The Ship’s Log The Newsletter of Orange Park Council, No. 7399

Knights of ColumbusFebruary, 2015

Serving St. Catherine’s ParishCouncil Meetings: second and fourth Thursday of each month in Haut Hall

This month’s meetings will be on the 12th and 26th

See Our Website at: www.kofc7399.org

Father Ignatius burns the fully paid parish mortgage, amidst the cheers and applause of gathered parishioners.

Council 7399 Officers and Directors 2014-2015Chaplain Fr. Rafael Lavilla 264-0577 ext 313 paengosj@gmail.com cell: 887-8727District Deputy Dave Counts 264-0146 thefootaz@aol.comGrand Knight Jay Heather 298-1906 heatherfamily@comcast.netDeputy Grand Knight Tom Scherch 298-3177 Troubleshooter01@comcast.netChancellor Greg Donaldson 655-4106 gregin49@yahoo.com FinancialSecretary Tom O’Brien 272-1648 Tjob1940@att.netTreasurer Jesse Palmer 264-2356 Jesse.palmer@comcast.netRecorder Wolfgang Kraus 213-0947 W.KRAUS@XORAIL.COMWarden Jim Skulsky 699-0611 skisouth@att.netLecturer Phil Robbins 215-2181 Philiprr52@gmail.comAdvocate George Robertson 215-2871 gclarkr@bellsouth.netTrustees 1 Year Dennis Hall 215-0252 Flhalls4@aol.com 2 Year Charles (Mac) McDonald 264-6788 Macplus1@bellsouth.net 3 Year Joe Pinnell 278-4443 marjopin@earthlink.netInside Guard Ed Fleck 386-546-1622 BUGEDBUGED@AOL.COMOutside Guard Bill Abell 269-7667 10motor2368@bellsouth.netProgram Director Tom Scherch 298-3177 TROUBLESHOOTER01@COMCAST.NETDirectorsChurch Wylie Hartwell 264-1904 coyotekoc@comcast.netVocations Larry Hart 264-2960 L.larryhart@att.netFamily Carlos Carbajal 514-2567 Carlos.Carbajal@comcast.net Community Jim Pilliod 269-2693 pilliodop@bellsouth.net

Council Dennis Abbott 215-2059 heyabbott@bellsouth.netPro-Life Joe Crawford 269-3968 jccii@comcast.net Health Dr. Gene Harris 278-0705 Marnav214@att.netYouth Tim Cook 379-2450 Timcook167@att.netMembership Dan Wehby 375-2047 WEHBYDL@COMCAST.NETPublic Relations Alex Olis 278-0735 Aolis@bellsouth.netRecruitment CommitteeDirector Mac McDonald 264-6788 Macplus1@bellsouth.net Dan Costello 637-9223 Daniel.Costello@KOFC.ORG Dan Wehby 375-2047 WEHBYDL@COMCAST.NETFaithful Navigator Assembly 3154 George Robertson 215-2871 gclarkr@bellsouth.netFood Collection Chairman Mac McDonald 264-6788 Macplus1@bellsouth.netField Agent Dan Costello 637-9223 Daniel.Costello@KOFC.org Web Master Alex Olis 278-0735 aolis@bellsouth.net Editor Joey Caso 269-0760 joeycaso@gmail.com

The Ship’s Log is the official newsletter of the Knights of Columbus Council 7399 in Orange Park, Florida. It is published monthly. Articles and pictures should be E-Mailed to the Editor, Joey Caso at joeycaso@gmail.com Articles of any reasonable nature should be sent as an Attachments in WORD format. Any member, or person connected with a member, is encouraged to submit articles and/or pictures, usually not later than the twenty fifth of the preceding month for inclusion.

The Ship’s Log is available, usually on the first day of each month, in the Council’s website at www.kofc7399.org. It is mailed to religious with past or present connections with St. Catherine’s, widows of Council members, and Council members who do not have or use E-Mail. Copies are also available in the Narthex of the Church

From the Grand KnightCouncil 7399 is doing great and during this month you will see this occurring in many different areas such as advancements, charity, Pro-Life, new technology and community. If the council continues in this way, 2015 will be a record year.

