“Welcome
Brother Knights to the October ’05 issue of The Sacred Heart Knights of
Columbus Council 6525 Newsletter. Our
mission is simply to keep you informed.
This means we will try to bring you as much current information as
possible. We will collect and publish minutes from meetings you may not
have attended, provide a column for feature items and alert you to
upcoming events and work schedules. We
welcome your questions and comments and will address all concerns or
requests”.
May God Bless You,
The Newsletter Committee:
Bill Douglas - Chad Simpson - Jason Bolte - Marvin Armistead
GRAND KNIGHT’S COLUMN
Brother Knights,
Welcome to October. Fall sure seems to be in full swing, the days are getting shorter and cooler, and a few leaves are starting to fall. This type of weather sure is a welcomed relief compared to the dry hot summer we just experienced.
Anyway, along with the pleasant weather, comes more weddings, school functions, and summer end celebrations. We have a variety of functions scheduled, and nearly every weekend filled, and a lot of the weddings are fairly large, requiring extra food preparations, and EXTRA help. Please take note of the enclosed work schedule, and if at all possible, be available to assist when it is your turn. If you absolutely cannot be there, call someone you know from another crew and trade with them, and let your team captain know who is filling in for you.
We have just a few things to discuss at the meeting. Todd Mack will have a report on the M.R. Drive (a.k.a. Tootsie Roll) and we will decide where to donate our portion of the donations. Todd should also have a report as to how things are coming along with the Night-at-the-Races scheduled for October 30. We had a great turn out on this last year, and would like to see more of our members support this. So mark your calendars, and plan to be there.
Another discussion that I have had with a few members concerns the fifth Sunday Mass and breakfast. The Pro-Life committee at Church is holding a fund raising breakfast on that same Sunday. We have talked with Father, and we have the O.K. to set up a membership drive this Sunday also. What I think would be a good show of support, is for us, The Knights of Columbus, is to forego our breakfast at the hall, and support the Pro-Life committee by attending their breakfast that morning, and possibly bringing a new member to the Council.
Something else happening this month is the annual Special Olympics banquet, this event has been held at the K of C hall for several years, and we donate the meal, and the workers for this. This year it’s scheduled for Oct. 27th, we will not schedule a crew for this, but rather will rely on the generosity of you, the membership to donate some of your time to support this very worthwhile cause.
In closing, as most of you know, my wife Hayley and I are very close to having child number six. So close that we have scheduled Oct. 21st for the delivery date. However, should God have other plans, we could go at any time. I tell you this as preparation for the meeting Oct. 20th, I plan to be there, but as of right now I cannot guarantee that I will. So, should I be absent, that will be why.
Fraternally,
Randy Leitman, G.K.
MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER COUNCIL MEETING
As recorded by Chris Metze: September 15th, 2005
Opened 7:00 P.M.
GK reported: No alcohol during meetings & code of conduct.
Bowling Tournament in October.
Supreme announced a revised 1st Degree Ceremony, anyone interested in becoming part of the Degree Team contact Randy.
Sport clay shoot Sept. 24th.
Raffle tickets.
Welcome new members.
Bills approved and paid: Postage-Roses For Life-Advance to Night At The Races Committee-Tonight’s dinner.
Committee reports: Mentally Handicap/Tootsie Roll Drive Oct. 7th & 8th, contact Todd Mack.
Horse Races, outlined set-up.
Home Association election process being worked on.
Ball season complete.
Unfinished Business: Carpet stage.
Project Rachel, Council made donation at Aug. meeting and two members each matched that donation.
New Business: Thanks to everyone involved on floor & kitchen.
Special Olympics Awards Banquette Oct. 27th, volunteers needed contact Steve Wuebker.
Council Christmas Party Dec. 3rd.
Turkey Shoot Oct. 15th, Craft Fair.
New American Flag to be purchased and hung in front of main Hall.
Night At The Races Oct.30th, Happy Hour 4 ‘til 5, $10.00 cover.
Welcome new Transfer Member.
We need a new Chef, anyone interested in helping to prepare dinner for Council meetings please contact Randy. Judy Armistead will cook dinner for October and Jack Wilke and Todd Mack have volunteered for November. Kurt Wengert will cook in December.
Adjourned 8:00 P.M.
OUR NEXT MEETING IS THURSDAY OCTOBER 20th, 7:00 P.M.
DINNER AT 6:00 P.M.
