Coats 4 Kids
Monday, January 16 2012 @ 10:13 AM CST
Knights Donate Winter Coats to Four Brunswick County Elementary Schools
This is the second year for the Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus "Coats 4 Kids" program. Knights donate the coats in keeping with the Spirit of Christmas and helping those in need. Last year over 60 coats were donated with four Brunswick County Elementary schools receiving them. This year the Knights donated an additional 65 coats. Deliveries started two weeks before Christmas this year.
Church Decorating Photos
Monday, January 16 2012 @ 10:11 AM CST
Children's Christmas Party Photos
Monday, January 16 2012 @ 10:08 AM CST
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM RESULTS
Monday, January 16 2012 @ 09:46 AM CSTThe Knights of Columbus response to the Wounded Warrior Program, to send the Wounded Warriors home for Christmas, totaled $81,291.16 This is an all-time record for the Knights assistance with this extremely important program. This could not have happened in a better year as the total funds raised for this program fell short, due to the economy situation. Some of our normal large contributors were the Real Estate Assn. and the Home Builders Assn. They both suffered a terrible business year, very few homes sold and fewer built. The KofC help made it possible for the Military Order of the Purple Heart to send 399 Wounded Warriors home for Christmas this year. I had the opportunity to meet some 35 Wounded Warriors at a Fund Raiser in New Bern, N.C. These Warriors volunteered to be present to thank donors for their generosity. The Knights of Columbus was pointed out as the Largest Contributor to this Program.
Brother Knights, I cannot tell you, in words, what your response to this program has meant to me. I have never been so proud to be a Knight and a Brother to all of you. Here’s hoping with the withdrawal from Iraq, our causalities will not be so high in 2012, but we still have Afghanistan, which seems to be even a greater danger to our Military Men & Women. Again Thanks for all your help. Keep these Wounded Warriors in your prayers.
Robert J. “Bob” Singer Former Vice Supreme Master De Soto Province
November, 2011 Knight of the Month
Sunday, December 11 2011 @ 12:46 PM CST
Lee grew up in the Washington, DC area and graduated from George Mason University. He and his wife Caroline have two children. Lee retired from the Central Intelligence Agency serving in various locations around the world. Caroline is also retired from the Central Intelligence Agency.
In July of 2008, Lee and Caroline migrated south to Winding River Plantation where they built a lovely home. Dave joined Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus in October, 2009 and rapidly completed all his 2nd and 3rd degrees in April, 2011. Lee currently serves as the Council's LAMB Director and as one of my partners in the 2011 Knights' Charity Golf Tournament.
This award recognizes Lee's outstanding leadership in conducting the financially successful 2011 LAMB campaign. The position of LAMB Director is one of the most taxing positions the council has coordinating three locations over eight dates and constantly searching for volunteers.
Lee's leadership and participation in this Council is a fine example of a new Brother stepping up and contributing to the success of what we do as Catholic men for our community.
November 2011 Family of the Month
Wednesday, December 07 2011 @ 10:47 AM CSTEd and Rita McCarron
November, 2011 Family of the Month
Rita is a New York girl born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island. She graduated from Immaculata College in Washington, DC. Ed, on the other hand is a Philadelphia lad born in downtown and raised on the outskirts of the city. He graduated from Notre Dame University and served as an officer in the Marine Corps.
Over 45 years ago, Rita and Ed were joined in Holy Matrimony at the Marine Corps Chapel, Quantico. They have three children and six grandchildren, They are both retired IBMers. Ed and Rita arrived in Southport from Bethesda, MD in 1998. Ed became a member of the Knights of Columbus in 1999 and in October of this year received his 4th degree Sir Knight.
Since arriving, Rita has been a receptionist, a member of one of the counting teams and worked on the Columbarium as the chairperson since its inception. She provided the marketing brochure, the Columbarium guidelines and contract documentation. In 2003, she became an usher at the 11:00 AM Sunday mass.
Ed has served with the Council's Family program as the collector of monies/reservations for our parties. In the Church ministries Ed has been on the pastoral council, is currently a member of the Finance Committee, is a lector and usher at the 11 AM mass, and has chaired the maintenance ministry since 2003. As chair of the maintenance ministry, the first task was to hire our custodian. Then the redoing of the exterior of the initial building as well as the landscaping. He has orchestrated renovations of the classrooms and restrooms; redesigned the interior of the Columbarium and overseen its construction. Ed has resolved the sound system for the social hall and the Church. Other items, Ed designed the new tabernacle table and put together the Church guide for the statues and stained glass in the Church. Outside of Church, Ed has been deeply involved with the "Computer for Kids" Program
Ed and Rita's contributions to the successful running of our Church and Council are what this award is all about. It is truly an honor to know them and work with them.
