Knights of Columbus - March 2025 Newsletter
- Knights of Columbus
- Apr 2
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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.
Brought to you by the following sponsors:
We would also like to thank our Parish, PSF (parents of St. Francis), our SAC (school advisory committee), and all of our annual members of the Knights who own businesses throughout our council. Without these supporters, we could not do everything we do in the community. If you are interested in sponsoring an event or our annual newsletter, please click here and send us a form.
Chapter Meetings Every 2nd Monday - Each Month 6:30 PM.
Brother Knights, Greetings,
Dear Brothers and Families,
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your unwavering dedication. A special thanks to those who made our recent events a success—our Fish Fry volunteers, whose efforts fed over 100 people, those who ensured security at the school Mass, and the brothers who honored our First Friday Adoration commitment. Your service embodies the true spirit of our Order.
We also celebrate a successful school auction, which raised over $200,000—an incredible testament to our community’s generosity. Mr. Lee is doing a wonderful job this year with his commitment to our school and the teachers working there. I also want to give congratulations to our Knight of the Month, Steve Pedersen, for his hard work on the deep fryers so that we were all able to enjoy freshly fried fish this year, and to the Abedrabbo Family and Gina Lorenz for their invaluable contributions to the community. We are always grateful to those who help build community with their precious time.
Looking ahead, let us continue to serve with faith and purpose. Please mark your calendars for our upcoming events in April—the Fish Fry on April 4th, the community breakfast on April 6, and another Exemplification - we continue to look for more Catholic men who want to join our order to help the community. April brings new and exciting events and of course Easter - the celebration of the resurrection.
May will be a month of service and celebration, with the State Convention, the reopening of our historic church, and a community cleanup. Brothers, your dedication is the backbone of our council. Let’s continue to stand together in faith, fraternity, and service.
As a reminder, for our monthly meetings, our meeting room has been moved to the school library, a much better location, we have room to grow! Our next meeting is April 14th, please join us. Also, please begin to actively sign up on the website for our events: www.bendknights1872.org
Vivat Jesus
Tom Andrade
February Events Review
Feb 2 Community Breakfast at Parish
Feb 4 Men of Athanasius Meeting
Feb 7 Knights Adoration
Feb 10 Knights Monthly Meeting
Feb 12 Fraternal Benefits Night
Feb 20 4th Degree meeting 6:00 pm social
Feb 21 Father Daughter Dance at school
Feb 26 Fish Fry setup, serve, breakdown
March Events
March 1: Confirmation Meal 11am setup
March 4: Fat Tuesday Breakfast at school for kiddos.
March 2: First Sunday Community Breakfast
March 7: Fish Fry setup, serve, breakdown
March 20th: 4th Degree meeting at Chan’s 6:00pm
March 21st: Fish Fry setup, serve, breakdown
March 28th: Blood Drive from 8am-3pm in parish parking lot.
March 29th: 4th Degree Exemplification
4th Degree Knights of Columbus • 4th Degree Assembly 908
Greetings Brother Sir Knights of the 4th Degree
The 4th Degree meeting/dinner will be Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Mazatlán Mexican Restaurant, 61419 S Hwy 97, Bend Social at 6:00 PM. Dinner to follow. Sir Knight Ladies invited!
RSVP to Joe DiPaola at (503) 467-6940
For All 3rd Degree Knights
An opportunity to complete your knighthood and become a 4th Degree Sir Knight will be available in Redmond on March 29th. Please contact Brent Dattke for more information and registration. 541-388-1437
Fr. Luke Sheehan Assembly 908, Bend, Oregon
Joe DiPaola, Faithful Navigator
Prayers for Our Sick and Distressed January:
Ruby Jones; Mary Latham; Virgil Deppmeier; Mickie Newhouse; Barbara Koegler; Tony Hornback; Chili Lambert; Brad Landry; Daniel Dattke; Sheila Kelly; Patrick Kelly; Paul White; Virg Deppmeier, Dennis Plant
Knight of the Month: Steve Pedersen
Family of the Month: The Abedrabbo Family
Lady of the Month: Gina Lorenz
February Knights' Birthdays
Chris M Rasmussen 03-02-1986
John A Walsh 03-02-1958
Dennis J Benz 03-03-1966
Sergio Ramirez 03-05-1977
Fred J Hornback 03-06-1950
Kyle D Homertgen 03-09-1972
Jose A Hernandez 03-10-1972
Michael'jon D Stark 03-12-1980
Jose Diaz 03-13-1973
David Ellis 03-15-1956
Patrick S Burrus 03-16-1960
Abraham Hernandez 03-18-1992
John K O Leary 03-18-1953
Andrew Untermeyer 03-18-1961
Kevin J Freihoefer 03-19-1958
Ken A Roberts 03-20-1953
Matthew J Deppmeier 03-23-1959
Scott P Neal 03-25-1969
Brent A Dattke 03-28-1944
Officers 2024-2025
Third Degree Officers 2024-2025
Chaplain • Fr. Rogatian Urassa
Grand Knight • Tom Andrade
Deputy Grand Knight • Andrew Untermeyer
Financial Secretary • Matthew Deppmeier
Chancellor • Gerardo Gomez
Recorder • Jay Schnoor
Treasurer • Roger Laubacher
Advocate • Augustine Hernandez
Warden • Peter Powers
Inside Guard • Steve Pedersen
Outside Guard • Noel Chavez
Lecturer • Fred Hornback
One Year Trustee • Brent Dattke
Two Year Trustee • George LeDoux
Three Year Trustee • Ken Roberts
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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