Msgr. Cramers Assembly, 0320

Lake Charles, Louisiana

1999- 20 00  Sir Knight Wilson Orphe  

Faithful Navigator Wilson Orphe successfully endeavored to maintain the Assembly’s major programs throughout his term in office. Fourteen new members were exemplified during ceremonies held in Baton Rouge, LA. A special prayer was adopted for the beginning or the end of the meeting. Each member was presented with a copy during the meeting.

The Assembly selected “proclaiming the fourth degree” as its entry into the fourth degree’s “To Be A Patriot” award competition.

It was during Faithful Navigator Orphe’s spectacular year that the Assembly was further honored when one of its members was elected to the office of State Deputy of the Louisiana Knights of Columbus.

Jack O’Reilly, Jr. was installed n ceremonies held in Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church with State Deputy David B. Bakeler as the installing officer.

The Assembly and its Color Corp make 43 public appearances during the Columbian year and participated in all of the District programs and meetings.

Orphe was instrumental in contacting the office of Mayor Willie L. Mount to request participation in the City’s sixth annual “Red, White, Blur and You” celebration and specifically the fourth of July parade. The fourth of July parade was held at 6:00 p.m. 1999 in Lake Charles.

Presentations on the naming of the Knights of Columbus, the addition of “under God, in the pledge of allegiance, and other historically significant events for the Knights were covered at the planning meetings. The purpose for these presentations was to demonstrate to the members how important it has been throughout history for the Knights to be active in all aspects of community and Church activities.

Committees for the development of monthly programs to commensurate the 100-year birthday of the Knights of Columbus were appointed and are actively working. Knights were honored by the Assembly o a monthly basis in recognition of their years of service. The committee Chairman is Past Master Truman Stacey.

The committee will continue to operate for the rest of the year 2000. To date 24 Sir Knights have been honored for up to 49 years of service.

Msgr. Cramers Assembly history and activity was brought to the entire world under the leadership Faithful Navigator Sir Knight Wilson Orphe. A web site was published to the Internet for all to visit. This site contains a complete history of all Past Faithful Navigators, Faithful Friars, award recipients, calendar of events, and decease members. The URL for the site is www.msgrcramers.com  . This web site was designed and is maintained by Sir Knight Lee Roy Cates, PFN.