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OFFICERS 2016-2017:
State Deputy
Mark McMullen
404-310-1830
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State Chaplain
Bishop Emeritus J. Kevin Boland
912-201-4100
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Associate State Chaplain
Fr Ray Levreault
229-349-0467
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State Secretary
Mark Corrigan
912-547-3800
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State Treasurer
Mark Hofmann
770-504-0557
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State Advocate
James Clifford
404-210-5277
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State Warden
T. J. McCaustland
678-342-7157
[email protected]
Volume 16 Issue 2
Editor - Jim Gust - 770-649-0745 - [email protected]
From The State Deputy . . .
By Mark McMullen - State Deputy
Brother Knights – time always seems to fly – and
here we are at the midpoint of our Fraternal Year.
We have accomplished a lot the 1st half of the year
– and we expect to finish the year strong. Below is
a brief Mid-Term “Report Card”:
Membership Update - Overall, the Order has been
slow with recruitment YTD. Georgia is doing better
than most jurisdictions- and we are on par with our 2015-2016 recruitment performance YTD. We have recruited slightly more than 417+
Brother Knights through November against our annual goal of 1,000.
Our total membership stands at 17,934.
A concern remains that we still have 37 councils that have not recruited a new member YTD.
Our average age of new members recruited the last 13 months has beaten the state average – 46.3 –
below the 56.5 state average. We are getting younger!
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Mid-Year State Deputy Meeting – I just returned from the Mid-Year State Deputy meeting in
Orlando. The focus of the Order continues to be “Building the Domestic Church and Strengthening Parishes.” The work that each of us does every day helps us accomplish this goal. The Supreme Knight also encouraged all councils to do all they can to recruit younger members. We
need to get younger as an Order – and need to continue to make this a priority!
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Disaster Relief Support – as we know, many of our brothers in Southeast coastal Georgia suffered hardships from Hurricane Matthew. We have been doing all we can to provide assistance
for Brothers in need. The State Council and KCCG sent $1,000 each to Councils 1939 and 10274
to support Knights suffering hardships.. We also received a $2,000 check from the Kansas State
Council and $10,000 from Supreme for Disaster Relief – and are expecting to receive additional
Supreme funding. We are extremely grateful for this wonderful financial support. Additionally,
we sent $2,500 checks to FL and NC for Disaster Relief Support.
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2016-2017 State Council Officer Training Programs – our Fall Council Officer Training sessions are complete. Even thought not as well attended as we would have liked, those officers that
attended felt it was time well spent.. Thanks to Wally Marchant and Scott Read for conducting
these sessions in Marietta, Macon, Savannah and Gainesville – and thanks to all council officers
and directors that attended.
Immediate PSD
Sanford Hillsman
229-395-0457
[email protected]
Executive Secretary
Ron Rigby
770-922-7510
[email protected]
District Master
Stan Rapciewicz
770-888-2423
[email protected]
DIRECTORS 2016-2017:
Jerry Mock - Programs
770-834-4541
[email protected]
Scott Read - Membership
770-640-7323
[email protected]
Joe Yorio - Church
678-488-6890
[email protected]
Kevin York - Family
770-860-8163
[email protected]
Tom Frizzi - New Council
Development & Community
678-300-4617
[email protected]
Adam Wrublewski - Council
770-977-4812
[email protected]
Bob Langstine - Youth
470-345-7032
[email protected]
John Luranc - Culture of Life
706-265-7262
[email protected]
Georgia State Council
Knights of Columbus Newsletter
3rd Quarter, 2016-2017
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Miscellaneous Updates - General Agent Mike McDonough left us at the end of November to
accept a Field Agent position in North Carolina. Our new General Agent is Joe Martinez. Joe
started on 12/1. Most recently, Joe was VP over the Western Region on the Supreme Insurance
Team. We wish to thank Mike for all of the work he did as General Agent to grow the order in
Georgia. Joe is committed to making sure that all areas of the State are covered – and to helping
all councils to achieve their Insurance goals. He will be actively recruiting Field Agents to address coverage needs. We wish to give Joe a very hearty Georgia welcome!
