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EDWARD DOUGLASS WHITE COUNCIL 2473 ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA March 2016 Founded May 20, 1923 Number 9

UPCOMING EVENTS March 3 EDW-CCA meetings CFP 7:30pm

March 3 LUK meeting CH 7:30pm

March 10 Officers & Chairmen’s meeting CH 7:30pm

March 13 3rd Degree MH 11am

March 17 EDW meeting CFP 7:30pm

March 18 Supper Club CFP 6pm

March 20 Palm Sunday

March 20 Family Breakfast MH 9am – 12pm

March 22 CCA board meeting CH 7pm

March 24 Holy Thursday

March 25 Good Friday-Council Home and CCA Closed

March 26 Holy Saturday

March 26 Easter Egg Hunt MC Noon

March 27 Easter

March 27 Easter Brunch MH 11am – 2:30pm

April 4 The Annunciation of the Lord

*Every Sunday we pray the Rosary at 12:30 within Mary’s

Circle. If it’s raining we move inside the mansion.

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March 26 Holy Saturday

NOON SHARP!!!

This is one of our coolest events please plan to join us for the annual

Easter Egg hunt. We will meet on the steps of the Council Home at

noon. Please be prompt, this event starts on time and the eggs do not

last long. We will have prizes and food. The Easter bunny will also be

in attendance. See you there on March 26 at noon!

For the families who this will be your first year at the hunt, this is

without a doubt our quickest event! The hunt will be over in less

than three minutes. Please make sure your children are lined up and

ready to run exactly at noon! There will be separate zones for

differing age groups, so bring your newborns!

There will also be games,prizes and snacks inside the mansion for

the hunters. If it’s raining the hunt will be moved inside the main hall.

Let’s not forget that the Easter egg is the symbol of Christ’s

Resurrection. As Jesus rises from the tomb, a chick hatches from

the shell and begins life!

COUNCIL NOMINATING COMMITTEE I have appointed Bob Dannemiller PGK, Trustee as chairman

of the nominating committee to select a slate of officers for the

coming term for the May 19th election.

Ifyou are interested in holding an electedposition please contact

Bob or one of the other members of the committee; Steve McTe-

ague IPGK, Jerry Garren FS, PGK and Jim Holland PGK.

If you have any questions at all regarding being an officer, or

serving as a committee chairman for any number of our events or

programs please see one of the gentlemen. Serving as an officer is

a very rewarding and worthwhile way to serve God, your parish

and Arlington. All officers must be a 3rd Degree Knight. We can

help shepherd you through the degrees in a timely path to being an

officer if you have not already reached the third level of our

Order,. Being an officer also allows you the ability to help us

decide where best to steer our charitable efforts and donations.

Please consider serving,

John

Grand Knight

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Grand Knight: John White ....................... 202 352 7955 Chaplain: Fr. Joseph Giordano ............... 703 528 3800 Dep. Grand Knight: Chris Bannon .......... 703 869 1460 Chancellor: Joe Baker Fin. Secretary: Jerry Garren PGK........... 202 498 1638 Treasurer: Jim Tuomey .................................................. Recorder: John Kosobucki ...................... 571 282 4785 Advocate: David Nassar Lecturer: Vince Long PGK Warden: John Rovinski, Jr. Guard: Tom Gavin .................................. 703 281 1434 Guard: Chris Hudson Trustees: Bob Dannemiller PGK............. 703 685 3795

Steve McTeague PGK ............ 703 969 1570 Art Gamotis PGK .................... 703 448 0332

Fraternal Benefits Advisors Robert J. Canter Jr., CSA, FICF, LUTCF ..301 952 0180 Christopher M. Stio PGK ........................ 703 585 4978 Luigi Tanzi .............................................. 240 793 7213

