Council 3145 - Kingman

This past weekend Council 3145 in Kingman had a Birthday party for Father McGivney after Mass and had approx. 150 parishioners enjoy cake (2 with a perfect picture of Father McGiveny) along with Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream. Also, there was Ice Tea, Lemonade, and water. In addition Bishop Olmsted was in attendance along with Father Matthew. After we finished with the party at about 1:30 we then went to the Knights hall and had a hamburger and hot dog barbecue for the Knights, their wives, and some potential new members were invited as well. In attendance at the Barbecue were about 35 people. Quite a feat to pull off a double party in one day for so many people in a council that has been struggling  to be active. We hope to repeat in future years with better attendance andmnore new members. It really enticed some men and their wives to want to be a part of it.

The attached picture is from the birthday party we had today at St. Mary's Parish center, earlier today.

Grand Knight, Tom Curtis, of St. Mary's, Knight's of Columbus, Council 3145, hands Pastor, Father Matthew Krempel, a check for $550.00, from the Knight's of Columbus, while visiting Bishop Thomas Olmstead, looks on.

Wes Hawkins, DD #17

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Council 3145 - Kingman

This past weekend Council 3145 in Kingman had a Birthday party for Father McGivney after Mass and had approx. 150 parishioners enjoy cake (2 with a perfect picture of Father McGiveny) along with Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream. Also, there was Ice Tea, Lemonade, and water. In addition Bishop Olmsted was in attendance along with Father Matthew. After we finished with the party at about 1:30 we then went to the Knights hall and had a hamburger and hot dog barbecue for the Knights, their wives, and some potential new members were invited as well. In attendance at the Barbecue were about 35 people. Quite a feat to pull off a double party in one day for so many people in a council that has been struggling  to be active. We hope to repeat in future years with better attendance andmnore new members. It really enticed some men and their wives to want to be a part of it.

The attached picture is from the birthday party we had today at St. Mary's Parish center, earlier today.

Grand Knight, Tom Curtis, of St. Mary's, Knight's of Columbus, Council 3145, hands Pastor, Father Matthew Krempel, a check for $550.00, from the Knight's of Columbus, while visiting Bishop Thomas Olmstead, looks on.

Wes Hawkins, DD #17

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PWID Insurance certificates

Brothers,

The insurance certificates have been received by the State Council. We have one for general insurance and one additional named insured for Safeway and Wal-Mart. Please use these if you are asked for proof of insurance.

I will ask the Webmaster to file these in the PWID Forms section.

Vivat Jesus!

Pete Karculias

PWID Director

General KofC PWID Insurance Certificate.pdf

Safeway KofC PWID Insurance Certificate.pdf

Wal Mart KofC PWID Insurance Certificate.pdf

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Arizona Responders program

Brothers,

 

The Arizona Knights of Columbus Second Responders program is slowly forming this year, I have a few key players in this Community Outreach program.  This program was announced by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson at the 129th Supreme Convention held in Denver.  This statewide program will help local councils to prepare to serve as "Second Responders" by providing food, clothing and shelter.  I would like the program to expand as a "Search and Rescue" team that will help local authorities find missing persons lost in the forest or desert.  Imagine,  the Knights of Columbus helping find a missing people in our vast forest or hot desert's of Arizona, not only physically, but in our prayers.  We are the power of "ONE" in this state, Team Arizona!  This program will be taking off throughout the order, each state will have their own program, let Arizona set the example and lead the Western Districts.  I would like as many Knights as possible to volunteer for this program, once I have enough we can start training.  Please email me your contact information

 

God bless

 

Luigi Baratta DD12#

Community Director

luigi.baratta@cox.net

602-326-8511

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Arizona Responders program

Brothers,

 

The Arizona Knights of Columbus Second Responders program is slowly forming this year, I have a few key players in this Community Outreach program.  This program was announced by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson at the 129th Supreme Convention held in Denver.  This statewide program will help local councils to prepare to serve as "Second Responders" by providing food, clothing and shelter.  I would like the program to expand as a "Search and Rescue" team that will help local authorities find missing persons lost in the forest or desert.  Imagine,  the Knights of Columbus helping find a missing people in our vast forest or hot desert's of Arizona, not only physically, but in our prayers.  We are the power of "ONE" in this state, Team Arizona!  This program will be taking off throughout the order, each state will have their own program, let Arizona set the example and lead the Western Districts.  I would like as many Knights as possible to volunteer for this program, once I have enough we can start training.  Please email me your contact information

 

God bless

 

Luigi Baratta DD12#

Community Director

luigi.baratta@cox.net

602-326-8511

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Urgent PWID Update

Brothers,

I just learned that Tootsie Roll Industries has increased the cost of Tootsie Rolls this year, the first increase in 11 years. The new price is $19.50 per case. Please use the attached form for all Tootsie Roll orders. The same policy applies regarding minimum orders. Please destroy any old versions of the order form.

