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Council News -
August 2008 | 
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July
2008 - Knight and Family of the Month |
Knight of the Month: For
July I’d like to recognize a brother knight who is recognized as an expert
in the field of Natural Family Planning. He recently published an article
in the Columbia magazine detailing the history of the Knights of
Columbus “Answering the Call” in support of NFP as a method of fertility
regulation. As the founding president of the Human Life Foundation and
past grand knight, Brother Larry
Kane is fully engaged in Human rights, council activities and is the
keeper of the Knights’ history and involvement in developing natural family
planning publications and financial support to the foundation. It’s through
Knights like Larry Kane
that the Catholic Church’s doctrine continues to be propagated to parishes
and families alike. For his insight and support, I choose
Larry Kane as the Knight
of the Month for July.
Family of the Month:
For family of the month I nominate a past grand knight and his wife who
continue to be recognized as role models because of their parish
involvement, council support, and State activities. Two weeks ago this
Knight was recognized as the State’s best District Deputy for the past
fraternal year, beating out dozens of other state deputies, largely because
of the support and selfless of his wife. Besides the Knights of Columbus,
Brother Hector Dittamo and his
wife Theresa also coordinate the SEAS shoppers’ certificate program
which is has donated thousands of dollars to the parish and its many
activities. Please join me in congratulating
Hector and Theresa Dittamo
as the family of the month.
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New Addition... |
 From
Br. Ryan O'Gara... Hello all, Just wanted to share the good
news. My wife Linda and I have a beautiful baby girl, born on the
4th of July. Here name is Bridget Anne O'Gara and she joins an
older sister Catherine (4 years) and Patrick (2 years). We couldn't
be happier. I appreciate any prayers you could throw our way. We're
all doing marvelously.
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Military Knights in Action... |
Click
below for the latest issue of "Military Knights in Action!", reports
from K of C Units providing aid to members of the armed forces.
August 2008 Issue
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Let Us Pray |
Please pray for DGK Aaron Johnson, that God may heal
his health problems.
Please pray for William Berezuk, Father-in-law of PGK
Tom Nowicki who passed away on July 9, 2008.
Please pray for Mary Ring, Spouse of Br. Jerry Ring
as she undergoes a procedure.
Please pray for our military members overseas, and for all involved in homeland defense.
Please pray for the souls of all deceased Knights, especially those who were members of our council, and for their loved ones.
Please continue to pray for our sponsored seminarians and that all who are called to be priests and religious will answer the call.
[Editor’s note – if any Brother wants me to add someone to this prayer list, please submit prior to the newsletter deadline. Thanks! wemove99@yahoo.com Thanks!] |
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The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild |
 The
Father Michael J. McGivney Guild serves as a source for information
about the life, works and spirituality of Father McGivney. The
Guild distributes informational materials about him, receives reports of
favors granted through his intercession and oversees the distribution of
relics.
Guild members receive regular updates on the
progress of Father McGivney’s cause for canonization and are invited to
participate in promoting devotion to this Servant of God. Members
of the Knights of Columbus are not automatically Guild members and must
elect to join the Guild. The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild
Newsletter is published bimonthly except July-August, and is sent free
to Guild members. For more information and how to join the Guild
please go to: http://www.kofc.org.
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S.E.A.S. Council "Kegglers" 2nd Season Begins in August! |
Anyone interested in being on
this year’s team should contact PGK Tom Nowicki at 703-878-3104
or
wemove99@yahoo.com. The new season will open August 29th.
We have an 8 man roster, and welcome anyone interested.
Currently we have 5 returning bowlers. There will be a quick
meeting on Sat. Aug 16th at 12 pm at the Flea
market. If you’re interested, just show up.
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Council Polo Shirts Available | If you are interested in ordering a St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council Shirt with the Knights of Columbus Shield and your name, contact PGK Tom Nowicki at 703-878-3104 or wemove99@yahoo.com. Prices are as follows: S, M, L, XL: $25.00 2XL: $30.00 3XL: $35.00 AND $5.00 EXTRA FOR EACH “X” AFTER THAT!
