News & Announcements

2017 College Scholarship Program & Application

The Knights of Columbus 2017 College Scholarship Program is now open to applicants.
Please download and complete the linked .pdf file containing the 4 page application.
The application must be turned in with all attachments not later than Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
Applications can be e-mailed to dgk13470@gmail.com or delivered to the St. Joseph Church Office c/o Knights of Columbus.

2012-2013 OFFICERS

Description of Officer Positions

OFFICER ELECTIONS FOR 2012-2013 FRATERNAL YEAR: Officer Elections have been held at the May 22nd Regular Business Meeting * Grand Knight - * Deputy Grand Knight - CARL GANT * Chancellor - DAVID MELCHER * Recorder - PHILIP RUPE * Treasurer - DAVID GABOURIE * Advocate - TIM KOLTON * Warden - CHUCK BLACK * Inside Guard - TIM MONCRIEF * Outside Guard - KEN HARRELSON * Board of Trustees (3-Year Trustee) - BILL CARNEY Please click on the link at the top of this posting to access a desciption of all officer positions.

NOTICE: Council Alert System

IT IS EVERY KNIGHTS RESPONSIBILITY TO RELAY INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COUNCIL AND BROTHER KNIGHTS THROUGH THE COUNCIL ALERT SYSTEM. Please contact the Grand Knight directly if there is a health or family issue affecting one of our Brother Knights. Please do not assume that everyone knows and things are in motion (either action or prayers). Please e-mail all relevant information and the Grand Knight will get the ball rolling.

VOLUNTEER NEED FOR KEY DIRECTOR POSITIONS --- Family Program Director

2012-2013 Program Directors

Program Director - Carl Gant (Deputy Grand Knight)

Church Director - Rodney Asebedo

Community Director - Ric Brinkman

Pro-life Director - Bill Hoelscher

Membership Director & Recruitment Committee - Dan Norman

Youth Director - Chad Kallauner

Vocations & Seminarian Coordinator - Jim Irwin

Public Relations Director - David Melcher

Family Director - TO BE FILLED

Please consider volunteering for the Family Director Position. This position is critical in coordinating

the various family-related activities that the council sponsors.

If interested, please contact your Grand Knight Gerry Hightower @ gk13470@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Shield a Badge

CLICK HERE to open a PDF file

The Arlington Shield a Badge Program gives the opportunity for involve the Arlington community in a common commitment towards our Police Department. Each sponsor is "assigned" a specific officer, who the sponsor agrees to offer a daily prayer on their behalf for one year. This is a daily prayer for the SAFETY, GOOD JUDGEMENT, and THE SAFE RETURN HOME for their officer. Other than the daily prayer, no are no additional commitments from the sponsor or the officer. This includes no promises beyond daily prayer, no phone calls, no soliticing, and no money involved. To get involved, please e-mail our council lead Brother Bob McGovern. Please click on the attached link for more information.

EVENT: 17TH Annual Priest & Religious Appreciation Dinner

The 17th Annual Priest & Religious Appreciation Dinner will be held on Monday, July 30, 2012, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Arlington, TX. Social & Silent Auction starts at 5:30 pm. Dinner starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $25.00 / Table Sponsorship is $100.00 Click on the link for more information. Council contacts are Brothers Frank Janiszewski & Jim Irwin. Please contact them by e-mail to purchase tickets.

UPDATE: Casino Night

Our Casino Night was an outstanding success. Bear with us a little bit longer as we finalize all the numbers. In the meantime, a quick thank you for everyone who helped. ---------------------------------------------------------- * Overall Chair --- Carl Gant * Publicity & Advertising --- Bill Carney (chair) * Food Donations --- Dan Norman (chair) * Beverages --- Chuck Black (chair) * Prize Search --- Ken Harrelson (chair) * Gambling Prize & Silent Auction Prize Operations --- David Melcher (chair) * Ticket Preparation & Sales --- David Gabourie (chair) * Decorations & Set-Up --- Bill Carney (chair)

