ST. MICHAELS COUNCIL, No. 8980
   •   P.O. Box 14710  •    Surfside Beach, SC 29587   •      

Business meetings are held twice a month, the 1st and 3rd Thursday, at 7:30 pm.

Our council hosts a large number of council activities throughout the year.

Weekly activities include Bingo on Thursdays and Fridays, Friday night club room specials.

Monthly activities: Corporate communion, senior luncheons, pancake breakfast, pizza night, etc.

Annual activities include: Italian night, New Years' Eve Party, Christmas Party, Religious Appreciation Dinner, Oktoberfest, Las Vegas Night, KOVAR, Tootsie Roll Drive

Include Church Activities, Youth Activities, Family Activities, Community Service and Council Activities.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ST. MICHAEL’S COUNCIL 8980

PO BOX 14710

SURFSIDE BEACH SC 29587

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

CHARITY + UNITY + FRATERNITY + PATRIOTISM

Happy St. Valentine’s Day

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ST. MICHAEL’S COUNCIL 8980

P. O. BOX 14710, SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. 29587

* * * COUNCIL ORGANIZATION ***

Chaplain : Msgr. Thomas Duffy, 651-2470

Grand Knight : Joseph Wanovich, 215-6839

Deputy Grand Knight : John Kokoska, 651-1605

Financial Secretary : Ed Jones, 651-6564

Chancellor : Donald Kimball, 215-8773

Warden : John Abbott, 215-2793

Lecturer : Samuel Scialdone, 477-1943

Recording Secretary : Jerome Socha, 651-8510

Treasurer : John Lock, 357-0420

Advocate : Francis Walter, 650-6718

Inside Guard : Darwood Joris, 357-0771

Outside Guard : Bill Doyle, 357-0644

3 Year Trustee : Russ Bartholomew, 651-9014

2 Year Trustee : Jim Sullivan, 651-9291

1 Year Trustee : Stan Ryback, 651-6193

State Deputy : Roosevelt Cummings, 803-256-7178

Regional Marshall : John Giardino, 650-9837

District Deputy : Jim White, 651-8776

Insurance Agent : John Brazukas, 651-1009

Publicity: Joe Wanovich, Chairman, 215-6839 Pro-Life Committee Chairman: Don Kimball, 215-8773

Recruitment: John Giardino, 650-9837 Program Director: John Kokoska, 651-1605

Youth Director: Sean McDermott, 238-1919 Family Director: Stan Ryback, 651-6193

Church & Vocation Director: Joe Cannon, 650-9292 Compass Club: Mike Gray, 215-3503

Aluminum Can Collection: Stan Ryback, 651-6193 and Jim Sullivan, 651-9291

Free Throw Competition: Sean McDermott, 238-1919

2003 Operation Hope Campaign (Tootsie Roll Drive): Richard Millon, 651-1524

Compass Newsletter Editor: Bob Josefek, 651-5478

General Meeting: 7:30 P.M. First Thursday of the month in PAC Hall (no meeting in July)

Officers’ Meeting: 6:45 P.M. First Thursday of the month in PAC Hall

Election of Officers: Annually at General Meeting in June

Installation of Officers: 7:30 P.M. First Thursday in July in Church

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOURTH DEGREE, GRAND STRAND ASSEMBLY #2107, OFFICERS 2002-2003

*** A S S E M B L Y O R G A N I Z A T I O N ***

Faithful Friar : Rev. Patrick Stenson

Faithful Navigator : SK Simon Bula

Faithful Captain : SK Russell H. Bartholomew

Faithful Pilot : SK William Graef

Faithful Admiral : SK James R. White

Faithful Comptroller : SK John Giardino

Faithful Purser : SK Samuel J. Gorfida

Faithful Scribe : SK Eugene F. Zawislak

Faithful Inner Sentinel : SK James R. Sullivan

Faithful Outer Sentinel : SK John Lock

3 Yr. Trustee : SK Royal E. Elmendorf

2 Yr. Trustee : SK John H. Luse

1 Yr. Trustee : SK John M. Moyik

Corp. Commander : SK Al Kopp, 233-8837

Meetings: 7:30 P.M. Fourth Thursday of the month when scheduled.

THE COMPASS

ST. MICHAEL’S COUNCIL NO. 8980

FEBRUARY 2003

IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR BISHOPS

K of C 8980 GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE

Here we are in February already. We have moved into the second half of our Fraternal Year. I believe our council has made progress in areas of meeting attendance and participation. There also seems to be a growing optimism as some our new members and transferees begin to take part in our projects, socials and decision-making. One area where we have to concentrate is increasing our recruitment efforts. We now have an excellent First Degree Team and we should put them to work. If you have a friend, neighbor or relative who qualifies to become a Knight, ask him. Keep a Form 100 in your vehicle or on your person. Don’t be shy about asking someone you see in church if he would like to become a Knight. I would like to schedule a Degree for March if we can get candidates. How can we make our Council better? I’m sure many of you have ideas. Let me or the other officers hear them. If you have a criticism, voice it; but, better still, offer an alternative or solution. We are here to work together for the betterment of our Church Community and Council. As we get closer to spring, we will be busying ourselves preparing for a variety of activities. Just a few things to be mindful of: St. Patrick’s Dinner/Dance, Fraternal Night, the beginning of our Operation Hope campaign, Mothers’ Day carnations, and the annual Flea Market. On February 1, we will sponsor a Men’s Retreat directed by Msgr. Duffy. We will begin with 8 am Mass and continue the program at PAC. Coffee and donuts will be served. Bring a friend and take part in this renewal prior to Lent.

