St. Ignatius Prayer for Generosity

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve You as You deserve; To give and not to count the cost; To fight and not to heed the wounds;

To toil and not to seek for rest; To labor and not to ask reward. Save that of knowing that I do your will, my God.

GRAND KNIGHT’S COLUMN

Brother Knights,

Thank you all for the wonderful attendance at the meeting in January when we had our guests, Todd Mack's family, and Teddi Michler. The meal was very good and very filling, Thanks Chad, Marvin, and anyone else who lent a hand.

I hope everyone has been receiving their newsletters, and has been watching the work schedule. We have been kind of slow the last couple of months, but things are about to change. Fish fries start March 3, along with two crews being scheduled for each week, there is also a group that fries every week, a group that helps with shut-in meals every week, and another group that tries to help oversee certain facets of the process to make sure all goes well. On top of that we have bookings for the weekends as well, and Ball Games are not too far away either. So pay attention, and be ready.

Back to Fish Fries a minute, we need consistent, reliable help on Friday afternoon to get things ready for the evening meal. If anyone is able to help, hopefully every week starting around 2:30-3:00 PM, let me, Rob Kroupa, or Jerry Heitman know, or just show up at the first fish fry and let these men know you can assist every week, it will be greatly appreciated. Also, team Captains don't forget to let your people know that the evening is not over until the last dish is washed and put away, and that the hall is swept, and the tables and chairs cleaned, this task is not fun for anyone, but it has to be done.

The Annual Knight's Appreciation Dinner is Saturday Feb 18, 2006 after 5:00 pm Mass. Hope you can attend. This is an adult evening sponsored by the Home Association where we honor certain men and women of the Council for outstanding service and thank everyone for their hard work and dedication. Marvin Armistead has also invited a couple of State Dignitaries to be with us as well. I look forward to seeing you there.

In closing, the past couple meetings have drug a little long, I try to contain the meetings as much as possible, while still allowing everyone with an opinion to speak. This is fine and works well, as long as we stick to the topic, pay attention to others, and get the point we each wish to make as quickly as possible. This will created shorter discussions, less repeating to get everyone on the same page, and ultimately, a shorter meeting.

Fraternally,

Randy Leitman, G.K.

MINUTES FROM COUNCIL MEETING

As recorded by Chris Metze:

Prior to the beginning of our regular meeting, the families of Todd Mack and Pete Hemmer were invited to have dinner with us. After dinner a Rosary was prayed to the memory of Todd's stepfather and Brother Pete Hemmer. Teddi Michler was also invited and presented a check from the MR Drive turnaround funds to send her daughter, Michelle, to the Wonderland Camp this summer.

• The regular meeting was called to order at 7:25 – opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call of officers and the minutes were read from the last meeting.
• Congratulations were extended to Tino Garamella and Aaron Dixon for taking their second and third degrees at Fatima Council in Hazelwood on January 8 th .
• Mike Flynn reported that he is contacting first-degree members to encourage them to take their second and third degrees at Washington Council on January 29 th . Mike also reported that the free throw contest is scheduled for January 28 th and the district playoff will be held on February 5 th at St. Clements Council.
• Todd Mack's Charity Committee disbursements were approved as follows:

1. Prison Concern/Agape House
2. St. Vincent DePaul Society
3. Sacred Heart School
4. A Pro-Life billboard on Hwy 61 contracted for 1 year.

• A discussion was held regarding the forming a charity investment fund. Mr. Allen Shroyer, an associate with A.G. Edwards, will be invited to speak on investment options, at our next meeting.
• Our Fish Fry Chairman, Rob Kroupa, spoke on the possibility of adding frog legs to the menu and making some side dish changes. He also has found a fish supplier that would be more economical. At the next meeting Rob will provide dinner for our evaluation as well as cost factors on frog legs. Rob will be raising the dinner price to $8.00 to offset rising supply cost.
• The Council Appreciation Dinner and Awards Presentation will be held on February 18 th . The evening will begin after 5:00 Mass. Some State Dignitaries are invited to participate.
• Thanks to Brother Chad Simpson for preparing the lasagna and salad dinner, also to Judy Armistead for preparing garlic bread and dessert.
• A closing prayer was presented by Bill Douglas and read as a “Retreatant Prayer”, and the meeting adjourned at 9:00.

LETTERS TO THE EDITORS

None submitted

FINANCIAL SECRETARY'S COLUMN

By Jason Bolte:

As I sit here writing this month's installment and getting the newsletter put together I can say that the dues are still coming in at a steady pace. Remember to avoid getting a second notice I need to have dues in by the end of the month or notification if more time is needed. Unfortunately I have not had time as of yet to put together the new work crew list that I said I would do at the last meeting however I hope to have something together (time permitting) by the meeting for the team captains to go through. As I approach my first full year as your secretary I realize that the task that I have undertaken was quite a bit larger than anticipated however through diligence I should get this down to be a fairly well oiled machine. On anotheer note since the last meeting I was able to go on retreat with my fellow brothers and thoroughly enjoyed myself and would encourage anyone who has not attended one to go next year. It was spiriually enlightening and I came back feeling more refreshed than if I had taken a week off of work. Finally one last thing before I go amd make this a long column the Fourth Degree as has been stated in newsletters past is going to be held April 1. I need to know no later than March 1 if you plan on attending so that we can get you registered.

That is all the information I have for you at this time. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me anytime. Home 636-366-4969…Cell 636-262-9642…Work 314-206-5109. or email me at jb0819@yahoo.com.

Fraternally Yours,

Jason Bolte

MINUTES FROM HOME ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

As recorded by Paul Orf:

No New Business

FEBRUARY MEETINGS ARE TUESDAY THE 14th & 28th

LECTURER'S COLUMN

By Dr. John C. Soucy, Jr., M.D.:

Please pray for the helpless unborn…

Heavenly Father, in Your love for us, protect against the wickedness of the devil, those helpless little ones to whom You have given the gift of life.

Touch with pity the hearts of those women pregnant in our world today who are not thinking of motherhood.

Help them to see that the child they carry is made in Your image – as well as theirs – made for eternal life.

Dispel their fear and selfishness and give them true womanly hearts to love their babies and give them birth and all the needed care that a mother alone can give.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever, Amen.

THE LADIES AUXILIARY COLUMN

There is was no meeting in January

OUR NEXT MEETING IS TUESDAY February 14th AT 7:30

FIELD AGENT'S COLUMN

The Knights of Columbus donated over $132 Million Dollars last year to Charity!!! The way they are able to do this is by the Members participation in the Insurance Program. Call me and find out how the Knights of Columbus can help in protecting you and your family for the future.

C.J. Brown

Field Agent

Phone (636) 485-2355 or E-Mail cjbrownkofc@yahoo.com

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH

Come to February's meeting to find out who January and February's Knight of the month are and next month's newsletter for a little information about them.

FAMILY OF THE MONTH

Come to February's meeting to find out who January and February's Family of the month are and next month's newsletter for a little information about them.

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

E-mail jb0819@yahoo.com for a calendar with dates.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Knight's Appreciation Dinner will be held on February 18th after the 5 p.m. Mass.

There will be a meeting Tuesday February 21st at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the upcoming horseshoe season and to get to the final stages of building completion done among other uses for the building all members are invited to attend. If you are a captain of a horseshoe team please do the best you can and make the meeting.

The Highway cleanup project will be starting again soon and discussed at the next meeting. Please contact Mike Flynn for more information.

This meeting is your last chance to have your picture taken for the photo directory please attend and have your photo taken if you have not already done so.

The Lenten Fish Fry's will begin the first week of March. This is one of our biggest fundraisers, and an annual event that our community has come to depend on. Please do your best to arrange your schedule to make available as much time as possible. Regardless if you are currently assigned to a work crew or not, or if your crew is scheduled to work or not, please come out to help as often as possible. And when your crew is scheduled to work, please allow time for prep, serve and cleanup when possible. In order to make this a continuing success we need “all hands on deck”. Thank you for your efforts.

WORK CREW SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY:

Saturday the 18th- Knight Appreciation Dinner- Team 8

Saturday the 25th- Wedding Reception- Team 2

MARCH:

Friday the 3rd- Fish Fry- Teams 5 & 7

Saturday the 4th- Wedding Reception- Team 3

Friday the 10th- Fish Fry- Team 1 & 8

Friday the 17th- Fish Fry- Teams 3 & 6

Saturday the 18th- Private Party- Team 4

Friday the 24th- Fish Fry- Teams 4 & 8

Friday the 31st- Teams 1 & 2