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ST. BERNARD COUNCIL #9514

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

January 2006

MESSAGE FROM YOUR GRAND KNIGHT

Harold O. Wallace

 

Brother Knights:

On December 8th, Ash Johnson and I delivered the checks from the Children with Disabilities (Tootsie Roll) Drive to the designated recipients, Sunshine School, Gravette Special Education, and McDonald County R-1 Special Services. The recipients were very pleased, and will put the money to good use. I received thank you letters from the Benton County Sunshine School and Gravette Special Education Staff for the donation. I also received a thank you letter from the Bella Vista Library Director for our $500 donation.

 

A good turnout of participants is expected at the FreeThrow Contest at the Bella Vista Boys and Girls Club on Thursday, January 5, 2006.  It will start at 6:30 PM and it should be very interesting to see these youngsters shoot free throws.

 

Bernie Zerr reports that the Rummage Sale effort is moving along well, but that more volunteers are needed.  They need some volunteers with pick-up trucks to help with picking up large donations.  If you can help out, give Bernie a call at 876-1062.

 

Mark you calendar for the Knights Ladies Appreciation Dinner on February 10th. Andy Buchl is chairman and a good time for all is planned. Tickets will go on sale in the Parish hall after the Sunday mass on January 22nd.

 

I am compiling a Knights of Columbus e-mail list for more timely notification of Knights’ information.  If you want to be on this list, send me a quick e-mail to: haroldowallace@yahoo.com.

 

Congratulations to Dean Mechels for completing 50 years of continuous service as a

Knights of Columbus member, as of January 1, 2006.    

 

Congratulation to Bernie Zerr for winning our Attendance Improvement Drawing

of $100 at our last meeting.  The drawing at the next meeting will be for $25.

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

Jan. 5:   Thurs.  KofC Free Throw Contest.

Chairman:  Bernie Zerr

 

Jan. 8:    Vocations Awareness Week

 

Feb. 10:  Fri.  Knights Ladies Appreciation Dinner.

Chairman:  Andy Buchl

 

Mar. 10: Fri. KofC Fish Fry #1

Chairman: Phil Ryan

 

Apr. 7 :  Fri. KofC Fish Fry #2

Chairman: Phil Ryan

 

May 20: Fri. Rummage Sale

Chairman: Bernie Zerr

 

May 27: Sat. Corporate Communion

                        And Dinner.

         

            

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

The New Year lies before you like a spotless track of snow.  Be careful how you tread it, for every mark will show.

 

COUNCIL #9514 PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember in your prayers all Brother Knights who are ill or in need:
John Chaplik*, Bob Gunn, Bill Naughton, Don  Hlavaty, Joe Viele, Fritz Althof, Mike Savage, Ed
Hamerly, Amos Klump, Robert Garraughty, Joe Stefnik, and Frank  Herrick. Also please keep in your
prayers  Paul Sheldon, son of Wally Sheldon
Pray for the repose of the Souls of: Brother Jim Hooper, Brother Ray Gilman;  Rev. Deacon Jerry
Becker;  Brother Ron Klassen, Sue Thelen, wife of Brother Clarence Thelen, Jeanne Ball, wife of
Brother Jim Ball, and Brother John Montroy.
                                                   
                                     *Charter Members of Council #9514

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Andrew Buchl Jan  1           
Robert 'Mike' Fredrichs Jan  1
Walter Dowd Jan   9
Frank Herrick Jan  11
Levis 'Jay' Louviere Jan  11
Robert Schmitz         Jan  11
Edward Moloney Jan  13
Russell Schirm         Jan  15
James Ball         Jan  18
Kenneth Joos Jan  19
Joe Dickinson Jan  21
Amos Klump Jan  21
Ronald Barton Jan  23
Robert Lukas Jan  24
Ronald DeBrock Jan  25
Robert Leitheiser Jan  27
William Roblee         Jan  27
Jerry  Sullivan Jan  27
Frank Sperandeo Jan  28
Daniel Beshara         Jan  30
Dan Duffy * Jan  30
Phil Kalinowske           Jan  31

* Charter Menmber of Council #9514
Happy Birthday Brother Knights!