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      Daniel P. Sullivan Council 10208
    Fr. Victor A. Bieberle Assembly 2316

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2024WHERE: Hot Springs Village----Granada Golf Course

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Honor Guard (l-r) Bill Nosek, Bill Patterson, and Phil Carl
Honor Guard (l-r) Bill Nosek, Bill Patterson, and Phil Carl
On June 14, the Assembly hosted the Village Flag Day Ceremony in the Lower Hall of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church for the third consecutive year. This event was held in conjunction with the VFW, American Legion, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.  Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution were also in attendance.

The Patriotic Rosary was recited at 10:00am in the nave.  A reception followed at 11:00 in the Lower Hall. Approximately 170 people attended the reception and program. The tables in the lower hall were decorated in a patriotic theme with red, white, and blue table coverings, Knights of Columbus place mats, and American flag centerpieces. Food, consisting of finger sandwiches, fruit and vegetable trays, deviled eggs, various breads and desserts, iced tea and coffee was prepared by the widows of Fourth Degree Knights and members of American Legion.  Knight widows Jean Dobes and Jackie Fayman coordinated food donations, serving, and clean-up.

Highlights of the program included:
Mike Kerwin: Program Coordinator and Master of Ceremonies - WELCOME ADDRESS

Father Bill Elser: Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus - OPENING PRAYER

American Legion and VFW Honor Guard: POSTING OF THE COLORS

Garry Berry: American Legion - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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The 35 vets at St. Francis
Jim Gruenewald serving the vets.
Jim Gruenewald serving the vets.
House on Monday, June 30, were the beneficiaries of a very successful social offered by  the Assembly and spouses as well as members of military vet organizations. Those in attendance included: knights Tom Donnelly, Bill George, Mike and Ruth Kerwin, Rosemary Monarque, Mike and Vicki Murphy, and Bill Nosek; and VFW members Jim Albright, Rich Croson, Rick Martin, and Doug Reed; and, American Legion member Jim Gruenewald.  Also volunteering was Tom Coburn.  Not in attendance, but providing food were knights/spouses Mike and Darlene Garstecki, Bill and Diane Patterson, Lanny and Kathy Mabus, and Jim and Marge Vorisek.

The food and camaraderie at the social were excellent. Just two weeks ago there were 50 vets at the House. Ken Mace, the assistant director, stated that the stays are becoming shorter, as they are having good success in finding affordable housing for the vets.

The knights are entering their third year of working with the vets at St Francis House, following an invitation by VFW coordinator Jim Albright, who has been involved for four or more years. Jim also serves as the liaison with the American Legion and Purple Heart organizations.  The combined group of volunteers consist of about 50 members.  However, this is a community-wide program, and anyone interested should contact Mike Kerwin.

Tom Donnelly, coordinator the meal program, has scheduled a summer barbecue at St. Francis House on Thursday, July 31, and all volunteers are always welcome, even though not signed up for dinners and special events.  Cooking skills are not needed!

Go to PHOTOS to view pictures of the social.
Bill Welch and Dave Johnston
Bill Welch and Dave Johnston
The installation of officers for the 2014-2015 fraternal year was held on Tuesday evening, May 27.  Former Faithful Navigator and District 10 Deputy Ed Miller took the place of Arkansas Master Russ Anzalone in conducting the installation.

Spouses were invited to attend and widows were guests.  Knights were dressed in full regalia.  The awards and the installation ceremony were preceded by a $13 per plate dinner with the following menu:  Caesar salad, crusted Parmesan chicken breast, Florentine tomato and shell pasta in a sun dried tomato with Tiramisu and lady fingers for dessert.

The meeting began with awards announced and presented by Faithful Navigator Bill Welch:

Appreciation Award to Phil Carl "For all of your work over the years."
     One of the backbones of the St Francis House Project, co-chair of the CPID project, and Honor Guard member, to name just a few of the many activities you have undertaken during this period of your life, we all wish you happiness in the next phase of your life.

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For the third consecutive year, the American Legion, Knights of Columbus Assembly, VFW, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart will be hosting a Flag Day Celebration on Saturday, June 14, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in the Village. The program will include a Patriotic Rosary at 10:00am in the main body of the church followed by a reception and program in the lower hall starting at 11:00.  These are independent events.  You can attend both or either one.

The doors to the lower hall will be opened at 10:00am. The reception will include free finger food, coffee, and ice tea which should be enough food to make a good lunch.  As part of the program, Dennis Zymboly will have a display of various flags located on the stage area of the lower hall.  The display can be viewed both before the formal program starts at 11:00 and immediately after completion. Dennis will be available to describe the flags and their history.

