Knights of Columbus
Cardinal Gibbons Assembly #150
916 S. Scott Street
Middletown, Delaware 19709-1346
Meets 1st Mondays at 7:30pm
Holy Family Church, Rt. 4 & Gender Road
Newark, Delaware
SPRING 2004 NEWSLETTER
SPECIAL EDITION
Faithful Navigator’s Message
Spring has sprung, the crack of the bat on the baseball can heard throughout the stadium, and the Assembly is
looking forward to a profitable season with our Blue Rocks Concession Stand Fundraiser. Thanks to the brother
Sir Knights and their families who willing give up their time to staff the concession stands, the Assembly
maintains the funds to remain a strong functioning, charitable Catholic patriotic organization. Half of all monies
earned are used for Assembly maintenance (mailings, hall donation, snacks, equipment repair, etc.) while the
other half is earmarked for charitable purposes. So if you care to help out the Assembly while having a great
time at the ballpark with your fellow KofC families, please call Don Wonchoba to volunteer your services.
Remember, we need volunteer names into the stadium personal one-week prior to the games.
On May 22, the Assembly brothers will participate in a celebration of Mass at St. Mary’s Church in New
Haven, Ct., fraternize with our brother Knights of St. Mary’s Council over lunch, and then tour the Supreme
Headquarters Museum before returning home in the evening. Brother Sir Knight and Faithful Captain Marty
Reynolds has put together a great little get-a-way for us at an incredibly low cost. Make your reservations soon
so you don’t get left behind. There are only 50 seats on the bus, and it’s filling up quickly. Call Marty today!
Our Worthy Master has reminded me that Elections are mandated to be held at our May 3 meeting. I have really
enjoyed my first year as Faithful Navigator, but after much thought and consideration, I feel that it is time to
pass the gavel on to a new leader. I intend to still serve the Assembly in whatever capacity that I can, and
whatever capacity my brother Sir Knights deem appropriate, but I must now turn a little more attention to
family and career obligations. There are other opportunities in my personal journey of faith that I intend to
explore, and I hope to get more involved with my Parish. I wholeheartedly endorse our Worthy Faithful
Captain, Martin Reynolds, in his bid to become the new Faithful Navigator. Marty has been a very active
participant in our Assembly and has shown that he has the heart, skill, and forethought to lead the Assembly in
new directions. I have appointed our Faithful Trustees as our nominating committee. While nominations for
positions will be accepted from the floor at our May 3 Election, please speak with our Trustees if you would
like to serve the Assembly as an Officer.
April Meeting Date CHANGED
Because the 1st Monday of April falls during Holy Week and is the same day as the Chrism Mass, and the Order
encourages all members and their families to attend the Mass and participate in Holy Week activities, the April
business meeting will take place in Holy Family Hall on Monday, April 19 at 7:30pm. Please make a note of
this change and attempt to be at this important meeting.
Motions Passed
- Assembly will spend up to $150.00 to supply a U.S. Flag and accessories to St. Margaret of Scotland
Parish Scout Troop 283, as requested by brother Sir Knight Joseph Pickering of St. David Council.
- Assembly read and tabled until the April 19 meeting a resolution to change the By-laws to suspend all
dues and fees to 4th Degree members who are 70 years of age and have been 4th Degree members for 25
years. This will be voted on at the April 19 meeting, and passed on for consideration at the Biennial
Meeting on April 29, 2004. Please attend to let your opinion of this change be known.
Biennial Meeting
The Master of the 4th Degree has scheduled the Biennial Meeting for Thursday evening, April 29 at the Dover
Council Columbian Home in Camden, Delaware. Dinner will be served at 7pm, with the meeting beginning at
8 pm. Cardinal Gibbons Assembly will be represented by FN Leon Gratkowski, SD Vincent DiLeonardo, and
FC Martin Reynolds as Delegates, with PFN Donald Wonchoba, PFN Bill Baker, and ST James Gardner as
Alternates. The Assembly will pay the costs of the dinner for any Cardinal Gibbons Assembly brother Sir
Knight who attends. All Sir Knights are encouraged to attend. Two Cardinal Gibbons By-law changes will be
considered at the Biennial Meeting:
1) To change the amount of money allowed to be allocated at an Assembly Business meeting to $350.00 by
affirmative vote of 2/3 the members present without prior notification of the Assembly membership.
