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The Knight Line Newsletter for St. Ignatius of Loyola Council
Holy Family Parish, 4848 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136 Issue 106; November 2014 Founder: John Marks Editor: Gary Miskimon
Grand Knight’s Korner
Change It may not be too long that nature’s mastery of visual arts will be on display around us again. Some are in odd shaped leafless twisted twigs, not because of drought. Leaves, fruits and berries in vibrant colors of many shades are quite attractive. Among these colors, orange is my choice, which according to symbolism I read, stimulates creativity, promotes enthusiasm, relieves boredom and breaks the monotony of life’s daily grind. Orange is associated with luck, warmth of the sun and is a healing color. As in the case of pumpkins already in display in many places, it has the sign of gentle attractiveness. It stimulates creativity and you will find how and why it does. On Sunday Oct 19 we had our annual Knights of Columbus Family Mass, celebrated by the Council’s Chaplain, Fr. Edsil Ortiz, and attended by many members of our Council wearing their nametags and a few others from other Council. Some of our brother Knights and their wives served that day in the liturgical ministries. Members of Portola Assembly’s Color Corps, visible in full regalia, helped and were introduced by the Lector during the mass, Bro Gary Miskimon, PGK. Outside the church stood a four-‐post canopy, displaying the brilliant colors of red, white and blue and big signs reading “Caballeros de Colon” and “Knights of Columbus”. These colors comprise our national flag, through which Knights express their patriotism, love of country and of one nation under God.
Council Leadership Grand Knight Ed Cruz CHAPLAIN Fr. Edsil Ortiz Deputy Grand Knight Don Lucas Chancellor Don Nordloff Recorder Aidan Ogamba Financial Secretary Alexander Guiang Treasurer Eric Bateman Lecturer Gil Gruber Advocate Eugene Okafor Warden Francis Deane Inside Guard John Chargin Outside Guard Vince Rubino 3-‐Year Trustee Rich Carlson 2-‐Year Trustee Brad Vandehey 1-‐Year Trustee Bob Scheerger Program Director Don Lucas Church Activities Gary Herbst Community Activities Don Nordloff Council Activities Eugene Okafor Family Activities Gary Miskimon Youth Activities Jovie Palteng Culture of Life Activities Eric Bateman Membership Francis Deane Columbiettes President Nita Cruz
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Brother Gary Herbst, Council Church Director, coordinated the Mass schedule, invited the seminarians and secured the canopy from the San Jose Chapter of the Knights, through Bro Ralph Manfredo. The seminarians couldn’t attend the Mass due to conflict of schedules, but they are invited to the Italian Dinner on Oct 25. Bro Gary also set up recruiting materials under the canopy with help from brother Knights and the Columbiettes. It was an opportunity for the Columbiettes to show their new banner beside ours. Displays posted by Brad Vandehey, PGK, informed the parish of the Council’s activities/achievements through significantly informative photographs. We now plan to update our photo display and renew the poster boards. The event informed potential new members and we have seeded new ground for the future. We raised awareness to many parishioners, male and female, young and old, believers and not so believers as well. Looking back, there was a suggestion from Dolores Davis, a member of the Columbiettes that we could have asked those Knights in the church after Mass to stand up. We could have asked those who knew of the organization to stand up and those who wanted to know more about it could have been directed to the canopy outside the church. We could have identified those who been Knight for over 5, 10, 15, or 25 years and those who were brand new. Thanks Dolores, next time we will integrate these great suggestions. The Family Mass was well attended and our recruiting had a good start -‐ we will do it again, and better. I thank all of the K of C families who joined us. Many thanks to our pastor, Fr. Hao Dinh, Council Chaplain Fr. Edsil Ortiz, and our brother Knights who served in the Liturgy, including Brothers Joseph Pileggi, Eugene Okafor, Gary Miskimon, Gary Herbst, Brad Vandehey and Toby Laufer, as well as other Council members, their wives, Nita Cruz, president of the Columbiettes and her members, for their effort, time and creativity to realize this event. Thanks to the members of Portola Color Corps, SKs Tony Colombo, Gary Norby and Ed Cruz, as the were a visible reminder of the Knights of Columbus to all those attending. My apology to those I missed, what you have done reflects the goodness of your heart. Vivat Jesus, Ed Cruz Grand Knight
