KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

FR. GERLICH COUNCIL 10930

Volume 23, Issue 5 May 2015

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OFFICERS 2014-2015

Grand Knight

Glenn Sperry

817-237-1381

Chaplain

Fr. MathewKavipurayidam
817-624-2184

Deputy Grand Knight

John Dugan

972 974-2789

Chancellor

Matt Haines 817 237-1134

Recorder

Edward Cervantez

817-989-1317

Financial Secretary

Brian Perry
817-454-0175

Treasurer

Joseph Bason
817-236-3263

Advocate

Jim Wilcox

682 224-1455

Warden

Bill Vosberg
817-929-1699

Inside Guard

Ernest Clemens

Outside Guard

Charles Davidson

Lecturer

John Grimes

3 Year Trustee

Bryan Hearn

2 Year Trustee

Steve Gonzales

1 Year Trustee

Curt Lampkin
817-444-6677

DIRECTORS 2011-2012

Program Director

Gil Frausto

Church Director

Matthew Necco

817-605-3719

Community Director

Bill Vosberg

817 929-1699

Council Director

Gil Frausto817 320-0351

Family Director

Jesse Rangel

817-688-8635

Youth Director

Jesse Benes

817-444-6407

Membership Director

Charles Parr

817-788-6741

Financial Director

Richard Nold

817-306-1490

Grand Knight’s Report

First I want to again thank all those who have helped with the Fund Raisers and the other activities the council has been doing during the past month. Our next fundraiser is Saturday, May 30th at the corner of River Oaks Blvd and Roberts Cut Off. This will be the last fund raiser during this fraternal year. And the money collected will be used to help set next year’s budget. At the meeting on Tuesday, May 12th, nominations will be accepted for next year’s officers. We will also be considering a dues increase which would take effect January 1, 2016. We will be setting a date for Officer Installation in June. Fourth Degree will be having their Officer Installation on Friday, June 19th.

Congratulations to our new Third Degree Knights. Father Sushil Tudu and Mike Martinez who received their Second and Third Degrees on April 18th in Keller. Matt Hames and I will be going to the State Convention in Houston May 1-3rd.

Thanks to Lynn Sperry for updating our webpage and social media. Also, thanks to Lynn for helping to resolve our membership roster problems.

We will have a report at the May 12th meeting concerning the State Conference.

Special Olympics will be in Arlington on May 21-24th at UTA Stadium. There is a First Degree for May 9th in Keller. Remember if you have candidates, give them a Form 100, and give their names to John Dugan.

I would really like for us to have a social activity for Knights and their family during the next couple of months and I am open to suggestions.

SK Glenn Sperry GK

Brother Knights. We are promoting a cruise from Houston to the West Caribbean Jan.10-17 2016. Call Monte Neese 817 366 3246 for details

Additional Chairman and Contacts

Insurance Agent

Cesar Aguilar

214-998-5421

Pro Life Chairman

Fred Salitore

817-266-9999

Dev Chairman

Larry Loftus

817-236-7829

Meals on Wheels

Phil Talbert

817-232-8762

Sunshine Committee

Dan Dennison

817-847-6120

Samaritan House

Bruce Mallory

817-439-1179

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Council 10930 Events in May/June

Event Date

State Convention May 1-3

Council Meeting May 12

Officers Meeting May 26Chapter Mtg. May

Memorial day May 25

Fund Raiser May 30

Council Meeting June 9

Officers Meeting June 23

We have an active website now thanks to Lynn Sperry. You can log onto kofc10930.org to see all the latest news and notices as well as archives of past newsletters and much else of interest such as photos

GLENN & CYNTHIA SPERRY

Glenn is our present Grand Knight

Glenn was born in Baltimore and moved to Ft Worth in 1950 when Bell telephone transferred his father. He has two brothers and two sisters. Glenn has the remarkable achievements of winning the national Water Ski Championship in 1956 and 50 years later in 2006 of winning the national Senior Water Ski Championship. He still teaches water skiing. Cynthia was born in Dallas.He and Cynthia met on the internet at Match.com. Glenn was a widower and Cynthia’s marriage had been annulled. They married in 2008. They have lived in Ft Worth since 2010. Glenn is retired while Cynthia had her own insurance agency. Between them they have six children, 10 grandsons and one granddaughter.

They both do the Chalice ministry at St Thomas where Glenn is also a lector and Eucharistic Minister. Cynthia lectors at her Lutheran Church. They both enjoy water skiing and sailing

JOHN THOME

John was Grand Knight for two years. He is a charter member of our council, and is on the first degree team. He was born in Wisconsin. Motorola transferred him to Ft Worth in 1978. He is a chemist and still teaches a chemistry class at TCC although he is retired. He is a graduate of Marquette University and still has the 1977 Sports Illustrated magazine celebrating Marquette’s NCAA basketball championship. He and his wife Kathy have been at St. Thomas since 1978 where he is a Eucharistic minister and is the assistant Bible study coordinator. He and his wife visit the sick of the parish he enjoys reading and gardening.