Council Office 703 536 9656 x 2

Council Home Mansion 703 536 9656 x 3

In case of illness or death of a member Please call Jerry Garren PGK

202 498 1638 Committee Chairmen: 6-Point Program: Chris Bannon .............. 703 869 1160 Church Activities: Art Gamotis PGK ....... 703 448 0332 Community Acts.: John Cormany ........... 703 876 4654 Council Activities: Art Gamotis ................ 703 448 0332 Fraternal Activities: Youth Activities: David DeLoatche ......... 703 200 3949

Mike Bauer PGK ....... 703 204 9189 500 Club: Steve McTeague PGK............ 703 969 1570 Advertising: Rick Vranesh PGK Blood Drive: Ray Fioramonti ................... 703 524 1804 Charity: John Pfundstein ......................... 703 455 9112 Culture of Life: Luigi & Suzanne Tanzi ... 240 793 7213 K.C.I.C.: Jim Holland PGK ...................... 703 533 1550 Knight Life Editor: Rick Vranesh PGK .... 571 468 5133 Kovar: Art Gamotis PGK ......................... 703 448 0332 Ladies U-Knighted: Jo Balsamo Wood ... 703 263 1185 Membership: Greg Strizek ...................... 703 346 4387 Organ Donor Chairman: Jerry Garren .... 202 498 1638 Retention: Jim Holland ............................ 703 533 1550 Special Activities: Norm Marcocci........... 703 263 9771 Waiters: Bob Muschamp ......................... 703 237 8475

Board Officers Grand Knight: John White ....................... 202 352 7955 Dep. Grand Knight: Chris Bannon ......... 703 869 1460 President: John O’Neill III ....................... 571 437 9415 Vice President: Greg Strizek ................... 703 346 4387 Secretary: Bill Wester ............................. 703 521 2841 Treasurer: Tom Maguire ......................... 703 314 5213 Asst. Treasurer: Jerry Garren FS PGK .. 202 498 1638

Board Directors Owen J. Beirne, Jr .................................. 202 746 2404 Bob Dannemiller DD, PGK ..................... 703 685 3795 Larry Harrison ......................................... 703 980 4852 Tom Hazzard........................................... 703 536 4769 Brett Smith ............................................. 703 489 3112

Club Staff General Manager Peter Silano ................. 703 595 1546 Operations Manager Nick Beirne...703 536 9656 x 310 Manager Jeff Koch ........................ 703 536 9656 x 311

[email protected] Summer Camp Director Jill Burdick-Zupancic

703 536 9656 x 4 Pool Phone in Season: 703 536 9656 x 313

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GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE

As a council we’ve done many good works of mercy this past year,

and all of our 92 years, but we can always find areas to improve and to

make sure we remain our brother’s keeper. It’s an honor and a privilege

for us to have this incredible campus in the heart of Arlington. When

we moved from our original property across the street from St. Charles

Borromeo in 1951 Bishop Ireton traveled from Richmond to bless our

new home and encourage us to be a center of Catholic activity in

Northern Virginia.

When the county signed off on our purchase of 5115 Little Falls

in May of 1951 the Columbus Club president Vincent Tramonte

said “The property represents the type of quarters we can point to with pride and say

‘this is my Council Home’. ... This home must and will be the fountainhead of Catholic

action. ‘Brother Knight’ must take on its true meaning.”

During this Lenten season we need to re-commit, as a council to continue to honor

the families who made it possible to be here, the leadership who saw the potential in

having this land for Catholic action, and Bishop Ireton for charging us to be examples

of Catholicism in Northern Virginia.

It’s easy for brothers, both blood and fraternal, to bicker and beat each other up over

inconsequential matters. That can be okay, to a point. We need to ensure we don’t go too

far however so that we don’t cross a point we can’t return from. As the Supreme Court

justices do before they hear every case, which is fitting since our namesake was a chief

justice, shake hands with one another and remember we’re in this world together and keep

our focus on our Catholic identity. We’ll continue to heed Bishop Ireton’s and Vince

Tramonte’s desires and serve our fellow knights, parishioners and neighbors.

