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Monsignor buchignani appointed state chaplain

Monsignor Peter P. Buchignani, Council 9317 Cordova, Tennessee was

named State Chaplain on July 1, 2019, by State Deputy Michael McCusker.

Monsignor was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 3, 1940. He spent his

childhood attending school at Sacred Heart and St. Michael’s before enrolling in

Christian Brothers High School (Class of ’58). In the fall of 1958, he entered St.

Mary Seminary in St. Mary, Kentucky, subsequently transferring to the North

American College in Rome. Ordained December 18, 1965 in St. Peter’s Basilica

in what was known as the “Council Class” due to their studies in Rome during

the Second Vatican Council.

Initially, Monsignor served in the Diocese of Nashville until Pope Paul VI estab-

lished the Diocese of Memphis on January 6, 1971. During his ministry, Monsignor has been assigned to the

following Memphis area parishes: Sacred Heart, Holy Rosary & St. Joseph (as Associate Pastor) and Incarnation,

Sacred Heart, Resurrection, and St. Francis Assisi (as Pastor). From 1971-73, Monsignor returned to Rome for

graduate studies in Canon Law, returning to Memphis to establish the Diocesan Tribunal whereupon he was

named the Chancellor for the Diocese of Memphis. In September 1987, Saint Pope John Paul II named him a

Monsignor, and then in 2009, Pope Benedict XVI named him Protonotary Apostolic. From 2000-2016, he served

as the Vicar General for the Diocese of Memphis. From 1974-2016, Monsignor served as a member and then

President of the Priests Council & College Consultors. In August 2016, upon the retirement of Bishop J. Terry

Steib, he was elected Administrator of the Diocese until the new Bishop was installed. He has often been a

close advisor and confidant to Diocese of Memphis Bishops Dozier, Stafford, Buechlein and Steib. He entered

full retirement in November 2016. Most importantly, Monsignor is an excellent, avid golfer!

STATE NEWSLETTER 2nd EDITION October 2019

STATE MAriAn PrAyEr ProgrAM UnDErWAy. Don’T MiSS oUT!

For more info contact Bill Strebel at ICON

STATE DEPUTy’S MonThly MESSAgE Michael R. McCusker, Council 9317

Recently, on the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we heard once again the

Parable of the Prodigal Son. That morning, at Holy Rosary in Memphis,

Father Michael posed the question, “Who is the older brother?” and that

question has remained on my mind, especially during the recent difficult

days our Church has encountered.

At St. Francis in Cordova, the following Sunday, I noticed

that we could have squeezed the congregation together

and not fill up half the church. Not long ago, we lined up

chairs in the narthex to accommodate an overflow crowd.

Are these absent Catholics the older brother we hear of

in the parable; incapable of accepting the repentant

heart of the Church…preferring instead to abandon the

faith rather than working to restore it? Conversely, are

we the older brother; judging those who have left, hold-

ing them in disdain and failing to understand their sense of grief? In Buoninsegna’s Christ

Taken Prisoner, we see Christ being carried away as his apostles abandon him. How did Jesus

treat them when he saw them again? Disdain? Judgment? No. Instead, He told them

“Peace be with you.” And then He breathed on them, giving them the power to forgive

men’s sins. Those who know me know that I often tell Brother

Knights that our task is to find those men among us who embrace

the faith but choose to endure the trials of life in solitude; much

like Thomas chose to go it alone following the Crucifixion. How-

ever, I also remind them that it was to the assembled Church that

Christ presented himself following the Resurrection. As we move

through October, let’s focus our membership efforts toward the

Thomases among us while also living our lives of Faith in Action in

such a way as to draw those who have abandoned Christ and His

Church in these trying times. Let us never forget that even though

the apostles abandoned Christ, He forgave them and gave them the strength of the Holy

Spirit to direct their steps as they endeavored to build His Church on earth! Just imagine the

great works yet to be done by those among us who, for a moment, are acting like the

apostles of old. VIVAT JESUS!