Michael Samide
Grand Knight
Council Gives $1,000 Gift to South Brunswick High School Aqua Culture Program
Wednesday, December 07 2011 @ 10:41 AM CSTFollowing an inspirational talk given by Byron Bey, teacher and Aqua Culture Program Director at SBHS at the Knights' November Business Meeting, Knights of Columbus Council #12537 Sacred Heart Church, Southport, gifted $1,000 to the South Brunswick High School Aqua Culture Studies Program.
Mr. Bey's talk and presentation covered the 25 years since the program's inception. Budget constraints threatened the program which has over 100 students enrolled. A resolution for the grant was passed by a unanimous voice vote following the presentation.
The Sacred Heart Knights have given over $215,000 to Brunswick County Charities and SBHS Youth Scholarships over the past twelve years.
Past Grand Knights Honored
Wednesday, December 07 2011 @ 10:36 AM CSTSacred Heart Council #12537 recently honored all their Past Grand knights with a reception and dinner at the Reserve Club in St James. Special attention was given to outgoing Grand Knight Tom Maher who was summarily roasted by his fellow Knights.
In honor of the occasion all the Past Grand Knights where presented with lapel pins by the current Grand Knight Mike Samide. A plaque listing all PGK's was also unveiled. It will be displayed prominently in the Knights' Award cases in the church entryway.
Installation of officers
Wednesday, December 07 2011 @ 10:27 AM CST
Knights of Columbus Council #12537 Sacred Heart Church, Southport, had their installation ceremony for their new officers for the 2011-12 year on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. New officers and their responsibilities are: Mike Samide, Grand Knight; Boyd Stanley, Deputy Grand Knight; Rick Morchauser, Chancellor; Dave Poeppelmeier, Recorder; Dave Lurix, Financial Secretary; Bob Benedict, Treasurer; Dan Cundiff, Lecturer; Jim Harrington, Advocate; Kevin O'Connor, Warden; Mark Johnson, Inside Guard; Kevin Holley, Outside Guard; Joe Kinzer, Trustee; Rich Chickillo, Trustee; and Tom Maher, Trustee.
Officers with their wives:
Fourth Degree Meeting Minutes November 15, 2011
Tuesday, November 22 2011 @ 10:28 AM CST
The meeting was called to order at 7: PM in Sacred Heart Church Social Hall by FN SK Rich Kunzier.
The opening ceremony was conducted by the Officers.
The opening Ode was sung by all.
A prayer was offered by Faithful Friar SK Rev. Douglas Lawson
The roll call of officers was as follows:
Faithful Friar: Rev. Douglas Lawson P
Faithful Navigator: Richard Kunzier P
Faithful Captain: Tony Doria P
Faithful Admiral: Gene Preseosi P
Faithful Pilot: John Astoske E
Faithful Comptroller: Richard Benson E
Faithful Scribe: John Mattel P
Faithful Purser: Charles Sunder E
Faithful Commander: Bill Jankowski P
Faithful Inner Sentinel: Wayne Townsend P
Faithful Outer Sentinel: Jon Roethke P
Faithful Trustee: Donald Meyer E
Faithful Trustee: John Long E
Faithful Trustee: Bob Brown E
The Faithful Friar reported on today’s Gospel. The Gospel reflected on a tax collector reaching out for Jesus. We need to reach out for Jesus. Helping others, especially the poor, reaches out to Jesus.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as published.
The Faithful Comptroller was excused so there was no report.
The Faithful Purser was excused so there was no report.
The following committees reported:
Oak Island Christmas Parade: Faithful Captain SK Tony Doria reported the parade will be December 3rd at 2:00 PM. We will meet at SK Angelo Gibilaro’s house. The address is 109 64th street. We have 10 knights in regalia signed up and 4 Knights who will wear Tuxedoes. (We still must decide upon autos for those who will attend, but will not be able to walk the parade route.)
Christmas Dinner at Duffers: The dinner will follow the parade. We will meet at Duffers (Oak Isalnd) between 5 and 5:30 PM. The menu was mailed out. Cost is $25 per person including tax and tip. Any Sir Knight can go to the dinner even if you do not participate in the parade.
