Msgr. Bernard G. Collins
Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly #2889
Jim Oliver, Faithful Navigator
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From the Faithful Navigator - More... KOKOA - January-February '08 KOCOA, The current edition of the Arizona State Newsletter. More... |
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HomeOUR ASSEMBLYThe Msgr. Bernard G. Collins Assembly was chartered on March 28, 2005 in the City of Mesa in the Arizona District of the John H. Reddin Province of the Knights of Columbus. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to our country through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of our assembly serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus. Our assembly meets at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 2213 N. Lindsay Road, Mesa, AZ 85213. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in Collins Hall (named after our Assembly's namesake) with the officers meeting at 6:45pm and the general membership at 7:30pm. 4th Degree Exemplification in MesaJune 13-14 2008 - The next scheduled Exemplification of the Fourth Degree will be in Mesa on Saturday, June 14th, 2008. This ceremonial and the banquet will be at The Phoenix Marriott Mesa To obtain a discount room rate, make sure to reserve your room at The Phoenix Marriott Mesa by 12:00 Noon, May 12th, 2008. We had some Knights that had to pay higher rates at the Tucson Exemplification because they waited to long to make reservations. The deadline for banquet reservations is May 31st, 2008. The deadline was extended to accommodate the State Convention. Failure to register by the deadline will result in less favorable seating at the banquet or no banquet reservation at all. THIS IS A COMPLETELY NON SMOKING HOTEL! GUESTS WHO SMOKE IN THEIR ROOMS WILL BE CHARGED A $250.00 CLEANING FEE! Smoking is allowed outside only! There will be a Flag Retirement Ceremony at 9:00 AM. Every Assembly Color Corps is urged to participate. The Exemplification will start at 12:00 Noon. There will be a Ladies Program, Mass, no host social time and a banquet. The Mass will be at 4:00 PM and all priests in attendance are welcome to concelebrate with our celebrant. Please advise the Master of any & all Priests that wish to concelebrate. You are encouraged to attend. One of the top Exemplification Teams in the entire order will present the degree ceremony. All candidates must be in the traditional black tuxedo and pay the fees mandated by Supreme. Active Duty Military, Police and Firefighters are urged to wear their dress uniforms, and Priests their traditional garb. See the Letter of Instruction for more details. The Class Honoree will be Fr. Raymond Greco, who has served as District Friar for ten years. (Note: New documents posted as of 4/14 include provisions for special dietary needs.)
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 Welcome to our new Sir Knight
Lew Brigham. Lew's health precluded his attending one
of the big 4th Degree
Exemplifications. Our Worthy District Master, SK
Armand Brooks conducted a special 4th Degree for Lew at his
home on April 17, 2008. Sir Knights Strube, Yancey and
McCarthy participated.A reception was hosted afterwards by the Women's Auxilliary. Welcome to our Assembly, Sir Knight Brigham! |
2007 HONOR GUARD OF THE YEAR!
The Msgr. Bernard G. Collins Assembly Honor Guard
was awarded "Honor Guard of the Year" by District Master, Armand
Brooks at the June 2nd, 2007 Exemplification of the 4th Degree in
recognition of our hard work and dedication. Our assembly
participated on over 40 callouts last year.
Pictured (left to right) are Faithful Pilot and Assembly Commander SK Kevin McCarthy, SK Mark Low, Faithful Navigator SK Henry Armstrong, PGK, DD, SK Bill Strube, GK, SK Armand Brooks, Master Fourth Degree, SK Craig French, and SK Joey Traylor. Not pictured are Faithful Admiral SK Joe Meyer, PGK, Faithful Purser SK James Oliver, PGK, and Inner Sentinel SK James Porcaro.
Also not pictured, and the man that taught all of us how to be the best Honor Guard we could be is our Deceased Brother, SK James Joly, PGK, PFN, FDD.
The
Memorial Chalice
One of the time-honored traditions of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus is the Memorial Chalice and Chalice Ceremony. When a Fourth Degree member in good standing passes away, a chalice is donated in his memory to the religious order or organization of his choosing. The beautiful Chalice Ceremony is conducted as part of the deceased Sir Knight's wake or funeral vigil. A chalice, engraved with the Sir Knight's name, is presented to the family, used in the memorial Mass, and then delivered to the recipient by representatives of the assembly according to the Sir Knight's wishes.
Our assembly owns chalices, purchased through our Chalice Fund, that are ready to be presented should the need arise. The sacred vessels consist of a gold chalice and a gold paten. A Satin cloth with emblem and gold trim is used to display the chalice and paten during the Chalice Ceremony.
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REGISTER TO JOIN THE FATHER McGIVNEY CANONIZATION GUILDThe Knights of Columbus has established a Guild to advance the cause for canonization of our founder, Father Michael McGivney. The Guild gathers evidence on Father McGivney's life and character, collects information about favors people have received as the result of Father McGivney's intercession, promotes Father McGivney's cause for canonization, and offers spiritual benefits to its members. To register to join the Guild, CLICK HERE and submit the form. You'll be added to Guild bimonthly newsletter list and kept informed of the progress of Fr. McGivney's cause for canonization. |
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