March 19, 2018 Newsletter
 
Council #7445 Calendar
   
Through our practice of charity and fraternity, we are called to bring the joy of the Gospel to others.

Tue., March 20th
Council / Social Meeting (Catholic Charities presentation).  Begins at 7 pm with the Rosary.  No meal served - snacks provided.  An Officer's Meeting will take place at the conclusion of social meeting. 

Thu., March 22nd
Fish Fry Prep (see below for details)

Fri., March 23rd
Fish Fry - 6 of 6

Sat., Mar 24th & Sun., Mar 25th
40 Cans for Lent Food Drive (Wk 6 of 6)
Last collection date:  Palm Sunday, March 25th

Sat., Mar 24th & Sun., Mar 25th
Monthly BBQ Prep and Cook (Team B)
One week early due to Easter Sunday on 4/01

Tue., March 27th
Business Meeting - CCE Bldg (open to all active Knights in good standing). 6:45 pm Meal/Social, 7:30 Mtg

Saturday, April 7th
Adopt-a-Highway Trash-Off Trash Pickup 
Meet at the Shell Station on the corner of FM 762 @ 359 at 8 am.
The Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off is an annual event encouraging Texans across the state to join forces to clean up Texas roadsides and will take the place of our April 14th cleanup instead.  

Saturday, April 7th
Father/Daughter Dance - an "Evening in Hawaii"
6:30 pm - FLC
Setup Friday, April 6th.  If able to help with set-up on Friday or the event on Saturday evening and have not signed up please notify Brother Jason Jordan (830) 481-8300 or Brother Rickey Constantine (713) 402-8169

Saturday, April 14th
Ladies Night
Set-up Friday, April 13th.  If able to help with setup on Friday or the event on Saturday evening and have not signed up please notify Brother Arthur Hausler (281) 633-1643 or Brother Kevin Eaves (281) 750-5052

Tuesday, April 17th
Council / Social Meeting

Tuesday, April 24th
Business Meeting

Fri., Sat., & Sun, April 27th - April 29th
KofC State Convention - Houston, TX
Delegates:  GK David Hobson and DGK John Burkett
Alternates:  Brothers Chris Adams and Ralph Bello 

Saturday, April 28th
5th Sunday Rosary to be said before Saturday morning Mass (approximately 7:15 am).  Need volunteer(s) to lead Rosary.  Let Brother Aboyi Olokpo, Church Director, know if able to assist (832) 542-1487.


Council and Business Meetings held in CCE Bldg Rms 1-3 unless posted otherwise.

Thank YOU!
 
Brothers -

Thanks to all the brother knights and families that came out to assist with our fifth Lenten fish fry of the season (1 more to go)!  And thanks to those that came out to enjoy the food and fellowship.  

Thanks to the brother knights that helped with the collection of food from our 40 Cans for Lent Food Drive this weekend too (1 more week to go as well). 

Weekly totals to date for 40 Cans for Lent 2018:

Week 1   -    670 lbs.
Week 2  -  1,060 lbs.
Week 3  -  1,038 lbs.
Week 4. -  1,553 lbs.
Week 5. -  1,670 lbs.  (5,991)


Thank you for all you do each and every day - 
David Hobson, GK
  
Welcome Our Elect and Candidates 

Brother Knights -   

Come to the Fish Fry this Friday, March 23rd at 6 pm to meet and welcome our RCIA Elect and Candidates who will enter the Church at the Easter Vigil!

We are looking forward to getting to know them and making them feel at home at SHC.


Thanks,
David Hobson, GK
 
Fish Fry - Weekly Reminder
 
Reminder:  Sacred Heart 5th annual Fish Fry - 

Assistance is needed for the following:

Thursday's - 5 to 7 PM:
  • Prep Fish
  • Equipment set-up
  • Serving Line set-up (Dine in and Drive Thru)
  • To Go set-up
  • Table and chairs Setup
Friday's - 1 to 9 PM:
  • Continue setup from night before (if not complete)
  • Frying Fish
  • Side Dish Prep
  • Signs
  • Drive Thru lane setup
  • Tear Down and Cleanup
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! ALL THAT IS NEEDED IS A SERVANT'S HEART!
ANY AMOUNT OF TIME ON ANY OF THE DAYS IS WELCOME AND GREATLY NEEDED. Bring the whole family as all are welcome!

"Strong Men" to Help With Tolton Setup

Brother Knights - 

St. Luke's has asked that we proved 4-5 "strong volunteers" to help with setup and take down for our production of Tolton: From Slave to Priest.The setup time is 12:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, March 24 and take down is 9-10:30 pm on Sunday, March 25. These can be two separate groups of people.

Please let me or the Church Office (281-342-3609) know if you are able to assist with setup and/or take down.

Any and all help appreciated!

Thanks and God bless - 

David Hobson, GK
832-755-8239

KofC Insurance

BENEFITS OF YOUR KC MEMBERSHIP

If you have any questions about the current benefits you have or would like to set up a time to review options, please email Field Agent Marty Gibula at marty.gibula@kofc.org or call him at 713-823-9182.

Upcoming Events

Mon., March 19th
St. Joseph's Feast Day

Wednesday, March 21st
Living Stations of the Cross portrayed by Life Teen students - 7 pm in the Church.
ALL parishioners are invited.  

Thu., March 22nd
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Sacred Heart Chapel... 9 am to 10 pm

Fri., March 23rd 
Stations of the Cross, 3 pm & 7 pm in the Chapel

Sun., March 25th
Palm Sunday (beginning of Holy Week)

Sun., March 25th
Feast of the Annunciation / International Day of the Unborn Child
International Day of the Unborn Child was established by Pope John Paul II on the day that coincides with the Feast of Annunciation. He viewed this day as "a positive option in favor of life".

Sun., March 25th
St. Luke Productions Presents:  Tolton - From Slave to Priest, 7: 30 pm SHC

Wed., March 28th
Seder Supper, 6:30 pm (RSVP to Church Office by Monday, March 26th)

Thu., March 29th
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7 pm

Fri., March 30th
Good Friday Passion of our Lord Service, 3 pm

Sat., March 31st
Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil Mass - 8:30 pm

Sunday, April 1st
Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 8th
Divine Mercy Sunday

Tuesday, April 10th
KofC Chapter Meeting if interested in attending with GK let me know.  Very informative!

Sat., & Sun April 14th & 15th
SHC Spring Baby Shower benefiting Pregnancy Resource Medical Center

Sunday, April 22nd
Sacred Heart Church Parish Picnic - 12:30 pm to 4 pm
An afternoon of food, fun, family and faith!
KC's will be cooking - details to come...

Thu., Fri., Sat., & Sun, April 26th - April 29th
SH Ladies ACTS Retreat

Friday, April 27th
The Houston Astros will take on the Oakland Athletics for Catholic Family Night at Minute Maid Park.  A portion of every ticket purchased will support Catholic education in the Archdiocese.  See church bulletin for details.
  
Changes in Contact Information

Please reply to this email if any of your contact information (email address, phone #, etc.) has changed or will be changing so we may update our records.  Thank you.

 

Knights of Columbus Council 7445
PO Box 668
Richmond, Texas 77469
OR
Knights of Columbus Council 7445
% FS Arthur Hausler
21711 Honeysuckle Grove
Richmond, TX 77469-5382
 OR
GK David Hobson
4402 Meadowbend Drive
Richmond, TX 77469
   832-755-8239 (Cell)
davidhobson224@gmail.com
Council Website - http://www.kc7445.org