
FATHER WILLIAM J. MITCHELL ASSEMBLY 3817
Meeting Minutes
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Fr. William J. Mitchell Assembly 3817
Minutes for August 14, 2023
Michael Grimes – Faithful Navigator
Assembly Order of Business August 14, 2023
Meeting Minutes – Patriotic Degree (4th Degree) meeting held 14 August, 2023
1831 – Meeting called to order
1831 – Certified that all members in attendance possess a valid membership card.
1831 – Pilot – Patriotism
1831 – Navigator – Duty, Maintain Unity etc
1832 – Prayed the “Our Father”
1833 – Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
1834 – Meeting minutes from the previous meeting were approved as submitted.
1835 – Faithful Comptroller – Audit Completed. $8,184.52
New per capita bill is due in November.
New Voucher system was explained to the membership.
1837 – Purser’s Report –
$3,145.06 in Checking
$1,290.84 in Chalice Fund
$3,897.20 Flagpole / Flag fund
1837 – Chalice Chairman Report
To be part of the chalice program a member must:
Be in good standing in their home council (participating in council affairs to the extent ability / health permit).
Council dues paid in full.
Be in good standing in Assembly 3817 (participating in assembly affairs to the extent ability / health permit)
Assembly dues paid in full.
Fill out the Chalice Form (provided by the Chalice Chairman)
The Assembly has 3 chalices currently on hand.
1845 – The term “Fourth Degree” is no longer in favor. The preferred term is “The Patriotic Degree”
1847 – Respect Life Chairman’s Report
Father Larry has approved the Respect Life Ministry’s schedule.
Respect Life Ministry is going to be more involved with the youth of the parish.
The Religious Education ministry has two new Leaders: Roerto and David
RE team is working on a podcast and Newsletter for the children of the parish.
September 6th is their scheduled date for first theatrical show
Arizona March for Life – Would like to hire a bus to/from Holy Cross to the march.
October 11th – Lasagna Dinner to benefit Martha’s Vineyard.
1855 – Faithful Navigator Michael Grimes has Assembly shirts and will order new badges as needed.
1856 – Trustee Report – None
1856 – No Old Business
1856 – No New Business
1857 – Grand Knight’s Report – Officer Installation to be held 8/20/2023 following 4:00 mass. Dinner following at Oregano’s on Superstition Springs
1858 – Jerry Scheivers Report – Deacon Clarence yard cleanup project.
Bill Hunt move household items project
1859 – Next Patriotic Degree meeting 18 September, 2023 @ 1830
Prayer List:
Michael Grimes’ Sister
Michael Grimes’ Brother in Law
Bob Salas’ son – Surgery went well
Ken Trustack & wife have both taken falls and have bad knees
Victor Scott – Knee and back pain
Martin Korec’s Mother in law
Leroy Shaw – Fell
Hector Ortiz – Wife Mary
Ed Padilla’s friend Richard – Cancer diagnosis
1902 – Faithful Navigator’s Report
Supreme Master – Online Meeting
Grow AZ Membership
537 Assemblies – Civic Awards
3 Assemblies – Patriotic Awards
None from AZ
The Military Chaplain program = The RSVP program in the Council
Not “Republicans” or “Democrats” but rather we’re “Patriotic Americans”
Safe Environment Training is required for ALL OFFICERS.
Rosary Celebration coming in October.
Catholic Night in the Ballpark in September.
Upcoming Exemplifications:
September 30 in Tucson
November in Phoenix
January in Sun City
March
April
May
June
Why join The Patriotic Degree?
- Holy Thursday is one of our holiest days, and the Color Guard highlights that point. Most recognized part of the Knights of Columbus
- Should consider a fund to assist with members’ purchase of regalia so that they may perform with the color guard
1920 – Hector Ortiz – Color Guard Commander – Training Meeting
The color guard is in the eyes of the public.
Must set an example – Best of the Best.
Beret – Military Style
Online tutorial for forming the Beret
Black shoes and Belts – Not Scuffed
District Marshalls will inspect color corps members and address any issues with appearance
No Hats / gloves on the pews
Training to be conducted on sword handling / use
Manuals for color guard members
“Inspection Ready” Berets are available online at www.armynavyoutdoors.com Current price is $9.99
A war is going on – a war on Family, Marriage, Kids
People are leaving the church
We need to help along the way
The mass held at Saints Simon and Jude (Phoenix Cathedral) for Blessed Father McGivney was recorded and can be found on YouTube. There was a first class relic of Blessed Michael McGivney (bone fragments) present at this mass.
1938 – Faithful Navigator – Tickets are available ($20.00) for a raffle for a Buffalo Hunt in Kodiak territory or cash equivalent.
1940 SK Tim Smith reports 200 new Sir Knights were added in the past fraternal year.
SK Hector Ortiz reports a net loss of 555 Sir Knights in the same time.
1943 – Meeting was brought to a close.
Submitted by SK Marcus Ray
Michael Grimes – Faithful Navigator
Email: Michael.Grimes7904@outlook.com
Cell: 480-688-5718
Vivat Jesus
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Michael Grimes – Faithful Navigator
Father William J. Mitchell Assembly 3817
Email: Michael.Grimes7904@outlook.com
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Vivat Jesus!