Chaplain’s Message
The true meaning of life will be found beyond loving ourselves and taking care of our own
families. Depression is one of the concrete indicators that people don’t feel that they are loved and cared for. According to the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, one in ten US adults suffer from depression. In fact, many people that you know are actually suffering from depression. They are in the crowd but are still feeling isolated, not loved and not understood. More and more people are deeply longing for people who would truly love and care for them, as they are. If this trend continues, we will be living in a very sick society, where people suffer isolation and depression but are left alone to loving themselves. Jesus in Matthew 22:24-‐40 reminds us of the supreme value of loving God and loving our neighbors as ourselves. Whether we like it or not, in the end we will realize that the true meaning of life will be found beyond loving ourselves and taking care of our own families. God wants us to do more in the area of loving our fellow human beings, especially the deprived, exploited and marginalized in our society. The teaching on loving God is found in the Book of Deuteronomy. Loving other human beings like ourselves is found in the Book of Leviticus. In the Hebrew Bible the teaching on loving God and our neighbors are dichotomized and are treated separately. Fortunately, when Jesus came, He integrated the
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teachings on love of God and the love of neighbor. It is very unchristian to only love ourselves and only take care of our own. In fact, loving God and others became very visible in the manner Jesus lived, in the way he related with and cared for others. In other words, loving God and neighbor can never again be separated. Those who claim they love the Lord must also make sure they truly love and care for others as prescribed in the Sacred Scriptures. Loving others is a concrete manifestation or indication of our love for God. I remember, when Mother Teresa of Calcutta was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, said, “How can you love God whom you do not see, if you do not love your neighbor whom you see, whom you touch, with whom you live.” Mother Teresa also mentioned Saint John, who said, “Anyone who says he loves God but does not show it in loving his fellow human beings is a liar.” For Mother Teresa, loving God begins where we are and where people are in the present. Let us be inspired by the examples of Jesus and Mother Teresa of Calcutta to strive towards making the gospel become a reality in our midst. In the end, we will be judged not according to how much we loved ourselves, but on how much we have loved God and neighbors. Let us not just be hearers of the Word of God, let us make the Word of God alive in the manner we live, especially in the manner we deal with our fellow human beings. God’s blessings to you and your family always! Father Edsil N. Ortiz Still Studying The Issues To Decide How To Vote This Tuesday? Learn About Issues Affecting Catholics Go To: http://www.USCCB.Org/Issues-‐And-‐Action/Faithful-‐Citizenship/Forming-‐Consciences-‐For-‐Faithful-‐Citizenship-‐Part-‐One.Cfm.
ACTIVITIES OF OUR PORTOLA ASSEMBLY #49 During August, our Assembly’s Color Corps served at the funeral of Claudio Martinez at St. Maria Goretti; at the installation ceremony for Fr. Tad Terembula at St. Clare with Bishop P.J. McGrath serving as the celebrant; and at Holy Family’s annual K of C Family Mass on Oct 19th with our Chaplain, Fr. Edsil Ortiz, as the celebrant.
Birthdays in November
Rev. Peter Phan 11/1 David Silveira 11/2 Ernie LaScola 11/5 Joseph Salamida 11/6 Fr. Engelberto Gammad 11/7 Bradley Vandehey 11/12 Wayne Dorn 11/19 Mauro Valcazar 11/21 Br. Paul Jussen 11/27 Patrick Dempsey 11/28 Jeffrey Stone 11/29
Catholic Trivia: Which of the following is not a requirement to be a member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, the Pope’s personal bodyguards? 1. Must be unmarried Males 2. Must be at least 5’9” 3. Must be fluent in Italian. 4. Must have a professional degree or high school diploma.