REMINDER: 2012 Annual Dues are Late

Chuck Pauley, Financial Secretary, is currently collecting dues for the 2012 Year. If you haven't yet paid your dues, please contact Chuck to bring your dues current. ----------------------------------------- Update: Thursday, March 8, 2012 ATTENTION ALL KNIGHTS: Are you one of the 45 council members who have helped accrue a bill of $3,200.00 due to unpaid dues for a year or more. These dues must be sent to Supreme very soon and we will be forced to cut into funds we use for our service and charity projects to pay the delinquent bill you have accrued. There is no side step, drop out or cancellation option of the dues for the council! The council must pay for every member on our roles. Failure to pay your past due dues will seriously affect our ability to do the tasks we pledged in our 1st degree oath (Charity). Please contact our Financial Secretary (Chuck Pauley) ASAP if you have unpaid dues. He can be reached through the Officers List on this website. Alternatively, place your check (Made out to the Council) in the mail to him or return your envelope to Knights of Columbus mail box in the Church Office (Miller Center). Members with unpaid dues will not be able to run for any council positions for this next year. Also unpaid dues members should not wear their Knights of Columbus name badge until they are in good standing. YBIC Bill Carney Grand Knight Council 13470

UPCOMING EVENT: Summer Special Olympics in Arlington

Special Olympics for our area are ramping up and the Knights are heavy contributors to the effort. Contact Brother Mike Weckherlin at 817-483-4911 or weck4673@gmail.com for information. Dear Brothers, please contact me if you are interested in grouping together to help coordinate and manage the upcoming Summer Special Olympics here in Arlington. This year, the Summer Special Olympics will be chaired by Jack Harvey, Special Olympics Chairman.

UPDATE: Child Identification on February 26th

The Knights of Columbus Team provided ID kits with pictures, fingerprints, DNA swabs and basic identification information to the parents of 90 children. We know that if anything happens to one of these youngsters (heaven forbid), the parents can provide crucial information to authorities to help find and return the child. Handling the fingerprints was one of our own Knights/Police Officer, plus Chuck Black and Bret Dressel. Other team members included: Peter Goodman, Mike & Kelly Weckherlin, David Melcher, Dave Leferink, Carl Gant, Phil & Joyce Hoffman, Ric Brinckman, Jim Irwin, Linda King, Gail Carney, Diane Campos, Tony Sandoval and Connie & Eddie Moncidallis. Your generous contribution of time and talent served our community well and personally makes me proud to be a small part of our Knights Family and St. Joseph Catholic Community. This is a program we should look to expand and maybe share with our neighboring Christian brothers on Green Oaks Blvd, as a community service project. In sincere appreciation for a job extremely well done, Bill Carney Grand Knight

ANNOUNCEMENT: Summer Softball League - Now Playing

The Knights of Columbus Summer Softball League is now playing. There is still room on the team (both men & women). Games will be announced in advance, so come out and support our team!!! Prayers for non-injuries are asked for the team also. Contact Brother Mike Weckherlin at 817-483-4911 for info.

UPDATE: Blood Drive on January 29th

WE COLLECTED 64 UNITS OF BLOOD THIS TIME AROUND. SINCE OUR INVOLVEMENT, PARTICIPATION IS UP MORE THAN 50%! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Blood Drive at St. Joseph's this past Sunday, January 29th, was an outstanding sucess. The exact number of units collected will be posted as soon as it is available. Thank you to everyone who either donated or helped out. WE COLLECTED 64 UNITS OF BLOOD THIS LAST DRIVE --- WAY TO GO ST. JOSEPH'S!!!

AFTER ACTION REPORT: CORPORATE COMMUNION ON JANUARY 15

Thank you to all our Brother Knights and their Families who attended our January Corporate Communion this past weekend. Our solidarity as Knights and Knight Families is important and on-going. Please consider joining us at our upcoming Corporate Communions (check the Events Calendar for dates and times). If you are proud enough to wear your Knights of Columbus nametag at Mass, you should be proud enough to sit with your Brother Knights. ----- Grand Knight Bill Carney

FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP - UPDATE

Both the Free-Throw Council Competition and District Championship were held at St. Joseph'S On Sunday, January 29th. NOTE - The Diocesan level competition will be on February 18, 2012 at Nolan High School. Time will probably be at Noon. Check back to a confirmation on the time. Thanks to those who showed and helped make the competition something special for these young people. The teamwork of Peter & Dorothy Goodman, Tony Sandoval, Dave & Shawn Melcher , Dave Gabourie, Carl Gant, Chuck & Robbie Pauley, Martin & Kathleen Saunders, Chuck Black and Vicki Howell resulted in a well executed event. YBIC Bill Carney Grand Knight Council 13470

KNIGHTS IN ACTION: 2012 Knights of Columbus Texas State Convention

Brother Knights Chuck Pauley and David Melcher represented Council # 13470 during the 2012 Texas State Convention held in Houston, Texas. Joining Chuck and David was our District Deputy, Brother Jack Schooley. The State Convention combines delegates from every District and Council in Texas to address a variety of issues and directives both at the National and State levels. In addition, the State Convention Delegates also elect delegates to attend the Supreme Council.