Councils can and should combine their orders to avoid paying shipping charges. Since they should be ordered 30 days in advance to assure on-time delivery, you should get your orders in soon.

I have also attached a new Tootsie Roll Apron order form.  While apron costs have not changed, both of these forms are fillable using your computer – you can fill them out and print them.

Thanks to Brother Tim Williams for alerting us to this price change. And thanks to the Colorado Knights for the updated (and fillable) new forms.

If you have already ordered, you may get a phone call from them telling you about the price change.

Vivat Jesus!

Pete Karculias

2012 PWID Director

2012TootsieRollApronFillableFormFS.pdf

2012TootsieRollOrderFillableForm.pdf

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Chief John M Roll Chapter

The Chief Judge John M. Roll Chapter in Tucson elected officers for the
2012-13 fraternal year on July 9. Pictured are (l - r): Luiz Kamei, Vice
President, Mario Vassallo, President, Pete Karculias, Secretary and Ken
Gallagher, Treasurer. All the State Officers were on hand to install the
newly elected Chapter officers. This was the first time the chapter officers
were formally installed. You can learn more about the Tucson Chapter at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TucsonChapter/ and see more photos at
<a href="http://tucsonchapterkofc.shutterfly.com/.

http://tucsonchapterkofc.shutterfly.com/.</p>

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Chief John M Roll Chapter

The Chief Judge John M. Roll Chapter in Tucson elected officers for the
2012-13 fraternal year on July 9. Pictured are (l - r): Luiz Kamei, Vice
President, Mario Vassallo, President, Pete Karculias, Secretary and Ken
Gallagher, Treasurer. All the State Officers were on hand to install the
newly elected Chapter officers. This was the first time the chapter officers
were formally installed. You can learn more about the Tucson Chapter at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TucsonChapter/ and see more photos at
<a href="http://tucsonchapterkofc.shutterfly.com/.

http://tucsonchapterkofc.shutterfly.com/.</p>

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Santa Catalina Council 12345

Alfonso De la Riva ordained Deacon for Diocese of Tucson

Alfonso De la Riva, a member of Santa Catalina Council (12345), was ordained a Deacon at a Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral by Bishop Gerald Kicanas on June 16, 2012.

Later that day the Rev. Mr. De la Riva, assisted Fr. Larry Sanders  at Mass for the first time as a Deacon, proclaiming the Gospel and distributing Communion.   Following Mass, a large number of parishioners attended a reception in the parish hall to offer congratulations.  The festivities of the day were shared by Alfonso’s wife Maria Luisa, who did the first reading at the Mass.  Also attending were children Celia, Mary, Jay, and Beto; and the joy of their hearts, grandsons Urijah and Antonio.

Alfonso and Maria Luisa (“Licha”) moved to Catalina 23 years ago from San Manuel where Alfonso had been employed as a miner. After moving to Catalina, he became the Operations Manager for Perry Heating & Cooling. He and Maria Luisa were quickly involved in ministry at Santa Catalina. Alfonso

works with the Hospitality and Cursillos Ministries as well as Spanish Mass lector, Eucharistic Minister, leads the Men’s Spanish Prayer Group, and is a volunteer with the Youth Ministry. Maria Luisa is currently staff Coordinator of Hispanic Ministries, trainer of the ministers for the Spanish Mass, works with Alfonso in the Baptismal Ministry, and is the “official” translator when necessary.

The Santa Catalina Council is extremely proud and pleased to have Deacon Alfonso as a member.

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Santa Catalina Council 12345

Alfonso De la Riva ordained Deacon for Diocese of Tucson

Alfonso De la Riva, a member of Santa Catalina Council (12345), was ordained a Deacon at a Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral by Bishop Gerald Kicanas on June 16, 2012.

Later that day the Rev. Mr. De la Riva, assisted Fr. Larry Sanders  at Mass for the first time as a Deacon, proclaiming the Gospel and distributing Communion.   Following Mass, a large number of parishioners attended a reception in the parish hall to offer congratulations.  The festivities of the day were shared by Alfonso’s wife Maria Luisa, who did the first reading at the Mass.  Also attending were children Celia, Mary, Jay, and Beto; and the joy of their hearts, grandsons Urijah and Antonio.

Alfonso and Maria Luisa (“Licha”) moved to Catalina 23 years ago from San Manuel where Alfonso had been employed as a miner. After moving to Catalina, he became the Operations Manager for Perry Heating & Cooling. He and Maria Luisa were quickly involved in ministry at Santa Catalina. Alfonso

works with the Hospitality and Cursillos Ministries as well as Spanish Mass lector, Eucharistic Minister, leads the Men’s Spanish Prayer Group, and is a volunteer with the Youth Ministry. Maria Luisa is currently staff Coordinator of Hispanic Ministries, trainer of the ministers for the Spanish Mass, works with Alfonso in the Baptismal Ministry, and is the “official” translator when necessary.

The Santa Catalina Council is extremely proud and pleased to have Deacon Alfonso as a member.

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