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Assembly #2449May 2016ElectionsIt is almost the end of Columbian year 2015 – 2016. That means that electiontime is upon us. You will find listed below the offices that are available to acceptnominations for the 2016 - 2017 Columbian Year. Nominations are open. Youmay nominate whomever you choose to whatever office. You may evennominate yourself.The nominations will be anonymous. All that will be published is the list ofnominees.Voting will take place on June 10th. Please send your nominations to me atda lane@hotmail.com by May 25th so the list may be published in the Junenewsletter.Remember to vote once, but nominate often.OfficeFaithful NavigatorFaithful CaptainFaithful PurserFaithful PilotFaithful AdmiralFaithful ScribeOuter SentinelInner SentinelTrustee – 3 yearTrustee – 2 year (post vacant)

There may be some that are interested in becoming an officer, but are not sure what theduties are.Duties of Officers of a 4th Degree Assembly.The Laws and Rules Governing the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus specifically setthe duties of Assembly Officers. This guide is to help new Sir Knights and interested partiesbe informed.FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR The Faithful Navigator is the chief executive officer of theassembly and acts as the Presiding Officer, with all the powers and duties incident to suchoffice. He appoints committees, countersigns orders and checks. He annually appoints orreappoints the Assembly Color Corps Commander. In his absence, or inability to perform suchduties of office, the Faithful Captain shall perform such duties and exercise such powers.FAITHFUL FRIAR The Faithful Friar is the Spiritual Advisor of the Assembly. He isexpected to make a report at Assembly Meetings on religious matters. The Faithful Navigator,Faithful Captain, Faithful Admiral, and Faithful Pilot appoint a Priest annually in accordancewith such rules established by the Bishop of the Diocese to serve the Assembly.FAITHFUL CAPTAIN The Faithful Captain shall, in the absence of the FaithfulNavigator, perform the duties and exercise the powers of that office. He shall also, to assurea good attendance at meetings and other functions, have charge of social and other activitiesunder the Good of the Order. (Refreshments)FAITHFUL PILOT The Faithful Pilot shall have charge of all properties of the Assemblyexcepts monies, accounts and record books of the officers, but including ceremonials; shall beresponsible for arrangement of the Assembly Chamber and shall direct and be responsible forthe activities of the Sentinels.FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER The Faithful Comptroller (Fin Sec) shall keep a roll and therecords of the members with the date of their initiation in the Fourth Degree. Collect andreceive all monies due the Assembly and all funds obtained from any source and transfer thesame to the Faithful Purser, and obtain a receipt from him. He shall keep accounts of thecharges (dues) and receipts of each member; he shall issue to each member not indebted tothe Assembly for dues, a Fourth Degree Membership Card, duly signed and attested as above,which shall entitle a member admittance to any meeting of the Fourth Degree within theperiod specified on said card and upon further compliance with the rule requiring that themember produce a current Third Degree membership card. He shall upon request by a membertransferring to another assembly, issue a transfer card, signed by the Faithful Navigator andattested by the Faithful Comptroller. He shall keep such necessary Official Records and formsas furnished by the Supreme Secretary. Notify the District Master of the names of allcandidates awaiting initiation. Is the custodian of the Seal of the Assembly and affixes sameto all proper papers.FAITHFUL SCRIBE The Faithful Scribe shall keep a record of the minutes of all regularand special meetings in a bound book furnished for that purpose by the Assembly.FAITHFUL PURSER The Faithful Purser (Treasurer) is the custodian of all funds obtainedfrom any source. Makes deposits and keeps records. Pays all orders drawn on him by theFaithful Comptroller and Faithful Navigator. Makes records available to the Board of Trusteesas required.

FAITHFUL INNER & OUTER SENTINELS The Faithful Inner and Outer Sentinels shallbe responsible to see that all in attendance at meetings are in possession of appropriate validThird and Fourth Degree membership cards and shall perform such other duties as directedby the Faithful Pilot.FAITHFUL ADMIRAL The Faithful Admiral (usually the Immediate Past FaithfulNavigator) is appointed annually; shall preside in case of the absence of both the FaithfulNavigator and Faithful Pilot, and may have such powers and performs such other duties asherein prescribed. In the absence of the Faithful Friar, performs his duties at assemblymeetings.TRUSTEES The Trustees (normally three) are elected initially for 1 , 2 & 3 years,thereafter three years. Together with the Faithful Navigator they are the Board ofTrustees. The Board is responsible for auditing the record books of the Faithful Comptrollerand Faithful Purser annually (June 30). The Trustees shall before each meeting carefullyexamine all bills and present same to the Assembly with their recommendation; the approvalof at least two members of the Board of Trustees shall be required for the payment of anybills or statements.