KNIGHTS IN ACTION: State Bowling Tournament

Both the Knights of Columbus Council #13470 and the St. Joseph Ladies Auxiliary were represented this year at the State Bowling Tournament in Houston, TX during the weekends of April 13-15 and 20-22. Both the Men and Women's competition bowled as several formats including a 4-person team, Doubles and Singles events. Bowling in the Men's Tournament were Brother Knights Chuck Pauley and David Melcher. Bowling in the Women's Tournament were Robbi Pauley and Shawn Melcher. Of Special Note was Robbi Pauley who served as one of Women's Tournament Directors. Furthermore, all four bowlers are part of the Knights of Columbus Bowling League here in the DFW area. At the finish of the this season, members of the Knights #13470 and Ladies Auxiliary placed as follows: * Chuck Pauley - 2nd Place * David Melcher & Shawn Melcher - 3rd Place * Robbi Pauley - 9th Place There were 16 teams this year in the league.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: AFTER ACTION REPORT

The Christmas Party was a tremendous success and allowed us to come together as a Council and Family. Thanks go to the Christmas Party team who made the party work. You are the brother Knights who repeatedly make things go and make the council shine. God Bless and have a Merry Christmas. Special thanks to Catherine Bednarz and Marie Deiness for their assistance setting up, serving and cleaning up. YBIC WGK Bill Carney

NOTICE: Passing of Bishop Kevin Vann's Mother

Brother Knights, I have just found out that Bishop Kevin Vann's mother, Theresa Anne Jones Vann, RN, MSN passed away yesterday in Springfield, IL. She was 83 years old. There is a nice article about her on the diocesan web page. So as we pray for the repose of the sole of our Worthy Associate State Chaplin Fr. Jack Whitley, I ask that you also pray for Theresa Anne Jones Vann and of course for Bishop Vann and the Vann family. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Pat Henz

STUDENT OF THE MONTH: Mark De Los Santos *** UPDATE

In addition to Student of the Month, Mark also made it to the Semi-Final Competition at the Scipps National Spelling Bee. The Knights are very proud of you. ------------------------------------------------------------ Student of the Month – Mark De Los Santos. Mark is a Star Scout from Boy Scouts Troop 127 (St. Joseph's). He has also volunteered at St. Maria Goretti's Food Pantry, Mission Arlington, St. Joseph's Lenten Fish Fry and the Taylor Anderle Benefit Dinner. He has assisted many of his fellow scouts in their Eagle projects. He is now working on fulfilling the requirements for the Boy Scouts religious award (for Catholics), the “Ad Altare Dei”. Most recently Mark has advanced to the National Spelling Bee in Washington DC in May. Congratulations and Good Luck Mark.

Article in Texas Knight on Taylor Anderle Benefit

The last issue of the Texas Knight (Vol.2, 2011-2012) on page 4 features an article about the Knights of Columbus Council #13470 and our recent Benefit for Taylor Anderle. Once again, thanks for all the people who helped out and made the benefit such a tremendous success. -- Grand Knight Bill Carney