One of our members, when he was asked by a non-Knight “why would EDW help

out in such a way?”, gave the perfect answer: “Because we can!” So, we’ll continue

doing what we do and more. Why? Because we can!

Vivat Jesus,

John White

Grand Knight

MANAGER’S CORNER Peter Silano

March has arrived and spring is around the corner. We survived Blizzard 2016, thanks

in part to our Board President. John O’Neill III, as most know, J III has been removing the

snow from our property year after year, free of charge. Resulting in a substantial savings

for the club. John truly had his work cut out for him this year but as always came out on

top, of the “snow heap” that is. Thank you J III.

Our new Camp Registration Software has proven successful. I continue to receive

positive feedback from our membership and general public alike, praising the ease of the

registration process this season. As always, we continue to improve our services year after

year. Thank you to the following employees and members who assisted in the implemen-

tation of the new software system in record time: Camp Director, Jill Burdick-Zupancic,

Assistant Camp Director, Mary O’Conner, and Special Thanks to A.J. Valinote for tying

together the new software to the KofC website as well as adding the endless changes to

the KofC website.

Many thanks to KofC Member, Steve Woda and Operations Manager, Nick Beirne for

fine tuning the Pool Registration software and staying with it during the registration process.

With spring approaching we look forward to seeing you at our “Taste of Italy”

Supper Club on March 18. Palm Sunday Breakfast on March 20 (the first day of spring)

and our Annual Easter Brunch on March 27. Please make your reservations early as

both the March Supper Club and Annual Easter Brunch fill up quickly. Please find

menus for the above events elsewhere in this publication.

@KofC_EDW WWW.KOFCEDW2473.ORG

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HONOR FLIGHT SPRING SCHEDULE A chance to give thanks!

Honoring our veterans, especially the World War II generation, is a

tremendous act of patriotism and gratitude and it’s a lot of fun to do as

an entire family, as a Boy Scout and Girl Scout troop, a homeroom class

or a soccer team!

It’s real simple and easy to do. Simply show up and line up outside

when the buses arrive and cheer and say thank you to our defenders. Then

come into the building and help hand out and provide drinks to the

veterans. Please arrive at the main hall 20 minutes prior to the

expected arrival times listed below. Stay for 20 minutes or stay for the

duration and help clean up. I guarantee you if you strike up a conversa-

tion with one of the men or women who served in WWII you’ll gain an

incredible appreciation for what they sacrificed to defeat Totalitarianism

and preserve our freedoms.

This is a great way to introduce our children to giving back to our

society and caring for each other. You can encourage the kids to create

posters or thank you cards to give to the veterans.

HONOR FLIGHT VOLUNTEER!!

April 2 Saturday – Arrival and lunch at EDW at 12:15 am and leave

at 1:30pm. We’re expecting 230 WWII and Vietnam vets as well as

escorts from South Florida.

April 16 Saturday - Arrival and lunch at EDW at 11:20am and leave at

12:35pm. We’re expecting 225 veterans and escorts from SoutheastFlorida.

April 23 Saturday - Arrival and dinner at EDW at 5:30pm and leave

at 6:30pm. We’re expecting 180 veterans and escorts from Historic Tri-

angle Virginia.

April 29 Friday - Arrival and dinner at EDW at 6:30pm and leave at

8:00pm. We’re expecting 60 veterans and escorts from Buffalo, Nebraska.

May 7 Saturday - Arrival and dinner at EDW at 5:00pm and leave at

7:00pm. We’re expecting 175 veterans and escorts from Huntington, W.Va.

May 14 Saturday - Arrival and lunch at EDW at 10:50am and leave at

noon. We’re expecting 225 veterans and escorts from Southeast Florida.

May 31 Tuesday - Arrival and dinner at EDW at 6:45pm and leave at

8:30pm. We’re expecting 65 veterans and escorts from Austin, Texas.