At our February 6 Membership meeting, Joe Cannon, our Church Director, will show a brief video outlining “Disciples in Mission”. This is an opportunity to find out more about the faith-sharing experiences of this program. Please make an effort to attend. After our Rosary for the Unborn on February 20, Jack Brazukas will host our Fraternal Night. Bring your spouse and learn more about the advantages of K of C Life Insurance, Annuities and Long-Term Insurance. Jack’s program will commence after Rosary at about 7:45 pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Rick Millon (651-1524) is chairing this year’s Operation Hope (Tootsie Roll) drive. He will be calling Captains and volunteers. If you do nothing else this year, give a couple hours to this most worthy cause. Remember, proceeds go to local schools for the exclusive use of the handicapped kids. We need help for John Uggiano (447-6235) to run our annual Flea Market. Give him a call and offer your services. Historically, this has been our Council’s largest fund-raiser. We are in danger of losing this source of revenue unless a dedicated group steps forward. Our Scholarship Committee, headed by Marty Yuhasz (651-0981) is accepting application requests for deserving students. Last, but certainly not least, Council 8980 wishes all of our ladies; wives, mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, aunts – A Happy Valentines Day. Vivat Jesus Joe Wanovich

A MESSAGE FROM OUR COUNCIL CHAPLAIN

Dear Brother Knights:

In the January issue of Columbia magazine, there is an article entitled, "John XXIII: Pope of World Peace". As members of the Knights of Columbus, we would do well to prayerfully read this article. In one insert, there is a quote from Pope John XXIII's encyclical Peace On Earth (issued 40 years ago this coming April). He wrote: "There can be no peace between men unless there is peace within each one of them unless, that is, each one builds up within himself the order wished by God." If we wish to be a child of God, Jesus tells us, in the Sermon on the Mount, we must be peacemakers. Pope John XXIII above reminds us that we can't be peacemakers unless we have the peace of Christ in our lives. That's why St. Francis of Assissi prayed and encouraged all to pray for God's help to become instruments of God's peace. In the article, we also have an insert quoting the challenge Pope Paul VI gave to the whole world (and that includes each one of us) in an address to the United Nations on October 4, 1965.

He said: "NO MORE WAR, never, never again. It is peace, peace which must guide the destines of people and of all mankind." There is another insert quoting Pope John Paul II when he addressed the United Nations thirty years later on October 5, 1995. He said, "We must not be afraid of the future. We must not be afraid of man. It is no accident that we are here. Each and every human person has been created in the 'image and likeness' of the One Who is the origin of all that is. We have within us the capacities for wisdom and virtue. With these gifts, and with the help of God's grace, we can build…a civilization worthy of the human person, a true culture of freedom." Peace, not War. Sincerely,

John Karson Memorial Mass

I would like to thank the following Sir Knights who participated in the Honor Guard for the John Karson Memorial Mass on January 13: Michael Gray, John Romano, Jim Sullivan, John Turner, Jim White, Stan Ryback, Joe Wanovich, Richard Daily, Clem Thoennes and John Glinka. I know there were others who wanted to participate but had other commitments.

Al Kopp, Corp Commander

IN REMEMBRANCE:

Jeanne Leavens, sister of our Lecturer Sam Scialdone, who away recently in Ellwood City, Pa.  Please pray for the repose of her soul.  We extend to Sam and his family condolences from Council 8980.

MARION C. LIBANO died January 23, 2003. She was the wife of Brother Knight John Libano. Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Marion. Council 8980 extends condolences to John and the family.

MEN’S RETREAT

Council 8980 will sponsor a retreat for all men on Sat., Feb. 1, 2003.  Our Council Chaplain, Msgr. Thomas Duffy will conduct the retreat.  The retreat is open to all men of the parish as well as their guests and seasonal visitors. The retreat will begin in the church with 8 AM MASS followed with the remainder of the program in PAC hall.  Coffee and doughnuts will be served.  The program will adjourn by 1 PM.

Any questions, please call Joe Cannon at 650-9292.

DISCIPLES IN MISSION

Joe Cannon, our Church Director, will be showing a short video at our February 6 Membership meeting concerning the "Disciples in Mission" ministry.  Please make an effort to attend this meeting and see this informative and interesting video.