On Saturday, January 24th, the following Knights have now completed their full Knighthood by attending their 3rd Degree Exemplification in Gainesville. They are: Fr Rafael, Joe Caso, Joey Caso, Sam Seisse, Juan Toole, Jack Mullarkey, Chris Yoerges, Bernie Graleski, and George Hawkins. This has been the largest group to attend an exemplification in many years. Special thanks goes to Rich Carey for representing the council leadership for this event and Tom O’Brien for coordinating and processing all the necessary paperwork for the council. A 4th degree is scheduled in April in Jacksonville which will be held at the Cody Center at St Joseph’s parish. More info to follow on this event in the near future.

Faith In Action from this past month. Thank you all who helped in these areas:

Team A Breakfast – Our monthly breakfast was very delicious again and it appears that we are getting a nice showing for assisting Jack & Mac with preparing, serving and clean-up. We had a moderate showing thanks to the Blue Mass attendees after the 10 AM Mass. Please see the article on possible changes coming to our monthly breakfast program.

Challenge Enterprise Dance – (Friday, January 9th)

Our council under the leadership of, Jim Pilliod, (Council Community Director) hosted a dance for Clay County’s Challenge Enterprise agency. Jim coordinated the food, setup and cleanup, which was received very well by those in attendance. He wanted to thank all the Knights for attending and assisting in making this a big success.

Kingley Avenue Clean-up – (Saturday, January 10th) Our bimonthly community clean-up event was attended by several Knights and their families as they took the time to clean-up along the Kingsley Avenue between Blanding and US 17. A total of ten individuals helped with this event. Next Scheduled

event is March 14th. Hope to see you there. Thanks to Greg Donaldson for leading this event.

Children’s Liturgy Ice Cream Social – (Sunday, January 11th) Joe Crawford and Carlos Carbarjal brought together 27 youths who help our parish each weekend with presenting masses as either Alter Servers, Readers, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Users, or Children’s Choir. This event was attended by the children and their families. Each child received a pin this year identifying their participation in serving at masses which we hope will help keep them engaged as they get older. This is the second anniversary of this event at St Catherines and I want to thank Joe for all his effort in leading this event. I also want to thank Greg Donaldson, Council Chancellor, for standing in for me while I attended a family event out of town that weekend.

Monthly Social – (Thursday, 29 January) Deacon Larry & Darlene Hart along with Joe & Bern Crawford served a wonderful meal to us. They also offered a program around Pro-Life and offered everyone to get a look at the Doppler monitor we purchased for the Lifeline Resources a few months ago.

Annunciation Spaghetti Dinner (Saturday, 31 January) The team of Phil Robbins, Bob Culp, Renato Sciumbata and Mike Miller teamed up to chair this year’s annual event to benefit our school. We are even scheduled to have children to help clear the tables as a sign of appreciation. Unable to add too much more information on this event but I am told that our recommendation of the other two churches who support the school are also planning on hosting the same kind of meal in the next few weeks as well.

February Calendar –

Monthly Parish Breakfast – (Sunday, 8 February, After 8 and 10 AM masses) Team B could use your help with setting up, serving and cleaning up after this event. They meet at 7 AM and could use some help especially between 10:45 am to 12:30 pm to help with serving the meal and clean-up. Call Greg Donaldson, gregin49@yahoo.com (655-4106) or Jay Heather, koc7399@google.com (860-4860)Lenten Souper Supper – (Friday, 20 February, 5 –

7 PM) Come have a modest meal with your fellow parishioners in Haut Hall. These meals occur each Friday during Lent in Haut Hall. Dan Costello has agreed to lead this event with the Lady Knights. Come have a meal, help as a server or just come to share some fellowship with many of the Parish Parishioners. Contact Dan Daniel.Costello@KOFC.ORG (637-9223).