FINANCIAL SECRETARY’S COLUMN
Statements for ’06 are being prepared and will hopefully be sent out in November, or definitely in December. Next years dues will be $27.50. Please pay this bill promptly or contact me to discuss an arrangement, if you foresee a financial difficulty.
There will be a Membership Drive Sunday, October 30th after both Masses. Please let me know if you can assist.
Also, a Council Directory is being prepared. Please make an effort to attend at least one of the remaining three Council Meetings of ’05 to get your picture taken and update the information on yourself and your family.
Thank You,
Jason Bolte 366-4969
MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER HOME ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
As recorded by Paul Orf and John Boland:
September 13th & 27th, 2005 - 7:30 P.M.
Bills approved and paid.
Donate Hall rental to Council for Night At The Races in exchange for Council to pay to improve PA System.
Use of The Pavilion or The Multi-Purpose Bldg. is restricted to active Council Members and their immediate families only. Also, a $50.00 deposit is required and will be refunded after a final inspection.
Thank you each and every member of our Council and of The Ladies Auxiliary, that are able to work the functions that we hold. This is how we generate income to pay for projects like “Hall Improvements”. The floor-resurfacing job was contracted to professionals, and the Hall was shut down for the entire month of August. This cost a great deal of money and caused a loss of income for that period. However, the kitchen was emptied, cleaned, painted and every item big and small was cleaned again and replaced. The baseboards were removed, refinished and reinstalled. Every table and chair was cleaned and replaced. The ceiling tiles were cleaned or replaced. The vents were cleaned and lights were cleaned or replaced. The stage was removed and a new one built in its place. This was all possible only as a result of the extra time, talent and effort donated by several generous people. Not wanting to leave anyone unmentioned, thank you to all that helped. (You know who you are.) Also, a special thank you to The Ladies Auxiliary for paying for half of the cost of the new floor.
THE OCTOBER MEETINGS ARE THE 11th & 25th,
AT 7:30 P.M.
LECTURER’S COLUMN
October is the Month of The Rosary. Consider this quote from Pope Benedict XVI, “The Rosary is the mystic crown which people place everyday on the queenly head of the Mother of God. This Prayer is perfect because of the Praise it offers, the lessons it imparts, the Grace it obtains and the victory it achieves.”
Are you sometimes discouraged and worried? Here is what Our Lady of Guadeloupe said to St. Juan Diego in 1531, which still applies to each of us today, “Hear and let it penetrate into your heart, my dear little son; let nothing discourage you, nothing depress you. Let nothing alter your heart, or your countenance. Am I not here who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not your fountain of life? Are you not in the folds of my mantle? In the crossing of my arms? Is there anything else you need? Do not fear any illness or vexation, anxiety or pain…”
What a great consolation and joy that is, how fortunate we are.
Peace,
Dr. John C. Soucy, Jr., M.D.
MINUTES
FROM THE SEPTEMBER LADIES AUXILIARY MEETING
As recorded by Glenda Muldoon: September 13th, 2005.
There were 12 members present.
Treasurer’s Report noted some members have not paid their dues.
Speakers: Jason Bolte offered a place in the K of C Newsletter and Website.
JoEllen Kessler spoke about a walk to raise money for Autism Research.
The Home Association presented a bill for new floor.
Correspondence: We received thank you cards from Sally Creech, St Vincent De Paul Society, Lincoln Co. Health Dept. – Dentist program, Bread for Life, Sister Jeanette – tuition program, Bridgeway-Robinson Center and The Bus Association.
Unfinished Business: The Family Foster Care Program who were going to ask for a donation of the hall and catering are now going to TACCOA.
The Ladies Auxiliary Officers are invited to join the K of C Officers at their induction ceremony and dinner.
Our catering contract now has a clause in it for a $50.00 kitchen use fee. Clients may prepare hors d’oeuvres at home and store them in our refrigerator.
Both of the first aid kits need to be updated.
New Business: A motion failed for a Hurricane Relief donation at this time, after discussion on local assistance might be needed (a local B&B took in 10 couples).
A motion passed to donate to Autism Research.
Our Christmas Party will be Tuesday, December 13th at The Elks Lodge. The menu, drinks and catering will be decided at the October Meeting.
The K of C Christmas Party will be Saturday, December 3rd. Barb will contact The Tinsleys to play The Claus’ and will call Nancy Lenk to have The High School Kids bring games and crafts again.
Donate extra plastic knives to Budget Boutique.
Rosemary will check into finding more ice buckets.
Pray for Mary Orf’s mother, who is in intensive care.
MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:30
P.M., PLEASE JOIN US.
NOTE:
The Knight of the Month and Family of the Month awards are usually announced at our Council Meetings. And from this group, our Knight of the Year and Family of the Year award recipients are chosen. These awards are a small token of appreciation for these members and for what they do. They take the initiative to go above and beyond the call of duty. They support not only the Council and its activities, but also our Parish and The Community as well. They are true examples of Christ here on earth. And these men and women not only show a Christian and charitable way of life, THEY LIVE IT!
Time and space do not allow much continuation. However, next months newsletter will contain the October recipients, and a short biography to allow you, the rest of the members to know a little bit more about these extraordinary men and women, and why they are chosen for this recognition.
Randy Leitman
KNIGHT OF THE MONTH
JANUARY – Marvin Armistead
FEBUARY – John Boland
MARCH – Gary Roettger
APRIL – Jerry Heitman
MAY – Trevor Mack
JUNE – Jason Bolte
JULY – Justin Niehoff
AUGUST – Todd Mack
SEPTEMBER – Chad Simpson
FAMILY OF THE MONTH
JANUARY – Marvin & Lou Mennemeyer
FEBUARY – Paul & Mary Orf
MARCH – Jack & Tracy Wilke
APRIL – Dave & Marie Belter
MAY – Gary & Jill Roettger
JUNE – Jim & Lorie Mennemeyer
JULY – Butch & Glenda Dickherber
AUGUST – Dave & Barb Mennemeyer
SEPTEMBER – Ed & Catherine Toth
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, OCTOBER 27th - Special Olympics Awards Banquette, please help out.
Sunday, OCTOBER 30th – 5th Sunday Communion Mass. Add Chad Simpson as Cantor and The Jack Wilke Family as Gift Bearers to the schedule.
Sunday, OCTOBER 30th – We will forfeit our Communion Breakfast at The Hall and instead we will support the Pro-Life Breakfast in The Sacred Heart Cafeteria. $5.50/ adult, $3.00/child under 3 is free. We will have an information / sign-up booth in place for a Membership Drive.
Sunday, OCTOBER 30th, 4:00 P.M. – 2nd Annual Night At The Races. Admission $10.00 per person which includes drinks and snacks for the evening. There will also be attendance prizes. In order to make this a great success again, we would ask every member to buy at least one ticket. And if able have your company, employer, club or family sponsor a horse.
Thursday, JANUARY 19th thru Sunday the 22nd – Whitehouse Retreat. Reservations need to be made soon. Please contact John Boland or Paul Orf to sign up. If you have never been, you really should try to make it.
Sunday, APRIL 1st – Exemplification of The Fourth Degree. Please contact Todd Mack or Jason Bolte if you are interested in becoming a 4th Degree member.
WORK CREW SCHEDULE
OCTOBER
Saturday the 22nd - Wedding Reception – Team 5
Thursday the 27th - Special Olympics Awards Banquette – Volunteer
Saturday the 29th - Wedding Reception – Team 6
Sunday the 30th - Night At The Races – Team 8
NOVEMBER
Thursday the 3rd - Chamber of Commerce Taste of Lincoln County – Team 7
Saturday the 5th - Wedding Reception – Team 1
Saturday the 12th - Carpenters Local 1805 Christmas Party – Team 2
Saturday the 19th - Wedding Reception – Team 3
For loads of information on Our Council
and The Knights of Columbus
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.TROYMOKOFC.ORG
with links to related sites.
Some Good Clean Fun: A farmer got pulled over by a state trooper for speeding, and
the trooper started to lecture the farmer about his speed, and in general
began to throw his weight around to try to make the farmer uncomfortable.
Finally, the trooper got around to
writing out the ticket, and as he was doing that he kept swatting at some
flies that were buzzing around his head. The farmer said, "Having
some problems with circle flies there, Are Ya?"
The trooper stopped writing the
ticket and said--"Well yeah, if that's what they are--I never heard
of circle flies." So the farmer says--"Well, circle flies are
common on farms. See, they're called circle flies because they're almost
always found circling around the back end of a horse."
The trooper says, "Oh," and
goes back to writing the ticket. Then after a minute he stops and says,
"Hey...wait a minute, are you trying to call me a horses' rear?"
The farmer says, "Oh no,
officer. I have too much respect for law enforcement and police officers
to even think about calling you a horses' rear."
The trooper says, "Well, that's
a good thing," and goes back to writing the ticket.
After a long pause, the farmer says,
"Hard to fool them flies though."