**More dates will be added as time grows nearer. Please keep an

eye on our Facebook page for updates: facebook.com/KofCEDW2473

Owen Beirne Jr.

Chairman

HELP A FRIEND JOIN THE KNIGHTS! Looking to bring a friend or a neighbor into the Knights of Columbus?

We will be holding a First Degree initiation on May 19 at 7:30pm.

Potential candidates need to contact our membership chairman, Greg

Strizek, in advance. They or their sponsor can get a hold of Greg by

email at [email protected] for a qualification interview

and advance paperwork.

EDW’s membership degree program dates are:

First Degree:

Thurs. May 19, candidates need to arrive no later than 7pm

First Degree: Thurs. June 16 candidates need to arrive no later than 7pm

Profit and Loss Statement of Total Income and Expenses for the Fis-

cal Year 2015 vs. 2015 Budget for the Columbus Cub of Arlington Inc.

(CCA)

John O’Neill III

Pursuant the CCA Bylaws, Article III, Section 4, below is the

Annual report.

The Total income for 2015 was $1,955,941, less cost of goods sold

of $301,226, less operating expenses of $1,526,533, for a total net

income of $139,182. Adding back depreciation of $57,412, which is a

non-cash expense, Total Net Income was $196,594 for 2015.

Compared to our 2015 budget, Our Total Income was over budget by

$87,994. Totalcostofsaleswasunderbudgetby-$11,774, andTotalExpenses

were over budget by $84,502, realizing that $57,412 was deprecation, so

we were really over budget for Total Net Income by $87,994.

Other notable facts overall:

Total actual income in 2002 - $1,119,787

Total actual income in 2015 - $1,966,914 Increase of +$847,154

Major capital improvements completed and fixed assets

purchased from 2006 through 2015 = $1,030,860

From 2003 through 2014 we have made principal payments of

$554,986

Loan/Note to be paid off in November 2016.... Current Loan

Balance as of 1-01-2016 - $43,614

Cash balances as of 12-31-2015 were $291,792, with an

additional $14,948 in prepaid Federal and VA State tax deposits.

Actual Profit and Loss for 2015 vs. 2014 and the approved 2015

Budget where included in the 2016 Annual meeting packet

Columbus Club of Arlington, Inc.

Actual 2015 vs Budget 2015 Dated 1-18-2016

2015 Income Actual Budget Difference

Total Income $1,966,941 $1,857,692 Total Income $1,966,941 $1,857,692 $109,249

Cost Of Sales Food Beverage Other Total Cost of Sales $301,226 $313,000 -$11,774

Total Gross Profit $1,665,715 $1,544,692 $121,023

Expenses Total Expenses $1,526,533 $1,442,031 $84,502

Net Income $139,182 $102,661 $36,521

Add back Depreciation $57,412 $45,000 Total Income $196,594 $108,600 $87,994

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH We have many, many men and women in our council family who

when asked to help out say “Of course whatever you need!”

One of those men stepped up in the last few months and decided to

run for the Columbus Club board of directors. Brett Smith will be

bringing some fresh ideas and insights to the board in helping us

maintain our Catholic mission to serve Northern Virginia.

Thank you, Brett. A gift will be made to St. Agnes in his family’s name.

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We’re Looking For Our Next:

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

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LADIES U-KNIGHTED NEWS Jo Balsamo Wood

Greetings!!! The snow is finally melting, Spring

Training has begun, and on Sunday, March 13, we “spring forward” by

changing our clocks to Daylight Savings Time. All indications are that

spring is in the air. The time of year when a young man’s fancy turns to

thoughts of love! Local fire departments recommend changing the

batteries in every smoke alarm in your house, as the clocks are set ahead.