The 10/7 Special Olympics Fall Games in Gainesville were very successful. Thanks to SOGA Director John Cianfaglione and all brother Knights that participated in the Olympic Village and who supported the games.
The Traveling Icon schedule has been issued: The Icon will be available 11/2 /16 – 5/23/17 for use by
Councils. I encourage all Brother Knights to support this program.
2015-2016 Star Council Awards are in and presentations are being scheduled. Congratulations to all
of our councils that have achieved Star, Double, Triple and/or Quadruple Star status. Presentations are
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From the State Chaplain
The Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus, J. Kevin Boland
The Season of Christmas surrounded us on all sides. The wagons were circled and there
was no escape. It is such a contrast to the event we commemorate – in the fading light a
Mother gave birth to a Son. His name was Jesus.
There is no need to rant and rave about the commercialization – it is here to stay. The
Christmas Challenge: Look beyond the Jingle Bells, the Reindeers and the multitude of
gifts that will change hands. Find a private space and say a “thank you” to a loving God,
who in the person of Christ, gives us the gifts of faith, hope and love. He also gives us
the gift of the Eucharist and the gift of “Forgiveness.”
In essence these are the gifts we should treasure - they are of lasting benefit. We should not forego participation in the practice of “exchanging gifts” but it should be modest in its proportions.
Frequently what is absent is the exchange of spiritual gifts. These types of gifts are invaluable – in fact they
are not for sale and there is no discount.
Some examples of Spiritual Gifts:
 Extending the hand of forgiveness to someone who hurt you deeply.
 Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation
 Let Jesus forgive your sins.
 Write a “love” letter to your alienated son or daughter.
The list is endless. “Christ” will always be in “Christmas” provided that we make every effort to allow Christ
to be “part and parcel” of our lives.
The New Year is here. May the Christ Child give you the joy of his love and forgiveness all this new year and
beyond.
From the Associate State Chaplain
Reverend Father Ray Levreault
As we begin a new year, we do so with great anticipation. A new President of the United
States will begin his office on the 20th, and the world will sit back and watch what happens. Please remember to pray for him and all elected officials who are beginning or continuing their political careers. Also, we need to pray for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops newly elected officers as well under the direction of Daniel Cardinal DiNardo the
new President of the USCCB. There is much to be excited about as we begin a new
year. Resolutions are routinely made to improve our physical, emotional, educational, personal life during this time of year - be sure to include the spiritual as well. Once again, I will
push for the increase of the use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation - monthly confession is a
great goal to aim for! Be blessed this Year in all you do!
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The Impact of the Catholic Press
By Jim Clifford - PGK, FDD, Georgia - State Advocate - Georgia State Historian
The impact of the Catholic press in Georgia has extended well beyond the state’s borders, and
its links with the Knights of Columbus have been strong since before the Order was founded.
In 1864 and 1865, Patrick Walsh (see drawing at left) was editor and publisher of The Pacificator, the first Catholic newspaper in the South, and only Confederate Catholic newspaper.
Later Walsh became a Georgia legislator, Mayor of Augusta, U. S. Senator. In 1866 Walsh
joined the editorial staff of The Augusta Gazette. He bought the paper in 1873. Six years later
it was renamed The Augusta Chronicle and Gazette of the State. Since 1804 it has gone by the
name of The Augusta Chronicle. It continues publication today as one of the nation’s oldest
newspapers. Walsh was one of the best known and most successful Catholics in Georgia during a time when Catholics were few and highly disrespected in polite society. He died on
March 19, 1899 and is buried in the City Cemetery of Augusta. Council 677 and Assembly
174 in Augusta each chose Patrick Walsh as its namesake after the Order’s establishment in 1902.