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HOLY FAMILY PHOTO DIRECTORY? Do you regularly see people at Mass and say “hello” but don’t know their name? Do you sometimes have a hard time recalling the face of anew (or old) fellow Knight? To help connect names with faces our parish is updating the Photo Directory. Lifetouch will photograph families on select days and times from Nov. 12 – 30. Each participating family will receive a free 8x10 portrait and a free directory. You will, of course, have opportunities to purchase additional photos/ poses, just as all yearbooks permit. BUT, have you signed up for your photo session? No photos shot, no free book and you (and your brother Knights) will stay in the dark(room). We hope to see all Knights of Columbus members and families as well as our Columbiettes in this “yearbook” for 2014. Relic of St. John Paul II When Pope John Paul II was beatified on May 1, 2011, the Catholic News Agency reported that: “a popular church in the Quiapo district of Manila has put a relic of Blessed John Paul on display for people to venerate. ‘Immediately after the last Mass… in honor of Pope John Paul II, we will have one of his relics venerated and kissed by the devotees,’ said Monsignor Jose Clemente Ignacio, the parish priest of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene. This relic is a piece of cloth taken from one of the Pope's cassocks.” Holy Family was recently given a relic of St. John Paul II, with a certificate dated 24 Apr 2014, thanks to Msgr. Jose Ignacio, nephew of HF parishioner Nita Cruz and President of the Columbiettes. The entire parish is grateful for this special gift, which was on display within our church the final week of October.
PRAY DAILY FOR OUR PRIESTS AND SEMINARIANS
* Seminarians supported by our Council November 1 Mr. Francis Kalaw * November 2 Most Rev. Patrick J. McGrath November 3 Mr. Edgar Elamparo * November 5 Mr. Paul Jussen * November 6 Mr. Eric Piczon November 7 Mr. Francis Le November 8 Mr. Michael Scott November 9 Rev. Hao Dinh November 10 Mr. Victor Trinidad November 11 Mr. Gabriel Lee November 12 Mr. John Hoang * November 13 Mr. Khoa Vu November 14 Mr. Francis Kalaw * November 15 Mr. Edgar Elamparo November 16 Rev. Joseph Kim November 17 Br. Paul Jussen * November 18 Mr. Francis Le November 19 Mr. Eric Piczon November 20 Mr. Michael Scott November 21 Mr. Victor Trinidad November 22 Mr. John Hoang * November 23 Rev. Edsil Ortiz November 24 Mr. Gabriel Lee November 25 Mr. Khoa Vu November 26 Mr. Francis Kalaw * November 27 Mr. Edgar Elamparo * November 28 Mr. Paul Jussen * November 29 Mr. Eric Piczon November 30 Most Rev. Thomas A. Daly QUOTES TO LIVE BY ”Do not confuse your vested interests with ethics. Do not identify the enemies of your privilege with the enemies of humanity.” Max Lerner, Actions and Passions, 1949 “Love all, trust a few, Do wrong to none….” William Shakespeare, All’s Well That Ends Well
Catholic Trivia Answer: Knowing Italian is not a requirement for applying to the Pontifical Swiss Guard. All members of the Swiss Guard are Swiss citizens and members of the Swiss Army.
