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2. Brother Knights.
I begin this column hoping everyone had a Happy,
Blessed Thanksgiving. Our first activity of the month
was the Parish Family Festival. The weather had a
small impact especially Friday night we were forced to
shut down an hour early. The booth revenue was down
a little but not significant, I believe this was influenced
by the weather and the economy. Thanks to all, the
booth was fully manned during all the time the festival
was opened.
It seems my recent communications started with an
apology, I am proud to say an apology is not necessary
this time. You should be proud of the effort that was
provided in support of the St. Vincent de Paul Society
Thanksgiving Turkey Project. It began Saturday in
support of the meal assembly project.
This effort consisted of assembling 300 boxes of nonperishable side dishes in preparation of the distribution
of the boxes Sunday and Monday. This consisted of
Green Beans, Corn, Gravy, Packaged Mash Potatoes,
Cake Mix and Icing. This was a project we performed
along with the Jr. High Students at St. Bonaventure
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3. School. We assembled the boxes and the student
formed an assembly line to fill the boxes. The entire
effort was completed before the Knights were schedule
to begin, however a number of Knights brought their
student and provided the assistance in the box
assembly.
Sunday, we distributed 180 boxes between 2:00 and
4:00PM this included matching an appropriately sized
turkey based on family size. We assembled the box
and Turkey and delivered the box into the client’s
car. Monday between 6:00 and 8:00pm we delivered
another 120 boxes.
I believe all who participated found the effort rewarding
and enjoyable. I know the St. Vincent de Paul Society
were very appreciative. These are the things that will
help improve our image within the parish and the
community.
Our next effort is the building and Dedication of the
Nativity Scene at the Town of Davie City Hall on
December 8, the feast of the Virgin Mary’s Immaculate
Conception. This is an appropriate date since the Virgin
Mary is the Patron of the United States. I would like as
many Knights and their families to attend. All Color
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4. many Knights and their families to attend. All Color
Guard members are requested to wear full Regalia and
4th degree Knight are requested to dress out. We will
be inviting all parishioners to participate.
Other dates to remember are December 15 our next
breakfast and Jan. 17, 2014 our next Domino Night at
Elio Garcia’s home. The price will remain the same,
$20.00 per person, includes, Roasted Pork, Beans and
Rice. Plantains, Flan, 1st drink and a cigar. There will
be a period of introduction to game, practice session for
us Gringos and a tournament. We would like to actively
persue presales for the tickets so we can plan and
budget for this activity. A cash bar and Cigar bar after
the first.
All who attended our previous nights had an excellent
time. All men are invited, Knights & Non-Knight,
Catholics & Non-Catholics, parishioners & NonParishioners. Invite your Family and Friends they are
guaranteed a good time.
Watch for the announcement of the St. Vincent de Paul
Christmas project. We will be duplicating the
Thanksgiving effort plus distributing toys for the clients
children.
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5. Thanks to all!
VIVAT JESUS
Larry Bossman
Grand Knight
954-812-0574
Lboss.koc@gmail.com
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6. Council Officers for the
2012-2013 Fraternal Year
Worthy Grand Knight
Larry Bossman
(954) 812-0574
LBOSS.KOC@gmail.com
Worthy Deputy G.K.
Ray Flores
Fraymond3@bellsouth.net
Worthy Chaplain
Rev. Father Francis M. Roof
Francis.roof@yahoo.com
Worthy Chancellor
Jude E. Hodges
(954) 389-0349
sarge63@bellsouth.net
Worthy Warden
Felix A. Hodges
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My Brother Knights,
The Advent Season has begun. It is the
beginning of the liturgical year. We renew
our commitment to proclaim the Good News
of our salvation in Jesus Christ which began
with the Annunciation to Mary that she was
to become the mother of the Son of God,
Jesus Christ. Her son was born at
Bethlehem nine months later and we
celebrate it on Christmas Day. Our Holy
Father, Pope Francis, published the
Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium,
The Joy of the Gospel, on Christ the King
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7. (954) 385-9199
felixthecat9005@bellsouth.net
Worthy Financial Secretary
Thomas A. Whelan
(954) 659-2496
tom.whelan@att.net
Worthy Treasurer
S.K. Joe Cimino
(954) 217-7763
joeciminofla@gmail.com
Worthy Recorder
SK Vincent G. Manzo
(954) 389-9324
srhmzo@gmail.com
Sunday, the last Sunday of the Year of Faith
which began on October 11, 2012. The Joy
of the Gospel is available on the internet.
Type in Vatican.VA and hit the the word
English. It is only 217 pages. I just finished it
yesterday and it is the most profound and
timely document I have read on our
responsibility to be evangelists to our world.
My brother Knights, reading the apostolic
exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, would be an
outstanding preparation this Advent for our
celebration of Christmas, the Good News of
our salvation in Jesus Christ. If we do it, we
will be ready to sing with the angels on
Christmas Day, "Glory to God in the highest
and on earth peace to those on whom his
favor rests."
Gratefully,
Fr. Frank
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8. kofc12240.org
The Columbiettes will be hosting a Pot
Luck Dinner for the Knights Dec. 18th in
the Parish Center. Please call Camille
for more information at (954) 846-7473.
Hope all had a great Thanksgiving. It is
the time to be counting all our blessings.
Knight of Columbus News
Thank you,
Camille Berringer
President, St. Bonaventure
Columbiettes
In recognition of his service and devotion to
Mary, the Knights of Columbus' Supreme
Knight Carl Anderson will receive the
Patronal Medal from the Catholic University of
America and the Basilica of the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Read
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9. more here:
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http://www.fathermcgivney.org/en/index.html
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12. A blessed and Merry Christmas,
Armando F. Mastrapa
Field Agent
(305) 968-0856 Office
armando.mastrapa@kofc.org
Did you know. . .
Our charitable activities encompass an
almost infinite variety of local, national
and international projects. From
international charitable partnerships
with Special Olympics, the Global
Wheelchair Mission and Habitat for
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Archive
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Past Grand Knights of our
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13. Council
SK Craig Frohring, 2011-2013
Past Grand Knight
SK Al Fradette, 2009-2011
Past Grand Knight
SK Elio Garcia,
2008-2009
Past Grand Knight
SK James Suffern, 2007-2008
Past Grand Knight
Lt. Cmdr., U.S. Coast Guard
SK Kevin Carey, 2005-2007
Snowfall at the Vatican
Courtesy of L'Osservatore Romano
Past Faithful Navigator
Past Grand Knight
SK Scott A. O'Connor, 2003-2005
State Warden, Florida State Council
Former District Deputy
Past Faithful Navigator
Past Grand Knight
SK Denis Mello, 2000-2002
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14. Past Grand Knight
Knights in Action
SK Bill Braun, 1998-2000, 2002-2003
Photo Courtesy of John Medina
Past Faithful Navigator
Past Grand Knight
Knights of Columbus Council 12240
Retired, U.S. Air Force
giving out turkey dinners for the needy
this past month at St. Bonaventure
Catholic Church in Davie, FL! Thanks to
all who supported this cause
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15. Don't forget!
Sunday, December 15 is our upcoming
monthly breakfast. Breakfast is available
following all 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 masses.
So, come out and enjoy a nice, family
breakfast. You can’t beat the prices and
you’ll love the food!
Remember . . .
If you know a Catholic man interested in joining
the Knights,
Contact Membership Director:
Scott O’Connor @ 305-790-2041, or
visit our council website at:
www.KofC12240.org.
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