Knights of Columbus
Trinity Council 313
P.O. Box 1427
Bethlehem, PA 18016-1427
A CENTURY OF SERVICE
TO CHURCH, FAMILY, COMMUNITY
January and February 2007 Events
1/4 - Officer’s/Director’s Meeting, 7:00 PM, Home Association Meeting, 8:00 PM 1/13 - Free Throw Competition at St. Anne’s Gym 1/14 - Council Breakfast at Palace Restaurant after 9:00 Mass at St. Anne’s 1/18 - Council Meeting 7:00 PM, Ss. Peter & Paul 1st Degree Scheduled for new members 2/1 - Officer’s/Director’s Meeting, 7:00 PM 2/15 - Council Meeting 7:00 PM, Ss. Peter & Paul Our Lady’s Message – "Dear children! Also today I bring you the newborn Jesus in my arms. He who is the King of Heaven and earth, He is your peace. Little children, no one can give you peace as He who is the King of Peace. Therefore, adore Him in your hearts, choose Him and you will have joy in Him. He will bless you with His blessing of peace. Thank you for having responded to my call." Grand Knight’s Message – I can’t believe it’s 2007 already. I hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas season with family and friends. As we move into the coldest months of the winter season we should take the time to reflect on what we have, and think about what we can do for those in need in 2007. We are a charitable organization and the need becomes greater at this time of year. Wishing all Knights and their families a happy, blessed, healthy and prosperous new year.
Don’t forget to perform a RAK daily,
God Bless, Richard G. Scrak, Jr.
Thought for the Month – When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.
Council Breakfast – All Knights and their spouses are invited to breakfast at the Palace Restaurant following the 9:00 Mass at St. Anne’s on January 14th. All members should be at St. Anne’s at 8:45, the 4th degree color corps in regalia. We will process with Father and sit together in the front.
Football Extravaganza 2006 – The past weekend marked the end of the “Trinity Council 313 Home Associations Football Extravaganza 2006”. Total prizes awarded to 123 winners totaled $5,370. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks for your support. This is our biggest fund-raiser for our fraternal year and contributes heavily to our charitable efforts.
Special Olympics Collection – Our Special Olympians were feted at our December meeting with hot dogs and goodies and Betty Verrastro’s famous cupcakes. Stevie G. lead us all in Christmas carols to end the party. A check for $2,500 was presented to Louise Tusak for Bethlehem Special Olympics.
Light Up for Christmas –See our “Keep Christ in Christmas” billboard on South Schoenersville Road and the manger at St. Anne’s on Washington St. Our Council sold many of the “Keep Christ in Christmas” magnets that you see on cars in the area.
Christmas Dinner – Fifty-six knights and their spouses attended our annual Christmas dinner at the Palace Restaurant. Caroling was lead by former council member Pierre LaRocco and his lady friend who came from Philadelphia to attend. Children’s Christmas Party - The Children’s Christmas party once again was a resounding success. About 100 knights and family enjoyed including forty-one children and grandchildren who all received a gift. Thanks to Vito Sabie, Leonard Verrastro and all the Knights who helped with the festivities
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Knight of the Month- GK Rick Scrak named Fr. Mongiello, Knight of the Month and Dan and Agatha Artim, family of the month. Congratulations!!
Membership/Degrees - A first degree is planned for our meeting on January 18th, at 7:30 PM at St Peter and Paul’s Church. Members, get your recruiting hats on.
Dues for 2006 – Dues letters for 2007 have been mailed. Several members are still in arrears on their dues for 2006. If you have special concerns, contact Financial Secretary Al Fiore at 610-866-0034. Your membership is the lifeblood of the Knights, so please remit ASAP.
Attendance Award –Brother Maurice Kasminoski was drawn for the December attendance award but was not present. Join us at the January 18th meeting and you could win $35.
Fraternal – Keep our sick in your prayers, including Dan Artim, Hilda Johnson, Leonard Verrastro’s sister, Jim Faller’s sister Joan, Deacon Kelly’s wife Joanne, and Phil Comito’s sister Elizabeth.
Basketball Free Throw Championship – The Basketball Free Throw Championship will be held on Saturday, January 13th at St. Anne’s Parish Gym from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. All boys and girls ages 10 – 14 are eligible. Age eligibility is determined by the age of the contestant as of January 1st. For further information and entry forms contact Ed Ortelli at 610-317-6349. .
Treasurer – Council is in need of a permanent Treasurer for the remainder of the fraternal year. If you are interested, please call GK Rick Scrak 610-390-5638.
C.O.A.L Books – Surprise, Council had two winners in the “Chance Of A Lifetime” drawing, which took place on December 8th. Dr. Jorge Otero won a trip to Bermuda and Frank Molinari won a desktop computer.
Ecumenical Soup Kitchen – Volunteers will be needed for our next stint at the soup kitchen on January 20th from 1 to 3 PM. We need 8 to 9 volunteers to serve about 230 people. Call Rick Scrak at 610-390-5638
Council Newsletter Advertisers – Newsletter ads reach about 330 members and friends every month plus they are also available online. See our advertisers for 2007 on the front page.
December Monthly Lottery Winners
If you would like to buy a ticket, Just send your name, address and phone number with a $5 donation for each ticket to: Knights of Columbus C/O Richard G. Scrak Jr. 18 W. Elizabeth Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18018 Or call Rick for tickets at 610-867-8387.
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