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Fraternal Benefits Report
LTC Is an Important Piece of the Puzzle
There are many financial consultants and retirement authorities that emphasize the need for a long-‐term care (LTC) product for estate preservation and family protection. While many life insurance companies have gotten out of the long-‐term care business, the Knights of Columbus considers LTC a very important piece of the family protection puzzle. The Order has been actively offering our members this product for nearly 15 years without a premium increase on current policyholders. Members who wisely purchased an LTC plan from the Knights in 2000 are still paying the same premiums today. Even better, our LTC coverage is backed by the full strength of the Order, which remains rooted in our strong Catholic values. Talk about stability when it counts. If we have not spoken about your need for LTC coverage in your family portfolio, please take some time out of your schedule to meet with me. Remember, long-‐term care policies are underwritten based on your health, and you most likely will never be any healthier than you are today. Jonathan Chiem, MDRT, FICF Phone: (408) 608-‐9706E-‐Mail: [email protected]
Family Mass Knights volunteered for most of the liturgical ministry positions at our annual Family Mass – this year on October 19th at the 11:15 mass. Our Council Chaplain, Fr. Edsil was the celebrant and he recognized the services the Knights have provided to the parish in many areas.
Br. Gary Herbst arranged most of the mass activities and also worked to have the Chapter’s special canopy available, through Br. Ralph Manfredo, for recruiting of Knights and Columbiettes following the mass.
SK Tony Colombo, SK Gary Norby and his wife, Fr. Hao Dinh, Nita Cruz and Michael Emery check out the recruiting effort.
Brad Vandehey, Howard Davis and Toby Laufer discuss three of our Program Areas and ways to improve the display, as suggested by Dolores Davis.
Catholic Trivia: Each pope has his own coat of arms, but two keys, one gold, one silver, are used on every Papal Coat of Arms; what do the keys represent?
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Upcoming Events Saturday, November 1 All Saints Day (Not a Holy Day of Obligation this year) Sunday, November 2 Pancake Breakfast 7:30-‐11am Community Center. Wednesday, November 5 Business Meeting 7 pm Youth Hall Tuesday, November 4, Noon-‐3:30 Staff Meeting -‐-‐ Parish Office Closed ********** IT IS ALSO ELECTION DAY ************ Vote Your Informed Catholic Conscience Thursday, November 6 First Degree Practice 6:30 – 8:00 pm Youth Hall Monday, November 11 Veterans’ Day -‐ Legal Holiday Parish Office/School Closed Wednesday, November 19 (DATE CHANGE) Officer’s Meeting 7pm Hope Conference Room Wed -‐ Fri, November 26-‐28 Thanksgiving holidays-‐Office closed all 3 days Mass Time Changes: 8:30–Wed; 9:00–Thur & Fri. Thursday, November 27 THANKSGIVING DAY Mass @ 9:00 a.m. Legal Holiday Tuesday, December 2, Noon-‐3:30 Parish Office Closed Staff meeting Wednesday December 3 Business Meeting 7p Youth Hall Friday, December 13 Council’s Family Christmas Party Community Center Tuesday, December 31 Parish New Year’s Dinner/Dance Community Center Mark your Calendars, buy your tickets, invite your neighbors and book your wife’s hair appointment now!
TRAVELING IN OUR “GOLDEN” STATE?
This is the third in a series of suggestions of some sites you may be near during your travels so you can set aside time to visit while you are away from San Jose. We all know that California is home to many beautiful Catholic churches, each of which is a reflection of the faith of our people and those who built these places of worship over the past two centuries.
St. Joseph Chapel,
Santa Teresita Medical Center, Duarte
Santa Teresita is east of Pasadena, in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is operated by the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart, whose Motherhouse is in Alhambra. Mother Maria Luisa Josefa, or “Mother Luisita,” founder of the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart, established Santa Teresita in 1930. Originally a sanatorium for women with tuberculosis, it later became a hospital, and is now an assisted-‐living facility. Its grounds are well maintained and have a strong Catholic character. The chapel is a prominent feature on the grounds and is a beautiful house of worship. Although it is called a chapel, it is comparable in size to a parish church. Masses are held daily and on weekends for residents; visitors are welcome. The sisters are orthodox, cheerful, and welcoming to visitors of all stripes. Young single women can visit and get a taste of religious life. Santa Teresita is undergoing an extensive renovation to better serve its residents, and patrons are always needed. If you’re so inclined, ask the sisters what you can do to help. St. Joseph Chapel, Santa Teresita Medical Center 819 Buena Vista Street, Duarte, California 91010 (626) 359-‐3243
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!! CURRENT MOVIE RATINGS !!