Joe Wanovich

ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN, 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH

LIFE is a GIFT.  PRAYER is a Thank You Note. This month on February 20^th please join the Knights and Pro-Life Committee and pray the Rosary to our Holy Mother for the end of abortions.

FRATERNAL NIGHT

After our Rosary for the Unborn on February 20, Jack Brazukas will host our Fraternal Night. Bring your spouse and learn more about the advantages of K of C Life Insurance, Annuities and Long-Term Insurance. Jack’s program will commence after Rosary at about 7:45 pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

ST. PATRICK’S DINNER DANCE

UPCOMING EVENTS

THE FOLLOWING EVENTS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED:

• MEN’S RETREAT: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2003
• FRATERNAL NIGHT: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20,2003, 7:45PM
• ST. PATRICK'S:  DINNER DANCE MARCH 15, 2003
• OPERATION HOPE (TOOTSIE ROLL) MAY 2003
• MOTHERS’ DAY: CARNATIONS FOR ALL MOTHERS

AFTER MASSES ON MAY 10 & 11, 2003

· FLEA MARKET: MAY 23/24, 2003 AND MAY 30/31, 2003

• PRO LIFE ROSARY: MONTHLY, 3^RD THURSDAY, 7:00 PM

After a successful Polish Night, you won’t want to miss the St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance coming up on March 15, 2003. Later in this newsletter you will find the full-page flyer for this gala affair. Take the flyer out of the newsletter and attach it your calendar, bulletin board or refrigerator, after you cut off the bottom to send in with you check.

NOTE: All Council Members are encouraged to read the 4^th Degree articles.

MESSAGE FROM THE FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER

LAST CALL Reservations Due by February 5, 2003

Lets not forget the 4th Degree Exemplification to be held February 21, 22, 23 at the ITT Sheraton

Hotel and Convention Center 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC, Phone Number 803-731-0300. Please make your reservations as soon as possible as time is running out. Make sure you tell the reservation clerk you are with the Knights of Columbus. Candidates $65.00 PLUS $12.50 for the year 2003 Dues. Guests $35.00.

All checks and reservations are to be made out to: Assembly 2107, and mailed to:

John Giardino,

Faithful Comptroller,

109 Black River Road,

Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7413

Phone 650-9837.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY, AND ROOM COSTS ARE $89.00 PER NIGHT and are not included in the above amount.

Fraternally
John Giardino

A MESSAGE FROM OUR INSURANCE AGENT: AN ECONOMIC MUST.

Do you have seat belts in your car? Of course you do! How many do you have? Aren’t you certain that you have one for every member of your family? Would you buy an automobile that only provided one ‘belt’ – that being for you? But would you believe that family after family with whom I visit are running along with the one “belt” of insurance on the father. Somehow, the common opinion seems to be that death will strike only the father – not the mother. Today, insuring your wife’s life is an economic must. With “wife insurance,” should death occur, you have a fighting chance to retain at least a semblance of a home for your children. Call me today to discuss these needs.

John Brazukas, 651-1009

BEREAVEMENT or SERIOUS ILLNESS

Any one having knowledge of the death or the serious illness of a Brother Knight or a member of his immediate family please notify John Giardino. 650-9837

Miscellaneous

Have we missed wishing you and your spouse a Happy Anniversary? If we have missed you, it’s probably because we don’t have your anniversary date or your spouse’s name. We have over one hundred members names without all the information we need. If you would like your names to be included on the Congratulations page, call Bob Josefek, 651-5478 or Tony Mandile, 357-9337.

SOMETHING NEW

See the newsletter on the Internet!!!! Log on to:

http://home.sc.rr.com/knightsofcolumbu/index.htm

Knight of the Month

Family of the Month

Al Kopp Al serves our council as director of the First Degree team. Under Al’s leadership, our degree rite has become excellent in its presentation to new members. Al also heads the 4^th Degree Honor Guard. He makes certain Council 8980 members are part of rituals involving funerals, public functions, parades, etc. Al can be counted on as leader of the council group, which places and removes flags at our cemeteries; honoring fallen veterans and Knights. Congratulations, Al, on a job well done.

Jim and Kathy White Jim and Kathy White represent more than Council 8980 in their dedication to our church and community; they represent all that Knights should be. Jim is an integral part of our council and also is District Deputy of Region 11. He is a counselor and leader. Both he and Kathy take predominant rolls in our fund raising and social functions. They also serve as usher and Eucharistic Ministers in addition to being active in Habitat for Humanity. Anytime our church or council needs help, Jim and Kathy can be counted on as volunteers. They set a standard for all K of C families.

FUTURE SR. KNIGHTS

Ed Jones and Dix Colbert, of Council 8980, join the ranks with the other candidates for Sir Knighthood. GOOD LUCK!

TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED

Congratulations to all those who made our Polish Night a big success. It was a sell out.