After you lose that much-needed hour of sleep, more fun is in store for

you. Later that week is St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s day, followed

closely by the first day of spring. Say goodbye to winter and say hello to

spring with temperatures slowly rising to greet the vernal equinox on

Sunday, March 20, which coincidentally is also Palm Sunday. To end this

busy month, Easter is on March 27, the last Sunday in March.

Speaking of Easter . . . Ladies U-Knighted wants to help you by of-

fering our beautiful hand-made chocolate, Easter-themed pops to add to

your children’s Easter baskets. The cost of each chocolate pop is $2.00

or three for $5.00. If you would like to place an order, please send an

email to Jo Balsamo Wood at [email protected] with “LUK

Easter Pops” in the Subject line. Please indicate the number and type of

pops you are ordering (Cross, Easter egg or Lamb) in your email (see

photo below). If you miss the chance to pre-order, we will be selling

them at the Annual Easter Egg roll.

SAVE THE DATE and mark your calendars – open to everyone!!!

Join LUK at the Old Council Home on Saturday, April 30, from

1:00 – 3:00 for a Tea Party and Baby Shower to support the

organization “A Woman’s Choice” who give women the opportunity

to preserve the lives of their unborn children. We are anticipating new

and/or expecting moms to join us as we serve refreshments and play

games for prizes. All are invited; please stop by and join the fun. We are

asking that you donate an unwrapped gift to this event. Suggestion for

tax-deductible gifts include: diapers (newborn – 5), pull-ups, baby wipes,

unused bottles and pacifiers, toys, umbrella strollers, pack n’plays, baby

shampoo, lotion, powder, new or slightly used clothing newborn - 4T,

receiving blankets, bibs, rattles and gift cards. For more information or to

arrange to drop off gifts, please contact Alison at (703) 304-6639. See

add in this month’s Knight Life.

Calling all Ladies! Looking for new members! We meet at 7:30 p.m. on

the first Thursday of each month at the K of C Old Council Home, 5115

Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA. Membership is open to any woman who is

compelled to help those in need, provide excellence in its many activities,

whether religious, charitable, or social, and have fun. For more information,

please contact Jo Balsamo Wood at balsamowood@verizon. net, check out

our website at www.ladiesuknighted.com or follow us on facebook at

Ladies U-Knighted. Please stop by the Old Council Home for a meeting and

while you are here, have a delicious Spaghetti dinner.

Please join Ladies U-Knighted in wishing a very happy birthday to

Robyn Stewart (3/3), Monica Trinidad (3/12), and LUK’s Vice President,

Maria Montoya (3/23). Our next LUK meeting will be on March 3.

Jerry Garren PGK, has held the vital financial secretary position

since December, 2004. Jerry took over with a heavy heart, as Gene

Rutherford his predecessor took ill that February.

For over 11 years Jerry has been the Camerlengo of the Edward

Douglass White Council. He has not only cared for the financial

well-being of EDW, he has been the chief advisor on all fiscal

matters and a core advisor along with the trustees and the Past

Grand Knights for all matters when valued informed opinions are

needed by the Grand Knight.

With Jerry’s announced resignation at the January 7 council

meeting we are now looking for our next financial secretary. The

person will be appointed to a three year termby the Supreme Knight,

Carl Anderson with a recommendation from the Grand Knight.

EDW’s Financial Secretary duties are much more intensive for

obvious reasons than a normal council. The duties run the gamut

from maintaining both the Knights of Columbus and the EDW

databases, collecting and depositing dues and donations, working

closely with the treasurer to safely handle the income, deposit and

withdrawals of council funds. Maintaining our council member-

ship rolls, arranging death notifications in The Washington Post,

control of the 500 Club roster. The FS also acts as the Financial

Agent for the Columbus Club of Arlington, Inc. in respects to

collecting the club’s dues.

The duties and responsibilities of a financial secretary are graver

than those of the other council officers hence why the Supreme

Knight, through the Grand Knight, controls the appointments. With

the more serious role comes the understanding that the time

demands for the job are heavy. The Financial Secretary does need to

be available on a continual basis, seven days a week. The Financial

Secretary position is the only council-level office that comes with a

modest compensation package.