A frequent contributor to The Pacificator was James Ryder Randall, author of the popular Confederate poem, Maryland, My Maryland. This most martial of American poems was soon set to music. It is often called the Marseillaise
of the South, comparable to John Brown’s Body in its impact on the Confederacy. It became the Maryland state song
in 1939 and remains so today. Its author is known as the poet laureate of the Confederacy. A Baltimore native, he
was named for Father James A. Ryder, S. J., the 20th President of Georgetown College. He attended Georgetown but
left before graduation. After travels in South America and the West Indies, he took a job teaching English literature
at Poydras College in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. Upon hearing of the death of a friend during Baltimore’s
Pratt Street Riots on April 19, 1861 (the first hostile bloodshed of the Civil War), Randall wrote the poem for which
he is famous as a release of the anger pent within. After brief service in the Confederate Navy, he spent the bulk of
his adult life in Augusta, much of it in the employ of his friend and mentor, Patrick Walsh at the Augusta Chronicle.
He was one of the early members of Council 677. He died in 1908 and is memorialized on the statue of poets in Augusta and on his own statue erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1936. He is buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta.
After the Pacificator ceased publication in July 1865, there was no Catholic newspaper in the South until The Bulletin of the Catholic Laymen’s Association began in 1920. The Bulletin, sometimes known as the Georgia Bulletin, not
to be confused with the modern newspaper of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, was the newspaper of the Georgia Laymen's Association, founded in 1916. It was published from 1920 to 1963. Today, the Georgia Bulletin and the Southern Cross (Diocese of Savannah) serve as our Catholic newspapers in Georgia.
The Georgia Laymen’s Association was founded at the request of the Right Reverend Bishop Benjamin Joseph Keiley, Bishop of Savannah, as a response to Georgia’s 1916 Veazey Act, also known as the convent inspection law.
Bishop Keiley, much like Fr. Michael McGivney 34 years earlier, saw that Catholics could only overcome the bigotry and oppression through organized action. The earliest editions of The Bulletin carried the mission statement “To
bring about a friendlier feeling among Georgians, irrespective of Creed.” By many reports, the association and its
newspaper did just that. Most of the early leaders of The Georgia Layman's Association were Knights of Columbus.
Its first meeting was held in the Knights of Columbus Hall in Macon, Georgia on September 24, 1916.
Within a few years of establishment membership in the Georgia Laymen’s Association outnumbered the Knights of
Columbus in Georgia. Most Catholic laymen joined the group that included both men and women. However, most of
its senior leadership also served in Knights of Columbus leadership positions. The Supreme Council supported the
establishment of the Georgia Laymen's Association both morally and financially. Within a few years it became the
model for other such organizations around the nation and The Bulletin became the Catholic newspaper of the Southeast. Each issue carried news of importance for and about Catholics worldwide. It covered current events from a
Catholic perspective. Nearly every issue contained stories about the Georgia State Council of the Knights of Columbus. Later it become the official paper of the Knights of Columbus in Georgia, the Carolinas, and Florida; often devoting entire pages to Knights of Columbus activities in each state. The Georgia Laymen’s Association disbanded
after the election of President John F. Kennedy, partially under the optimistic, but sadly false, premise that antiCatholic bigotry had been overcome in the United States.
The Pacificator is maintained on microfiche at UGA, and The Bulletin of the Georgia Laymen’s Association can be
accessed on the internet at http://scr.stparchive.com/index.php.
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Subject: Augusta Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service April - June 2016 - 3rd Quarter FY 2016
Worthy District Master, I bring you greetings from Augusta, GA, with Deputy Representative David Kriegel and Associate
Representative Wayman Johnson, the Augusta VAVS Team, Knights of Assemblies 174, 180, 3493 and Councils of the Central
Savannah River Area (CSRA) Catchment Area.
The meeting was opened 1:04 PM on May 3rd, by Mr. Robert Frazier and invocation was led by Chaplain Cradock and Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Commander Ware of the VAVS Executive Committee.
