September 2025 Newsletter
- jay1194
- Oct 5
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Updated: Oct 7
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September Edition 2025
Father Luke Sheehan Council #1872
Bend, Oregon
A Catholic Men's Fraternal Organization - Dedicated to the Support of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and School, Youth and Community Needs.
Chapter Meetings Every 2nd Monday - Each Month 6:30 PM.
Brother Knights and Greetings
Allow me to share a story about branding, advertising, and the power of association. For over 40 years, I have worked in the advertising industry, helping businesses shape their message and present themselves to the world. Even now, as your Grand Knight, it remains my full time job.
What always strikes me is this: being associated with a brand isn’t just about logos or
slogans—it’s about how that brand makes you feel. Pride, purpose, belonging—these are the true marks of a strong identity.
While serving burgers this summer at the Cascade Lakes relay, several participants noticed our branding and asked what the Knights of Columbus were all about. That simple question opened the door to share our mission, goals, and values. Again, while serving burgers at the regional lacrosse tournament, many visitors recognized our logo and shared stories about the Knights back home, or about fathers and grandfathers who had been members.
One woman, wishing to remain anonymous, quietly placed three crisp hundred-dollar bills in our donation jar and told us to “keep doing what you do”. Just last month, while on the coast wearing my Knights of Columbus hoodie, a man waiting in line beside me simply asked: “Knights of Columbus—what council are you in?”
These moments remind us that our “brand” is not just a name or an emblem—it’s the witness of Catholic men serving their communities. At our most recent Exemplification, I shared this same story with those in attendance. If it hasn’t already happened to you, it will. One day you’ll be wearing something with a Knights logo, and someone will stop you to say something positive, uplifting, and encouraging about who we are. Or perhaps you’ll be out of town and see someone else wearing our shield, and you’ll instantly share a bond of fraternity.
So I ask you: how does it make you feel to be a Knight of Columbus? When you put on that badge, when you serve alongside your brothers, when you represent our Order in the parish or community—what sense of purpose fills your heart?
That is our “brand.” Not the words on a banner or the title in a program, but the lived experience of Catholic men united in charity, unity, and fraternity. Let us continue to live out that brand boldly, so that when others see us, they don’t just recognize the Knights of Columbus—they feel inspired to join us.
Vivat Jesus!
Andrew Untermeyer
Grand Knight Council 1872
Events September
Sep 5 : Spaghetti Feed cooking for school families
Sep 5 : Knight’s Adoration Support
Sep 7 : Burrito Breakfast
Sep 8 : Monthly Knight‘s meeting
Sep 20 : Hispanic Independence Day
Sep 29 : Bishop Ordination
Events October
Oct 1 : St Francis School Golf Tournament
Oct 2 : Officers Meeting
Oct 3 : Knights Adoration First Friday 7:00 pm
Oct 5 : Serving Burrito Breakfast 7 am and 10 am Mass
Oct 13 : Family Knights for membership Meeting 6:30 pm
Oct 17 : Mathew Selzer meetings on benefits
Oct 18 : Knights and Dads Poker Night 6:00 pm
Oct 28 : Officers Meeting
Oct 16 : 4th Degree Meeting (Every 3rd Thursday) location tbd.
4th Degree Knights of Columbus • 4th Degree Assembly 908
Greetings Brother Sir Knights of the 4th Degree
The 4th Degree meeting/dinner will be
October 16th - Location TBD. There has been a short break in the meetings, come join us.
Fr. Luke Sheehan Assembly 908, Bend, Oregon
Joe DiPaola, Faithful Navigator
Prayers for Our Sick and Distressed:
George LeDoux Jr.; James Johnson; Gilbert Clark; Jim Chapel Sr.; Gene Dusan
Honored Recognition June
Knight of the Month: Br. Rob Evans - For all he’s done during his short time as a knight.
Family of the Month: Br. Chris & Julie Miccolis - For helping Sr. Barbara Etter.
Lady of the Month: Stephanie Mowery Sandine - For her contributions to our parish as music director.
Knights' Birthdays
Name | Date |
Duane Davies | 9/18/1961 |
Jack Beemer | 9/10/1945 |
Jacob Schreiber | 9/20/1995 |
Joe Levesque | 9/3/1942 |
Jose Torres | 9/15/2000 |
Levi Schwarz | 9/11/1991 |
Richard Franks | 9/27/1967 |
Robert Schiewek | 9/13/1931 |
Robert Evans | 9/25/1950 |
Stephen Liska | 9/2/1949 |
Tucker Weber | 9/4/1999 |
Officers 2024-2025
Third Degree Officers 2024-2025
Chaplain • Fr. Victor Mena-Martinez
Grand Knight • Andrew Untermeyer
Deputy Grand Knight • Ken Roberts
Financial Secretary • Matthew Deppmeier Chancellor • Edward Peter
Recorder • Jim Chapel
Treasurer • Roger Laubacher
Advocate • Augustine Hernandez
Warden • Peter Powers
Inside Guard • Steve Pedersen
Outside Guard • Noel Chavez
Lecturer • John Macaulay
One Year Trustee • George LeDoux
Two Year Trustee • Brent Dattke
Three Year Trustee • Thomas Andrade
District Deputy • Pat Creedican
Fourth Degree
Faithful Friar • Bishop Liam Cary
Faithful Navigator • Joe DiPaola
Faithful Comptroller • John Thibodeau
Faithful Captain • Bob Latham
Faithful Admiral • Brent Dattke
Faithful Purser • William Heber
Faithful Scribe • Jack Beemer
Faithful Pilot • Brad Thoreson
Inner Sentinel • Darin Moore
Outer Sentinel • Fred Hornback
One-Year Trustee • Bob Latham
Two-Year Trustee • Pat Kelly
Three-Year Trustee • Jack Beemer
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