STATE NEWSLETTER 2nd EDITION octoBER 2019

Duccio di Buoninsegna’s Christ Taken Prisoner

1309=8-1311

The Incredulity of Thomas

by Carravagio

47th annual march for life set for Friday, January 24, 2020

KOFC SPONSORED BUS TRIP

The Tennessee KofC are sponsoring three buses

from each of the dioceses to attend the 2020

March for Life in Washington D.C. Buses will

leave from Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville on

Wednesday, January 22nd and returning

Saturday, January 25th. Cost is: $350 and

includes round-trip on luxury touring bus, 2

nights hotel stay (double occupancy – extra

charge for single), March for Life Rally, 2

breakfasts, box lunch at March, Friday dinner and

life-time experience and satisfaction for having

participated. $200.00 Due Before October 25th

balance of $150.00 Due November 20th. To

register, contact:

Tim Brown, State Chair at Life

Orville Fischer at Knoxville

Tom Kimball at Nashville

Tom Griesmer at Memphis 2019 Participants State Secretary Fred

Laufenberg and First Daughter

Madeleine McCusker

Members of Father John A. Nolan Council 3537 in Clarksville responded to the request of Brother Knight

Bob Garretson to break down the handicap access ramp at his home and rebuild it at the home of a local woman in

need. Council members originally built the ramp for Garretson’s wife, Valerie, who recently passed away.

Bishop David R. Choby Council 10010 in Gallatin sponsored a food drive for local children who often go

hungry during the summer because they can’t receive free meals at school. Members gave bags to more than 60

children attending a free summer camp run by Shalom Zone, a nonprofit serving the poorest neighborhoods of the

city. After the children decorated their bags, members collected and distributed them to parishioners at St. John

Vianney Parish. At the end of camp, the children received their bags again, now filled with about 30 pounds of

nonperishable food.

Holy Family Assembly 3250 in Chattanooga organized its seventh annual Roland Lee Memorial Clothing

Drive, named for a late military veteran and charter member of the assembly, on July weekends at St. Stephen

Catholic Church. Members collected new and used garments and personal care and hygiene products for veterans in

need at the Chattanooga Vet Center.

Councils & Assembly featured in knightline

STATE NEWSLETTER 2nd EDITION October 2019

David Zwissler was elected State Warden on May 5th at the State Convention

in Franklin and installed July 12th at St. Francis of Assisi in Cordova, his home parish. He is a

Cincinnati native and La Salle HS (Christian Brothers) alum. David is a proud Marine Corps

Veteran with service in both Operation Just Cause (Panama), and Operation Desert Storm.

He is a 1994 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio from where he holds a BA in

English. David married his wife, Jennie, in 1998. They have two daughters, Abigail, age 18, a

freshman at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) and Elizabeth, age 16, a junior at

Arlington High School in Arlington, Tennessee. David is currently employed as a Senior

Formulation Chemist at AOC|Aliancys in their corporate R&D working on the Corrosion and

Fire Retardant Resins team. Jennie is a Music Specialist at Donelson Elementary School in

Arlington. As a Knight of Columbus, David has served both the Third and Fourth Degrees in

many capacities. He is active on all four degree teams, including captaining the West

Tennessee Fourth Degree team. He is a Former Star District Deputy, Past Grand Knight, Past

Faithful Navigator, Former State Church Consultant, and Former State Program Director. In

addition to serving as State Warden, he serves as a District Marshal in the Memphis Diocese,

Faithful Comptroller of his assembly, and is the Community Director for the Timothy J. Coyle

Council 9317.

MEET NEW STATE WARDEN

DAVID ZWISSLER

COUNCIL 4563 NEWS

On Sept. 7th, Council 4563, Murfreesboro,

advanced five Brothers through the Knight-

hood Degree at Council 4972 in Donelson.

Council 4563’s new Third-Degree Knights are

Jim Iaccheri, Michael Wortman, Brian Harris,

Pierce Creighton, and Luke Davis. In total, 33

Brothers advanced through the Degree,

being dubbed Knights by State Deputy

Michael McCusker. A total of 50 plus Knights

attended the Degree. Council 4563 is part of

District 11 led by Worthy District Deputy Tex

Shellhart (far right in photo).