Family Bowling Event – (Saturday, 21 February, 1 – 4 PM) Second annual event sponsored by our council and everyone is invited. Tickets are on Sale after masses, in the parish office and can be obtained from Bob Culp, RCCULP@GMail.Com (703-5776). $8.50 per person and free shoe rental. Let’s fill the bowling alley with our friends, family, and neighbors.

February Social Reminder – (26 February) – The Phil Robbins, Bob Culp, and Mike Miller are hosting a Trivia Night event during this month’s social. Time for some more fun. Test your Catholic and Knight knowledge.

Side Dish Request – Main Dish is pending. Once decided, it will be communicated.

Dessert A to HVegetable I to QSalad R to Z

In His Service,

Jay Heather Grand Knight Council 7399

Challenge DanceOn Friday night, January 9th, the annual Challenge Dance was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus at St. Catherine’s Rooney Hall. SK Jim Pilliod coordinated the event while “Deputy” Shawn performed DJ duties. His Rock & Rollin’ play list had the crowd out on the dance floor. The food line prepared by the Knights was also a big hit. Several knights from St. Catherine’s and St. Luke’s who benefit from Challenge Enterprises attended.

Challenge Enterprises provides programs, services and work opportunities for individuals with disabilities. They give lifetime support to those in need starting with the Lighthouse Learning Center on Kingsley Avenue near the Pengree’s restaurant. For 41 years, Challenge Enterprises have helped individuals with disabilities achieve their goals including social independence and apartment living. To find out more, go to their website: www.challengeenterprises.org

February BirthdaysCharles (Mac) Mc Donald 01Gabrial Connor 02Neville Horseley 04Terry Beechum 08Bruce Bullinger 10Juan Moreno 10Clifton Orallo 10Michael Miller 11James Torres 11Randall Coates 17Craig Moore 18David Kollasch 19Peter J. Sikora 19Gerald Alexander 22Joe Pinnell 23Anthony Santana 23Luis Diaz 24Gerald Harvey 25

Editor’s Note: In the past, The Supreme Council used to send our Financial Secretary a roster of members including the member’s name, the member’s spouse’s name and their anniversary date. Unfortunately, this is no longer done and the only way we can keep current on the following list is to have you, the member, give us the data. If you are missing from the following list or want to check your presence or absence from another month, please E-Mail or call me, Joey Caso Jr., the new editor. I’ll get the anniversaries updated with the data I have.

February Anniversaries Dennis & Lyn Hall 05Charles & Johanna Eichhorn 08Craig & Evelyn MacLeod 08Dave & Vicki Counts 14Joe & Maria Pinnell 14Christopher & Catherine Lane 20Jerry & Cheryl McClellan 20

Those in Need of Our PrayersMilitary Personnel and their Families.

All Priests and Religious.

For George Robertson who is suffering from a recurring common bile duct restriction.

For Vanoy Counts who recently underwent hernia surgery but is recovering nicely.

For Tom O’Brien who recently broke his hip requiring surgery at OPMC. He is now home but still undergoing rehab therapy.

For Brother Dominic who is recovering from an automobile accident. He is at home but needs your visit/assistance in making short shopping trips.

For Ray Wittenauer who while recovering at home from evasive lung/cancer surgery has now relapsed and is in very perilous condition

For Dave Miller’s Brother Doug who is hospitalized with undiagnosed heart condition.

For John Griffin who is undergoing radiation treatment for bladder cancer.

For Richard Uhrie’s wife Maureen who endures daily IVs to sustain her quality of life.

For Richard Uhrie’s Family Friend who is afflicted with Parkinson’s disease.

For Richard Uhrie’s Father-in-Law who has been moved to a nursing home and had feeding tubes installed to sustain life.

For Greg Donaldson’s Daughter who suffers from various chronic diseases including incurable hives.

For Pete Sikora’s Mother who suffers from terminal lung cancer.

For Renato Sciumbata’s Mother-in-Law who is suffering from terminal cancer.

Jack Davitt’s son, Jr who is suffering from arteriole sclerosis.

Dan Finch’s wife Kaye, who went home to the Lord on January 31th after a brave battle with cancer.

