​The Flag, Sword, and Cross Newsletter
June 2026

From the Faithful Navigator

Faithful Sir Knights,

As we approach the end of the Fraternal Year, I want to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you for your support and in some cases your encouragement. Just a few of the highlights for me:
  1. The teamwork and camaraderie that always takes place at a fish fry. Everyone involved steps up and gives their all for those 6 weeks. We provide a great meal at a great price for people to enjoy. The fact that we have repeat customers coming back week after week says it all. We also introduced credit cards this year for the first time.
  2. We conducted 6 Chalice Ceremonies this Fraternal Year with 2 of them being for Sr. Knights whose assemblies were from other states. Each of the families expressed their gratitude for our efforts. Being a comfort to families who have lost a loved one is a great honor.
  3. We brought 26 new Sir Knights into the Assembly this year. Our goal now shifts into getting these Brothers involved in the work that needs to continue to keep us a strong viable arm of the of the 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus.
Fr. Habets always ranks among the top of all the Assemblies in our District. I do believe that any Faithful Navigator in our District would be proud to have the year we put together. If you attended any of our functions or never came to a meeting you all part of this Assembly.

I am extremely pleased to hand the gavel over to Faithful Navigator Elect Wayne Phelps. Wayne and his team are outstanding representatives of our order and will representative us well.

May God continue to bless you and your families.

Patriotically,

Michael C. King
Faithful Navigator 1505

From the Faithful Comptroller

Yearly 4th Degree Membership Dues
Dues for calendar year 2026 are now due to Father Habets’ Knights of Columbus Assembly 1505. Our dues year runs from 01 January thru 31 December each year.

If you are a regular member and your dues are current, check payment of $36.00 ($35.00 for 2025 calendar year dues and $1.00 for postage) will bring your dues current thru Dec 31,2026. If you are an Honorary Member (Age 65-69 and have been a 4th degree member for 25 continuous years), required payment is $11.00. Honorary Life Members (Age 70 and above and 25 years of continuous 4th degree membership are exempt from dues. Please make your check payable to: Father Habets Assy 1505. You may also pay online via STRIPE at our Assembly website. The password is not required. A $1.00 credit card processing fee will be added to online payments ($37.00 for regular members and $11.00 for Honorary members). If you pay via US Mail by check, send your payment to the address below.

Lastly, you can pay via check or cash at our assembly meetings which are held at the Columbian Club located on Prosperity Rd in VA Beach on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM (Rosary) and 7:30 PM (meeting).

Thank you for being a part of Father Habets Knights of Columbus Assembly 1505 and helping our Assembly continue to perform charitable works locally, nationally and internationally. Your dues help make all of this possible.

Lyndon Remias, Comptroller
3225 Nansemond Loop
Virginia Beach, VA 23456-2455

From the Color Corps Commander

Official Regalia Dress (ORD) – Assembly members not currently owning the ORD are encouraged to consider purchasing the ORD. The ORD makes the 4th Degree more visible to the community / public. Having the ORD allows you to participate more fully in patriotic events.

Chalice Ceremony – In a gesture of good will, performed a Chalice Ceremony for deceased Sir Knight David Richards from Our Lady of the Valley Council 11703 and Bishop McNamara Assembly 384 in Frederick, Maryland. The Chalice Ceremony was held at the Atlantic Shores Retirement Home in Virginia Beach on Wednesday, 27 May 2026. The Honor Guard included Faithful Navigator Mike King, PFNs Glenn Rodriguez and John Garcia with Faithful Captain Wayne Phelps and SKs Dan Shaughnessy and Tom Wenthe.

Chalice Ceremony – Provided a Chalice Ceremony for deceased Sir Knight Lew Cabral of Fr Habets Assembly 1505. The Chalice Ceremony was held at St John the Apostle Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, VA on Monday, 1 June 2026. The Chalice Team consisted of PFN, Glenn Rodreguiz, Ted Quinter and John Garcia, with Faithful Navigator mike King presenting the resolution of Condolence. Honor Guard included PFNs Stan Schnell and Earl Reid with Faithful Navigator elect Wayne Phelps (ACCC) and SKs Tom Wenthe and Chris Meile. This event is also listed under Color Corps and Church Activities.

Confirmation – We will provide an Honor Guard for confirmation at NAS Oceana on 7 June 2026 at 1:00 PM. The presider is AMS Bishop Spencer of the Military Archdiocese. Please let Color Corps Commander Joe Burns ([email protected]) know if you can help.

Completed Events
May ~
5 Jones and Cabacoy Vets Care Center in Virginia Beach – 10 AM - BINGO
9 Corporate Communion – Church of the Holy Family – 5:30 PM
9 Ladies Appreciation Dinner - Church of the Holy Family – 7:00 PM
10 Mother’s Day
16 Armed Forces Day – Honors those serving – fly your U.S. flag
25 Memorial Day – Remembers those who died while serving – fly your U.S. flag
26 Officers Meeting – Columbian Club – 6:30 PM
27 Assembly Business Meeting – Catholic Church of St Mark – 8:15 PM

SK Joe Burns, PGK
Faithful Color Corps Commander

Officers for the 2026-2027 Fraternal Year

Faithful Navigator
Faithful Captain
Faithful Pilot
Faithful Admiral
Faithful Purser
Faithful Comptroller
Faithful Scribe
Faithful Inner Sentinel
Faithful Outer Sentinel
Trustee for Three Years
Trustee for Two Years
Trustee for One Year
Wayne Phelps
Tom Wenthe
Chris Meile
PFN Mike King
Jim Snead
Lyndon Remias
Steve Caughlen
Jerry Johnson
Louis Lavore
PFN John Garcia
PFN Joe Burns (moves up)
PFN Ted Quinter (moves up)

Birthday Wishes to...

Robert Bell
Charles Kline
Paul Beni
Louis Lavore
Regino Botardo
Stephen Massingill
David Cahill
Wayne Phelps
Richard Carmazino
Glenn Rodriguez
Douglas Dyckman
Charles Schmidt
Michael Flanagan
Scot Stratton
Duane Heidler
George Thomas
Timothy Heil

Sir Knight of the Month

Sir Knight of the Month for May: Congratulations to our Sir Knights of the month:
• SK Dave Van Petten for making the Ladies Appreciation a huge success.
• Friar Fr. Rene Castillo for all that he did for our Assembly this Fraternal Year.

Schedule of Events - May/June

June ~
4 Jones and Cabacoy Vets Care Center in Virginia Beach – 10 AM – BINGO
7 Feast of Corpus Christi
7 Confirmation – Honor Guard - NAS Oceana – 1:00 PM
13 Hope-4-Life Banquet – St Matthews Catholic Church – 6 PM
19 Juneteenth
21 Father’s Day
27 Assembly Awards picnic – Columbian Club (Moved to July 4th, teaming up with Fr. Habets Council!) - Noon
There are no Assembly Meetings in June.

Looking Ahead:
July ~
2 Jones and Cabacoy Vets Care Center in Virginia Beach – 10 :15AM – BINGO
4 Independence Day – Fly your U.S Flag
4 Joint Father Habets Council 4632/Assembly 1505 July 4th picnic – 12 PM
19 Honor Guard for Kempsville 10515 Officer Installation – 3 PM
27 Officers Meeting – Columbian Club – 6:30 PM
29 Assembly Business Meeting – Columbian Club – Rosary 7 PM – Meeting 7:30 PM

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