FRATERNAL GREETINGS!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Worthy Sir Knights of Texas Second District,
As we observe Columbus Day, our namesake, and celebrate the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas and the genesis of a new Nation, I salute you Sir Knights of Columbus for all that you do for our Holy Mother Catholic Church, and for being the “Visible” and “Patriotic” arm of the Knights of Columbus.
Columbus Day recognizes the achievements of a great Renaissance explorer who founded the first permanent European settlement in the New World. The arrival of Columbus in 1492 marks the beginning of recorded history in America.
Columbus Day celebrates the beginning of cultural exchange between America and Europe. After Columbus, came millions of European immigrants who brought their art, music, science, medicine, philosophy and religious principles to America. These contributions have helped shape the United States and include Greek democracy, Roman law, Judeo-Christian ethics and the tenet that all men are created equal.
Columbus Day is one of America’s oldest holidays. The tradition of observing Columbus Day dates back to the 18th century. It was first celebrated on October 12, 1792, when the New York Society of Tammany honored Columbus on the 300th anniversary of his first voyage.
Columbus Day is a patriotic holiday. In fact, the Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 in honor of the 400th anniversary of his first voyage. That year, President Benjamin Harrison declared Columbus Day a legal holiday. The United States has long admired Columbus. America has more monuments to Columbus than any nation in the world.
As you enjoy and reflect on this holiday, remember that our Holy Mother Church is very grateful for you service and the sacrifices you make to serve Her and Our Lady of Guadalupe Province.
Let us all be proud to bear the name of Sir Knights of Columbus, united in One Nation Under God….
Be Blessed.
Vivat Jesus! Fraternally,
GREGORY L. TATUM
Master, Texas Second District
Our Lady of Guadalupe Province
MasterDistrict2@satx.rr.com
Friday, October 22, 2010
Fourth Degree Exemplificatioan Nov 20
FRATERNAL GREETINGS!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Brother Knights and Worthy Sir Knights,
Just a reminder that an Fourth Degree Exemplification is scheduled for Saturday, November 20, 2010 at St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Parish. The host Assembly will be St Raphael Guizar Valencia Assembly 3018, Faithful Navigator Larry Zoller. I encourage all to seek your 3rd Degree Brothers to become Sir Knights of Columbus. All 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus are eligible to become Sir Knights with a minimum of six (6) months in the Order.
The cost for the exemplification for candidates is $70.00. Banquet ticket(s) for wives/guest is $25.00. Deadline for receipt of Form 4s is Wednesday, November 10, 2010.
I personally ask all of my fellow Brother Knights to personally extend an invitation from me to those noble and dedicated Knights to become ‘Patriot’ Sir Knights of Columbus. We are all responsible for the growth of our Order!
For additional guidelines, information and/or instructions, please refer to the ‘Degrees’ column ‘Fourth Degree’ at the Home Page. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at MasterDistrict2@satx.rr.com or 210.654.1317 (KC-Home) or 210.380.8058 (BlackBerry)
Be Blessed.
ViVat Jesus! Fraternally,
GREGORY L. TATUM
Master, Texas Second District
Our Lady of Guadalupe Province
MasterDistrict2@satx.rr.com
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Brother Knights and Worthy Sir Knights,
Just a reminder that an Fourth Degree Exemplification is scheduled for Saturday, November 20, 2010 at St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Parish. The host Assembly will be St Raphael Guizar Valencia Assembly 3018, Faithful Navigator Larry Zoller. I encourage all to seek your 3rd Degree Brothers to become Sir Knights of Columbus. All 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus are eligible to become Sir Knights with a minimum of six (6) months in the Order.
The cost for the exemplification for candidates is $70.00. Banquet ticket(s) for wives/guest is $25.00. Deadline for receipt of Form 4s is Wednesday, November 10, 2010.
I personally ask all of my fellow Brother Knights to personally extend an invitation from me to those noble and dedicated Knights to become ‘Patriot’ Sir Knights of Columbus. We are all responsible for the growth of our Order!
For additional guidelines, information and/or instructions, please refer to the ‘Degrees’ column ‘Fourth Degree’ at the Home Page. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at MasterDistrict2@satx.rr.com or 210.654.1317 (KC-Home) or 210.380.8058 (BlackBerry)
Be Blessed.
