The first 4th Degree Exemplification of the 2010-2011 Fraternal Year will be hosted by the Pope John Paul Assembly 1783 in Bella Vista on Saturday, October 2. The exemplification will honor Sir Knight Marvin E. Fairchild. Click on Read More to see events and times.
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Victor Bieberle was born in Bushton KS and grew up on his parents’ farm with his two sisters and a brother. His family was faith-filled, and his Catholic religion was an important part of everyday life. As an eighth grade student, he approached his parents with the desire to pursue a vocation to the priesthood, and with his parents approval, attended the Salvatorian minor seminary in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin for the next six years.
Father Vic entered St. Thomas Seminary in Denver to complete his studies to the priesthood, and was ordained in May, 1951 in his home parish in Bushton, KS. The bishop of his diocese believed that the families of his home parish should be able to witness and celebrate the ordination of one of their own members, and so the bishop came to Bushton to confer the priesthood.
The 4th Degree Assembly held its' annual family dinner, awards ceremony and new officer installation on May 25 in the lower hall. A catered meal was served by Home Plate.
State Master Max Nutt was in attendance to preside over the new officer installation. Check the Organization->Leadership page for the slate of new 4th Degree officers.
During the award ceremony the following Sir Knights were recognized for their contribution to the Knights of Columbus, Church and Community:
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| Sir Knight Dave Witchger receives recognition as the Sir Knight of the Year for his contributions to the Knights, the Church and the Community. |
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| Sir Knight John Bodensteiner and his wife Carolyn receive recognition as the family of the Year for there contributions to the Knights, the Church and the Community. |
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| Recently exemplified Sir Knight Jim Passé receives his assembly 2316 jeweled pin, 4th degree rosary and family name tags. |
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| It's official! Monsignor Malone receives his Assembly 2316 jeweled pin and 4th degree rosary on May 25th. |
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Check the Photos page for more 2010 Wives Appreciation photos.
On Thursday March 11 the 4th Degree Honor Guard gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Benton. They were there to help commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel. Bishop Taylor celebrated the Mass.
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Assembly 2316 hosted a 4th degree evening of prayer on Jan 26. The evening consisted of a Mass celebrated by Fr. Vic, a sit down catered dinner and a short program. During the program 4th Degree Honorary Life Members received certificates acknowledging their achievement. Honorary Life status requirements are: 70 year old or older and 25 years in the 4th Degree or 50 years in the 4th degree irregardless of age. Our new Sir Knights were also presented with 4th Degree Rosaries, the Assembly 2316 pin and their name tags. Over 100 Sir Knights, wives and Sir Knights widows were in attendance.
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| Ray Bertrand and Mike Kerwin presenting the Honorary Life Certificates to Fr. Victor Bieberle, Harold Del Debbio, Tom Yerina and Bill George. |
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| Mike Welsh, Bill Roe, Frank Heverly, Russell Flack, Ralph Melenson, Steve Fetco, Ron Cuba and Dick Breckon. |