And finally good news for Mac McDonald’s Daughter-In-Law, Kelli who after battling cancer for several months appears to in complete remission.

11 January Ice Cream Social

Passing of Three BrothersThis last month saw the passing of three of our senior Brother Knights. Their stories show there is no set pattern on how somebody becomes a Knight of Columbus.

On December 20th, Bob Wyllie passed away at the age of 82. He was married to his wife Jeannie for 30 years. Bob was a Korean War veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps. He made his 1st degree in 1958 in Michigan. He made his 2nd and 3rd degrees as a member of Council #7399 in 2006 and 2008.

On January 8th, Joe Torre passed away at the age of 98. He was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Mary. Joe waited awhile to join the Knights of Columbus. He was 92 when he made his 1st degree in 2008. Joe made his 4th degree in 2010.

On January 11th, Jim Cole passed away at the age of 72. He was married to his wife Debbie for 34 years. Debbie was St. Catherine’s Worship Coordinator for many years. Jim served in the United States Army. He made his 1st degree in 1970. Jim served as District Deputy and Grand Knight while living in Oklahoma. He was involved in Urban Plunge and served on the Parish Bazaar Core Team for many years.

The Blue MassAt the 10AM Mass on January 18th, the Knights of Columbus sponsored its annual “Blue Mass” to thank the local First Responders – Police, Firefighters and EMT’s. SK Dave Miller coordinated the event which Fr. Ignatius celebrated. The Assembly’s Color Corps was there to add pomp and circumstance. Each first responder received a card whose cover is shown below. Inside the card were prayers to St. Michael, patron saint of police and to St. Florian, patron saint of firefighters. After the Mass, the first responders and their families were treated to a fantastic breakfast served by the Knights.

JC Ring, Diane Pinkering, MI Williams, and Dave Miller.

Fr. Ignatius confers a blessing upon the First Responders.

The First Responders bring the gifts to the alter.

CCC Ken Tureski talks with Firefighter Shawn Hall.

Monthly Breakfast Change May Be Coming

By Jay Heather, Grand Knight and Team B Co-Leader

Over the past few months, we have noticed that the support for our breakfasts has weaned. Following the 8 AM Mass, the support has been very minimal and after the 10 AM Mass, we have moderate support. From those who attend, they enjoy the menu and food that is offered each month and the price is very reasonable, especially since we started offering family prices ($20), which started early last year, so now we need to determine what the best move is. The breakfast team leaders are meeting in the very near future to determine the best move to improve this situation for the amount of work it takes to host these events.

A recommendation has been made, to go to bimonthly breakfasts and do BBQ Sunday’s on the opposite months. A recommendation will be brought to the Council leadership after this meeting takes place.

Though the breakfasts are used to generate some operating funds for the council’s charitable giving, it is realized that they also offer parishioners the opportunity for fellowship. Prior to our announcement, we will approach the office staff and our pastor for their thoughts on possible solutions of this situation.

New Knight’s OrientationIn the last six months, Council #7399 has welcomed nine new Knights from recent “Christ Renews His Parish” (CRHP) teams. Team #13 – Charles Boggs. Team #14 – Rich Carey. Team #15 – Bernie Graleski and Chris Yoerges. Team #16 – Joe Caso Sr., Joey Caso Jr., George Hawkins, Juan Toole and Sam Seise. These new Knights had many basic questions about the Knights of Columbus – Organization, Activities and Mission.

The Deputy Grand Knight, Tom Scherch and Rich Carey set up an orientation hour before the

business meeting on January 8, 2015. Seven of the new Knights attended with Dan Wehby handing out a copy of the Council’s website home page <KofC7399.org> . Tabs of interest on the website include: a) a Picture Directory of the Council’s officers, b) an Annual Event Calendar and c) a collection of the last two years of the Ship’s Log newsletters. Dan Costello contributed a condensed history of the Knights of Columbus from its founding by Fr. Michael McGivney in 1882.

At this first orientation hour, many questions were answered, but time did not allow answering of many more questions. All agreed that additional orientation hours would be helpful. There will be another orientation hour at 6PM before the next Business meeting on February 12th. If any of the new Knights have any particular questions, they can email them to Tom Scherch so he can do a little homework before the next orientation hour.

