May and June 2007 Events

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

6/3 – Fourth degree at Mt. Laurel Resort

6/7 - Officer’s/Director’s Meeting, 7:00 PM

6/21 - Council Meeting 7:00 PM, Ss. Peter & Paul

Our Lady’s Message – "Dear children! Also today I again call you to conversion. Open your hearts. This is a time of grace while I am with you, make good use of it. Say: 'This is the time for my soul'. I am with you and love you with immeasurable love. Thank you for having responded to my call."

04/25/2007

Grand Knight’s Message –May is the month when we honor our mothers; especially our Blessed Mother, Please remember to pray a rosary every day in her honor. It is also the month we observe Memorial Day. This day should be a time to remember all of our Fallen Hero’s from all of the wars. It is a day to be thankful to those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice. They fought and died to win the freedom that we Americans cherish so dearly. Please remember to keep all of them and their families in our prayers.

Don’t forget to perform a RAK daily,

God Bless,

Richard G. Scrak, Jr.

Thought for the Month – The Bread of Life, never goes Stale!

Pro-life – Bishop Edward P. Cullen celebrated a special Mass for pro-life at Notre Dame Church, on Catasauqua Road in Bethlehem at the 8:00 AM on Saturday, April 14^th. About 200 –250 faithful were present for the Mass. Fourth degree Knights in regalia, led by Color Corp Commander Vito Sabie, were present as Honor Guard.for the Bishop. Following the Mass, many went to the abortion mill in Allentown to say the Rosary.

A pro-life Mass is held on the second Saturday of every month at Notre Dame Church at 8:00 AM.

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.

Congratulations to Brother Jim Priga who took his second degree on on April 12^th at St. Joseph the Worker in Orfield and to Brothers Thomas Yencho, Jr, Peter Guidon, James Priga, Mark Sewell, Eric Carr, Dr Jorge Otero and Leroy Steidinger, Jr. who took their third degree on April 22^nd at Ss. Peter Paul church

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.

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 Rev. John Hanley was drawn for the April attendance award but was not present. Join us at the May 17th meeting and you could win $55.

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 at scrakman@msn.com to arrange a ride.

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

Fraternal – Keep our sick in your prayers, including Dan Artim, Robert Johnson, 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 friend Marna Miller and his niece Mary Grace Smith, Steve Pecka, John Scholloser, Francis Achando, Kenneth Haas,. 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

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 was $2,241 and will be donated to the ARC of Pennsylvania.

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.

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

Council Elections – It’s that time of year already with fraternal year 2006-2007 coming to a close at the end of June. If you are interested in getting involved in Council and running for an officer’s position get in touch with either Steve Gorbos, Jim Hogg or Ed Ortelli, our nominating committee, make your desires known. Election of officers will take place at the June 21st meeting Third degree members are qualified.

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS!