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The Nugget Newsletter of the Mother Lode Assembly #2778

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Fourth Degree, Auburn, California

Established 3 March 2003

Charity Unity Fraternity Patriotism

April 2016

Next Regular General Membership Meeting Tuesday April 19, 2016

St. Joseph Parish Hall 1162 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA

Meeting starts at 7:30 PM Color Corps Practice at 6:30 PM

The Nugget is the monthly newsletter of the Mother Lode Assembly #2778, which meets on the third Tuesday of each month at announced locations. All news, feature items, and opinion articles must be signed by the author (items sent via email are considered signed if from your own email address). All articles are due on the 25th of the month and are subject to “space available” and copyright laws. No article printed herein should be construed to represent anyone but the views of the author or, in the case of undesignated articles, the views of the editor. Brother Sir Knights are reminded to: (a) always notify the faithful comptroller and the Nugget editor of any change of address (postal or email). (b) allow the editor and comptroller access into your email inbox. Some people restrict access and do not accept unknown emails. It is up to you to allow our 4th degree email addresses or you will not get any necessary correspondence, including The Nugget.

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FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR’S MESSAGE – MARCH 2016 “Together we could be an enormous force for good in a world that so obviously needs the love of God and love of neighbor, which are reflected in our work.” Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight

Worthy Sir Knights, I want to thank those Grand Knights and Officers in those Councils that make up our Assembly for doing an “outstanding” job of getting the word out and recruiting a total of Nineteen (19) Brother Knights, including Father Lawrence (from St. Clare Council 12887) to join our Assembly this Columbian year. According to the District Secretary, 4th Degree Exemplification numbers were down across the board. But he commended us for a job well done! By the time you all read this, we will have had a great weekend as fifty-two (52) Sir Knights and their Knights’ Ladies joined in the 4th Degree Exemplification festivities this year! Thank you! On the subject of events, we are in the final stages of planning for the new Sir Knights Welcome Dinner (Saturday, June 11) which will be much earlier this year. And the Officer Installation Ceremony and Dinner (Saturday, July 23). Both catered events will be held at Auburn, St. Joseph Parish Hall. This year Mother Lode Assembly will be hosting the Officers Installation and Dinner. We will be joined by Centennial Assembly and Golden Sierra Assembly. The menus and prices have been set. Fliers should be out soon. Lastly, I am proud to say the SK Dick Gilberg is working feverishly to completely revamp our “website”. He has been reaching out to several of you for information. It will be extremely informative and constantly updated. This was one of our goals for this year. It looks like it may be up and running soon. To have a quality product we can be proud of takes time. SK Dick is doing his best. For those that want a peek go to: KofCAssembly2778.org Thank you again for all your cooperation and patience. Your Assembly Officers are here to serve YOU. Vivat Jesus Sir Knight Ricco Ches, 916.869.4447 FN, Mother Lode Assembly #2778

