March and April 2007 Events

3/1 - Officer’s/Director’s Meeting, 7:00 PM,

Home Association Meeting, 8:00 PM

3/15 - Council Meeting 7:00 PM, Ss. Peter & Paul

First degree planned

4/5 - Officer’s/Director’s Meeting, 7:00 PM

4/19 - Council Meeting 7:00 PM, Ss. Peter & Paul

4/22 – Third degree at Ss. Peter & Paul

4/29 – Council Communion Breakfast

Our Lady’s Message – "Dear children! Open your heart to God’s mercy in this Lenten time. The Heavenly Father desires to deliver each of you from the slavery of sin. Therefore, little children, make good use of this time and through meeting with God in confession, leave sin and decide for holiness. Do this out of love for Jesus, who redeemed you all with His blood, that you may be happy and in peace. Do not forget, little children: your freedom is your weakness, therefore follow my messages with seriousness. Thank you for having responded to my call." 02/2007

Grand Knight’s Message – The Lenten season has started. Let us remember to spend time in prayer and sacrifice. Try to attend daily Mass, weekly stations-of-the-cross and pray the rosary every day. Let’s make it a positive lent by doing charitable works, helping out at a soup kitchen or shelter and be willing to lend a helping hand. Pray for our troops and for peace.

Don’t forget to perform a RAK daily,

God Bless,

Richard G. Scrak, Jr.

Thought for the Month – Reading books inform.

Reading HIS BOOK transforms.

PGK Dinner – Thirty-six members, spouses and guests turned out for our annual Past Grand Knight’s dinner on Friday, February 16^th at the Palace Restaurant on Easton Avenue. Brother Steve Pecka was named Knight of the Year for 2005-2006. Congratulations Steve and thanks for all you do for Council and the community.

Membership/Degrees – Congratulations to Council 313 members, Peter Guidon, Dr. Jorge Otero, Mark Sewell and Tom Yencho, who were among 8 brothers that took their second degree at SS. Peter & Paul on Thursday, February 22^nd.

The next first degree is planned for our meeting on March 15th, at 7:30 PM at St Peter and Paul’s Church. Members, get your recruiting hats on.

If you missed the 2^nd degree last month, there will be another on April 12^th at St. Joseph the Worker.

A 3^rd degree is planned for April 22^nd at Ss. Peter Paul. Contact Grand Knight Rick Scrak if you desire to move up. All Council members should strive to be third degree.

If you have taken your first degree by last December 3^rd and have also taken your 2nd and 3rd degrees you may move on to the 4^th degree on June 3^rd at Mt Laurel Resort. Contact Faithful Navigator Jack Spirk or GK Rick for more information.

Recruitment Blitz—March 10^th & 11^th council will have a recruitment blitz after all Masses at St Anne’s, O.L.P.H., and Notre Dame. What a perfect time to invite a fellow Catholic gentleman to our council during this Lenten season. If you can help after any Mass, please call Rick Scrak at 610-390-5638.

Treasurer – Council is in need of a permanent Treasurer. If you are interested, please call GK Rick Scrak 610-390-5638.

Dues for 2007 – All members should have received their dues letters for 2007. Please return with your check to our Financial Secretary, Al Fiore as soon as possible. Your membership is the lifeblood of the Knights, so please remit ASAP.

Attendance Award –Brother Gustav Heidecker was drawn for the February attendance award but was not present. Join us at the March 15th meeting and you could win $45.

Basketball Free Throw Championship – District winners were: Boys - Matthew McGiven and Conner Hughes, Girls – Christina Saraceno and Ashley McCauley, Congratulations! Winners will compete in the regional competition at Msgr. McHugh School Gym in Cresco on March 4th at 1:00 PM.

GOOD LUCK!

Fraternal – Keep our sick in your prayers, including Dan Artim, Hilda Johnson, Leonard Verrastro’s sister Catherine, Jim Faller’s sister Joan, Deacon Kelly’s wife Joanne, and Phil Comito’s sister-in-law, Deputy GK Bob Pandeleon’s father-in-law, and Tom Michaels’ wife.

Ecumenical Soup Kitchen – Volunteers will be needed for our next stint at the soup kitchen on March 17th from 1 to 3 PM. We need 8 to 9 volunteers to serve about 230 people. Call Rick Scrak at 610-390-5638

Communion Breakfast – The next Council communion breakfast will be held on April 29^th at the Palace Restaurant following 9:00 Mass at OLPH. All members and family are encouraged to attend. More on this in the April newsletter.

Council Newsletter Advertisers – Support our advertisers. Newsletter ads reach about 340 members and friends every month plus they are also available online. See our advertisers for 2007 on the front page.

Council Web Site – Visit our web site at www.kofc313.org. All our scheduled events and newsletters for the 2006-2007 fraternal year are available online

Pro-life – A pro-life Mass is held at Notre Dame Church at 8:00 AM, the second Saturday of each month. Following Mass, many go to the abortion clinic in Allentown to say the Rosary.

Rosary and Food Drive – We say the Rosary at 7:00 PM, prior to each general meeting. You may also wish to make a cash donation to Victory House. Jim Hogg can buy food at discounts.

ARC Collection – Collection for The ARC of Pennsylvania will take place on March 24^th and 25^th at Churches and March 30^th and 31th at local stores. Volunteers will be needed to collect. Call Bob Pandeleon at 610-691-6303.

Change of Address – If you are moving or will be temporarily away, please notify our Council’s Financial Secretary, Al Fiore of your new address, at 610-886-0034 to keep records current and avoid unnecessary post office fees.

Knight Rider – Several knights are ready to pick up a brother knight to attend a meeting or other council event. If you’re unable or hesitant to drive at night, call Jim Faller at 610-691-7699, or e-mail Jim at fallerjr@verizon.net to arrange a ride.

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Do you know that the Knights of Columbus can offer you IRA’s and Keogh Plans? Do you know enough about them to decide whether or not they fit into your financial picture? You can still open these investments up to April 15^th for tax year 2006.

Call Bruce J. Micciulla – Field Agent

Phone: (610) 905-4109 or email: bruce@micciulla.com