2) To change the requirements for a suspension of Assembly dues to 70 years of age with 25 years of 4th
Degree membership ( if passed at April 19 meeting).
Our Worthy Master, William Lawler intends to run for a second term as Master. Anyone interested in the
position of District Marshall should send their resume along with a short explanation of why they feel they
merit this job to William Lawler, 9 Ravenworth CT., Newark, DE 19702-4086 asap.
Day of the Unborn
In addition to the many local Day of the Unborn activities on March 25, the Master would like a strong showing
of Color Corp members in attendance at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC for the
7pm Mass. He still has room in his van for more brother Sir Knights, and has asked that anyone who is willing
to drive please contact him so carpools can be arranged.
Bus Trip to Supreme
The Assembly bus trip to Supreme is scheduled for Saturday, May 22. The cost is $30 per person for the bus,
and reservations can be had by sending a check along with your name, phone number, Council number, and
number of people attending to Martin Reynolds, 117 Panorama Dr., Newark, DE 19711 as soon as possible.
This trip is open to all Knights of Columbus families, not just Cardinal Gibbons members.
Blue Rocks Schedule
Day Games
(minimum 25 volunteers)
Wednesday, May 26
arrive 9am for 11am game
Tuesday, July 20
arrive 11am for 1pm game
(one big stand)
Wednesday, August 11
arrive 11am for 1pm game
Night Games
(minimum 4 volunteers)
arrive 5pm for 7pm game (except 4/20)
Tuesday, April 20
Saturday, May 1
Blessed Sacrament
St. Michael
#3751
#4548
(arrive 4:30pm/6:30pm game)
Thursday, June 24
Our Lady of Fatima
#11469
Monday, May 10
Holy Angels
#12104
Tuesday, July 6
St. John the Beloved
#11796
Monday, June 7
Coffee Run
#6768
Tuesday, August 24
St. David
#12842
Mar. 25
April 19
April 29
May 3
May 14-16
May 22
Sept. 12
Oct. 23
Calendar
Day of the Unborn, Color Corp at Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, DC
Assembly Business Meeting. 7:30pm, Holy Family Hall
4th Degree Biennial Meeting, Dover Council Home, Camden, 7pm dinner, 8pm meeting
Assembly Business Meeting & ELECTION OF OFFICERS
State Convention, Dover Sheraton
Assembly bus trip to St. Mary Church & Supreme Headquarters
Installation of Assembly Officers, Holy Cross Church, Dover, 3pm
4th Degree Exemplification, Dover Sheraton
Cardinal Gibbons Assembly Officers
(Please save for future reference)
OFFICE
Faithful Navigator
Faithful Friar
Faithful Comptroller
Faithful Captain
Faithful Admiral
Faithful Purser
Faithful Pilot
Faithful Scribe
Inner Sentinel
Outer Sentinel
1-year Trustee
2-year Trustee
3-year Trustee
Worthy Master
Commander
Lt. Commander
NAME
Leon J. Gratkowski
Rev. Philip L. Siry
William C. Mousley
Martin E. Reynolds
Donald R. Wonchoba
Joseph F. Blaszkow
Andrew T. Hutson
Richard H. Fox
John Riley
Robert Forester
Vincent L. DiLeonardo
Ray L. Ruhman
George Gott
William F. Lawler
Terrence Logue
Richard H. Fox
PHONE NUMBER
(302) 378-2599
(302) 834-4328
(302) 836-0887
(302) 368-9753
(302) 798-7788
(302) 234-0188
(302) 832-7088
(302) 378-9124
E-MAIL ADDRESS
kcweights@yahoo.com
stpaulsdecity@aol.com
bmousley@hotmail.com
Thebestbee1@aol.com
donwon1988@msn.com
Jofblas@aol.com - note change
HUThutson3@aol.com
rhfox@dol.net
(410) 398-8081
(302) 239-6996
(302) 838-8635
(302) 328-7649
(302) 834-6844
(302) 737-4048
(302) 378-9124
Robert.Forester@ATK.com
V.DiLeonardo@worldnet.att.net
dollynotes@netscape.net
gwgsr5@juno.com
dianeandwilliam@msn.com
TerranceLogue@mbna.com
rhfox@dol.net