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Color Corps Report St. Joseph Marello parish requested Color Corps for Holy Thursday, March 24th, for the removing of the Eucharist from the main tabernacle to the side altar until Holy Saturday. Brothers Pete Lopez and Bruce Amundson have volunteered to participate. On April 1st, Co lor Corps participated in the Sacrament of Confirmation ceremonies at St. Teresa of Avila parish in Auburn. We had a total of six members there, led by SK Tom Epperson, as Acting CCC. The members were Tim Schott, Harvey Weybrew, Jeff Jones, Pete Lopez, and Henry Yates. On April 3rd, three members of the Color Corps participated at the Divine Mercy Mass at St. Dominic’s in Colfax, led by SK Casey Haas, as Acting CCC. The members were Roger Carey and Henry Yates. On April 3rd, five members of the Color Corps participated at the Sacrament of Confirmation ceremonies at St. Joseph Marello in Granite Bay, led by our Former Master, SK Jim Letcher, as the Acting CCC. The members were Pete Lopez, Bruce Amundson, Charlie De Los Santos, and Tom Epperson. On April 16th, three members of the Color Corps are scheduled to participate in the Sacrament of Confirmation ceremonies at St. Joseph in Auburn, led by SK Bruce Amundson, as Acting CCC. On April 16th, at least five members of the Color Corps are scheduled to participate in the 4th Degree Exemplification at the Double Tree Hotel in Sacramento. As of the writing of this reports the following members have confirmed their participation: Norm Chavez, Tom Epperson, Charlie De Los Santos, Jeff Jones, Pete Lopez. I want to thank my Brother Sir Knights that took over the duties as Acting CCC during those times when I could not be there. Your CCC, Norm Chavez, will attend a mandatory Marshalls’ meeting at 7:00AM on April 16th, prior to the Exemplification at the Double Tree Hotel. And on Sunday, April 17th, your CCC, Norm Chavez, will attend a mandatory District Meeting with our Worthy Master at 8:30AM at the Double Tree Hotel. The Color Corps will practice every month one hour prior to the meeting. Color Corps members that can participate, please bring your sword, baldric and chapeau. We have four (4) red capes, one (1) white cape, three (3) swords, four (4) chapeaus and one (1) pair of shoes available to loan to any member wishing to become a Color Corps member. We also have enough funds to advance to any member wishing to become a Color Corps member to purchase his own equipment to be repaid to the MLA over the next year or two. Starting at the March 15th meeting the Color Corps will start practicing on hour prior to the General meeting. NORM CHAVEZ, Color Corps Commander, MLA

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CHALICE / MASS KIT REPORT

April 2016

Another month has passed on into history but no members of the Mother Lode Assembly passed on with it. We are a tenacious bunch when it comes to staying alive. Not sure what the motivation is. Maybe we all have unpaid debts to clear up before we take the leap. Maybe we prefer to be a member of the Church Militant as opposed to the Church Triumphant. The latter does not sound like a bad organization to join. While we delay adding our names to a chalice, however, there continues to be a need for Mass Kits in many places. Fr. Augustine from Kenya continues to advise he can use many more. Possibly I have a solution. Anyone can purchase a Mass Kit and have any name they prefer engraved on the paten. There are a variety of Mass Kits available with prices ranging from a couple hundred dollars to much much more. Just do a search for Mass Kits on line or go to Trinity Catholic Bookstore in Roseville. My brothers and I have decided to purchase one, have our parent’s names inscribed upon the paten and send it to Fr. Augustine. This seems to be a great way to honor a loved one and maybe, like me, they will need all the prayers in the world to help them become a member of the Church Triumphant. If you agree and wish to follow up on this great idea, let me know and I will provide you Fr. Augustine’s address. My email is [email protected]. Hope to see at the April meeting. Peace and Love, SK Ron Roussey Chalice Chairman, Mother Lode Assembly

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Planned Meeting Dates/Locations May 17 – St. Joseph Hall, Auburn June 21 – St. Joseph Marello Room Overflow Rm, Granite Bay