Candidates must be a third degree member of the Order, shall

not hold a license or be engaged in the sale of life or health

insurance and cannot have a criminal record.

If you are interested in applying for this key position or have

any questions regarding it please contact the Grand Knight, John

White, via email [email protected]. If you are applying for

the position please send a letter of interest with your qualifications

[email protected].

Those who show an interest or apply will be given a more de-

tailed listing of the job description. Those candidates still showing

an interest will be interviewed in person by the Grand Knight and

designated other senior officers. At the conclusion of the interviews

the Grand Knight will forward a recommendation to the Supreme

Knight in New Haven, Conn. for his consideration of appointment.

Submissions for the position need to be delivered to the

Grand Knight by March 18.

FAMILY NIGHT IS BACK Family night is back, make plans to join us in the mansion on

April 9th. We will have a movie and food for your kids in the

front room, while you enjoy dinner at the bar. $15 per child.

Questions can be directed to Kenny Goss 703 448 0332

KNIGHT LIFE 5

CULTURE OF LIFE The Courage to Step into Life

By Suzanne Tanzi and Alessandra Stoppa

John Foppe is a husband, father, author, painter, motivational speaker,

and executive director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Born without

arms, he is an outspoken advocate for a “culture of life,” in every state of

health and capacity. He asserts that the current debates are centered around

a misunderstanding about where our value lies:“We live in a world where

our worth is bound up in what we do, and independence is key. But I have

learned in my life that interdependence is the most fulfilling way to live... I

help you; you help me, and together we are more; we are one.” Bringing

this wisdom to bear upon the controversial topic of euthanasia, often

linked to the national abortion debate, he keeps it very simple: “This whole

notion of assisted suicide sells all of ourselves short.” Physician-assisted

suicide occurs when a physician facilitates a patient’s death by providing

the necessary means and information to enable the patient to perform a

life-ending act.

In the United States, physician aid in dying (PAD), or assisted suicide,

is legal in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Vermont, and

Bernalillo County, New Mexico; its status is disputed in Montana. Why

are euthanasia advocacy groups gaining voice and media presence in the

USA? Dirk De Wachter, a professor of psychiatry at the University of

Leuven in Belgium, one of the first countries to legalize the practice,

believes that his country’s approach to suicide reflects a crisis of nihilism

created by the rapid secularization of the popular culture in the past thirty

years. Euthanasia became a humanist solution to a humanist dilemma.

“What is life worth when there is no God?” he said.

Indeed, for the Church, there is no distinction between defending hu-

man life and promoting and supporting the dignity of the human person in

any stage of life. Pope Benedict XVI writes in Caritas in Veritate,, “The

Church forcefully maintains this link between life ethics and social ethics,

fully aware that ‘a society lacks solid foundations when, on the one hand,

it asserts values such as the dignity of the person, justice, and peace, but

then, on the other hand, radically acts to the contrary by allowing or

tolerating a variety of ways in which human life is devalued and violated,

especially where it is weak....’” (no. 15)

Dr. Marc Beauchamp, MD, FRCSB ( Fellow of the Royal College of

Surgeons of Canada), has devoted the past five years to an educative effort

to raise awareness in neighboring Canada to combat the looming

euthanasia laws that are moving forward, though last year’s ruling was

stayed by the court and will not take effect until June 6, 2016. Beauchamp,

an orthopedic surgeon living in Montreal, is President of Vivre dans la

Dignité (Living with Dignity), the largest and most active group opposing

euthanasia, and is part of a collective of 616 physicians ready to go to the

Supreme Court should the law pass.

“Education is a work that requires a great deal of time. But this does

not reduce the fact that we are called to face an emergency. If euthanasia

is sanctioned as a ‘right to treatment,’ it could be followed by a request

that everyone have this right.” Given Belgium’s recent approval of eu-

thanasia for minors without age limit, it is evident that this concern is not

mere alarmism.