ViVat Jesus! Fraternally,
GREGORY L. TATUM
Master, Texas Second District
Our Lady of Guadalupe Province
MasterDistrict2@satx.rr.com
Appointment of Supreme Master
FRATERNAL GREETINGS!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Worth Sir Knights of Texas Second District,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Knight Dennis J. Stoddard, PSD as our new Supreme Master.
Brother Dennis Stoddard is a New Jersey native, but has resided in Jacksonville, Florida since 1964. He retired after a 27 year career with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and has retired again this year as an elementary Catholic school teacher. He is a Viet Nam Veteran, serving in the Marines from 1965 – 1969.
He joined Jacksonville, Florida’s Bishop W. Thomas Larkin Council 4727 in October 1977. He served in all chair offices and became Grand Knight in 1982. He was charter Faithful Navigator of Father Timothy Vakoc Assembly 3213. Brother Dennis was elected State Warden for the Florida State Council and served following that as State Advocate, State Treasurer, State Program Director and then was elected to the office of State Deputy in 1999. At the 2002 Supreme Convention in Anaheim, Sir Knight Stoddard was elected a member of the Supreme Council Board of Directors and currently serves as Chairman of the Order’s Membership, New Council Development and round Table Committee
Sir Knight Stoddard is a Knight in the Pontifical Order of Pop St Sylvester and a Knight in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. He is married to Lady Linda Stoddard and they have two children and four grandchildren.
Sir Knight Dennis J. Stoddard succeeds Sir Knight Larry Costanzo who has served the Fourth Degree with distinction and honor. One of his top priorities as our new Supreme Master is to aggressively recruit young, vibrant, Catholic patriots, who can stand proud in defense of Church and state today just as our brothers did 110 years ago at the first exemplification of the Fourth Degree.
I encourage all current Navigators to send him a letter/card of ‘congratulations’ and ‘welcome’ him aboard and advise him that Texas Second District looks forward to working and supporting his growth in membership. It may be addressed to Sir Knight Dennis J. Stoddard, Supreme Master, 1 Columbus Plaza,
New Haven, CT 06510
Be Blessed.
ViVat Jesus! Fraternally,
GREGORY L. TATUM
Master, Texas Second District
Our Lady of Guadalupe Province
MasterDistrict2@satx.rr.com
Friday, October 22, 2010
Worth Sir Knights of Texas Second District,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Knight Dennis J. Stoddard, PSD as our new Supreme Master.
Brother Dennis Stoddard is a New Jersey native, but has resided in Jacksonville, Florida since 1964. He retired after a 27 year career with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and has retired again this year as an elementary Catholic school teacher. He is a Viet Nam Veteran, serving in the Marines from 1965 – 1969.
He joined Jacksonville, Florida’s Bishop W. Thomas Larkin Council 4727 in October 1977. He served in all chair offices and became Grand Knight in 1982. He was charter Faithful Navigator of Father Timothy Vakoc Assembly 3213. Brother Dennis was elected State Warden for the Florida State Council and served following that as State Advocate, State Treasurer, State Program Director and then was elected to the office of State Deputy in 1999. At the 2002 Supreme Convention in Anaheim, Sir Knight Stoddard was elected a member of the Supreme Council Board of Directors and currently serves as Chairman of the Order’s Membership, New Council Development and round Table Committee
Sir Knight Stoddard is a Knight in the Pontifical Order of Pop St Sylvester and a Knight in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. He is married to Lady Linda Stoddard and they have two children and four grandchildren.
Sir Knight Dennis J. Stoddard succeeds Sir Knight Larry Costanzo who has served the Fourth Degree with distinction and honor. One of his top priorities as our new Supreme Master is to aggressively recruit young, vibrant, Catholic patriots, who can stand proud in defense of Church and state today just as our brothers did 110 years ago at the first exemplification of the Fourth Degree.
I encourage all current Navigators to send him a letter/card of ‘congratulations’ and ‘welcome’ him aboard and advise him that Texas Second District looks forward to working and supporting his growth in membership. It may be addressed to Sir Knight Dennis J. Stoddard, Supreme Master, 1 Columbus Plaza,
New Haven, CT 06510
Be Blessed.
ViVat Jesus! Fraternally,
GREGORY L. TATUM
Master, Texas Second District
Our Lady of Guadalupe Province
MasterDistrict2@satx.rr.com
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