April and May 2007 Events

4/12 - Officer’s/Director’s Meeting, 7:00 PM

Second degree at St. Joseph the Worker, Orfield

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

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

4/29 - Council Communion Breakfast

5/3 - Officer’s/Director’s Meeting, 7:00 PM,

Home Association Meeting, 8:00 PM

5/17 - Council Meeting 7:00 PM, Ss. Peter & Paul

First degree planned

Our Lady’s Message – "Dear children! I desire to thank you from my heart for your Lenten renunciations. I desire to inspire you to continue to live fasting with an open heart. By fasting and renunciation, little children, you will be stronger in faith. In God you will find true peace through daily prayer. I am with you and I am not tired. I desire to take you all with me to Heaven, therefore, decide daily for holiness. Thank you for having responded to my call."

03/25/2007

Grand Knight’s Message –This Friday is Good Friday, a good way to commemorate Jesus’ death is to pray the Stations of the Cross. Easter is my favorite time of the year as it gives us an opportunity to let go of the burdens that we carry in our lives and experience the love our Lord has for each and every one of us. It’s a time to reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus made for us, a time to look at our own lives and our personal relationship with Jesus; our Savior and Friend.

Happy Easter!

Don’t forget to perform a RAK daily,

God Bless,

Richard G. Scrak, Jr.

Thought for the Month – He who kneels before God,

Can stand before anyone!

Pro-life – Bishop Edward P. Cullen will celebrate a special Mass for pro-life at Notre Dame Church, on Catasauqua Road in Bethlehem at 8:00 AM on Saturday, April 14^th. Fourth degree Knights with regalia will assemble at the Church at 7:40 AM. All Knights are encouraged to attend. Following Mass, we will go to the abortion clinic in Allentown to say the Rosary.

Membership/Degrees - The next first degree is planned for our meeting on May 17th, at 7:30 PM at St Peter and Paul’s Church. Members, get your recruiting hats on.

There will be a 2nd degree on April 12^th at St. Joseph the Worker in Orfield. Contact Rick Scrak.

A 3^rd degree is scheduled 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 Scrak for more information.

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.

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 James Hogg IV was drawn for the February attendance award but was not present. Join us at the April 19th meeting and you could win $50.

Fraternal – Keep our sick in your prayers, including Dan Artim, Hilda Johnson, Leonard Verrastros’ 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, Tom Michaels’ wife, John Banks, Mr & Mrs Carl Albarelli, Steve Gorbos’s Mother-in-Law, Joe Dimarco’s Mom, Scott Bear, Kenneth Haas, Claude Weikel. Also, keep in your prayers the families of all our departed Brothers.

Ecumenical Soup Kitchen – Volunteers will be needed for our next stint at the soup kitchen on May 19th from 1 to 3 PM. We need 8 to 9 volunteers to serve about 230 people. 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.

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

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 once again was a big success due to all the volunteers who helped collect at churches and local stores. The final tally will be available in the next newsletter.

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 610-866-0034 to keep records current and avoid unnecessary post office fees.

Baseball Bus Trip - The Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees are playing the Ottawa Phillies in Moosic, PA on Friday night July 6, 2007. The bus will leave Bethlehem at 4:30 PM, and return after the game and fireworks. The cost is $30 per person including: bus and game ticket, liquid refreshments (beer, soda, & water). Each fan gets a complimentary Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankee cap! Contact Kevin Collins at 610-974-8595 or email Kcollins26@verizon.net for your reservation.

Miller Blood Center - Kindly identify any blood donations at the Miller Blood Bank with Trinity Council 313. Call 610-691-5850 for an appointment. Knights and their families are eligible to receive blood when justified.

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 Rick Scrak at 610-390-5638 or e-mail Rick scrakman@msn.com at to arrange a ride.

K of C Insurance - Your Business Belongs Here

Spring may be a good time to perform a "Spring Cleaning" of your insurance policies by sitting with our Field Agent who will perform a FREE no obligation review of any policies you may have. Call Bruce J. Micciulla – Field Agent

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

HE IS RISEN! Have a Happy and Blessed Easter