Opening remarks by Robert Frasier director of VA Volunteer Services;
Motion made by Pat Garret and seconded by Fred Zamora, to approve the last quarters minutes as published, all in favor say
Aye, motioned carried.
MY SUMMARY OF THE MEETING: VAVS Awards and recognition: This year to date 39747 volunteer Hours.
Ambassador Program – Help patients Get to appointments hand off to Primary Care Team or Clinic – wear special Shirts to
identify them. Still need more Volunteers.
Complements to Cowboy Roberts VAVS Golf Cart Driver who is there nearly every day to assist Veterans from their car to the
front door or entrance nearest their appointment. Looking for help to help with trails at the MODOC facility Leased by the VA.
Gardens group donated $500 for the Garden Project. Miss GA visited the Uptown and Downtown Community Living Centers
(CLC)s. Volunteer Awards at Gordon Club – Ms. Lillie was the Volunteer of the year!
OTHER Happenings, Military Sexual Trauma (MST) recognized, National Salute to Veterans, Sock Hop,
July 22 is the next event “Summer Backyard Bash” looking for help, items or $$.
October 28 Homeless Veterans stand down – Patrick Wash member donated serving plates.
VAVS wants to start another post of $$$ for Beautification of grounds and parking lot.
1st Sunday in May was a Memorial Service for 90 Veterans and 112 former members. We are hiring new staff but not as fast as
we would like. Some retiring staff not replaced yet.
TELEMENTAL HEALTH Expanding, Participates love it, Positive outcomes, Aggressively Hiring, Choice Act is helping with
backlog and wait times. Mental Health integrated into Primary Care Teams, Primary Care Dr. Write their Mental Health Prescription. For severe Mental cases he organizes around the Veteran as a Team W Consult as to best care. Telemedicine in the
home experiment – collaboration with others – communicating Veterans Expectations to the Boards – positive feedback.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Sponsoring a Veteran for the GOLD AGE GAMES. Support the VA2K on River Walk. May 17
is the Vietnam Veterans Ride to Remember.
AUGUSTA REPORT – The Assembly 174 VAVS Team go to the Downtown VA on the second Thursday of the month to provide refreshments to the Patients and Staff. The total donations for the Quarter were $740 and 48 Hours for the Coffee Cart and
6 hours for the CLC Hospice Waiting Room for a total of 66 not counting Information Desk Hours. Included in the donation
was $157 for the Hero’s Pointe Hospice Waiting Room (Snacks & Beverages), $250 for the Chaplains Marriage Seminar, $150
for the Summer Youth Program. A Huge thanks to Mr. Robert Welton and Courtney Deese for always having the Coffee ready
to go!
AIKEN REPORT - Aiken donated items with an estimate value of $765 and @ 96 Hours for the Third Quarter. Donated were magazines, calendars, and refreshments for two carts twice per month. Also donated $200 to the VAVS
Summer Youth Program. They conduct 2 events each month Up-Town and contribute many hours to the Front Information Desk and also volunteer at the Physical Therapy Clinic.
GREENSBORO REPORT - They come 70 plus miles once per month to the Uptown VA serving our Veterans Coffee, Donuts,
Water, Hawaiian Punch, Oranges, Apples and Bananas for a total of $531.03 this quarter and 75 Volunteer Hours.
Total Hours 225 and $2038.13 in equivalent Food and Beverage donations plus magazines and toiletry items an additional 222
hours were from other Volunteer positions in the VA, Total 467.
ATTACHMENTS – District Master Report Form, Quarterly Report to Supreme Master, VAVS Quarterly Meeting Agenda and
Minutes (3nd Qtr), and KofC Volunteer Hours 3rd Qtr 2016.
CF: Robert Frazier - Chief VAVS Augusta, DD Wayman Johnson-Aiken AR, Michael Jochim, Greensboro VAVS Chairman,
Faithful Navigator, CSRA Knights of Columbus Leaders.