STATE NEWSLETTER 2nd EDITION octoBER 2019

Tennessee & VANDY attend college council conference

U.T. Council 14341 and Vandy Council 15020

attended the College Council Conference at New

Haven, Connecticut from September 27-29, 2019.

Associate State Chaplain Father Gervan Menezes

(Diocese of Nashville) led the delegation. Pictured

left-to-right, the delegation included: Jarrett

McBride, Sam Sporsen, Father G, Chris Pistrang &

Jake Edwards.

Held annually since 1966, the College Councils

Conference brings college Knights together from

across the country and around the world. Attendees

participate in a dynamic program of inspiring

speakers, networking opportunities and leadership

training. The trip included a visit to the KofC

Museum, training sessions and an Awards Banquet.

Faith in Action Info from Your State Program Director

This monthly note will hopefully help you gauge your councils’ progress and help keep you on track for the

year. We are beginning the 2nd quarter of the fraternal year. By now, each council should have elected

officers, appointed committee directors and chairs and planned their year. A quarterly meeting with your

pastor is a must and not only helps you understand his needs, it opens a strong communication link between

the council and clergy of your parish. Every Grand Knight and his directors should also have a copy of a Faith

in Action Guidebook – available from Supplies Online in Officers online on Supreme website. There are

various guidebooks available with varying levels of detail, both down-loadable and in print form.

Remember, a well-rounded slate of programs contributes to both the retention and growth of

membership. It is the best recruiting tool you have available. Make your council enticing to the men and

families of your parish.

There are four categories in the program, FAITH, COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE. To qualify for the Columbian

Award, there are “Required” programs (one from each category). These must be done. Then there are

“Featured” programs from each category. When these are done, they typically count for multiple credits

towards the Columbian Award. There are 32 Supreme programs, but there are also activities that councils

already do that fit one or more of the four categories of the Faith in Action Program. Make your program fit

your council and your parish. Do the things that your members need and want to do. Make it your program.

Each month we will explore a different category leading up to the award applications and qualifying for

the coveted STAR COUNCIL Award. All state officers and staff are ready to help your council succeed. If you

have any questions, please contact your District Deputy or any of the state staff. We will be there for you

and to answer your questions to help you succeed and Be recognized as the STAR COUNCIL that you are.

STATE NEWSLETTER 2nd EDITION October 2019

I often ponder what we all have in common. We are all men, we are all

practical Catholics, all men on the same journey. We share some other things;

we are all sons, many of us are husbands, fathers, uncles, and some of us are grandfathers. Some

of us are Priests, Deacons, or in formation to Holy Orders. Some of us are Veterans, a title earned

by service, not given.

What are we? We are Knights of Columbus; we earned the title. We serve our church, our

families, our communities. We serve the needy, we bring comfort to the homebound, we serve

in ministries in our Parish community; the list goes on. What are we? We are on a journey to

get to heaven. What are we doing to complete this journey? We have our good works, Charity,

we have our Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. We have our Faith.

A good friend, “Monsignor Thoni” a veteran, would often ask anyone he met, “what church

do you go to”? Monsignor always knew that the person was missing something. Many times,

the answer was, I’m Catholic but I don’t attend Mass anymore. Monsignor response was always,

“once a Catholic always a Catholic” and invite them to come visit him at the rectory or to Mass.

How often do we challenge ourselves to ask someone to come back to the church? There are

more non-practicing Catholics than practicing. But what are we? We are Knights of Columbus.

We are Catholic men bound by our faith, and we have a responsibility. We made the promise

when we took our Admission Degree. We promised to bond by Charity and our Faith. All the

pancake breakfasts, spaghetti dinners, and fish fries will not get us to heaven. We need

something else that is found in our faith. We are men of prayer and service to God. The readings

these past weeks speak to service to our fellow man. Lazarus and the great chasm between him

and the rich man, or the Samaritan and the traveler on the side of the road. How do we serve

God? I always ask my brother Knights, have you asked that good Catholic man sitting next to you

if he would join our order? I ask this because we have something special to offer. Why are we

not offering these good Catholic men the opportunity to share in something someone asked us

to share in? We have a responsibility to ask these men to join our Order. We have a

responsibility help all to grow in their faith, and we have a responsibility to pray together. We

are anchored in our faith. We are Knights of Columbus, we are Catholic men, we are men of

faith, we pray, and we are on a journey to get to heaven. Let us do all we can to encourage

others to be a part of our journey. Lastly, my father’s message to me when I became father,

“make a difference” - do good to others. God Bless Us All. Vivat Jesus!