The program will be similar in format to the last two years and will feature a musical celebration of our flag.  During the program, the Sons of the American Revolution will be recognizing one of the Village organizations for patriotic contributions to the Village.  To help support the Knights of Columbus “Flags Forever” program, a 50/50 drawing will be held.  Tickets will be on sale at both entryways to the lower hall.  Three prizes will be paid.  Seating will be limited to the first 200 arrivals.  The formal program will last approximately one hour.
Phil Carl (l) and Ron Boudreaux standing guard at the vigil.
Phil Carl (l) and Ron Boudreaux standing guard at the vigil.
Bishop Emeritus Andrew J. McDonald, 90, the former bishop of the Diocese of Little Rock for 28 years, died April 1, 2014 at St. Joseph Home for the Elderly in Palatine, IL after months of declining health.  He was the fifth bishop of the diocese, serving from 1972 to 2000.  

Many important diocesan ministries were started during his tenure.  However, he considered his most significant experience to be a visit to Little Rock in 1982 by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta  during which she agreed to send sisters to run Abba House (an annual beneficiary of Council 10208's charity since 2010). 
 
The vigil service with rosary for Bishop McDonald was held Monday, April 7 at the Cathedral of St Andrew in Little Rock. It was followed by an all-night vigil during which the Cathedral remained open for prayer and visitation. The Mass of Christian Burial and interment was celebrated at the Cathedral on Tuesday, April 8.

Assembly 2316 was represented by a total of 10 Sir Knights who participated in the Vigil  and the Mass of Christian Burial.  Standing guard from 4:00-5:00am were Ron Boudreaux, Phil Carl, Bob Heisler, and Tom Yerina; from 6:00-7:00am were Bill Patterson, Jack Griffin, Mike Kerwin, and Ed Miller.  In addition, Bill, Jack, Mike, and Ed were joined by Gerald Krawczynski and Bill Nosek as part of the 16-member Honor Guard at the Mass.  All of the knights thought it was a great experience to participate in these ceremonies for Bishop McDonald.

Scott Kantz and Dan Murphy heating the pizzas in the St Francis kitchen.
Scott Kantz and Dan Murphy heating the pizzas in the St Francis kitchen.
The second on-site meal of 2014 as served to 55 vets and staff at St Francis House on Thursday evening, April 3.  Thanks to the volunteers who provided and served the dinner. 

Assembly members included Tom Donnelly who provided 68 Subway 6’ subs, and Dan Murphy and Scott Krantz who prepared 20 large Papa Murphy pizzas.

The American Legion Post 123 and the Auxiliary provided a variety of desserts.  Their volunteers at the meal included Jim and Janine Gruenewald, Garry and Elva Berry, Dallas and Mary Erdman, Tom and Sandy Durant, and Anna Meaux.

Knight John Bodensteiner, Assembly 2316's coordinator of the vet evening meal program, and his son-in-law Troy Nottestad helped as well.

The vets were very appreciative of the great food, and they gave many compliments to the volunteers.

A special thanks goes to Ben Bradley, owner of Papa Murphy's Pizza in Little Rock, for giving a special deal on his pizzas for the meal.to

Arkansas Master Russell Anzalone (l) presents the award to Faithful Navigator Bill Welch.
Arkansas Master Russell Anzalone (l) presents the award to Faithful Navigator Bill Welch.
Assembly 2316 was recognized as 2012-2013 Assembly of the Year for the Bienville Province which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.  Arkansas State Master Russell Anzalone made the presentation at the Assembly’s Valentines dinner with spouses and widows on February 14 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Accepting the award was current Faithful Navigator Bill Welch for last year’s Faithful Navigator, Ed Miller, who had submitted the application, but was unable to attend.

The award is presented annually as a tribute to the spirit of patriotism and national pride exemplified in the patriotic activities conducted by Fourth Degree Assemblies that conduct a minimum of four different patriotic programs during the fraternal year.

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As part of its commitment to the vets at St Francis House, the Knights of Columbus coordinated a meal that was served on January 16 to about 60 vets and staff.  Mike and Ruth Kerwin prepared a pasta dish and French bread as well as sweet tea and coffee.  Their entre was supplemented by a great garden salad made by Anna Suttor.  Members of the HSV vet organizations provided a variety of delicious desserts.  

In addition to the aforementioned, the following attended to help serve the meal and socialize with the vets:  from the Knights of Columbus were coordinator John Bodensteiner, Tom Donnelly, and Carl Suttor; from VFW Post 10483 were Lew Ake and Jim and Beverly Albright; from the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 783 was Jim Grant; and, from the American Legion Post 123 and Auxiliary were Mary and Dallas Erdman, Jim Gruenewald, Leo Keys, and Anna Maeux.

The next on-site meal is scheduled for Thursday, April 3.

To view pictures, click Photos.