February 2019
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER NEWSLETTER “SAINTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” Chapter Officers
Chapter President’s Message
Joe Corona Chapter President Fr. Philip Sullivan Chapter Chaplain Tony Ty Chapter Vice President Peter Parga Chapter Secretary Thomas Quintana Chapter Treasurer David Silva Chapter Marshal Dale Pittman Chapter Advocate Jose Magana District Deputy 101 Michael Stauffer District Deputy 102 Jerry Clyde District Deputy 103 James Knowles District Deputy 104 Mike Palos District Deputy 105 Bernard Duker District Deputy 106 Bill Ruiz District Deputy 107
My Brothers, I’ve had much to think about these past few weeks. Thoughts of recent discussions with some of you, of things taking place among members in your Councils and of course my own life’s trials. Some of you are struggling this year with membership, completing the requirement’s to achieve Star Council, not to mention your Councils percapita and members not paying annual dues. What can I do? This is the question I ask myself over and over again. As a Grand Knight you may ask yourself the same question. Thinking of all that’s going on one thing stood out. “SATAN”. Who puts doubt in us? Satan. Who causes strife among friends and family? Satan. Who causes us to look inward (selfishly)? Satan. Does blaming Satan make what we face any less real? No. But if we give up and not try our best, whom can we blame then Supreme, California State Council, Chapter, Pastors or our own Brother Knights? Yes we struggle these are the crosses we bare as men, as Knights of Columbus, as Catholics. We will all have struggles in our lives do allow Satan to keep us down or do we pick up our cross as Jesus did and follow him? Some question why, does God allow this and that to happen? We know the answer. If bad things didn’t happened, how would we know the good.
We all know what it’s like to feel sad and happy, well and sick, liked and disliked, to win and lose. How do know these feelings? Because we’ve all experienced them and we are who we are because of these experiences. But most of all we are who we are because of the way we handled those experiences.
David Ramos District Deputy 108 Fidel David District Deputy 109
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So yes our Councils are struggling and yes our Councils are meeting those challenges head on. Councils in the Chapter are putting Faith into Action by holding men’s bible study, parish retreats, working with Habitat for Humanity, and a Councils annual pledge drive for Intellectual Disabilities and much, much more. Districts and Councils have also taken on the challenge of meeting and surpassing membership Goals. The majority of Districts in the Chapter have met or exceeded 50% of membership. More than half of the Councils in the Chapter have attained 50% of their membership goals and 12% of the Councils in the Chapter have reach 100% or more of their membership goal with one Council reaching 275% in membership. Satan is real, he does attack, and he lies, and wants us to take the easy way out. He does not want us to succeed especially if it brings more souls to Christ and make them not only Knights of Columbus but Saints Under Construction. Worthy Grand Knights, now is the time to fight Satan’s attack on your Council. Pray, pick up your cross and take action. This experience will make you a better man.
Praised be Jesus Christ.
Joe Corona Chapter President Knights of Columbus San Gabriel Valley Chapter Brothers, you should have received Chapter Billing Statement for Per-Capita. Mistakenly the Chapter Donation Request for State Convention Hospitality Room was added to the Per-Capita Invoice. If you have a question regarding your Councils invoice please contact Chapter Treasure Thomas Quintana 626-863-7061 skthomasquintana@gmail.com Chapter Per Capita is an annual assessment. Your Councils donation to the Chapters Hospitality Room is just that a donation and helps provide food, refreshments and a place for Chapter members to gather at the State Convention.
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February 2019 February 15, 2019 Chapter Business Meeting
January 31, 2019 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity
The first regular Chapter Business Meeting for 2019 will be held on Friday the 15th at St. Christopher Council hall 11331 Stewart St., El Monte, California 91731.
Brother Knights please remember to submit your Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity which is due 1/31/2019. The Supreme Council is counting on every council to submit their volunteer hours, charitable disbursements and council expenses. If you have not submitted it please do so as soon as possible.
We will begin with a Rosary at 7:00 PM; meeting begins at 7:30 PM. If you have not attended a previous meeting I encourage you to come. We will continue to plan for the success of the Councils in our Chapter.
February 15, 2019 Semiannual Council Audit Report Brother Knights, a reminder that your semiannual council audit report is due by 2/15/2019. Council audits need to be completed by the three Worthy Trustees and signed by all three trustees and the Worthy Grand Knight. If you need assistance with your council audit please do not hesitate to reach out to your Worthy District Deputy.
Thank you!
Thank you!
State Convention Donation
Brother Knights the SGV Chapter will hosting a hospitality room at the upcoming State Convention in May. We are asking every council to donate $100 that will go towards purchasing items for the hospitality room. On behalf of the Chapter we thank you for your support and look forward to having a successful hospitality room so that every brother Knight attending will enjoy.
God Bless!
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February 2019 Be on the Lookout Chapter Per Capita Assessments Brother Knights be on the lookout for the annual Chapter Per Capita. The Chapter appreciates your quick turnaround with submitting payment. Thank you and God bless!
CHAPTER FREE THROW CHAPIONSHIP SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019 9:00 AM St. Dorothy Catholic Church 241 S. Valley Center Ave. Glendora, California 91741 Questions? Contact Chapter Marshall David Silva 951-212-6783
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February 2019 Upcoming Events SGV Chapter Business Meeting, February 15, 2019 – St. Christopher Hall 11331 Stewart St. El Monte, CA 91731. We will begin with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM. All 3rd Degree members in good standing are encourage attending. 1st Degree Admission February 5, 2019 – Alhambra Council 2431 – St. Therese Parish 510 North El Molino Alhambra, CA 91801. Check in time is at 7:00 PM and Degree starts at 8:00 PM. 1st Degree Admission February 23, 2019 – Our Lady of the Foothills Council 11612 – 435 N. Berkeley Ave Claremont, CA 91711. Check in time is at 9:00 AM and Degree starts at 10:00 AM. RSVP with Worthy Grand Knight Joe Ubalde (909) 802-0168. Dress code is business casual.
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