Assembly Birthdays

May

April

04-01 Kenneth Broz 04-15 Jack Bacigalum

04-02 Stephen Hanas, Jr. 04-17 Steven Lipiec

04-04 Sal Ramirez 04-17 Gerald Poupore

04-04 Ron Wood 04-17 Pete Lopez

04-05 Vince Juan 04-18 Robert Beasley

04-06 Tom Wehri 04-19 Richard McKillip

04-07 David Luci 04-20 Paul Stassinos

04-07 Renald Ouimet 04-21 Felisberto Medeiros HL

04-10 George Buonocore 04-24 George Coelho

04-10 Timothy Mabie 04-24 Max Ruiz

04-12 Eduardo Fernandez Jr. 04-25 Clarence Bothello

04-12 Dennis Gorsuch 04-25 Frank Neves

04-12 Louis Renaud 04-26 Christopher Avery

04-13 David Salisbury 04-27 Paul Denzler

05-01 Vincent Campisi 05-20 Dan Field

05-03 Charlie De Los Santos 05-22 David Barden

05-06 Renato Nicolai 05-26 Randolph Brown

05-08 Peter Boyle 05-26 Richard Dillon Hon

05-10 Richard Gilberg 05-27 Ronald Booker

05-11 Stephen Hoag 05-27 David Brazil

05-15 Matthew Briggs 05-27 Nabih Haddad

05-15 Isidro Dolina 05-27 David Rose

05-15 Ron Gonzales 05-27 Gerald Zimmerman

05-15 Dean Wood 05-28 Paul Kiesel

05-16 Scott Peters 05-30 Rev. Eric Flores

05-17 Ray Aguilera

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Members:

S/K Steve Howder S/K William Pauch S/K Don Heisler S/K Irv Eastman S/K Chris Avery S/K Tony Ventura S/K Bobby Newell S/K Ricco Ches S/K John Merrill

Family and Friends:

The Sick and Distressed list reflects members, friends, and families of our Mother Lode Assembly. For additions or changes, contact Patrick Downey via email at [email protected] or call at 530-367-2154

Please send emails regarding the Sick and Distressed List to Joanne: [email protected].

Pray for the Repose of all souls

Dr. Robert Lind, George Rousseau, CHP Nathan Taylor, All those in terrorist bombings

SICK AND DISTRESSED LIST

. -- Kenny Brown David Jones Eric Jenkins Carol Carey John Paul Letcher Alice Bothello Frank Stephens Ashley Ruzicka Deacon Mike Young Dean Denney Patricia Wasik

Lucy Lopez Stella Martinez Victor Antido Gary Stephens Brian Stephens Madinos Nunez Dick Jenkins Roland Van Wyk Victor Matousek Kathryn Berkey Elizabeth Harding John (Butch) Conti

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Mother Lode Assembly #2778 Officers and Committee Chairmen Columbian Year 2015-2016

Officers Faithful Friar S/K Fr. Eric Lofgren 916-645-2102 [email protected] Faithful Navigator S/K Ricco Ches 916-869-4447 [email protected] Faithful Admiral S/K Norm Chavez 530-823-2454 [email protected] Faithful Captain S/K Jeff Jones 530-367-3033 [email protected] Faithful Pilot S/K Bruce Amundson 916-791-1636 [email protected] Faithful Comptroller S/K Hugh Paxton 530-613-1268 [email protected] Faithful Scribe S/K Rudy Garcia 916-821-2788 [email protected] Faithful Purser S/K Tom Epperson 530-878-3917 [email protected] Faithful Inner Sentinel S/K Charlie Delos Santos 916-541-9431 [email protected] Faithful Outer Sentinel S./K Frank Di Grande 916-771-2178 [email protected] Faithful 1 year Trustee S/K Ron Wood 916-434-0378 [email protected] Faithful 2 year Trustee S/K Chuck Robertson 916-434-1959 [email protected] Faithful 3year Trustee S/K Jim Jordan 916-663-1946 [email protected] Committee Chairmen Color Corps Commander S/K Norm Chavez 530-823-2454 [email protected] Chalice Memorial S/K Ron Roussey 530-367-5136 [email protected] Vice Chalice Memorial S/K Bill Gilsdorf 530-823-8264 [email protected] Vocations Chair S/K Bill Gilsdorf 530-823-8264 [email protected] Membership Chair S/K Jim Letcher 916-663-4463 [email protected] Sick & Distressed S/K Pat Downey 530-367-2154 [email protected] Fraternal Activities (open) Nugget Editor S/K George Trebaol 510-396-3830 [email protected] Public Relations/Hospitality S/K Charlie Delos Santos 530-887-1467 [email protected] Insurance Agent Contact your Council Agent

Mother Lode Assembly #2778 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

PO Box 9079 Auburn CA 95604