Date night, family movie night, or your kids going to a flick, consider whether you feel the movie is one you want to support with your money and if it represents your values. Dolphin Tale 2, A-‐I (PG) The Identical, A-‐I (PG) Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, A-‐II (PG) The Book of Life, A-‐II (PG) Annabelle, A-‐III (R) Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), A-‐III (R) Dracula Untold, A-‐III (PG-‐13) Left Behind, A-‐III (PG-‐13) Ouija, A-‐III (PG-‐13) The Best of Me, A-‐III (PG-‐13) The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them, A-‐III (R) Fury, L (R) The Judge, L (R) Addicted, O (R) Gone Girl, O (R) John Wick, O (R) The Equalizer, O (R) {Movies in red are rated objectively immoral.] Catholic News Service’s classifications: • A-‐I — general patronage • A-‐II — adults and adolescents • A-‐III — adults • L — Limited adult audiences, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling • O — morally offensive Check choices before you or your kids go out: use website below or just use your browser to ‘search’ for “Catholic movie ratings” (http://www.catholicnews.com/movies.htm)
PARISH COAT DRIVE The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a “Coat Drive” following all masses on the weekends of November 3, 10 and 17. Coats will be provided to (Inn Vision/Catholic Charities) which will distribute them to San Jose homeless men in need of warm clothing for the coming winter months. We ask parishioners and families to join us in donating new and very gently used coats on these weekends. Knights and their families will be outside the Church to accept your donations.
GREAT REASONS TO PARTICIPATE:
• You can help people in need to stay warm throughout winter.
• You can be more involved with this invaluable local charity.
• You can get together with neighbors and help people recycle new and very gently used coats they aren’t using from their homes.
• Parents or grandparents can work with their children and grandchildren to show them how to give back to their community.
• You can help clothe those in need, who lack basic shelter from the weather and the security that includes.
WHO CAN DO THIS?
Everyone!
Catholic Trivia Answer: The two keys on every Papal Coat of Arms are known as the “Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven.” The gold key symbolizes the power to bind and loose in heaven, and the silver key symbolizes the power to bind and loose on Earth.
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DINNER ITALIANO SUCCESS! The “Dinner Italiano” on October 25th was another great success for the ladies who created and sponsored it. The Knights hosted the bar, provided an Emcee and invited all seminarians from St. Patrick's Seminary and College to attend for free. People took the opportunity to host a seminarian or priest at their table (paying for their meal) and all ‘sold out’ very quickly. Over 230 attended this year and the profits are being directed to kitchen maintenance/improvements. During the evening, GK Ed Cruz along with Fr. Joseph Kim and Gary Herbst presented RSVP (scholarship) checks in the amount of $500 each to five of the seminarians. The sixth check is being forwarded to our fellow Knight, Bro. Paul Jussen, who is studying in Chicago for ordination with the Missionaries of Our Lady of LaSalette.
RSVP Recipients this year: (l-‐r) Mr. Victor Trinidad, Mr. Edgar Elamparo, Mr. Neil Francis Kalaw, Mr. Robain Lamba & Mr. Francis Le. Hosting the bar for the evening, and donating the profits with the Dinner, were Knights of Columbus Eric Bateman, Michael Emery, Toby Laufer, David Verdugo and Don Lucas. Over $170 was received in donations for our Seminarian Fund for next year’s RSVP awards, while bar ‘profits’ are being shared with the Italiano’s kitchen goals.
SAVE THESE DATES :
SATURDAY, DEC. 13 COUNCIL CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31
PARISH NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER/DANCE (See Next Page!)
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