WHO ARE WE? WHAT ARE WE CALLED TO DO FOR GOD?

Fred Laufenberg, State Secretary

STATE NEWSLETTER 2nd EDITION October 2019

Wills Elected to Third Term

Worthy Supreme

Director Mike Wills

was elected to a

third term on the

Supreme Board of Directors for the

Knights of Columbus at the Supreme

Convention in Minneapolis on August 7,

2019. Director Wills served as

Tennessee’s State Deputy Supreme

Knight from 2011-2013 and is a Past

Grand Knight of Knoxville Council 5207

and currently a member of Council

15706. Mike, an attorney, is retired

from TVA. He and wife, Kathy, have

been married forty-four years, and are

parishioners of All Saints Church in

Knoxville.

Castillo appointed dD

PGK Donald Castillo

was appointed as

District Deputy 7 by

Supreme Knight

Carl Anderson upon

the nomination of State Deputy Michael

McCusker effective September 13,

2019. Castillo replaces FDD Don

Cernuto who relocated to North

Carolina. For 2018-2019, Castillo was

recognized as a Top Recruiter for the

Order finishing in the Top 10 in the

world. Donald is the proud husband of

Rossana with whom he has two

daughters, Sydney and Brianna. He is a

member of Council 7447 in Columbia.

District 7 includes: 2246 Lawrenceburg,

4947 Loretto, 7447 Columbia, 10706

Pulaski, 12469 Shelbyville, and 13167

Centerville.

Left to Right:

Sydney, Rossana,

Donald & Brianna

Saint of the month

St. Francis of Assisi

1181/82-1226

Feast Day Oct 4th

St. Francis of Assisi

Pray For Us!

SAVE THE DATES!

DD Midyear Meeting 12/14/19

(Council 4972)

Midyear Meeting 1/11/20

(Nashville – Pastoral Center)

State Awards Deadline 3/15/20

State Awards Meeting 3/28/20

(Location TBD)

117th State Convention 5/1-5/3, 2020

(Franklin Cool Springs Marriott)

STATE NEWSLETTER 2nd EDITION October 2019

SOCCER CHALLENGE INFO

State Finals

Sunday, Nov. 17th

St. Rose of Lima

Murfreesboro

Contact State Youth Director John Beattie

at Youth

or

Soccer Challenge Chair

Jacob Stigler at

Soccer

for information regarding Council &

District Schedules.

STATE NEWSLETTER 2nd EDITION october 2019

MEMBERSHIP CORNER PSD Steve Comm – State Membership Director

Brothers all:

As we enter the second quarter of

our fraternal year, a peek at mem-

bership numbers versus the other

jurisdictions in North America

shows us at #5. Overall, we are #9 of 75 total. We

have brought in 117 new members to the order in

Tennessee, so far. Those are optimistic numbers, and

we should be happy to be so close to the top.

However, if we look deeper into our progress, we are

a bit behind where we ought to be to achieve true

success this year. The good news: it’s still early; we

have 9 more months to help many Catholic men

become a part of what we already know to be a life-

giving ministry. We can’t ease up, though, we need to

be creative in making sure everyone in our parish

knows who we are and what we stand for. Schedule

those Faith in Action events and invite the parish to

assist and participate.

Allow me to recognize those District Deputies which

have earned kudos by accepting our Worthy State

Deputy’s challenge to find 5 new Catholic men to join

with us each month beginning in August: In the top

spot, Carlos Olivarez, DD #12 with 13 new members!

Also achieving their goal are Mike Esposito, DD # 3

(11), Jim Stanhope, DD # 6 (11), and “Tex” Shelhart, D

# 11 (10). Honorable mention goes to Dave Johnson,

DD # 9, whose councils brought in 7 new members, all

this month! Thanks to all the councils in these districts

and across the state who are working to keep the

Knights of Columbus alive and growing in Tennessee!