Third Degree ExemplificationOn Saturday, January 24th, nine 2nd degree Knights journeyed south to Gainesville’s Queen of Peace Church to attend their 3rd degree exemplification. Included were: Fr. Rafael, Joe and Joey Caso, Bernie Graleski, George Hawkins, Jack Mullarkey, Sam Seise, Juan Toole and Chris Yoerges. Third degree Brother Knight Rich Carey went along for support.

These nine new 3rd degree Knights plus any current 3rd degree Knight are eligible to move on to full Knighthood at the April 25th 4th degree exemplification in Jacksonville. This ceremony is to be held at St. Joseph’s Cody Center.

22 January Mass For Life

From the Lady KnightsOn a brisk Sunday morning on the 25th of January, the Lady Knights set up a Bake Sale Table piled high with fresh baked brownies and a beautiful variety of scrumptious home-made cookies. They were raising money for the “ORION” Project, the K-9 for Wounded Warriors project. The KC Assembly was selling BBQ Pulled Pork Dinners and the Ladies were providing the dessert. The Ladies raised $131.00 for the project. A gracious “Thank You” to all the ladies who baked brownies, and cookies. You know they were a “hit” when more than one person buys some, goes home and comes back to buy more! Also, “thank you” to Vicki Counts and Nancy Wetherbee who chaired this event. Nancy’s artistic talents decorated our table perfectly!

Thank you to all the ladies who turned out to help the Knights from the Assembly, pull pork for the BBQ dinners on Sunday. We had a fun time and made quick work of it. Good job everyone!

Our next endeavor will be the Spaghetti Dinner on Sat. Jan. 31st, when the KC Council has a fund-raiser for Annunciation Catholic School. The spouses of the Knights will provide dessert for the crowd that attends this dinner. Any kind of dessert is fine and we look forward to long tables of mouth-watering temptations.

Feb. 12th is the date of the Lady Knights next meeting. In honor of St. Valentine, we will be making Valentine Cards at our meeting. We’ll discuss plans for our “Souper Supper” which will be after Ash Wednesday, on the 1st Friday of Lent, Feb. 20th. Come join us. The Knights and the Ladies will serve two different kinds of tasty meatless soup for all who attend.

I invite all the spouses of the new Knights to come join us for a meeting to see what we’re about. Why not come to our Feb. 12th meeting. We’d love to have you stop by. Happy Valentines Day.

Sincerely,Mardelle WehbyLady Knights President

Knights’ Calendar

February

08 Sun Monthly Breakfast – After 8:00AM and 10:00AM Masses – Haut Hall – Team B09 Mon Officers’ & Directors’ Meeting - 7:00PM – Upper Room12 Thu Council Business Meeting – 7:00PM – Haut Hall13 Fri Father Daughter Dance – 7:00PM – Haut Hall20 Fri Souper Supper – 5:00PM – Haut Hall21 Sat Parish Bowling Party – 1:00PM – Bowl America24 Tue Assembly 3154 Meeting – 7:00PM – Siena Room26 Thu Council Social – 6:30PM – Haut Hall

March

06 Fri 40 Days for Life – 7:00AM07 Sat 40 Days for Life – 7:00AM 08 Sun Monthly Breakfast – After 8:00AM and 10:00AM Masses – Haut Hall – Team A09 Mon Officers’ & Directors’ Meeting - 7:00PM – Upper Room12 Thu Council Business Meeting – 7:00PM – Haut Hall14 Sat Eucharistic Congress – 8:00AM – Prime Osborn Convention Center24 Tue Assembly 3154 Meeting – 7:00PM – Siena Room26 Thu Council Social – 6:30PM – Haut Hall29 Sun Pack Easter Food Baskets – 11:00AM – Haut Hall

Family of the MonthMany years ago they decided that a large family is the way to go. They love children and love life, along with the joys/challenges of having a large family. Today, they have one son and five daughters, and several grandchildren. Now that they both have retired, they spend time traveling around visiting their children and creating as many memories as possible with them and their children, but that is not all.

