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Knight Writer - February 2010
Grand Knight Report
Hello Brother Knights
Good news from our District Deputy Charles Bakle Jr. At our meeting on 1-13-10, he informed us that we have won an award which he presented to our Council for a 25% increase over last year for our Measure Up campaign. Thank you to everyone who took part in the Measure Up.
The senior dinner was held on 12-20-09. We served about 350 guests and 75 workers. Our home deliveries were about 150 meals. Thank you for everyone involved in this project.
At our last fish fry we sold 439 meals. Thanks to everyone who helps keep us going strong all season long. At the last pancake breakfast we served 183 meals and free will donations amounted to $760 and we showed a net income of $437.58. The next breakfast is on 2-7-10. Team 2 is on duty but anyone can help out.
Council wishes to thank Bob Nagel for donating a new microwave oven in the kitchen.
Your Grand Knight,
William Ware
Support your Church and Council!
Events coming in March
3 Officer & Building Board meetings
5 Fish Fry
7 Pancake Breakfast
10 Council Meeting
12 Fish Fry
19 Fish Fry
26 Fish Fry
Address changes
If your address changes or we have your name spelled wrong, or you want the Knight Writer sent by email, please let us know. Email Terry Murnane at murnanet@copper.net or leave a message at 782-4256.
Fish Fry
We are back at it on February 5, and Ash Wednesday comes up on the 17th and you know what that means for the fish fry schedule. We will be working every Friday through Easter. We are always looking for people who haven’t been involved with the fish fry who want to give us a hand. We have great fish, lots of side dishes to eat, even macaroni & cheese and hot dogs for the kids. Come on out!
February Generations of Faith –
Praying through LENT AND EASTER
All are welcome to the Generations of Faith Gatherings at St. John Catholic Church in Defiance on February 7 (12:45 - 2:45) and February 10 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.).
Conversion, anyone? During the Lent and Easter seasons we seek to grow closer to God and to turn away from sin into the arms of our loving God. Prayer, fasting and almsgiving – like the legs of a tripod – make up the traditional practices of Lent. Lent inspires us to engage in all forms of prayer and empowers us to keep up a regular routine of prayer throughout the year. Lent calls us to pray as Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, offering the Father the gift of willing obedience. Easter calls each of us to prayerfully consider how to fulfill our baptismal promise of discipleship. Our goals for this session are:
• To understand that the Lent and Easter seasons call Catholics to deeper, heartfelt prayer as we prepare to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter Vigil and then live them each day
• To value what Scripture and the Church’s tradition teach about praying through the Lent and Easter seasons
• To learn creative and traditional ways of praying through the Lent and Easter seasons.
Pancake Breakfasts
The next one is scheduled for February 7, the first Sunday of the month. Schedules have been distributed, and Team 2 is on duty this month. Team 3 is up for March 7. If you aren’t yet on a team but can help, just report to the kitchen and we will put you to work. From 9:00 to 11:30 we will be serving pancakes, baked hash brown potatoes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage links, cinnamon rolls, milk, juice and coffee. This is open to everyone, so please tell your friends and neighbors about it and plan to attend. Free Will Donation!
Card Parties
Come to the Members Room at 1:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month and play some cards. Everyone is welcome; you don’t even need to bring a partner. Free refreshments. The games continue monthly through May.
Membership Dues
Statements are out, and it’s time to pay your 2010 dues please. If you wish to Gimme Five, it will help cover all administrative costs of the Measure Up campaign. We have also been assessed $2 per member (not Honorary Life) for the Culture of Life fund Supreme started last year. If you wish to participate, add $2 for that. And if you want to be among the first to get your 2010 Charity Campaign Tickets, complete the insert and return it to Terry. If you had a balance left from previous years, your statement will reflect the total amount to get caught up through 2010. If you have any questions about your dues, call Terry. If you want to pay Lifetime Council 1039 Dues, it’s $100 if you are 60; $200 if you are $50; $300 if you are 40, and so on.
Charity Tickets
We couldn’t be closer for this one. Our hall will be the distribution point Saturday February 13 at 10:00 a.m. as representatives from councils around our area come to get the details of this year’s Charity Ticket Bonanza. This is the primary source of funds for charitable distribution by our council, so it’s important to get out there and sell those tickets. If you want to meet State Deputy Paul Upman here’s your chance. There’s also going to be a 3-District meeting immediately following the ticket presentation, and the opportunity to attend one of those doesn’t come around very often.
Ticket sales will continue through May. If you need some right away, give Kenny Kregg a call and he will rush some to you. We’ll have tickets available for pickup at the hall at the fish fry February 19.
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship
Our Free Throw Championship is a great way to provide entertainment and enjoyment for the young people in our community. Thanks to all Knights who came out to help on January 24, and thanks to all the kids who took part in the event. Winners move to the District Competition held at our hall on Sunday February 14 with shooting to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Reverse Raffle
Holy Cross Catholic School is holding their Reverse Raffle at our hall Saturday February 6. Doors open at 6:30 and the cost is $40/person. Wait until you see the decorations. For a couple hours you will think you’re in Vegas. Come out and have a good time and support the school.
Fourth Degree
There will be an exemplification for the Fourth Degree on March 19-21, 2010 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. If you might be interested or just have questions about the Fourth Degree, please contact the Faithful Captain of your Assembly. Deadline is February 17. Call Mark Sito at home (419) 658-2273 or cell (419) 799-9680.