June and July 2007 Events

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

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

Home Association Meeting, 8:00 PM

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

Our Lady’s Message – "Dear children! Pray with me to the Holy Spirit for Him to lead you in the search of God’s will on the way of your holiness. And you, who are far from prayer, convert and, in the silence of your heart, seek salvation for your soul and nurture it with prayer. I bless you all individually with my motherly blessing. Thank you for having responded to my call."

05/25/2007

Grand Knight’s Message –This is my final newsletter as your Grand Knight. I thank you for the opportunity. It has been fun and rewarding. We have accomplished much, and credit goes to all the Knights who worked so hard on our programs throughout the year. It has been a learning experience for me. I trust your support will continue in the coming year for our new Grand Knight. Pray for our troops and for peace. Let’s show our Patriotism as Knights and proudly fly the American Flag both on Flag Day and Independence Day.

Don’t forget to perform a RAK daily,

God Bless,

Richard G. Scrak, Jr.

Thought for the Month – The Risen Son was

God’s bright idea!!

Congratulations – Eric Carr, Jorge Ortero, and Scott Bear are now fellow Sir Knights, after receiving the honor of 4^th degree on June 3, 2007 at Mountain Laurel Resort, White Haven, Pa.

Membership/Degrees - There is a first degree planned for June 24th, at 7:30 PM at St Anne’s Emmaus. This will be the last degree for our fraternal year. Members, get your recruiting hats on.

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 W Frank Molinari was drawn for the May attendance award but was not present. Join us at the June 21st meeting and you could win $60.

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, Pete Guidon, Hilda Johnson, Leonard Verrastros’ sister Catherine, Jim Faller’s sister Joan, Deacon Kelly’s wife Joanne, and Phil Comito’s sister-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 July 21st from 1 to 3 PM. We need 8 to 9 volunteers to serve about 230 people. Call Rick Scrak at 610-390-5638. Thank you to Thomas Yencho Jr and Joseph Caron, the two brothers that came to help on May 19. It is very hard to staff the kitchen with 2 volunteers, PLEASE let me know if you can help in JULY. Thanks!!

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.

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

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.

Shining Armor Award-- Any brother who has recruited 2 new members and has meet with our Field Agent during the fraternal year, qualifies for the Shining Armor Award. If you have meet these requirements please inform Grand Knight Rick Scrak .

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS!

THANK YOU and GOD BLESS