They have been active for many years in our parish as Pro Life advocates. They spend time in adoration each week and can be seen at early masses during the week. They both, along with many of their children, have earned the title of “Plunger.” He is still active on the trip as one of the runners traveling many hundred miles on the July trip going from job site to job site, giving advice and dropping off materials to keep the teams outfitted with what they need.

His new venue of serving the Lord is the Kairos Prison Ministry. He will tell you that this was the last thing he thought he would do and now he is hooked. He also serves as the Pro Life Director for our council. During this month, he chaired two events for the council: “Children’s Liturgy Ice Cream Social” and the monthly social on Pro Life.

They are an example of what being a Catholic family is all about. It is with great pleasure and honor that I announce Knight “Joe and Bern Crawford” as our Family of the Month for January 2015.

Jay HeatherGrand Knight Council # 7399

Knights of the MonthI am very pleased to announce that our Knights of the Month answered the call this year to head one of our biggest events of the year. This event directly supports our parish school. Last year, it was decided by Dave and Pete, that it was time for them to change roles after co-chairing it together for many years. I put out the call a few times hoping someone would step forward and as time grew year, I thought that the Deputy Grand Knight and I were going to have to lead this event.

Then, on the day we needed an answer because this event had to be done, we had a group of guys step up to take over the reins of this event for this year.

These Knights are active examples of wonderful, serving Catholic Gentlemen and have been selected Orange Park Council’s Knights of the Month for January 2015, Sir Knights, Phil Robbins and Renato Sciumbata, along with Knights Bob Culp and Mike Miller. Job well done gentlemen!

In His Service,

Jay HeatherGrand KnightCouncil # 7399

K9’s for Warriors BBQ DinnerIn September, the Assembly led a donation request from the parish during all six Masses for “Operation Orion” to raise money for the “K9’s for Warriors” project. This Phase One resulted in over $4,700 being presented to the Organization.

On January 25th, Phase Two of the Assembly’s plan was a BBQ dinner sale after the 10AM and noon Masses. The Lady Knights helped by pulling pork the day before. In addition, they provided home-made cookies and brownies for sale along with the pork dinners. The net result of this phase will be over $800 being donated to K9’s for Warriors.

On January 22nd, K9’s for Warriors rolled out a new campaign called “Stop 22”. Every day 22 veterans take their own lives – that’s over 8,000 per year. It is our prayer and mission to lower this terrible number.

Greetings From the New EditorIn case you missed the announcement in last month’s issue, the Ship’s Log has a new editor, so I thought I would take the time to tell you a little bit about myself. I was born in New York, but my family moved to Florida when I was two years old, and I’ve lived here ever since. I was a member of the fi rst class at Bishop Snyder and, following High School, I earned a degree in graphic design at FSCJ. I recently joined the Knights as a way of helping those in need in our community, and I’ve already taken part in a number of great events, from food packaging to trash clean up.

I look forward to participating in more of these events in the future, as well as serving our council as the editor of this publication. Although I shall strive to maintain the same level of quality upheld by my predecessor, Joe Pinnell, I also plan on implementing a few stylistic changes over the next few months. If you have a problem with any of these changes, or wish to suggest a change of your own, please feel free to let me know. This is, after all, your newsletter.

Sincerely and Fraternally,Joey Caso

BBQ Pulled Pork Sale in Support of Project ORION

From Left: Jennifer Stahlhuber, Phil Robbins, Johnny Thielen, and Barb Robbins pull some pork.

The aroma from the pulled pork was wonderful!

Grand Knight Jay Heather, Faithful Navigator George Robertson, and Tom Scherch at the table.

Nancy Wetherbee and Jack Davitt watch over some delicious looking cookies and brownies.

Lady Knights Nancy Wetherbee, Vicki Counts, and Barb Robbins sell some food to a hungry Parishioner.

Wolfgang Kraus proudly displays the BBQ pulled pork dinners to R. Azer and Yacoub Rafidi.

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