As in America, future applications of any euthanasia mandate depend

on the vagueness in the law’s guidelines. In the “holes” in the wording of

any law, everything becomes subjective. For examples, what is the exact

meaning of “grave illness” or “unacceptable physical or psychological

suffering” or even “medical aid in dying”?

Beauchamp does not take lightly the Hippocratic Oath, taken by

himself and all doctors upon entry into the medical field. This has been

the foundation of the profession for twenty-one centuries: “I will

prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability

and my judgement and never do harm to anyone. I will give no deadly

medicine to any one if asked, nor suggest any such council.”

Beauchamp’s efforts are an example to pro-life advocates in the USA,

though, as a committed surgeon and father of seven (some quite young),

the decision to engage in these five years of struggle was not automatic. “It

has been a very demanding battle, and painful as well. However, my

passion is not for the battle, but for the human person, for my relationship

with God, the source of love and openness to myself and others. For me

and my wife, who is an oncologist, it has been first of all an opportunity to

live life as one, united in openness to what we love most, to the presence of

Christ in those we have before us.”

He retains this openness even with the those against his cause. At one

point, he found himself in the national Canadian television station studio

with the Minister of Social Services, Véronique Hivon, the promoter of

the euthanasia law -- the “enemy” par excellence. “We said things that

were diametrically opposed, but after she spoke, I looked her in the face;

I wanted to look well. In that moment, something happened. I realized

that we are all on a journey toward something greater. We make

mistakes – I am certain that this law is a terrible error – but we are on a

journey, both of us, to know the truth of life.” The same dignity he so

desired to protect, for which he battled so fiercely, he saw in her face: the

mysterious journey of the other toward her destiny. That day he went

home happy -- “It was the greatest surprise, after a public ‘clash,’ to find

myself so full of tenderness for her.”

John Foppe echoes this knowledge of and desire for human fellowship

in the struggle, in reaching out to those who might be considering ending

their own lives, and those who support and assist them: “Everyone of us

have conditions that make us feel broken, incomplete. But in the midst of

these conditions, life is still worth living. In such times, have the courage to

step into life!” Coming from John, we are able to read between the lines:

“You are not alone!”

Alessandra Stoppa, who assisted in the interview with Dr. Marc

Beauchamp, is a journalist for the international Catholic monthly, Traces.

Sunday, March 27, 2016 11:00am – 2:30pm

Main Ballroom Soups

Fresh Spring Pea Soup

Chicken with Rice

Salad Bar

Entrée Carved Roasted Lamb with Mint Sauce

Chicken Wellington Honey Glazed Ham Au Gratin Potatoes

Fresh Green Bean Almandine

Belgian Waffle Station

Omelet Station

Dessert Buffet

$16.50 Adults – $9.00 Children Please make reservations by March 23, 2016

Call 703 536-9656 x 311 Please make reservations early for our

Annual Mothers Day Brunch on May 29, 2016

Annual Easter Brunch

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March Supper Club “Taste of Italy”

March 18, 2016

6:00pm Cocktails

6:30pm – 8:30pm Dinner & Dancing

***In honor of St. Joseph, please bring canned or non-perishable food donations for the Arlington Food

Assistance Center - AFAC*** Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

Minestrone - Lenten

Italian Antipasto Salad Bar Entrée

Maria’s Seafood Newberg - Lenten

Eggplant Parmesan - Lenten

Vegetarian Lasagna - Lenten

Chicken Picata

Stuffed Mushrooms – Sautéed Spinach - Lenten

Italian Breads Dessert

An assortment of Italian & American

Cakes and Cookies

Reservations

By Noon March 16, 2016

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$15.00 Adults

$8.00 Children 10 and Under

Knights of Columbus

Palm Sunday ~ Family Breakfast March 20, 2016, 9:00AM-12:00PM

Omelets Cooked to Order Belgian Waffle Station

Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Sausage Patties, Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Ham, Scrapple, Sausage Gravy, Chipped Beef, Home Style

