KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
BISHOP CLAUDE DUBUIS COUNCIL #7445
Sacred Heart Parish Richmond, Texas October 1999
http://www.intertex.net/users/sacredht/SocKC.htm
|
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BISHOP CLAUDE DUBUIS COUNCIL #7445 Sacred Heart Parish Richmond, Texas October 1999 http://www.intertex.net/users/sacredht/SocKC.htm |
|
"If my people who bear my name will humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I myself will hear from heaven and forgive their sins and heal their land." 2Chronicles 7:14
Dear Brother Knights,
The above scripture passage was on the back of the placards that read, "Abortion Kills Children" that a few of us held up in the hot afternoon sun on Sunday, October, 3 at the Life Chain. I would ask that you reread the passage and meditate on the words, as they are very powerful and meaningful.
Writing in the August, 1999 edition of "The Wyoming
Catholic Register," Bishop Joseph Hart of Cheyenne, Wyoming gave 10 reasons
"why I like the Knights of Columbus and why I think it's a good idea for
you to join."
1) Knights are good Catholics, affirming and
unifying for all of us.
2) Knights appreciate prayer and especially the
Mass.
3) The Knights of Columbus help the poor, God's
'little ones' and the Church.
4) Knights care about, support and love their
clergy and religious.
5) Knights support life issues and vocations.
6) Knights really care about the Church.
7) The leaders in the Knights of Columbus are
quality people.
8) Knights are a welcoming and hospitable group.
9) Knights help keep the Christmas lights burning
in front of my house.
10) Knights serve good food - for body, soul,
and mind.
Our Church, our Community, our Parish, and our
World's Youth need more Knights.
Ask another man from our parish to join us.
Please welcome into our council our 2 new brothers, Sean McIntire and Phil Moran. These 2 fine gentlemen joined our Order at a 1st degree ceremony at Sugar Land on September 20.
Remember October's meeting is an OPEN meeting
and will be held in the OLD CCE building. Awards will begin at 6:45
and the serving of our annual Columbus Day Fish Fry will begin about 7PM.
Bring the entire family out along with a vegetable and/or dessert to go
with Bubba's delicious fish and enjoy the
fellowship of your brother Knights and their
families.
Live life to the fullest,
Michael
_____________________________________________________________
UPCOMING EVENTS
| October
Sunday, 10 Tuesday, 12 Sunday, 17 Tuesday, 19 Tuesday, 26 Sunday, 31 November Sunday Oct. 31 Sundays Tuesday, 9 Tuesday, 16 Tuesday, 23 |
BBQ, C Team Open meeting, fish fry for altar servers Parish Bazaar Directors’ Meeting Officers’ Meeting Corporate Communion Newsletter input due Food Baskets Regular Meeting Directors’ Meeting Officers’ Meeting |
LAST MEETING
After an excellent meal (spaghetti with chicken,
garlic bread, salad and adult beverages) prepared by Bryan Meyer,
the meeting opened at 7:35 P.M. We had 15 members in attendance.
The following officers were absent: Glenn Nohavitza, Mark Stryk
and Mark Chapman. All other officers were present or excused.
The Grand Knight Mike Cutbirth read a
new member application from Phillip Moran. It was approved
unanimously. The Grand Knight further reported that State Charity
Pins are available for a $20 donation. Raffle tickets are available
for the State Charities. The tickets are $5 each with 50% going to
the State Charities and 50% going to pay for an inkless child ID kit.
October 12 will be an open meeting and family fish fry. The altar
servers are to be honored. It will start at 6:45. There is
to be a New Year’s Eve Mass at 11:00 followed by a light breakfast.
Thanks to Mike McConnell and Leroy Vasek for the emergency
barbecue help.
The chaplain’s report was given by Don Ries. He reported that the storage building is under construction. It will cost $20,000. The Knights will get a 10’ X 20’ space. They had previously said that they would help defray the cost of the building.
Mike Cutbirth reported on behalf of the treasurer that the July BBQ netted $159 and the August BBQ netted $188.
The Community Director, Hugh Burton, reported that we’ll still need one more trip to the Pregnancy Resource Center to paint the doors and the shelves. A sign-up sheet was passed around.
The Family Director, Rick Bilski, reported that 45 people attended the Astros' game. The tickets sold out fast.
Ray Ireland reported that the Life Chain
is October 3. It will be an hour and a half of prayer.
The youth director, Mike Spiech,
reported that the baseball game with the Life Teen group had been canceled.
The family director, Rick Bilski, reported on the upcoming corporate
communion on May 30. Breakfast the Youth Director, Mike Spiech,
The Youth Youth Director; Mike Spiech reported that he has planned
9 activities for the year. He has talked to Tony Langerud
about participating in Life Teen. December 4 is Breakfast with
Santa. In January we’ll have the free throw contest. He would like
to start an adopt the communicant program. There are about 75-90
first communicants. We would each pick a student and send them a
letter of encouragement and pray for them. He wants to plan a workday
for the elderly with the youth involvement. We will help out with
the 4th and 5th grade retreat and assist in a spring lock-in for the Junior
High students. On December 6th there will be a St. Nicholas party.
Under unfinished business, a discussion was held on the need for a new BBQ pit. Dan Plochinski made a motion to buy the pit for $2,000. Brian Meyer seconded it. The vote was tabled until the motion is published in the newsletter and pending the Trustees’ review.
Under new business, John Healey spoke on the Women’s Center capital campaign. He made brochures available for those who were interested.
Becky Knessek was named the Lady of the Quarter for her work at the Pregnancy Resource Center.
The Grand Knight introduced the new insurance agent, Lynn Hanley. He offered his assistance to the Brother Knights.
