At the March 5 Membership Meeting, Grand Knight Bill Roe announced the Knight and the family of the year for 2012-2013. Milt Spaniel is the knight and Marvin and Lucy Young are the family of the year. Their names and resumes have been submitted to the State Council for consideration in the state-wide competition. The winners will be announced at the state convention in April.
State Deputy Michael Kieffer has asked all Grand Knights to promulgate the following information and prayer to all of their knights:
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Knights of Columbus – the world’s largest Catholic fraternal group – is asking its members and all Catholics to pray for the pope and the Church in anticipation of Pope Benedict XVI’s retirement, scheduled for the end of this month.
This is a prayer written by Knights of Columbus Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore.
O Lord Jesus Christ, Supreme Pastor of Your Church,
we thank you for the ministry of Pope Benedict XVI
and the selfless care with which he has led us
as Successor of Peter, and Your Vicar on earth.
Good Shepherd, who founded Your Church
on the rock of Peter’s faith
and have never left Your flock untended,
look with love upon us now,
and sustain Your Church in faith, hope, and charity.
Grant, Lord Jesus, in Your boundless love for us,
a new Pope for Your Church
who will please You by his holiness
and lead us faithfully to You,
who are the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Amen.
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson issued the following statement which appears on the Knights' web site www.kofc.org:
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Knights of Columbus – the world’s largest Catholic fraternal group – is asking its members and all Catholics to pray for the pope and the Church in anticipation of Pope Benedict XVI’s retirement, scheduled for the end of this month.
This is a prayer written by Knights of Columbus Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore.
O Lord Jesus Christ, Supreme Pastor of Your Church,
we thank you for the ministry of Pope Benedict XVI
and the selfless care with which he has led us
as Successor of Peter, and Your Vicar on earth.
Good Shepherd, who founded Your Church
on the rock of Peter’s faith
and have never left Your flock untended,
look with love upon us now,
and sustain Your Church in faith, hope, and charity.
Grant, Lord Jesus, in Your boundless love for us,
a new Pope for Your Church
who will please You by his holiness
and lead us faithfully to You,
who are the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Amen.
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson issued the following statement which appears on the Knights' web site www.kofc.org:
| In these remaining days of his papacy, our thoughts and prayers are with Pope Benedict XVI, who has worked so hard in leading the Church, and has always been such a good friend to the Knights of Columbus. We wish him all the best in his retirement. In addition, we pray for all those cardinals who will take part in the conclave, and for his successor, that God may inspire them as they carry out the mission with which they are entrusted. |
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| Mardi King and Queen, Bill and Becky Roe |
Dan Murphy and Ed Miller were co-chairs of the event. Admission was $18 per person. Blue Velvet provided the music for listening and dancing.
An party of this type requires a great deal of planning and preparation, including special food and elaborate hall decorations. Many attendees also get creative with their costumes.
Approximately 35 knights and spouses volunteered many hours to ensure its success.
Food Preparation:
- Jambalaya - Ed and Mary Ann Miller
- Creole and Rice - Dan and Kathy Murphy with assistance from Tom Robinson for vegetables
Kitchen:
Led by Rick Hiemenz, the crew consisted of Ray Ambrozich, John DeJanovich, Bill George, Greg Rogers, Tony Raymond, Dave Salmen, Dave Struthers, Jack Wallisch, and Ron Wilging.
Refreshments:
Ron Cuba and Bob Rodgers
Decorations and Dining Set-up:
Coordinated by Ron Cuba and Milt Spaniel, their group had the capable assistance of Bob Bowman, Pat Cuba, Mike Garstecki, Gary Joy, Gerald Krawczynski, Rick Meyers, Terry O'Brien, Bob Rodgers, Bill Roe, Steve Schramer, Carl and Anna Suttor, Mike Welsh, Dave Witchger, Gary Wolfer, and Richard Woodfin.
Grand Knight Bill Roe and Becky reigned as king and queen.
Check the pictures in the PHOTO Gallery. The event raised $2,073 to support the Council's charities and causes.
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| 2013 Freethrow |
Pictured with Youth Director Ike Eisenhauer are winners in the local competition held at the Jessiville School Sports Complex on Saturday, January 19 (l-r): Cole Jones, Alex White, Lindsay White, and Abigale Pickering.
These four athletes went on to district competition in Conway for their gender and age group. Unfortunately, none was able to advance to the state level.
However, congratulations to these athletes for competing and for being winners at the local level. In addition to the trophies they are holding, each athlete received a basketball from the Council.
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| Vianney from Msgr Malone |
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| Msgr. Bernard Malone 7 |
Monsignor B. Malone
This year we provided a basket to 52 families including 154 children. In the past we have given baskets to only families in Ft Lake and Jessieville. This year we were also able to provide presents to 9 families in Mt Pine. This is the breakdown of our baskets:
We plan to deliver about 10 Easter baskets to the most needy families.
- We provided food, four presents and a shoe certificate to 35 families in Jessieville and Ft Lake school districts.
- We provided food, four presents and a shoe certificate to 8 families at the Alternate Learning and Education (ALE) School. This was done in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus Ham Sales project.
- We provided three presents and a shoe certificate to 9 families in the Mt Pine school district. The school coordinator did not need food as it was provided by another church in the Village.
- We donated the food left over from the purchase from Project Hope to the food pantry at the Mt Pine School. This was the equivalent of about two baskets.