Vivat Jesus!

Share your Council News with the State Council at Newsletter

STATE NEWSLETTER 1st EDITION SEPTEMBER 2019

2019-2020 District Deputies

District Name Email

District 1 Keith Wade DD1@kofc-tn.org

District 2 Tom Spencer DD2@kofc-tn.org

District 3 Mike Esposito DD3@kofc-tn.org

District 4 Milton Griffis DD4@kofc-tn.org

District 5 Wyatt Brooks DD5@kofc-tn.org

District 6 Jim Stanhope DD6@kofc-tn.org

District 7 Donald Castillo DD7@kofc-tn.org

District 8 Tom Brinkmeyer DD8@kofc-tn.org

District 9 Dave Johnson DD9@kofc-tn.org

District 10 Ton Santangelo DD10@kofc-tn.org

District 11 Tex Shellhart DD11@kofc-tn.org

District 12 Carlos Olivarez DD12@kofc-tn.org

District 13 Bill Walsh DD13@kofc-tn.org

District 14 Raleigh Cooper DD14@kofc-tn.org

District 15 Pat Bisson DD15@kofc-tn.org

District 16 Rick Watts DD16@kofc-tn.org

District 17 J.J. Wilder DD17@kofc-tn.org

District 18 Henri Usey DD18@kofc-tn.org

District 19 Hank McCormick DD19@kofc-tn.org

District 20 Bill Hewitt DD20@kofc-tn.org

District 21 Thad Branch DD21@kofc-tn.org

UPCOMING DEGREES

Knighthood (3rd) Degrees

Sat., 10/19/19 @ 3 pm

Council 6099 – Chattanooga

Sat., 11/2/19 @ 10 am

Council 9132 – Hendersonville

Sat., 12/7/2019 @ TBD

Council 6992 - Kingsport

4th Degrees

Sat. 10/12/19 @ 2pm

Memphis

Sat. 11/9/19 @ 3 pm

Chattanooga

Did you know Columbia Magazine IS Online?

TENNESSEE STATE COUNCIL WEBSITE:

www.kofc-tn.org

Tuesday, February 25th @ 7:00 PM

4th Degree Honor Guard on the ice to present The Colors!

Tickets will be ordered no later than: January 15th

Open to all Knights and family members and guests.

For More Information Contact PSD Marty O’Haver

Click Here

STATE NEWSLETTER 2nd EDITION octoBER 2019

Catholic history: First Deputy

Tennessee’s first State Deputy Supreme Knight, Ferdinand Emery

Kuhn, was known as the “Father of Knights of Columbus in the South.”

Born September 3, 1861 in Nashville, he was the son of Ferdinand &

Barbara (Müller) Kuhn – both German immigrants. Ferdinand, known as

F.E. was the youngest of eight children and attended Hume High School

in Nashville before attending the University of Notre Dame (Class of

1885) where he was recognized as the best science student on campus.

He married Kate Wall on April 15, 1885. The Kuhns had nine children,

including Oliver “Doc” Kuhn, a prominent athlete and quarterback for

Vanderbilt University. Kuhn joined the Knights of Columbus at Louisville,

Kentucky on July 1, 1899. Returning to Nashville, he was appointed

Territorial Deputy by Supreme Knight Edward L. Hearn and immediately

began working to form a Tennessee State Council, which would be

establish on January 8, 1903. He would serve as the first State Deputy

from 1902-1908. Kuhn founded Council 544 (Nashville), 610

(Chattanooga), 616 (Memphis) and 645 (Knoxville). He also worked to

establish State Councils in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, and

Mississippi. Kuhn also served as Grand Knight of Council 544.

F.E. Kuhn died in Nashville on March 17, 1930. His State Deputy

Sword has been passed from State Deputy to State Deputy since 1908

and is used to dub new Third-Degree Knights.

State directors & chairs*

Membership: PSD Steve Comm Email

Retention: FDD Jimmy Dee Email

Programs: FDD Alan Stanley Email

Online Membership: FDD Trey Benson Email

Faith: FDD Tony Amadeo Email

Life: FDD Tim Brown Email

Youth: DGK John Beattie Email

Family: Vacant

Community: FDD Dan Hanley Email

Ceremonials: IPSD Tracy Staller Email

PSD F.F.E. Kuhn

STATE NEWSLETTER 2nd EDITION octoBER 2019

Remember!!