The District Deputy reported that the membership report was not good. Our goal for this fiscal year is 8 new members and 5 new insurance members. We are behind. "Bring in a new member".
Prayers were offered for Dennis Barret and Jodie Stavinoha.
The meeting adjourned at 8:44.
LIFE CHAIN
Sunday, October 3, 1999 was Respect Life Sunday.
Parishioners and Knights from Sacred Heart participated in this prayerful
vigil for the unborn.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Over the last couple months we have been planning
the events for the New Year. After a review of the events last year,
we found that while we had sufficient help most of the time, we also discovered
that many of the events were being worked by the same people. Brothers,
we need all of you to volunteer to help with these events. It may be inconvenient
to work on occasion, and it is a sacrifice but a small one. Please
help us to plan and execute our events.
We plan to call each of you soon for two things
1. To see how you can help us plan and participate
in our upcoming activities.
2. To get your e-mail address. By having
it we can reduce the cost of mailing the newsletter and it will help get
information out quickly.
Come to the meeting on October 12. It is
an open meeting, a fish fry and we are honoring the altar servers.
Serving begins at 7:00 p.m. If you can spare some time come earlier and
help with the preparation of the fish.
YOUTH ACTIVTIES
The following youth activities are planned for
the coming year:
1. Adopt a 1st Communicant (Spiritual Support)
- Ongoing
2. Breakfast With Santa - December 4
3. St. Nicholas Party - December 6 (Role not
yet Defined)
4. Free-throw contest - January, 2000
5. Workday for the Elderly (Assist Elementary
Children in Project) - November
6. Softball with Life Teen - October
7. Volleyball with Life Teen - February
8. 4th/5th Grade Retreat (Assist as Needed) -
A Friday Night, Exact Date Not Set
9. Lock-in for Junior High (Assist as Needed)
- Friday Night/Saturday Morning, Exact Date Not Set
Tony Langerud may provide some additional activities to support for the Life Teen group.
At the last meeting, several Knights volunteered
to participate in several of these activities. I know there are some of
you fellow Knights who cannot attend our regular monthly meetings so please
call Mike Spiech or Andy Bockholt to volunteer your time
for any of these projects. Please consider giving some of your time to
any of these projects or suggest some others that you believe would be
of value to our parish youth. We are here to help our parish be the best
that it can be – look inside and help where you can, even if you only participate
in one activity or at least pray for its success.
FAMILY ACTIVIES
Astros’ Family Day.
The Astro's Family Day event held September 12th
was enjoyed by 48 participants. The bus seems to be a convenient way to
get to and from the Astrodome while allowing Brother Knights and their
families a time to visit. The hometeam Astros did not disappoint
the fans as they were victorious over the Chicago Cubs. This year’s
baseball event was well received as the tickets went in a few short weeks.
Thanks to all who participated in the family event.
Corporate Communion set for October 31st.
We have an upcoming KC Corporate Communion set
for Sunday, October 31st at the 9:30 a.m. service. We will gather in the
entrance of the church where we will enter as a group and be seated together
as we join in this Eucharistic celebration. The KC choir will provide the
spiritual vocals.
CONTACTS
· Hugh Burton (281-342-4302) for:
Membership
Lists, Telephone Lists,
Other Brothers’ addresses and phone numbers,
Changes of your address, phone numbers - home
and work, employment, children, sports, and corrections for birthdays,
anniversaries, etc.
· Tom Petrosewicz (281-341-1553)
for your name tags.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED
Johnnie Sullivan
Ed Tusa
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES IN OCTOBER
| Brother Dennis and Marjory Barrett
Brother Steven and Alma Falcon Brother Alex and Esther Joswiak Brother Anthony and Sandy Novak Brother William and Judy Reinecker |
Brother Thomas and Cynthia Cervenka
Brother Russell and Michele Hollek Brother Werner and Pauline Klesel Brother Robin and Peggy Reiland Brother Tony and Wallie Trevino |
BROTHERS AND WIVES WITH BIRTHDAYS IN OCTOBER
| Brother Dennis and Marjory Barrett
Brother Eric Berlin Cynthia (Brother Thomas) Cervenka Brother Gary Graske Brother Jerrel Hartfiel Brother Dennis Keyes Brother Timothy Orsak Ellen (Brother Carl) Rossini Brother David Spence Mary Jane (Brother Jodie) Stavinoha Brother Oscar Taccogna Brother J. David Webster |
Brother Dennis and Marjory Barrett
Patty (Brother Michael) Boshop Brother Daniel Fawvor Lois (Brother Larry) Gremminger Brother Arthur Hausler Brother John Mangel Gloria (Brother Guillermo) Rodrigez Sharon ( Brother David) Sheets Kathy (Brother Michael) Spiech Brother Jared and Kelly Strnadel Brother Mark and Linda Towle Rita (Brother Bill) Willis |
EDITOR’S NOTE
To allow adequate time for the newsletter to
be word processed, proofread, copied, folded, stapled, addressed and mailed
before the regular monthly meeting, input is needed 10 days before the
meeting date. The following are the input dates for the rest of the
year. Please post these somewhere as a reminder.
Month
Due Date
November October 31
December December 5
This newsletter is printed for internal use of
the Knights of Columbus by
the Newsletter Editor, Ray Ireland, of
Council 7445. Copies may be obtained on
request by writing to: Newsletter Editor,
P.O. Box 688, Richmond, Texas 77406-0668.
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS PRAY FOR PRIESTS PRAY FOR THE SICK
WEAR YOUR EMBLEM SEE YOU AT THE MEETING
 |
|
|
|