25th ANNIVERSARY COUNCIL SHIRTS:
S, M, L, XL: $35.00 AND $5.00 EXTRA FOR EACH “X” AFTER THAT!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HATS: $ 7.00 ASSEMBLY 1443 SHIRTS S, M, L, XL: $39.00 2XL: $44.00
| Moving or Being Transferred? |
Please be sure to notify our
Worthy Financial Secretary, PGK Gary Lee, of your new address, telephone number, and e-mail address. If you are moving out of the area, Gary will be happy to find a council in your new home that you can transfer to. Call Gary at 703-490-5394 or by e-mail at gleesr@comcast.net.
| | Happy Birthdays! |
Council
Brothers celebrating in AUGUST:
1- Br. Francis Hall, Br.
Thomas Croce III
2-
Br. Ralph Tucillo, Br. James Holmes
6-
Br. Steven Waszak.. Br. John
Rinkinberg
9-
Br. Michael Accornero
12-
Br. John Puglisi
13-
Br. Alvin Vega, Br. Patrick Suess
14-
Br. William Meehan, Br. James
Koerber,
Br. Thomas Glynn
17-
Br. Joe Flores
18-
Br. David Edgington
19-
Br. Jess Heindel
20-
Br. Victor Bako
22-
Br. Dennis Lami
23-
PGK Eric Johnson
28-
Br. Burl Hickman
29- Br. Kenneth Kennedy
Happy Birthday Brother Knights! | Happy "Membership" Anniversary! | The following SEAS Council Knights will be celebrating their membership anniversary in
AUGUST. (Years in parenthesis):
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Laureano Abila (6) |
Thien Mai (1) |
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Joe Arango (2) |
Patrick McGowan (9) |
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John Creigh (7) |
Robert Montemayor (7) |
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Douglas Davis (16) |
Simon Nguyen (2) |
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Kevin Donahue (7) |
Dick Nordberg (7) |
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Robert Fitzpatrick (2) |
Ian Null (8) |
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Jim Gates (4) |
Samuel Obeng (4) |
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Tom Glynn (22) |
Ron Obier (4) |
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Dwayne Griese (7) |
Ryan O’Gara (4) |
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James Hall (7) |
Frank Redner, Jr. (4) |
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Stephen Hess (35) |
David Roll (15) |
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Burl Hickman (25) |
Robert Schnock (25) |
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Mark Holycross (4) |
John Schotzko (5) |
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Matt Hottle (3) |
James Sexton (8) |
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Thomas Hughes (7) |
Kevin Smith (6) |
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Aaron Johnson (4) |
Tony Verducci (4) |
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Eric Kasiski (6) |
GK Tom Walton (4) |
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Dwayne LaHaye (3) |
Pat Wills (3) |
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J. D. Keith (5) |
Jerry Zadnik (6) |
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PGK Phil Kennedy (6) |
Tim Zagrobelny (2) |
Happy Anniversary... and many more!
| Name Badges |
SEAS Council #8183 and Fr. Kelley Assembly #1443 name badges are available for Brother Knights and/or Sir Knights from PGK/PFN Hector Dittamo. Most of the name badges contain “standard” items, however, you have a choice in how your name and if you hold any office/title is arranged on the badge. To order a badge, see Hector at one of the Council or Assembly meetings or contact him at 703-491-5585 hdittamo@yahoo.com. He will be happy to take your order.
Due to the increase in the cost of fabricating the Council and
Assembly name badges, the following is a list of the new prices
(including tax & shipping) effective immediately:
Name
Badges:
men's (foldover type - non-magnetic) -- $7.00
men's (foldover type - magnetic) -- $8.25
men's (flat - non-magnetic) -- $7.00
men's (flat - magnetic) -- $8.25
ladies (flat - magnetic) -- $8.00
Sword/Chapeaux Case Tags:
one line (with or without ONE emblem) -- $4.00
two lines (with or without ONE emblem) -- $4.25
three lines (with or without ONE emblem) -- $4.50
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From the Membership Director |
If you know of someone interested in joining our council, please pass their name to me or one of the council officers. Someone will contact them to set up an interview appointment to join the best council in Northern Virginia.
Vivat Jesus!
Phil Kennedy, PGK
Membership Director
(703) 490-5822
pkenn95798@aol.com
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Hmmm,
let me think! |
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RIDDLE ME THIS...
Weight in
my belly, Trees on my back, Nails in my ribs, Feet I do
lack. What
am I?
Mouse
over for the Answer!
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