HappyMayBirthdayWishesTo

:

RANDY / BAIRD / 05
MATHEW / CONDE / 08
MICHAEL / CONSTANZA / 21
SAMMY / CRUZ / 01
JOHN / GRIMES / 09
JESSE / GUERRERO / 17
ERIK / KASE / 17
CURT / LAMPKIN / 04
ROBERT / MARCOTTE / 26
DOUG / MARTINEZ / 12
JIM / MARTINEZ / 23
JOHN / MARTINEZ / 27
JAN / NOWICKI / 04
ANTONIO / OLIVEIRA / 31
RICHARD / RAMIREZ / 02
ZARAGOSA / RODRIGUES / 12
ROBERT / RODRIGUEZ / 22
MANUAL / ROSALES / 24
JOSE / SANDOVAL / 03

For those who are sick in spirit, mind or body:

Aaron Foshee (Mike Walker’s cousin) Scott Benjamin (John Grimes Nephew) Rita Cooper (Mother in Law of Alfredo Solis) Benjamin Perez Clint Randolph David Garfield Faith Grathen’s granddaughter Erica Lindau. Stanley Kranek C.J. Dowling Patricia Kiely and Dorothy Clark (both sisters of Marion Bason Fred Sager, Matthew Necco, Terry Adams, and family of Cara Lynn Golias (deceased) Angel Caseron Martin Gray Charlie Parr Larry Pierce Rose Francis Steven Sieja T.J. Jordan Ken Benjamin( John Grime’s brother-in-law) Deacon Eduardo Garcia (brother-in-law of Ralph Garcia)

For the repose of the Soul of: Mary Ann Kozel Marvin Graithen Renee Randolph(Granddaughter of Clint Randolph) Tom Konnen Alicia Zapata Cathey Ward Beare (Fr Jerry’s sister) Bob Stevens--brother in law of Marion Bason Albina Molina (Pete Molina’s wife) Marsha Stank, (Joe Bason’s daughter-in law) Jan Drais

Elisabeth Joyce (Mother of Jim Joyce) Harold Cooper (Ernest Clemon’s father –in-law) Chris Matera Lori Alestock Brian Bolliger Harold Greene Louiella Stevens(sister of Marion Bason) Bernadette Ruple(sister Marvin Grathen) Lori Former(sister of Faith Grathen)Lorraine Thomas (Errol Jolly’s mother-in law

Please pray also for:

Our seminarians Ricky Diaz, Rijo Philip. And Joe Moreno. our Military, our Missionaries, and victims of fires, tornados and floods.

Brothers

We are removing names that have been on the prayer list 6 months or more. Few people are notifying me to tell me of any changes. Please notify me of any changes or errors or need for extended prayers

Thanks

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Notes for the next meeting

We are proposing a dues increase from $37 to $44 per year for Knights 18 to 60 years of age. Knights over 60 can request a reduced rate of $37 if they are retired or on a fixed income. Dues are supposed to pay for our administrative expenses such as the $29 per member that goes to the K of C Supreme headquarters. Presently, even with the proposed $7 increase our dues will pay only about two thirds of our admin expenses. Dues are supposed to pay all of our admin expenses so that our fundraising goes entirely for our charitable work. We know our council is not rich, so some of our fundraising goes to pay for part of the dues. With this in mind we hope you will vote for the increase

Council Officer Nominations will take place at the May 12th council meeting and Elections will take place at the June 9th council meeting. Only members who are in good standing and who are Third Degree members are eligible to hold an office. Anyone interested in holding an office should contact one of the Trustees.

All 1st Degree prospects will need to have a meeting with the Council Admissions Committee prior to attending any 1st Degree ceremony bringing them into our Council. The Council Admissions Committee is comprised of the Deputy Grand Knight and Trustees

Thought for May

Who else is there? Sometimes when we are feeling low and need help and inspiration, the 6th chapter in the Gospel of John has a good thought. When Jesus told of the necessity to “Eat His Body and drink His Blood” it chased away many of his followers. It sounded terrible to them because they didn’t understand.. When Jesus asked his Apostles if they too wanted to leave, Peter gave a wonderful inspiring answer…Lord, to whom should we go? You have the words of eternal life.” There is no one else. Mohammed, Buddha, and Confucius have no words of eternal life. We are on our way to Heaven, to eternal life. Our present life is often a trial. But Peter’s words remind us that Jesus is our main hope and comfort. . If,during the day, we stop and think sometimes of His great Love for us then it can help and comfort us.

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May 2015
Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
1 / 2
3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9
10
Mother’s Day / 11 / 12
Council Mtg.
Rosary 6:40
Pizza & beer / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16
17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21
Special Olympics
UTA Stadium / 22
Special Olympics
UTA Stadium / 23
Special Olympics
UTA Stadium
24
Special Olympics
UTA Stadium / 25
Memorial Day / 26
Officers Mtg. / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30
Fund Raiser River Oaks
9 to 3
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June 2015
Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
First Friday / 6
7 / 8 / 9
Council Mtg.
Rosary 6:40
Pizza & beer / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13
14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20
21
Father’s Day / 22 / 2
Officer’s Mtg.
7 PM / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27
28 / 29 / 30

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