Timothy M. McCarthy
VAVS Representative
Charlie Norwood VAMC
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District Happenings - “Didjano That. . .”
DISTRICT 13 (DD Tom Albers)
. . . That the Clayton County Police Department approached Atlanta Council 6517 several weeks ago and wanted to
know if they could use their hall for K9 training. Always want to keep the law on our side so they said yes.
When they came out for their first session. There were 3 dogs and their handlers, plus another person as their
“decoy”. These were not friendly looking dogs. They were kept on a very short leash and had very big muzzles they
were wearing.
They were told me to expect a lot of noise and it happened. The police were announcing themselves “Clayton County
Police” I could then hear the dogs barking and the “decoy” person screaming and crying.
They were happy to use our building as it was someplace the dogs were not familiar with. They plan to do this training
around once a month, in that time they figure the dogs will not remember they were here before.
It was interesting to listen to as they did not want me to be in the same area they were using—good thinking.
In colorful ceremonies with traditional pageantry, Knights of Columbus Coweta Assembly 3199 installed its new officers.
The ceremonies took place in the sanctuary at St. George Catholic Church. A total of 15 Knights took part in the ceremonies – with family, friends and other church members attending.
DISTRICT 19 (DD Michael Vanairsdale)
. . . That in colorful ceremonies with traditional pageantry, Coweta Assembly 3199 installed its new officers.
The ceremonies took place in the sanctuary at St. George Catholic Church. A total of 15 Knights took part in the ceremonies – with family, friends and other church members attending. District Master Tom Frizzi presided and administered
the oath of office to three of the newly elected officers. The installation ceremony is held annually for the 4th Degree
Knights. The July 28 event was a black-tie formal.
Installed at the church altar were Roland J. Roger, Jr., Faithful Navigator; Tom Hanford, Faithful Captain; Deacon Jim Bishop, Faithful
Friar; John Craig, Faithful Pilot; John Rasnick, Faithful Admiral; Ed
O’Connor, Faithful Purser; Vicente Aguilar, Faithful Comptroller;
Rudy Duyka, Faithful Scribe; Sherrill Smith, Faithful Inner Sentinel;
Robert Bouthillier, Faithful Outer Sentinel; Lloyd Forshee, Trustee;
and Jimmy Grubbs, Trustee.
Officers and their wives were escorted into the Church by the Honor
Guard, in full regalia, led by Bob Scott, commander, and included
Pedro Arce. Three wives of deceased assembly members were invited to the ceremony: Pat Cogar, Gayle Pizzitola and Mary Ann
Himes.
Part of the ceremony is the presentation of the jewel of office – often
draped on the neck of the new officer by his wife. Corsages also
were presented to the wives.
A gourmet dinner was served in the church hall after the ceremonies. The church hall was beautifully decorated in a patriotic theme by Mrs. Rudy Duyka.
The activities of Coweta Assembly 3199 focus on “patriotism”. Members of the Assembly participate
in fundraisers, with resulting funds used to recognize firefighters and military personnel. An annual
event, open to all in the Newnan area, is the assembly’s “flag retirement” ceremony held on Flag Day –
June 14 each year.
DISTRICT 24 (DD Tim McCarthy)
On behalf of Council 14773, Ft Gordon: Rick Capozzoli and James Rolle Jr, presented Sister Jane
Roddy of the Catholic Social Services the $500.00 check.
. . . That Council 8495 in Grovetown participated in many activities in October WOW - such as
the Parish Picnic in celebration of St. Teresa Feast Day. The Grand Knight (McKinley Curtis)
and Deputy Grand Knight (Gene Dollander) manned the grills. They also took the lead in cook(See “Didjano” Continued on page 6)
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ing for over 400 parishioners that showed up for this event. The event time was
10:00-14:00 and was a great success. They also had various games that were under
the control of Deacon Joe Soparas (Honorary Knight) within the Council. All
Knights available helped and assisted in both set-up and tear down as well. Father
Mike Ingram (left on photo) and Brother Knight David Wilkie (right on photo) and
Parish Parishioner take a moment and hold a conversation during the Parish Picnic
held October 15th. Dr. David Wilkie is also a member of the Parish Council and
member of the Council 8495. The Knights have recently assisted David in his endeavors as each year the council builds Bird Houses whereas all proceeds are donated to a Angel Gabriel Fund Cancer Fund for Youth in honor of his Son Gabriel that passed away. David has established
the Angel Gabriel Fund to help other youth and families with cancer.
