Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints Week 16, Dec. 28 Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos

NOTE: Starting time for games is 5:30PM

MY BROTHERS AND FAMILIES, MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL WILL SOON BE HERE. THE FIRST GAME IS A DOUBLEHEADER STARTING ON SEPT 14TH AT 4PM FEATURING THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AND ATLANTA FAL-CONS FOLLOWED BY THE MINN. VIKINGS AND SF 49ERS. PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND AS WE ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT TIME AND GREAT FOOD AT THESE EVENTS. . I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. RON HUERTH CHAIRMAN, 805 231-3193

STATE SECRETARY’S AUGUST MESSAGE BY SONNY R SANTA INES

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NEW 2ND DEGREE MEMBERS

NEW 1ST DEGREE MEMBERS

New 1st degree members along with the 1st degree team and member-ship director Standing: Agustin Lopez and William Gunawan Sitting: Neil Greene and Alfred Gigliello

Standing: Lee Olson, William Gunawan, DD Cliff Wirtz, Membership Chair-man Mike Meade and Financial Secretary, Gil Lindbert Sitting: Agustin Lopez, Michael Davis, Neil Green, Saher Doka, Ferd Pineda and Paul Morrissey

Dear Brothers, I want to thank and congratulate all of you for attending the ceremony last night and making your Second degree. I can't begin to tell you how happy I am that you have dedi-cated your time and energy to furthering your journey to-gether into the Knights of Columbus Brotherhood. Like most of you gentlemen, I myself am new to the Knights of Columbus Brotherhood. In the short time that I have been a member of this wonderful organization, my life has im-proved in ways that I can't begin to describe. I have no doubt that you men have already gained a sense of fulfill-ment in your lives since joining the Knights of Columbus. I strongly encourage all of you to attend the third degree ceremony held on Sunday, August 30th at Saint Rose of Lima church. It begins at 11:30am. It isn't often that an op-portunity arises to make your 3rd degree so close to home. Take full advantage of this opportunity. The 3rd degree is Fraternity, and a Fraternity is what we are, so I strongly en-courage you (if you don't already) to attend the monthly meetings so that you can better learn how the council oper-ates and get to know the fellow Brother Knights. Participat-ing is the only way to keep the council alive and thriving so that we can continue or mission to help those in need and to serve God as we are taught. I look forward to getting to know all of you. Don't be a stranger. Vivat Jesus Michael Mead Membership Director Council 5803 mobile: (805) 390-8343

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

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Worthy Brother Knights Our 3rd Degree on Sunday August 30th has been con-firmed. The Degree will be held at St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall in Simi Valley. The address is 1305 Royal Ave. The Host Coun-cil will be Simi Valley Council 5803. Our Worthy Honoree for this 3rd Degree will be Fr. Jim Maher. Father has been a Knight for over 50 years. He has served locally at St. Max, St. Paschal and now at St. Rose. Registration will begin at 11:30 sharp and will conclude at 12:45. The Degree will begin at 1:00. Light refreshments will be available before with hospitality provided after the degree. Please notify Membership Director, Michael Mead at 805-390-8343 to sign up for the degree. We do need some help with set up and clean up. If you can help call DD Cliff Wirtz at 805-208-8970 Director, Fraternally Yours,

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Please help our community by giving the gift of life at our Knights of Columbus quarterly blood drive September 19 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the St Rose of Lima parish hall. You never know when the need for blood may come, and it’s availability at our local blood bank, United Blood Services is vitally impor-tant. Please call Paul Friedeborn at 805-297-6473 or register on-line with UBS.

Occasional Knights of Columbus Cruise

BLOOD DRIVE

Please help the Council out for a few hours September 17 – 21 during the Simi Valley Fair and Music Festival at the SV Town Center as we keep the grounds free of trash. Our Council gets a nice chunk of change for helping out at this wonderful event. There are a number of 3 and 4 hour shifts available for your par-ticipation in the K of C cardio vascular fitness program at no cost to you. Call Bob Spielman @ 813-9478, Paul Friedeborn @ 297-6473, or John McKenzie @818-970-6989 to sign up.

