Msgr. Cramers Assembly, 0320

Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Accomplishments

An Honor Guard was furnished by our assembly at many activities in support of  parishes within the diocese. These include:

• Wake Service and Funeral for Sir Knight Theo Fontenot, Kinder
• Installation of Officers at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church, Lake Charles
• Quarterly Communion, St. Theodore Church, Moss Bluff
• Quarterly Communion, St. Margarets Church, Lake Charles
• Feast of St. Peter Claver, St. Henry Church, Lake Charles
• MIA-POW Ceremonies, DeQuincy
• Tomb of the Unborn, St. Mary of the Lake, Big Lake
• Quarterly Communion, St. Theodore Church, Moss Bluff
• Memorial Mass and Service, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Lake Charles
• All Souls Day Mass, Consolata Cemetary, Lake Charles
• Wake Service and Funeral for Sir Knight Vohrance Granger, Moss Bluff
• Veterans Day Parade, Lake Charles
• Our Lady Queen of Heaven Council 4562 Memorial Mass, Lake Charles
• Immaculate Conception Church, Lake Charles
• Wake Service and Funeral for Sir Knight Houston Fontenot, Lake Charles
• DeQuincy Christmas Parade, DeQuincy
  Council 3208 Quarterly Communion, St. Margaret Church, Lake Charles
• Starks Christmas Parade, Starks
• Deaconization of Erbeto Garcia, Welsh
• Wake Service and Funeral for Sir Knight Telsma P. Bonsall, Creole
• St. Judes Church, Dry Creek
• Council 4562 Quarterly Communion, Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church, Lake Charles
• Diocese of Lake Charles Millenium Pilgrimage, St. Philip Neri Church, Kinder
• Wake Service and Funeral for Sir Knight Alex Beard, Lake Charles
• KSG Memorial Mass, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Lake Charles Rabbit Festival Parade, Iowa

• Memorial Mass for Sir Knight Thomas Elliott, Iowa

• Easter Sunday Mass, Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church, Lake Charles

• Fourth Degree Exemplification Mass, Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Sulphur

• Wake Service and Funeral for Sir Knight Robert Calongne, Lake Charles

• Confirmation Mass, St. Philip Neri Church, Kinder

• Crowning of Virgin Mary, St. Theodore Church, Moss Bluff

• Confirmation Mass, St. Theodore Church, Moss Bluff

• Mass and Dedication of Adoration Chapel, Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church, Lake Charles Mothers/Fathers Memorial Mass, Consolata Cemetary, Lake Charles

• Ordination of Father Erbeto Garcia, Welsh

• Wake Service and Funeral for Sir Knight Adjston Thibodeaux, Lake Charles

• Farewell Mass for Father Henry Mancuso, St. Margaret Church, Lake Charles
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Awards Presented

Citizen of the year:  Willadean Rawley

Public Official of the year: Monte Hurley 

Clergy of the year: Msgr. Amos Vincent

Family of the year: Bill and Sarah LeBlanc
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Promotion of Patriotism

Msgr. Cramers Assembly participated in a ceremony on Saturday, September 19th in DeQuincy, Louisiana, to honor MIAs and POWs. For weeks in advance of this event some of our members worked closely with the city officials of DeQuincy in planning the day's events. Sir Knight Fred Fluitt and Lady Lauretta, who live in DeQuincy, are members of the planning committee responsible for coordination and facilitation of all acitivities. They kept the assembly informed of the calendar of events and the appointment times for participating. An Army Officer from Fort Polk, Louisiana, was the guest speaker and an Army Color Guard was in attendance for the ceremony.

Msgr. Cramers Assembly Fourth Degree Color Guard and the Military Color Guard both performed during the presentation of the Colors. Several former POWs in attendance were introduced to the crowd. As each name from the list of MIAs from Louisiana was read aloud, during the solemn ceremony, a small American flag was mounted on a ceremonial stand and red, white, blue and black balloons were released into the air. Msgr. Cramers Assembly received servral compliments of appreciation for assisting in this event. Following the ceremony we were treated to lunch given by the local VFW Post. Thirteen Sir Knights and four Ladies participated in this activity. 

On November 7, 1999, One Priest and twelve Sir Knights rode on our float during the Veteran's Day Parade in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Four Ladies assisted in decorating our float and in preparing food for the after-parade lunch get-together. The float was decorated in red, white and blue with small American flags spaced about one foot apart along the railing on both sides. A large American flag and the Louisiana flag were mounted at the front comers of the float. Along the parade route, we saw men come to attention and salute the American Flag, and could hear spectators commenting favorably on our Full Dress Regalia and on the beauty of our float. 

On November 28, 1999, we participated in the DeQuincy Christmas Parade. Our float was decorated again as previously described above. Ten Sir Knights were dressed in Full Regalia and rode the float. After the parade we all went to the home of Sir Knight Fred Fluitt and Lade Lauretta for a Hot Chili lunch which was enjoyed by everyone. Ten Sir Knights and three Ladies participated in this event.

March 13, 1999, our assembly provided the Honor Guard for the 13th Annual

Rabbit Festival Queen's Contest. Nine Sir Knights and Three Ladies participated.

On March 20, 1999, we participated in the Iowa Rabbit Festival Parade. Our float was again decorated as previously described. Nine Sir Knights and Three Ladies assisted with the decorations. Throughout the parade spectators complimented us on our appearance. 

On March 21, 1999, we participated in another of our very Impressive Patriotic Activities. Nine Sir Knights and Three Ladies traveled the 230 mile round trip to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana. The purpose of the trip was to visit with our forgotten veterans and to let them know that the sacrifices made for our country are appreciated. Several Sir Knights collected more than 350 books for distribution to the patients. In addition to the sports and western books, we took along a supply of candy, cookies and bananas ( a favorite fruit of the vets ), and 100 one dollar bills for use as bingo prizes. As we entered the reception area, the veterans greeted us with smiles and applause in anticipation of the games and goodies. Veterans wishing not to play bingo visited with some Sir Knights and Ladies, while those playing the games were assisted by other Ladies and Sir Knights. We were at the Veterans Hospital from 1:30p.m. to 4:30p.m. and were very touched by the warm thanks expressed by the veterans and staff. 

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On April 30 and May 1, 1999, Msgr. Cramers Assembly furnished the Color Guard and Posted the Colors at the opening sesseion of the Third Degree Knights of Columbus State Convention and at the Banquet held in Alexandria. Seven Sir Knights participated. 

Msgr. Cramers Assembly participated in the High School Senior Patriotic Awards Program, and twelve High School Seniors were honored by the Fourth Degree. Honorees received a medallion and a Certificate during their school's honors night program or graduation. The Awards were presented by members of the assembly. The Color Guard carried the colors at many activities in which the assembly furnished an honor guard, whether a church activity or a banquet. Our assembly has one of the most impressive and professional looking Color Guards in the Louisiana District and probably in the entire Bienville Province. 

All members were reminded and encouraged to fly their flags on all patriotic holidays and other appropriate occasions. Msgr. Cramers Assembly members assists veterans organizations in the Lake Charles area each year when thousands of American flags are put on graves for Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

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