Feast of the AscensionMay 5, 2016The fortieth day after Easter Sunday, commemorating the Ascension of Christ into heaven, according to Mark16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:2.In the Eastern Church this feast was known as analepsis, the taking up, and also as the episozomene, thesalvation—denoting that by ascending into His glory, Christ completed the work of our redemption. The termsused in the West, ascensio and, occasionally, ascensa, signify that Christ was raised up by His own powers.Tradition designates Mount Olivet near Bethany as the place where Christ left the earth. The feast falls onThursday. It is one of the Ecumenical feasts ranking with the feasts of the Passion, of Easter and of Pentecostamong the most solemn in the calendar, has a vigil and, since the fifteenth century, an octave which is set apartfor a novena of preparation for Pentecost, in accordance with the directions of Leo XIII.HistoryThe observance of this feast is of great antiquity. Although no documentary evidence of it exists prior to thebeginning of the fifth century, St. Augustine says that it is of Apostolic origin, and he speaks of it in a way thatshows it was the universal observance of the Church long before his time. Frequent mention of it is made inthe writings of St. John Chrysostom, St. Gregory of Nyssa, and in the Constitution of the Apostles. ThePilgrimage of Sylvia (Peregrinatio Etheriae) speaks of the vigil of this feast and of the feast itself, as they werekept in the church built over the grotto in Bethlehem in which Christ was born (Duchesne, Christian W orship,491-515). It may be that prior to the fifth century the fact narrated in the Gospels was commemorated inconjunction with the feast of Easter or Pentecost. Some believe that the much-disputed forty-third decree of theCouncil of Elvira (c. 300) condemning the practice of observing a feast on the fortieth day after Easter andneglecting to keep Pentecost on the fiftieth day, implies that the proper usage of the time was to commemoratethe Ascension along with Pentecost. Representations of the mystery are found in diptychs and frescoes datingas early as the fifth century.CustomsCertain customs were connected with the liturgy of this feast, such as the blessing of beans and grapes after theCommemoration of the Dead in the Canon of the Mass, the blessing of first fruits, afterwards done onRogation Days, the blessing of a candle, the wearing of mitres by deacon and subdeacon, the extinction of thepaschal candle, and triumphal processions with torches and banners outside the churches to commemorate theentry of Christ into heaven. Rock records the English custom of carrying at the head of the procession thebanner bearing the device of the lion and at the foot the banner of the dragon, to symbolize the triumph ofChrist in His ascension over the evil one. In some churches the scene of the Ascension was vividly reproducedby elevating the figure of Christ above the altar through an opening in the roof of the church. In others, whilstthe figure of Christ was made to ascend, that of the devil was made to descend.In the liturgies generally the day is meant to celebrate the completion of the work of our salvation, the pledgeof our glorification with Christ, and His entry into heaven with our human nature glorified.Catholic Encyclopedia

Our Lady of Guadalupe Assembly #2449 OfficersFaithful Navigator Ron Overton858-518-9154ro1@aae.sdcoxmail.comFaithful Friar Fr Devdas Masillamony463-6629 ext. 100Faithful Captain Luigi x.netFaithful Comptroller Mark FrizzellCathyFaithful Purser Terry Faithful Pilot Eddie Padillo840-0059Faithful Admiral Gary GlennJudith335-3009garyg@gaent.comFaithful Scribe Bill Hayes838-5461hillbillyhayes@cox.netOuter Sentinel Larry Hamel933-9202larry1of4@cox.netInner Sentinel David Byram955-3639davidbyram@me.comTrustee - 3 year Jim Mc GheeEllen390-0197mgjim@sbcglobal.netTrustee - 2 year John TrentLeticia599-5426jatrent0@cox.netTrustee - 1 year David LaneDee322-4262da lane@hotmail.com335-3009garyg@gaent.comColor Corps Cmdr. Gary GlennNewsletter Editor David Laneda lane@hotmail.comFaithful Captain’s ReportSir Knights & Ladies;Our next meeting is on May 13th at Santa Sophia. Mass starts at 6:30, dinner at 7:00 andthe meeting at 8:00.Members dress: Assembly shirtsLadies dress: Spring casualMenu—Is a surprise. Trust me, come to the meeting and enjoy a great dinner.Remember with a reservation dinner is 12. At the door dinner is 15.Please RSVP to me at 303-1773 or luigizoni@aol.com by Tuesday May 10th.Luigi ZoniFaithful Captain

Color Corp Commander’s ReportBrother Sir Knights of the Guadalupe AssemblyBrother Sir Knights of the Our Lady of Guadalupe AssemblyListed below are the callouts that I was notified by email for the months of March and April.I managed to attend all of them.I would like to think those of you who had a Tux or Colors and join me attending thecallouts.For those of you who are thinking about joining the Color Corp, and would like to participatebut find acquiring a Regalia difficult to obtain, feel free to get with me and let me know whatyou need.March 25, 2016 - The 11th annual Good Friday Pro-Life Station of the CrossDowntown San DiegoApril 3, 2016 - Rev Msgr Thomas Prendergast Our Mother of ConfidenceVigil ServiceApr 21, 2016 - Divine Mercy Sunday Blessed Sacrament Church SundayApr 22, 2016 - Funeral Mass Rev Msgr Thomas PrendergastOur Mother of ConfidenceNote: for those of you who did not attend you missed not only a moving ceremony but anexcellent Irish Wake. We had 24 knights in Colors but we were outnumber by the priestattending.Apr 26, 2016 - Larry Murphy Funeral Mass Santa SophiaThe Assembly is still looking for Color Corp Regalia Donations either full or partial itemsthat are no longer being used by Knights that in the past had participated in Color Corpcallouts. Call Gary Glenn 619-335-3009 or email: garyg@gaent.com4th Degree Knightsat Larry Murphy’sservice.