Biscuits, Seasoned Home Fries, Cheesy Potato Casserole, French toast Sticks, Regular or Cheesy Grits, Fried Apples, Fresh Fruit Salad, Assorted

Breakfast Breads & Pastries, Fruit Cobbler, Assorted Juices

Coffee, Tea or Milk

This is an all you can eat Buffet

$10.00 – Adults $5.00 – Children 10 and under

Free - Children 3 and under -Tax and tip included in price

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING

SPECIAL OLYMPICS IN VIRGINIA!! We’re very proud to announce that with your financial support Special

Olympics in Virginia raised over $1,034,954 to fund efforts to provide

athletic competition and support to Virginians with disabilities.

The Virginia Knights of Columbus State Council team was the second

highest fundraiser and the highest non-Special Olympics organization,

raising $21,328. AND with each of your donations EDW was the number

one council on the state team raising $3,333!

Be very proud of our ongoing involvement with Special Olympics and know

that every penny raised at the plunge stays inVirginia to help our families and

neighbors. Some of those terrific athletes are EDW family members.

The Knights of Columbus have always been a major supporter of the

Special Olympics and this is one great way we continue that patronage.

To view more pictures of the Polar Plunge please visit our Facebook

page: facebook.com/KofCEDW2473 or suggestions concerning this event?

Please let us know: Bob Muschamp, cell: 703-489-2856, or Chris Bannon,

703-869-1460.

EDW Grand Knight, John White and Virginia State Advocate, Roy Blakeburn

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MARCH 2016

S U N D A Y M O N D A Y T U E S D A Y W E D N E S D A Y T H U R S D A Y F R I D A Y S A T U R D A Y

1 Burge r n igh t

CH 6 :30pm

2 Retirees CH 11am

Taco night CH 6:30

3 EDW & CCA meetings

7:30pm Spaghetti night CH 6:30 LUK meeting CH 7:30

4 Seafood Special

CH 6:30

5 S tea k N igh t

C H 6 :3 0 pm

6 Rosary

MC 12:30pm

7 8 Burge r n igh t

CH 6 :30pm

9 Retirees CH 11am

Taco night CH 6:30

10 Officers & Chairmen’s

CH 7:30

Spaghetti night CH 6:30

11 Seafood Special

CH 6:30

12 S tea k N igh t

C H 6 :3 0 pm

13 3RD DEGREE

MH 11am Rosary

MC 12:30pm

14 15 Burge r n igh t

CH 6 :30pm

16 Retirees

-Ladies invited- CH 11am

Taco night CH 6:30

17 EDW meeting CFP 7:30pm

Spaghetti night CH 6:30

Supper Club 18 Valentine’s Day

MH 6pm Seafood Special

CH 6:30

19 S tea k N igh t C H 6 :3 0 pm

20 Family Breakfast

MH 9am – 12pm

Rosary MC 12:30pm

21 22 Burger night CH 6:30pm

Columbus Club board Meeting CH 7pm

23 Retirees CH 11am

Taco night CH 6:30

24 Spaghetti night

CH 6:30

25 GOOD FRIDAY

Council Home and CCA Closed

26 EASTER EGG HUNT

NOON

Steak Night CH 6:30 pm

EASTER 27

EASTER BRUNCH

MH 11AM – 2:30PM

Rosary MC 12:30pm

28 29 Burge r n igh t

CH 6 :30pm

30 Retirees CH 11am

Taco night CH 6:30

31 Spaghetti night

CH 6:30

Rosary

MC 12:30pm

CFP = C. F. Paradise Room [Lower Lounge]

MC = Mary’s Circle [in front of the mansion]

CH = Council

Home [Mansion]

MH = Main Hall

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