 Participated and sponsored the Second Sunday Coffee and Donuts with the Knights (After 0900 Mass) on 9 October
2016.
 Had a First Degree on 10 October with two new members taking the Admissions Degree. They also had one New
Knight transfer into our Council.
 Participated and sponsored the KofC Car Show and Health Fair that was well attended on 22 October. This event
took a lot of manpower and was well executed as one of our biggest fund raisers. I don’t have how much was raised;
however the number will come out during our next meeting after receipts are provided.
 Events programmed yet to come for October are:
 All Saints Festival (Trunk or Treat) (7:PM) 29 October (This event is led by the DGK and his wife Glenda Dollander
(President KofC Ladies Auxiliary)
 5th Sunday Rosary after 0900 Mass Day Chapel 30 October. The event is led by the GK McKinley Curtis
 Priest Appreciation Dinner 7:PM 30 October
 They also will kick off in October-Promote Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest and run it until mid to late November
in order to compete at the District level.
 Note: The Grand Knight will also go to training in Savannah on October 29th as well.
 They will start the 2nd Quarter with a number of various service projects to be conducted during the fraternal year:
 Number of Church Activities (2)
 Many Hands Make Light Work Day (8 October) (This Event was led by Chris Eckert)
 Fifth Sunday Rosary (30 October 2016)
 Council 8495 has successful caught up on all nominations for both Knights of the Month and Family of the Month
for the months of July, August and September.
 The council is not yet fully on track to earn the Star Council Award; however they are working on it.
 Although October is Membership drive they are working with the Church. The facilities that they needed were not
available in October so they moved the event to November.
 On 13 November Council 8495 conducted a Pancake Breakfast for the purpose of a membership drive.
 Council 8495 kicked off the Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest for grades 8-12. The due date for the essays will be
15 November. Students are encouraged to write a 500 to 750 word essay on the theme of "The Importance of Religious Freedom". 1st place essays from each grade were forwarded to the district level where they will compete for
further recognition at the state and possibly International level for exceptional essays.
 Below are the various number of service projects conducted during the Second Quarter of the fraternal year:
 Fifth Sunday Rosary
 Many Hands Make Light Work Day (8 October)
 Second Sunday Coffee and Donuts with the Knights (9 October)
 Car Show and Health Fair (22 October)
 October Meeting with Admission Degree (10 October)
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Car Show and Health Fair (22 October)
 District Soccer Challenge (24 September)
. . . That Council 14773 in Fort Gordon was presented the Star Council award for
the training 2015/2016 Fraternal Year. In the photo are (l to r) DD 24 Tim McCarthy, PGK Richard Capozzoli, GK Brian Musha, Fr. Paul Holladay (Council Chaplain), and State Advocate Jim Clifford, who made the presentation.
DISTRICT 8 (DD Jerry Poirier)
. . . That Prince of Peace Council 13457 Dedicates St. Francis
Grotto - Members of Prince of Peace Council 13457 in Flowery
Branch designed and installed a new St Francis Grotto on October
8, 2016. The 3 foot statue sits upon a rebar reinforced pedestal containing eight bags of Quickrete. The addition of this new reflection
area culminates another year-long effort to further beautify the trail,
which has been adopted by the council Knights for quarterly
maintenance and renewal.