- We established a credit of $400 for the Mt Pine School at Project Hope.That enabled them to purchase the food needed for the backpack program for children needing food over the Christmas break.
- We made a donation of approximately $400 to the Project Hope Food Bank.
- Men’s Club…$1200
- Knights of Columbus…$850
- K of C Walmart grant…$500
- Individual donations from the special collection…
- Ladies of Sacred Heart…$1250
- Donations at the LOSH December meeting…
- 514 angels were placed on the tree.
- 68 presents were purchased to augment the angel tree
- 13 presents were purchased due to angels not being returned.
We plan to deliver about 10 Easter baskets to the most needy families.
There were 146 reservations for the 2012 New Year's Eve Party in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall.
The evening started with a social at 6:00pm with Home Plate catering a delightful dinner starting with shrimp cocktail and salad, followed by an entrée of New York strip steak with crab cake, asparagus, and potato gratin served to the tables.
Dancing followed to the Blue Velvet Band playing mostly 50’s & 60”s music but including a few line dances, some waltzes, and a couple of country two-steps.
After an informal survey of party goers, assorted desserts and champagne were placed on the tables. The New York New Years Eve ball drop occurred at 10:00pm.
The evening started with a social at 6:00pm with Home Plate catering a delightful dinner starting with shrimp cocktail and salad, followed by an entrée of New York strip steak with crab cake, asparagus, and potato gratin served to the tables.
Dancing followed to the Blue Velvet Band playing mostly 50’s & 60”s music but including a few line dances, some waltzes, and a couple of country two-steps.
After an informal survey of party goers, assorted desserts and champagne were placed on the tables. The New York New Years Eve ball drop occurred at 10:00pm.
Some left but most stayed to drop the ball again at 11:00pm (midnight New York time) and bring in the new year 2013.
This event was planned as a fund raiser for yhe Council’s charitable activities, and it produced an estimated $1350.00 profit. Ron Cuba was chairman and co-ordinated the hall decorations and Russ Harrison took care of all reservations and seating arrangements.
This event was planned as a fund raiser for yhe Council’s charitable activities, and it produced an estimated $1350.00 profit. Ron Cuba was chairman and co-ordinated the hall decorations and Russ Harrison took care of all reservations and seating arrangements.
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| the pride of wisconsin |
Once again, the Council will sell cheese and sausage from Kraemer Wisconsin Cheese Ltd, Watertown WI to benefit the Knights' Coats for Kids program. It provides 100 coats to area schools for distribution to students of families in need.
An excellent variety is available for your personal holiday use or as gifts to family and friends.
The products include:
1) twenty different boxes of assorted cheese and sausage:
2) assorted choices of bulk cheese
3) assorted choices of cold pack cheese spread
4) plain or garlic summer sausage, wieners, ring bologna, and other meat products
Orders will be taken until late December, but must be placed by December 10 for delivery in time for Christmas. The items can either be picked up at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 295 Balearic Road, or shipped to the recipient. Those who buy products for pick up will be called about the time they will be available at the Church.
For more information, call Ed Miller (922-0501 or 282-2641), Wayne Winters (922-0526), or John Meyers (915-0746).
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The knights will again be selling the Keep Christ in Christmas Nativity Scene decal magnets for $5.00 each. Contact Bill Hartnett for information (922-6922).
Mike Welch went over the Ham Sales: , 25 Children in Mountain Pine received gifts, 18 Children received gifts at ALE, total number of Children 43, $2,500.00 was budgeted, Ham Sales was $2,214.00, and we had a deficit of $286.00.
There was $2.214 profit from the sale of Petit Jean products for both Thanksgiving and Christmas by Council members. The Alternative Learning Education Center (ALEC) received $1250 and Mountain Pine High School $1,250 to buy presents for needy families. Since $2,500 was budgeted and spent for this project, there was a deficit of $286.00.
On Friday, December 21, Bill Roe, Shannon Currington, and Paul Simon delivered presents to 25 children of Mountain Pine families. On Saturday, Mike Welsh, Bill Roe, and Dave Johnston 22 Knights involved, 2 spouses involved, 199 hoursdelivered presents and food baskets to 18 ALEC children. Three vans and an SUV were full.
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| Pictured (l-r): Monsignor Richard Oswald, Father Bill Elser, Father Ruben Quinteros, Artist Ed Cudworth, Monsignor Scott Friend, and Monsignor Bernard Malone. |
Ed was inspired to paint Father Padre Pio by Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry, a collection of letters in a book written by Diane Allen and attesting to Pio’s miraculous works. Ed chose the House of Formation as the beneficiary of his work to serve as a reminder to new candidates and seminarians about the dedication and hardships that Padre Pio endured as a priest, and how he served as an inspiration to millions of Catholics.
Padre Pio was born in Italy in 1887 and was ordained a Capuchin priest in 1910. He was known for his stigmata which he experienced for the first time on September 20, 1918. Padre Pio spent his religious life in the Friary at San Giovanni Rotondo. He had a special ability to read the hearts of the penitents who flocked to him for confession, which he heard 10-12 hours per day. He died September 23, 1968, and was canonized a Saint by Pope Paul II on June 16, 2002.
In addition to Monsignor Friend, the event was attended by Monsignor Richard Oswald and Father Ruben Quinteros, who are both on the staff at the House of Formation. Also in attendance were Father Bill Elser, Monsignor Bernard Malone, and several resident seminarians.
Grand Knight Bill Roe made a presentation of holiday food items to the seminarians.