April 23, 2018 Newsletter
 
Council #7445 Calendar
   
Through our practice of charity and fraternity, we are called to bring the joy of the Gospel to others.
 

Tuesday, April 24th
*Business Meeting - CCE Bldg (open to all active Knights in good standing). 6:45 pm Meal / Social, 7:30 Mtg
*I will be attending a 4th Degree District Biennial Meeting so please come and support DGK Johnny Burkett as he leads this month's Business Meeting.

Fri., Sat., & Sun, April 27th - April 29th
KofC State Convention - Houston, TX

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.

Sat., May 5th & Sun., May 6th
Monthly BBQ Prep and Cook (Team C)

Sunday, May 6th
Scheduled VA Hospital Visit / Mass

Tuesday, May 15th
Council / Officer Meeting (all Council members in good standing welcome)
Begins at 7 pm with the Rosary.
Please note - a Social Meeting will not take place due to Budget / Officer Election Slate discussions.

Tuesday, May 22nd
Business Meeting - CCE Bldg (open to all active Knights in good standing). 6:45 pm Meal / Social, 7:30 Mtg


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

Thank YOU!


Thanks to the Brother Knights that assisted with the construction of the Picnic Tables on Saturday - they turned out great!  If you didn't get a chance to see them yet make sure you check them out.  

Thanks also to the Brother Knights and families that assisted with the food preparation, serving, set up and take down of this weekend's SHC Picnic.  The day turned our fantastic, the weather perfect, the food was delicious and the fun was evident!!!  Everyone attending enjoyed the day!!    

Took many folks to make the day such a success - thanks again to all!

DJH, GK 

Upcoming Officer Elections

Brother Knights - 

It's that time of year again and we are looking for 3rd and 4th degree members of Council #7445 in good standing to run for officer positions.

An officer is an elected position and needs to be voted on every year.  Please contact myself or one of the Trustees if you would like to remain in or run for one of the officer positions:  

Brother Mark Stryk    (832) 289-6075
PGK Howard Harbes  (832) 567-7631
PGK Mike Appling      (832) 945-2060
GK David Hobson       (832) 755-8239

Upcoming Officer Elections to be discussed on the third Tuesday in May at our Council / Officer Meeting.  All Council Members in good standing welcome.


Thanks,
DJH, GK

State Convention Welcome Party Invitation
 
REMINDER
Come One- Come All!

Come see the stars of Texas come out at our KC State Convention's Friday 
Night Welcome Party held in Downtown's Beautiful Discovery Green Park, directly across from our State Convention Hotel, Hilton of the Americas.

April 27th - 6 pm to 11 pm

Houston's Convention Committee will be celebrating the richness of the diverse cultures of our own Galveston-Houston Archdiocese. There will be music of many genres, entertainment, and an array of foods from many cultures. Feel free to don your favorite cultural outfit/dress. (Italian, Asian,Polish, Czech, Cuban, etc.) Awards for the best dressed will be given out!

The cost is only $5 per person, and children are invited! The fun begins at 6 pm and goes on until 11 pm.  Y
ou can pay at the door. You don't want to miss out on this awesome event! It's gonna be a lot of fun!!!!!!!!!
 

First Holy Communion - REMINDER

REMINDER

SK's -
 
Sacred Heart Church will be holding two Masses for First Holy Communion at 2 pm:
Sunday, 4/29 and Sunday, 5/06.  A 4th Degree Turnout request has been made for both Masses.  If able to assist in one or both masses please let me know.   Let's ensure a very special day for our youth as they celebrate their First Communion.

Thanks,
David
(832) 755-8239
davidhobson224@gmail.com

Brother David Caldwell Request

If it's not too much to ask my daughter is in an international drum contest and popular vote counts (click link below to rgister your vote):

Please Vote for Bella

Thanks,
Brother David Caldwell 
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

Thursday, April 26th
Adoration in the Chapel beginning at 9 am and ending with Benediction at 9 pm

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.

Tuesday, May 8th
KofC Chapter Meeting if interested in attending with GK let me know.  Very informative!

Sunday, May 13th
Ascension of the Lord Celebrated 
Mother's Day

Sunday, May 20th
Pentecost

Sunday, May 27th
The Most Holy Trinity

Monday, May 28th
Memorial Day

Saturday, June 2nd
Feast of Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession, SHC, 4 pm to 5 pm (see 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