A dedicated crew of Knights leads quarterly work days with parishioners to spread mulch upon the trail, remove downed trees, and install new edging along the borders. The
trail was originally constructed as a nature path running from the church property to the rectory in 2006, and has been
progressively expanded by Eagle Scout projects and Council 13457 volunteers. Last year, the council built and installed
twelve new cedar stations of the cross, complete with tin roofs, to replace the original decaying stations. The nature trail
was rededicated as the Deacon Al Samoranski Memorial trail in honor of the former Assembly Friar and Council Chaplain, who passed into new life on August 23, 2015.
. . . That In October Council 12883 in Duluth sold Pumpkins to raise money to help support their Seminarians. SK
Knight Jay Hoxie was their chairman. The event was successful and they exceeded projected sales revenue. This year
two wives of their Brother Knights donated their time and talents and made fudge. This was huge hit and was sold along
with the pumpkins. They sold over 90 boxes of fudge. Also in October they had an October Fest
as an Open House and Recruitment Night. In addition they had a Silent Auction. Sr. Knight Jim
Peniston was their chairman and chef.
Their Youth Director, Sr. Knight Renzo Gentile, was the Chairperson for the Soccer Challenge.
Renzo is a former soccer player, official and served on the Board of Directors of a local soccer
club. Renzo love for the sport and dedication to the sport made the Soccer Challenge even more
enjoyable to watch.
Bob Langstine, their State Youth Director is also a member of their Council. Their council has
two youth that won the State Competition and will advance to the next level of competition. Santa comes to town on Saturday, November 26, 2016, with “Pictures with Santa.” There are two
sessions one in the morning and the second in the afternoon. Bob Langstine and the elf’s will
provide an excellent Christmas setting for this event.
Their Council is working on advancing those member that have not
advanced past the Admissions Degree. They have sent out email and
letters to the members. The early response is encouraging and they
had five members advance to the Formation Degree. They are all
making plans to advance to Knighthood Degree in December.
. . . That Jerry Poirier is from Canada and his favorite sport is Hockey. After his move to Georgia and transferring into the Knights of
Columbus here, he wanted to bring some culture here in the form of
sports. Since Supreme is always looking for new programs, he took it upon myself to try and
start a new program for kids here. The principle is basically the same as the Soccer Challenge
except that the ages are between 12 and 16. We do let younger kids shoot to encourage them for
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the future. He has gotten a lot of push back from other District Deputies as they say this is the South and no Hockey is
here. He is proving them wrong as his Council held the first Hockey Shoot Out in Flowery Branch at Council #13457
Prince of Peace. It was a success and now he is waiting to host it in other Districts or any other Councils that wants him
to bring this to them. This is 3 years in the making and very few Councils donated money for the start up cost. He attended the Supreme Convention in Toronto back in August and that is when he purchased all the necessary equipment
that was needed for the Hockey Shoot. He is hoping that one day this new program for kids will support itself and be a
huge success around the world. He am asking everyone to at least give it a chance and support it to get it off to a huge
success. This is his contribution to the Knights of Columbus.
DISTRICT 23 (DD Wally Marcis)
. . . That Council 13808 of Greensboro has earned the distinction of Double Star
Council, the organization’s top award, for the 2015-2016 Fraternal Year. The Double
Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership growth
and retention, promotion of the fraternal insurance program, and sponsorship of service
-oriented activities. The award was presented to the membership by Georgia State Deputy Mark McMullen at a special ceremony on November 13, 2016.
The Pope John Paul II Council is located at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic
Church and operates many fundraising and service activities. They are involved in supporting many local charities including Special Olympics, food pantries, the First Call
Pregnancy Center, Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club, and Circle of Love.
“Receiving the Double Star Council Award is quite an honor for us. We are extremely proud of this accomplishment,”
proclaimed Grand Knight Ken Weber.
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being made throughout the Fall and holiday season to winning councils!
New Council Development & Roundtables
Roundtables – we have achieved our goal of 15! Thanks to Roundtable Chair John Jedlicka for his efforts.