UPDATE: Knights of Columbus Education Grant Information DEADLINE HAS PASSED

KoC Educational Grant Application

THE DEADLINE FOR THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EDUCATIONAL GRANT HAS PASSED :(

UPCOMING EVENT: Seder Meal

Seder Meal Organizer & Recipes

The Knights of Columbus Council # 13470, in partnership with the Knight of Columbus Council # 13470 Ladies Auxiliary, The St. Joseph's Men's Club and the St. Vincent de Paul Society, held the Seder Meal on Saturday, March 31st at 7:00 pm. All proceeds to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Listing of Tables is as follows: Table #: Group: Table Mother & Father: A Mixed Tim & Tinita Jacquet B Mixed Holly & Dan Norman C KoC Ladies Aux Linda & Michael King D Religious & Staff Olga & Fernando Sotelo E RCIA Irene Salters F RCIA Irene SalterS G St. Vinc de Paul Mary Ann Whitecotten H Divine Will Joyce & Phil Hoffman I Divine Will Joyce & Phil Hoffman J Mixed Hispanic Karolina Rico & Jose Alvarez K Mixed Connie & Jack Schooley L Family Jennifer & Michael Boyle M Men's Club Tony Scardino N Knight of Columbus Ruth & Jim Irwin O Mixed Silvia & Eloy Hernandez P Mixed Kathy & Wally Post Q Mixed Tiffany & Long Nguyen R Mixed Africa James Asare S Mixed Ann Marie & Ken Harrelson T Mixed Donna & Sam Stovall

UPCOMING EVENTS: RESPECT LIFE

ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE MASS: The Annual Respect Life Mass will be held at 7pm on Friday, January 20, 2012 at St. Patrick Cathedral (1206 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102). Please plan to join His Excellency, Bishop Kevin W. Vann. The diocesan liturgy is held each January to mark the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. A reception will follow the Mass. For information please contact Chanacee Ruth-Killgore, Director of Respect Life, at 817-560-2452 or cruth-killgore@fwdioc.org There is also a candlelight procession before the beginning of the Respect Life Mass (Friday, Jan 20) this year. They are looking for 52 volunteers to carry candles up and place them in front of the altar. Please contact Chanacee if you and/or your family are planning on being there and would like to participate. ROE MEMORIAL MASS: Roe Memorial Mass, Dallas – at 10am on Saturday, January 21, 2012, with Bishops Farrell & Vann at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, 2215 Ross Avenue at Pearl Street. ECUMENICAL DALLAS MARCH FOR LIFE: Ecumenical Dallas March for Life – Saturday, January 21, 2012, from the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, 2215 Ross Avenue at Pearl Street, to the Federal Courthouse. The March and Rally will be from 12 noon to 2pm. TEXAS RALLY FOR LIFE: Bus Trip to the Texas Rally for Life in Austin - Saturday, January 28th 2012. The Knights of Columbus are pre-registering for seats on the next bus. The bus departs St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church’s 2016 Willis Lane, Keller, TX 76248) north parking lot at 8 am for Austin to participate in the 2012 Texas Rally for Life http://www.texasrallyforlife.org. We will return at approximately 7 pm the same day. All Pro-Life parishioners are invited. The cost is $35 per seat. We will stop once going down and once coming back for snacks, etc, however, you are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Pre-Register with Burnie Vaughn, organizer, via email at Frisco1945@1scom.net or by calling 817-750-0045. This is a 48 passenger chartered bus leased from Lone Star Coaches, http://lonestarcoaches.com and seats are Pre-Registering fast. Attached is the upcoming schedule for the various Respect Life Events. Please check the photo section to find flyers for the Roe Memorial Rally Flyer and the Respect Life Mass flyer (both English & Spanish).

COUNCIL # 13470 SEMINARIAN: Tom

We are proud to support Tom as our Seminarians for this year. Please see the attached photos.

ADOPT-A-FAMILY: AFTER ACTION REPORT

The Knights of Columbus Council #13470 and the St. Joseph St. Vincent de Paul Society worked together to support over 20 families and 35 children for Christmas. Christmas baskets were filled with food (Turkeys) and a Nativity set with a booklet written in both English and Spanish. Also included were department store gift cards for the parents to buy the shoes, clothing and toys for the kids. We encouraged all parents coming to pick up their Christmas baskets to read the Nativity story to the children, so that the true meaning of Christmas is conveyed to the children.

TAYLOR ANDERLE BENEFIT: UPDATE

Update 1/3/12 - Taylor Anderle had her surgery on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 and it was very successful. In fact, the doctors are very optimistic about her recovery. The better news is that she is recovering so well that they will be home for Christmas. Please keep them in your prayers as she still has some recovery to do and it will be several months before they actually know the final outcome but, as the doctors said, they are very pleased with the surgery. Just thought I'd pass that on to you all. Update 1/6/12 - Everything went well. The surgery took 5-1/2 hours in 10 different spots on her head. The doctor was excited and stated he thinks has her fixed. She has had a couple of headaches since, but they go away. He said this could happen for the next 9-12 months. Taylor is going back to Houston on Jan 9th for another post-op checkup. Thank you for all your help and prayers. WGK Bill Carney

FUND-RAISER: 2012 Texas College Football Sweepstakes & Savings Club

Back again for this year....