All Required Reports Go to the

State Secretary and not the

State Deputy!

Email to:

StateSecretary@kofc-tn.org

DID YOU KNOW THE

STATE COUNCIL

NOW HAS A

FACEBOOK PAGE!?

Click Here

MEMBERSHIP & FORM 100 INFO & TIPS • Do Not Send Form 100s Directly to Supreme!

• Instead send Form 100s to membership@kofc-tn.org or form100@kofc-tn.org.

• State Council Membership chair will review, then submit to Supreme with a copy

to the Council Financial Secretary.

• ALWAYS INCLUDE SPONSOR NAME & MEMBERSHIP NUMBER!

• For specific instructions consult the Financial Secretary Handbook.

• AND REMEMBER: Withdrawals are accomplished only by a letter from the

member and not by use of a Form 100.

His Legacy Continues Because

We Are Called to Build Our Own

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State Officers EMAILS

Michael R. McCusker, State Deputy Monsignor Peter Buchignani, State Chaplain Email Email

Fred Laufenberg, State Secretary Bill Markiewicz, State Treasurer Email Email

Eric Pelton, State Advocate David Zwissler, State Warden Email Email

Tracy Staller, IPSD Email

STATE NEWSLETTER 2nd EDITION octoBER 2019

ADDITIONAL STATE STAFF

NAME POSITION COUNCIL EMAIL

Steve Comm, PSD Director 9282 Membership

Peter Nelson E. Tenn. Membership Chair 6992 East Tennessee

Alan Stanley M. Tenn. Membership Chair 9168 Middle Tennessee

Vacant W. Tenn. Membership Chair David Comm New Council Development 9282 NCD

Trey Benson Online Membership 4972 Online

Joe Pede Young Adult Outreach 9317 Young Adult

Vacant Roundtable Chair Hugo Larrea Hispanic Council Growth 9317 Hispanic Membership

Vacant E. Tenn. Hisp. Coord.

Donald Castillo M. Tenn. Hisp. Coord. 7447 MTN Hispanic

Vacant W. Tenn. Hisp. Coord. Jimmy Dee Director 16523 Retention

Vince D'Alessandro E. Tenn. Retention Chair 16088 ETN Retention

Tim Kolp M. Tenn. Retention Chair 9132 MTN Retention

Hank Winkler W. Tenn. Retention Chair 14041 WTN Retention

Randall Barrett Council Retention Chair 9168 Council Retention

Jim Simpson Council Reactivation Chair 9754 Council Reactivation

Tony Amadeo Director 3537 Faith

Vic Landa Vocations 3175 Vocations

Bill Strebel Marian Hour Chairman 4563 Marian

Hal Bunjor McGivney Guild Chairman 3537 Guild

Rob Tomlinson Silver Rose Chairman 6321 Silver Rose

Msgr. Buchignani State Chaplain 9317 State Chaplain

Rev. Bartholomew Okere Diocese of Knoxville 8860 Assoc. Chaplain

Rev. Gervan Menezes Diocese of Nashville 7764 Assoc. Chaplain

Rev. Stephen Kenny, FSC Diocese of Memphis 14482 Assoc. Chaplain

Chad Harrell State Chaplain Assistant 9317 Chaplain Assistant

Tracy Staller, IPSD Director 12961 Ceremonials

Tracy Staller, IPSD E. TN Ceremonials 12961 ETN Ceremonials

Steve Comm, PSD M. TN Ceremonials 9282 MTN Ceremonials

Mike Rominski W. TN Ceremonials 9317 WTN Ceremonials

John Park, DM, PSD 4th Degree 9586 4th Degree

Additional Staff To Be Listed in November Newsletter! If Interested in any Vacancies and you have prior KofC Leadership Experience,

Contact Michael McCusker at State Deputy

HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN

FROM YOUR BROTHERS AT THE TENNESSEE STATE COUNCIL!