New Council Development: We have brought in 2 new councils the 1st half of the Fraternal Year  St. Jude: #16513; scheduling Charter presentation
 Cedartown: #16534; scheduling Charter presentation
Thanks to DDs Tom Albers, Rich Parcels, NCD Director Tom Frizzi and Membership Director Scott Read for their collective efforts to bring in these new councils.
Divino Nino Mission is another new council we hope to bring in by 6/30/17. Thanks to DD Angelo Sampona, State Hispanic Director Javier Garcia for their continued efforts to bring in this new council.
St. Luke the Evangelist in Dahlonega is another new council we hope to bring in by 6/30/17.
4th Degree – I would like to congratulate new District Master Stan Rapceiwicz on having a very successful inaugural 4th Degree at
Holy Family in Marietta on 11/12. 114 Sir Knights made their 4 th Degree. Also, congratulations and a huge thanks to former District Master Tom Frizzi for all of his efforts as District Master in growing the 4 th Degree. Tom was the honoree at this 4th Degree.
Our Mid-Year Council Officer Meetings will be held January 14 at St. Joseph in Macon and January 21 at Holy Family in Marietta.
Brothers – I’m sure that we all can say that our membership in the Knights of Columbus has made a profound difference in our
lives. I know it has mine. The Supreme Knight challenges us all to offer the gift of membership to all 18 year-old practical Catholic
males. To grow the Order, we cannot do it alone. I ask that each of you take the Supreme Knight’s challenge to heart – and commit
that you will personally recruit one new member before the end of our fraternal year. It is though Unity and Fraternity that we accomplish great things – because Together – All Things Are Possible. Thanks for taking on this challenge. Thanks to each and every
one of you for making a difference – and for helping to make Georgia great! As we approach the blessed Holiday season, my wife,
Jan and I would like to wish each of you a wonderful Christmas and very Happy New Year! And remember -
“Together - All Things Are Possible”
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Pancake Breakfast with Santa
A Gift from Pope John Paul II Council 13808 - Greensboro
Pope John Paul II Council held their annual pancake breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 11th. This event is a gift to the congregation of Christ Our King & Savior Catholic
Church. More than 275 parishioners had a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and eggs
while Santa was visited by more than 100 children. Pictures with Santa were taken for all the
children, and some adults, too. The Knights thank everyone for supporting us throughout the
year and wish everyone the happiest and most blessed Christmas ever.
Another Holiday Photo
Msgr. Michael J. Regan Council 8731, Carrollton holiday party
photo shows State Deputy Mark McMullen and his wife, Jan,
Jerry Mock (State Program Director) and Janice Mock, Rich
Parcells (DD), and GK Jay and Lori Dumke!
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The Knights of Columbus
Georgia State Council
P O Box 82268
Conyers, GA 30013
Georgia State Council
Knights of Columbus Newsletter
3rd Quarter, 2016-2017
Salivary Gland Tumors, Part III
By Doctor and Brother Knight, James Spoden, MD
As in the case of prostate tumors, which we discussed
last year, a tissue diagnosis is required to establish the
type of tumor and to differentiate the suspicious neck
mass from the many types of non- tumorous processes which can masquerade as a salivary
gland tumor. This tissue diagnosis substantially defines the optimal treatment and the patient’s likely prognosis (odds of cure and outcome). A fine needle biopsy, under local anesthesia in the surgeon’s office, normally establishes the tissue diagnosis.
Please recall that most salivary gland tumors are not malignant (potentially fatal without
treatment). However, there are a number of cell types of these predominantly benign tumors. Each of these cell types has a somewhat different natural course
of growth and potential for morbidity. Rarely, an originally benign tumor can become malignant over time.
Think of this process as being on the order of those changes as seen in Kafka’s great novel, The Metamorphosis. Fortunately, such malignant degeneration is rare.
Our next issue will deal with the presentations of salivary gland tumors and the treatment options for them.
Volume 16 Issue 2
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