The 2012 College Football Frenzy is back and gearing up for the Fall. For only $10.00, you get an

enrollment card featuring 4 teams each week from October 6th to November 24th. Based upon the

actual scores for that week, the Top 8 and Bottom 3 teams receive CASH AWARDS.

Also included with each enrollment card is a membership to the Greenbee Savings Club. To check

out these savings, please go to www.greenbeesavingsclub.com.

To purchase tickets, please contact Brother David Melcher @ chan13470@gmail.com or Brother Chuck Pauley @ fspauley@tx.rr.com.

Tickets will also be available at all Planning & Business Meeting.

NOTICE: New Officer E-Mail Addresses

Please note the new officer e-mail addresses for the 2012-2013 Officers:

Grand Knight Gerald Hightower gk13470@gmail.com

Deputy Grand Knight Carl Gant dgk13470@gmail.com

Chancellor David Melcher chan13470@gmail.com

Financial Secretary Chuck Pauley fspauley@tx.rr.com

Treasurer David Gabourie tr13470@gmail.com

Recorder Philip Rupe rec13470@gmail.com

Advocate Tim Kolton adv13470@gmail.com

Warden Chuck Black warden13470@gmail.com

Inside Guard Tim Moncrief ig13470@gmail.com

Outside Guard Ken Harrelson og13470@gmail.com

3-Year Trustee Bill Carney 3trustee13470@gmail.com

2-Year Trustee Dan Norman 2trustee13470@gmail.com

1-Year Trustee Peter Goodman 1trustee13470@gmail.com

Keeping Children Safe Coordinator Rodney Asebedo safe13470@gmail.com

For any help with these new e-mail addresses, please contact Brother David Melcher.

KoC # 13470 WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK:

Both the website and facebook accounts for Council #13470 are up and active. Do your part......Update YOUR personal information. Go to: KofC Knights.org. Go to Uknights site, Enter the council 13470. Go to membership and enter your membership number and your data, then save/update and log-off. Click on the "Facebook" link on this homepage and make it a "favorite" to receive timely updates. For website and facebook support, contact: Pete Goodman at 817-572-1157 Carl Gant at 817-691-5049 David Melcher at 682-422-3505

PROTECT THE CHILDREN TRAINING --- BROTHER RODNEY ASEBEDO:

Every Knight and adult family member participating in activities with the Knights of Columbus MUST complete the "Protect the Children" Seminar and record the completion in the Church. Once complete, the member list on this website will be updated accordingly. This is MANDATORY training before you can participate in any youth-related activity with the Knights. Do it now so you can continue your service work. Chairman for this activity is Brother Rodney Asebedo (c) 214-497-7647 or e-mail rodneyasebedo@sbcglobal.net. Training classes to be scheduled in the near future.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH ----- PETER DIHN:

The Knights of Columbus Council #13470 are proud to extend our congratulations to Peter Dihn, 8th Grade student at Holy Rosary Catholic School as the December Student of the Month. His positive attitude, pleasant demeanor and active participation in both school and Church activities are qualities we should all seek. The best to you and continued success in everything you choose to do in life.

JOINING THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS & LADIES AUXILIARY

ST. JOSEPH KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: If you are a Catholic man over 18 with a “Passion to Serve” your church, your faith, and your community and directly help in these and many other projects, consider joining. Ask any Knight (Knights of Columbus are present and serving at every mass and can be identified with the white name badges) or call: Bill Carney (Grand Knight) 817-798-1500 Dan Norman (Recruitment Director) 817-419-8227 Carl Gant (Program Director) 817-691-5049 Phil Hoffman (Program Director) 817-274-6703) ST. JOSEPH KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES AUXILIARY: Catholic ladies: If you have a similar “Passion to Serve” and would like to work with the Knights and serve our Catholic Community, please contact the St Joseph Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, President Linda King, at 214-796-9392. We can serve together. Your Brother in Christ; Bill Carney Grand Knight