Fayetteville Veterans Nursing Home: We will visit the Home December 8th. Sir Knights who have volunteered will meet at the church parking lot at 9:00 AM. Remember that December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Color Corps: Faithful Commander SK Bill Jankowski thanked all Sir Knights in regalia who took part in Bob KLEID’S viewing and all Sir Knights in tuxedoes who ushered and participated in the funeral Mass. There were 10 Sir Knights that stood guard at the casket at the 2PM to 4PM viewing and 5 Knights at the 6PM to 8PM viewing. There were about 12 Sir Knights in tuxedoes at the funeral Mass. Bob’s daughter thanked Bill both at the viewing and after the Mass for our participation. Bill also thanked the Color Guard members who participated in the Veterans’ Day Mass on Sunday.
The following new business was presented:
FN SK Richard Kunzier mentioned an outing early next year. It was suggested a trip to the Battleship NC would be an option. A communion breakfast with wives was also suggested.
FN SK Richard Kunzier presented awards to our two new Fourth Degree members SK James Barkowski and SK Ed McCarron.
Richard also talked about a letter from the Vice Supreme Master concerning scholarships for seminarians who would give 3 to 5 years to the military as military chaplains. North Carolina has been asked to donate $4000 per year for 5 years to this fund. Approximately $1500 was collected at the Exemplification Mass, so the state needs $2500 more for this year. This fund is expected to pay for 50% of the education cost of the seminarians. Our three Trustees will decide how much our Assembly will donate.
SK Joe Kinzer displayed a plaque given at our Assembly at the Wounded Warrior’s cookout at Fort Bragg. The plaque expressed their appreciation for what we do for the soldiers. It was signed by Lieutenant Colonel James Shoemaker.
FN SK Richard Kunzier updated our Assembly on the suggestion of giving donations for families of Wounded Warriors to enable them to visit servicemen at Fort Bragg or Camp Lejeune. Donation to the Order of the Purple Heart would help the families at Camp Lejeune. Joe Kinser will check with Fort Bragg. At the moment, there is no Assembly decision on these donations.
It was decided that our December Meeting will be the dinner at Duffers after the Oak Island Paraded on December 3.
Good of the Order: Ray Wycoff is improving from his surgery. Jim Harrington had a medication problem that has been resolved and he is improving. Frank Callis had gall stones removed but during the process his gout medication was not given to him. He had some swelling in his arms and legs but that is improving. Keep our Brothers in you prayers.
The closing ceremony was held
The closing prayer was said by: Rev Douglas Lawson
The closing Ode was sung by all.
Attested by: John Mattel
Scribe
The following new business was presented:
FN SK Richard Kunzier mentioned an outing early next year. It was suggested a trip to the Battleship NC would be an option. A communion breakfast with wives was also suggested.
FN SK Richard Kunzier presented awards to our two new Fourth Degree members SK James Barkowski and SK Ed McCarron.
Richard also talked about a letter from the Vice Supreme Master concerning scholarships for seminarians who would give 3 to 5 years to the military as military chaplains. North Carolina has been asked to donate $4000 per year for 5 years to this fund. Approximately $1500 was collected at the Exemplification Mass, so the state needs $2500 more for this year. This fund is expected to pay for 50% of the education cost of the seminarians. Our three Trustees will decide how much our Assembly will donate.
SK Joe Kinzer displayed a plaque given at our Assembly at the Wounded Warrior’s cookout at Fort Bragg. The plaque expressed their appreciation for what we do for the soldiers. It was signed by Lieutenant Colonel James Shoemaker.
FN SK Richard Kunzier updated our Assembly on the suggestion of giving donations for families of Wounded Warriors to enable them to visit servicemen at Fort Bragg or Camp Lejeune. Donation to the Order of the Purple Heart would help the families at Camp Lejeune. Joe Kinser will check with Fort Bragg. At the moment, there is no Assembly decision on these donations.
It was decided that our December Meeting will be the dinner at Duffers after the Oak Island Paraded on December 3.
Good of the Order:
Ray Wycoff is improving from his surgery.
Jim Harrington had a medication problem that has been resolved and he is improving.
Frank Callis had gall stones removed but during the process his gout medication was not given to him. He had some swelling in his arms and legs but that is improving.
Keep our Brothers in you prayers.
The closing ceremony was held
The closing prayer was said by: Rev Douglas Lawson
The closing Ode was sung by all.
Attested by: John Mattel
Scribe