April & May 2008 Events

4/13- 3^rd Degree- Monocacy Manor/St. Francis Retreat Center — registration at Noon

4/17 - Council Meeting 7:30 PM, Monocacy Manor / St.

Francis Retreat Center

4/27-Communion Breakfast-9:00 AM Mass at St. Anne’s Church,

Bethlehem--10:30 AM –Breakfast-- Palace Restaurant

5/1 - Officer’s/Director’s Meeting, 7:00 PM

Home Association Meeting, 8:00 PM Monocacy Manor /

St. Francis Retreat Center

5/10 - 4th Degree Charity Ball-Monocacy Manor

5/15 -Council Meeting, 7:00 PM, Monocacy Manor / St. Francis

Retreat Center

6/3- Officer’s/Director’s Meeting, 7:00 PM

Home Association Meeting, 8:00 PM, Monocacy Manor /

St. Francis Retreat Center

Grand Knight’s Message –Thanks to Brother Justin M. Carisio for his offer of his oil painting of Christopher Columbus to Trinity Council. Unfortunately, we had to decline his offer. His offer is greatly appreciated by Council. Thank You.

Thought for the Month – Look for ways to promote peace in your heart, your family, your workplace and your community.

Communion Breakfast- The communion breakfast will be held on April 27^th. Details are above. Any members with graduating high school seniors should notify Financial Secretary Al Fiore as soon as possible in order to qualify for the financial award from the Knights. Graduating Seniors are eligible to receive $200.00 from the Knights. Call Leonard Verrastro if you will be attending.

ARC Collection-The ARC collection will be at the stores April 11^th to 13^th, and at the Churches from April 19^th to 20^th. Please call Deputy Grand Knight Phil Comito to volunteer. We need more volunteers.

110^th Anniversary Party- The 110^th Anniversary Party was a great success. Special thanks to Bishop Welsh for gracing us with his presence. Congratulations to Leonard Verrastro, Vito Sabie and James Hogg on their awards. Leonard was awarded Knight of the 110^th Anniversary, Vito was awarded Knight of the Year and Jim was awarded Charitable Knight of the year.

Membership/Degrees –We will have a 3^rd degree on April 13, 2008 at 12:00 PM at St. Francis Retreat Center. Members, get your recruiting hats on. On June 1^st there will be a 4^th Degree Exemplification at Mountain Laurel Resort in White Haven.

Dues for 2008 – All members will receive their dues letters for 2008. 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 Alan Zerbe was drawn for the March attendance award but he was absent. Join us at the April 17^th meeting and you could win $45.00.

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.

Council Web Site – Visit our web site at www.kofc313.org. All our scheduled events and newsletters for the 2008-2009 fraternal year will be available online soon.

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 facility 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.

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.

Congratulations- The Knight of the Month award went to Deacon Joseph Buragino for his service. Family of the Month went to John Spirk. Thanks for all the good work.

Fraternal –Keep our sick in your prayers, including Mrs. Millie Scrak, Leonard Verrastro, Leonard Verrastro’s daughter in law Roxanne, George and Dorothy Dyonda, Mrs. Gil Martin, Bob Banks, Vito Sabie’s brother-in-law and nephew, Deacon Bob Rogers, Hilda Johnson, Leonard Verrastro’s sister Catherine, Jim Faller’s sister Joan, Deacon Kelly’s wife Joanne, Tom Michaels and his wife, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Albarelli, Steve Gorbos’ friend Marna Miller and his niece Mary Grace Smith, Steve and John Pecka, Tom Yencho’s father in law John Kalbermatten, Bob Donnegan, Brother Francis, John Scholloser, Scott Bear, and Kenneth Haas, Mike Potkovac, Rick Scrak’s niece Kristen. Also, keep in your prayers the families of all our departed Brothers who died recently.

Ecumenical Soup Kitchen – Volunteers will be needed for our next stint at the soup kitchen on May 17, 2008 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 – We have not received all of the expected payments from our prior advertisers. If we do not receive the payments we will open the spaces to new advertisers. This is a great way to support council.

Council Picnic-We will have the Council Picnic on August 16^th this year. The picnic will be from Noon to 5 PM at Louise Moore Park. We would like to see you there.

Families In Need-We are making our Families In Need program more flexible by allowing Council members to make requests directly to the Families In Need committee members (Steve Gorbos, Ed Ortelli and/or Jim Transue). We want to be able to help individuals and families that need help without excessive prerequisites. $4,000.00 is budgeted for this each year. We limit donations to $250.00 or less. Please call any of the above individuals if you are aware of someone in need.

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS!