Knights of Columbus Assembly 157

06/30/2023

Albert Souckar’s Services are today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). Please make every effort to come celebrate our 75 Year Knight. He was very dedicated to our Council 3080 and Mullaly Assembly 157, and beyond. The Color Corps / Honor Guard has been requested from multiple assemblies for the Mass on Saturday. Al died peacefully at his home of 65 years. Here is the obituary from the family, and it includes all of the details:

Albert M. Souckar
August 4, 1927 - June 25, 2023

Al Souckar, a 70-year resident of Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born in 1927 in Pawtucket, RI to Syrian immigrant parents, Michael and Annie Souckar. He is survived by his three children Mary Theresa and her husband Doug Kraft, Catherine and her husband Ray Daley, and Monsignor Michael Souckar, and three grandchildren Steven and his wife Stephanie Kraft, Emily Kraft, and Caitlyn Daley; along with his sister Gloria Toye and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Al is predeceased by his wife Najlie (nee Albert) Souckar after 54 years of marriage, and sisters Mary Ann Bonich and Florence Gannage.

In 1945. at the age of 17, Al enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II and served in the South Pacific. After the war, Al moved to Fort Lauderdale to help his cousins with their newly opened restaurant Doumar's. This started Al's legendary career in hospitality which included managing the Fort Lauderdale Country Club and then in 1959 opening his popular sports-themed bar The Lincoln Lounge. Regulars included locals, tourists, and NY Yankee baseball players down for spring training. Al was one of the first to sponsor charter bus service to Miami Dolphin home games, including the 1972 "perfect season." His was also one of the first bars to try out a new beer called Miller Lite. After selling his bar, Al worked at William Thies & Sons for 17 years.

Once retired, Al volunteered for 24 years at Holy Cross Hospital logging over 6,500 volunteer hours. Ever devoted to his Catholic faith, Al attended Mass at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church since its establishment in 1960 and served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. He was a 75-year member of the Knights of Columbus and proud that, during a trip to Italy, he had a private audience with Saint Pope John Paul II. He also enjoyed meeting his buddies and fellow veterans each Thursday at the American Legion Hall to share stories and a cold beer.

Services will be held at Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home, 4061 North Federal Highway on Friday, June 30, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, with a Vigil Service at 6:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Oakland Park on Saturday, July 1, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at a later date at South Florida National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Albert M. Souckar to Southeast Florida Honor Flights (Post Office Box 1503, Stuart, FL 34995). honorflightsefl.org

It can be a great comfort to a grieving person or family to hear that others thought highly of their loved one, too. If you knew and admired Albert, be sure to let the family know by writing a few words in the "Memory" section of his obituary on the Kraeer - Fairchild Funeral Home website. www.KraeerFairchild.com

Pictures and more: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/fort-lauderdale-fl/albert-souckar-11349264

Condolences and Mass cards may be sent to:
Reverend Monsignor Michael Souckar
Saint Andrew Parish
9950 NW 29th Street
Coral Springs, FL 33065

+Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen

Rest in peace Brother Knight.

Knights of Columbus
Fort Lauderdale Council 3080
& Fr. Michael J. Mullaly Assembly 157

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11/17/2022

Our annual Memorial Mass is this evening!

08/25/2022

We host our annual Installation of Officers tomorrow!

03/20/2021

Blessing of the Swords this Sunday! (Virtual 4th Degree Exemplification tomorrow/Saturday)

10/23/2020

As you know from previous emails, our brother Sir Knight David J. Osterberger passed away early Wednesday morning at 76 after a long, brave fight with cancer. He had been a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1966, the same year he married his wife Mary. For many years he has been a stalwart in every way: loyal, reliable, and hard-working. Dave served his parish (St. Louis Church, & in recent years Nativity Church), Council 4851, Monahan Hall, and our Assembly 157. He was not just your typical “PGK, PFN, FDD” - the common initials for those who’ve been elected to lead their council, their assembly, and appointed to be a District Deputy. He was a longtime tireless Color Corps Commander, and a dedicated Faithful Comptroller (serving through this past June). He served both the Florida State Council and the Florida Fourth Degree District, usually without many knowing how much volunteer work he put in behind the scenes. The many who so highly respect Dave were very happy to see him recognized as the Fourth Degree Exemplification Class Honoree last year, then at the State Convention this year.

A viewing will be held today (Friday) from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Landmark Funeral Home in Hollywood (4200 Hollywood Blvd).

Dave’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10:00 at Nativity Church in Hollywood (5220 Johnson Street).

Fr. Michael J. Mullaly Assembly 157

07/02/2020

Assembly 157 began its 61st fraternal year on July 1 with a new leader - Faithful Navigator Elias Aslou! The following Sir Knights were all elected assembly officers unanimously at our monthly business meeting on June 2:
• F. Navigator: Elias Aslou, PGK (Council 4851)
• F. Captain: Richard Amsden (Co. 4851)
• F. Pilot: Austin Scott, PGK (Co. 3080)
• F. Admiral: F. Albert Stowe, PGK, PFN (Co. 4851)
• F. Purser: M. David Goch, PGK, PFN (Co. 3080)
• F. Scribe: Robert Yurkanin (Co. 13118)
• F. Trustee (3 Year): Albert Massey (Co. 13118)
• F. Trustee (2 Year): Clifton Day, PGK, PFN (Co. 13097)
• F. Trustee (1 Year): Sam Williams, PGK (Co. 12870)
• F. Inner Sentinel: John Lynch (Co. 3080)
• F. Outer Sentinel: Joseph Miele (Co. 3080)
• F. Comptroller: John Moorman, PGK, PFN (Co. 3080) *

* Comptroller is an appointed position, by Supreme at the recommendation of the assembly’s board of trustees. The outgoing F. Navigator John Moorman (2018-20) has been appointed F. Comptroller, succeeding David Osterberger, PGK, PFN, FDD (Co. 4851). The Assembly recently honored Brother Dave, as did the Florida State Deputy at the annual State Convention. He was also the honoree last year for the 4th/Patriotic Degree Exemplification, the highest degree of our Knights of Columbus order. He has served in the assembly’s Color Corps for many years, including a long term as commander.

The assembly is still looking for a new Faithful Friar (Chaplain). ... Steven Newman (Co. 3080) is the only other outgoing officer, having served the past two years as a Sentinel. ... Both Richard Amsden and John Lynch currently serve as Grand Knights of their councils.

The Assembly officially includes seven councils:
• Fort Lauderdale Council 3080
• Fr. Michael F. Monahan Council 4851
• Divine Mercy Council 12870 (Haitian Creole)
• Little Flower Council 13097
• St. Anthony Council 13118
• Our Lady of La Vang Council 16423 (Vietnamese)
• St. Matthew Council 17358 (Spanish)
These councils have relationships with many parishes: Annunciation, Blessed Sacrament, Little Flower, Nativity, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, St. Anthony, St. Clement, St. Coleman, St. Jerome, St. John the Baptist, St. Matthew, St. Maurice at Resurrection, St. Pius X, St. Sebastian, Our Lady of La Vang Vietnamese Mission, Heart of Jesus (Maronite Rite), & St. Jude Knanaya (Syro-Malabar Rite).

The assembly’s parishes are in many cities: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Hallandale Beach, Pompano Beach, West Park, and Dania Beach, also covering nearby Pembroke Park & Lazy Lake.

Fr. Michael J. Mullaly Fourth Degree General Assembly 157 was chartered August 1, 1960 as the first assembly in Broward County - and so is celebrating its 60th Anniversary in a few weeks. The Assembly holds its meetings every 1st Tuesday night at 7:30, alternating locations between Monahan Hall in Hollywood and Council 3080 in Fort Lauderdale (meeting there this Tuesday). An online (Zoom) option continues to be offered to participate from home. The assembly begins its major annual fundraiser this weekend with the first drawing in the Lucky 250 Club Raffle! The biggest prizes will be awarded at the Lucky 250 Dinner Dance on Sept. 12 at Council 4851’s Monahan Hall. See any assembly SK to get your tickets. And, we hope to announce a date for the annual officers’ installation ceremony soon.

05/25/2020

Our Assembly remembers all those Americans who have fallen to protect our freedom, and we are eternally grateful. ... And, we always remember all of our deceased brother Sir Knights, and their families. Here is our memorial (pictured today). If you are interested in making arrangements to have your name added to it someday, contact any Assembly 157 officer. A Mass is celebrated here once a year in the nearby pyramid chapel, with a procession afterwards with the color corps to the memorial and a blessing.

06/06/2019

The Assembly held its 60th annual election of officers Tuesday night. Faithful Navigator John Moorman (Council 3080) was elected to his second term leading Fr. Michael J. Mullaly Fourth Degree Assembly 157. The entire slate of Sir Knights was elected unanimously. The officers, beginning July 1, will be:
• Faithful Navigator: John J. Moorman (Council 3080)
• Faithful Comptroller: David Osterberger (Co. 4851)
• Faithful Captain: Richard Amsden (Council 4851)
• Faithful Pilot: Austin Scott (Council 3080)
• Faithful Admiral: Albert Massey (Council 13118)
• Faithful Purser: M. David Goch (Council 3080)
• Faithful Scribe: Robert Yurkanin (Council 13118)
• Faithful Inner Sentinel: Joseph Miele (Council 3080)
• Faithful Outer Sentinel: Steven Newman (Co. 3080)
• Faithful Trustee (3 Year): F. Albert Stowe (Co. 4851)
• Faithful Trustee (2 Year): Sam Williams (Co. 12870)
• Faithful Trustee (1 Year): Clifton Day (Council 13097)
• Faithful Friar: TBD

The Fourth Degree Assembly brings together families from around East/South Broward County for patriotic programs, charity, and other fraternal fun. It meets every first Tuesday night at 7:30, with the site changing each month. Dinner is served during social time before and after. In addition to the councils listed above, Our Lady of La Vang Council 16423 (Vietnamese Mission) also belongs to the Assembly. Divine Mercy Council 12870 conducts their meetings in Haitian Creole.

The Assembly includes many Catholic parishes: Annunciation, Blessed Sacrament, Little Flower, Nativity, Our Lady of La Vang, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, St. Anthony, St. Clement, St. Coleman, St. Jerome, St. John the Baptist, St. Matthew, St. Maurice at Resurrection, St. Pius X, St. Sebastian, and Eastern Rite Churches Heart of Jesus (Maronite) and St. Jude Knanaya (Syro-Malabar). Those are based in several cities: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors (and Lazy Lake), Hallandale Beach, West Park, Pompano Beach, and Dania Beach.

Al Stowe, Dave Goch, Dave Osterberger, Al Massey, and Clift Day are all Past Faithful Navigators. Brother Stowe immediately preceded John Moorman, serving from 2016 to 2018. John is a Fort Lauderdale native and an alumnus of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He is a Past Grand Knight of Council 3080 and, along with his wife Mona and son Brian, he is a parishioner at St. Henry Church. The Fourth Degree is the highest degree in the Knights of Columbus. The Assembly’s annual installation of officers ceremony will be scheduled soon.

02/27/2019