Knights of Columbus Bowling League

The 2014-2015 season is complete. Our 2015-2016 season will start Thurs-day Sep 3rd with an organizational meeting to select teams, and review rules etc. The actual season opens the following week on Thursday Sept 10th. Think about joining us next season as a regular, a sub, or on the wait list for a regular position. We anticipate 12 teams again next season but we could increase it to 14 teams if we have enough interest. We can always use subs. Only $3 for a sub after you pay your USBC Sanc-tioning fees of $20 (estimated). Let me know if you are interested in joining as a regular bowler or substitute. Returning bowlers have priority on being a regular again. Additional new regular bowlers will be asked/allowed to bowl with the following order: being a Knight, a Knight's spouse, or part of a Knight's family (age 18 and older). Friends, neighbors, coworkers or others with an existing regular bowler as a sponsor will be considered as space al-lows.

SK Bill Alexander PGK Bowling League President

GK Bob Spielman and FN Gerry Padgett leading the parade at the Special Olympics

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Fish Fry - Chairman, Jorge Curiel FISH FRY DINNER

FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

5:00pm – 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Hall

1255 Patricia Ave.

The dinner includes: a delicious BBQ or fried fish with cole slaw, fried clams, French fries, mac & cheese, bread roll, coffee, punch & dessert. Bring friends & family. Only $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for kids 12 or younger.

ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN

FIRST SATURDAY

OF EVERY MONTH Please Join Us. Assumption Cemetery on Fitzgerald Rd. 9:30am 

Bingo Scheduling

With Brother Ralph Roger recent health problems, he has let us know that he is unable to continue preparing the Bingo worker schedule in the future. He has done a great job with the schedule for many years. I am taking over making up the Bingo schedule for now. If you have any special requests or things that Ralph knows about your scheduling requirements, please email me what I need to know. The Email is webmaster@kc5803.org. Please bear with us during this transition. Specific bingo job questions can still be directed to PGK Cliff Wirtz at 208-8970 We also currently are in need of two callers and some young pull tab workers. Many thanks, PGK Rick Ostrichaldez_

AUGUST Universal: VOLUNTEERS That volunteers may give themselves gener-ously to the service of the needy. Evangelization: OUTREACH TO THE MAR-GINALIZED That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society.

POPE’S INTENTIONS

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August 2015 

SUN      MON        TUE       WED      THUR        FRI        SAT             1  BINGO

Rosary for Unborn at Assumption 9:30 Yaw Yaw Luau

2    3   4  Council Officers Meeting 7:30

5  6   7  Fish Fry 5:00—6:30

8  Bingo 

9   10   11  Council Business Meeting 7:30

12  13 St Rose Homeless Dinner

14  15 Bingo

16    17  4th Degree ori‐entation at the hall

18  Oblates at kofC Hall

19  4th Degree Meeting 7:00 PM

20  21  K of C Homeless Dinner

22  Bingo 

23    24   25  26  27   28  29 Bingo -Chapter installation of officers  

30 - Family Mass 3rd Degree at STRL

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Sun

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Council Offi-cers Meeting 7:30

2 3 Bowling or-ganization meeting

4 Fish Fry 5:00—6:30

5 BINGO - Rosary for Unborn at Assumption 9:30

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7 Labor Day Holi-day

8 Council Business Meeting 7:30

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10 - St Rose Homeless dinner -Bowling Starts

11 PGK Dinner

12 Bingo

13 14 Monday Night Football starts

15 Oblates at kofC Hall

16 4th Degree Meeting 7:00 PM

17 -Bowling SV Music Festival

18 K of C Home-less dinner SV Music Festival

19 Bingo Blood Drive SV Music Festival

20 SV Music Fes-tival

21 Monday Night Football

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24 -Bowling

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26 Bingo

27 Free Family Dinner - Membership Drive

28 Monday Night Football

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September 2015