1898 TRINITY COUNCIL 313 2008
OVER A CENTURY OF SERVICE
TO – CHURCH – FAMILY – COMMUNITY
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Oct.& Nov. 2008 Events
10/2 Officers’/Directors’ Meeting 7:00PM, Monacacy Manor
10/15 (Wed.) Marian Hour of Prayer, 7:00PM, St. Anne’s Chapel
10/16 Council Meeting 7:30 Monacacy Manor
10/25 & 10/26 Recruitment Blitz at Notre Dame Church (note date change)
11/6 Officers’/Directors’ Meeting 7:00 PM, Monacacy Manor
11/8 &11/9 Recruitment Blitz at both OLPH & St. Anne’s
11/9 Memorial Mass (Sun.) 3:00PM at St. Anne’s Church
11/20 First Degree Exemplification followed by a Council meeting at 7:00PM at Monacacy Manor
11/29 Sat. 9:15AM Manger scene set-up at St. Anne’s
12/2 (Tues.) 7PM Manger scene light-up for Christ at St. Anne’s
Grand Knight’s Message: The following has been excerpted from a Sept. 23rd directive to GK’s from Supreme Knight Carl Anderson regarding the nation’s election Nov. 4. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, published late last year, the U.S. Conferences of Catholic Bishops declared, “In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. This obligation is rooted in our baptismal commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to bear witness in all we do.” Should anyone need a ride to the polls, call any officer listed in this newsletter and arrangements will be made to get you there.
Super Olympics Collection This is an annual effort, with the Super Olympians participating in the collection at the stores. This year we will collect first at the churches the weekend of Nov. 22&23, and the next weekend (following thanksgiving) at the stores- Fri. evening, Nov. 28 , Sat. 29 and Sun. 30. Our Spring collection (the ARC) was very successful because we had good participation. Let’s try to do as well for this collection.
Remember Sept. 11. Several Knights attended 7AM Mass on Sept. 11 to commemorate the victims of the attack on that fateful day. This is a date no American should ever forget!
Fraternal Awards Knight of the Month was awarded to Bro. James Transue and Family of the Month was awarded to Bro. Mark Sewell . Congratulations, Knights, on a job well done!
Insurance-Brother Jim Kearney is handling District #32’s insurance matters while we are awaiting a permanent field agent. Please call District Deputy John Philapavage (610) 434-1580 with any questions regarding this.
COAL Sweepstakes If you haven’t bought chances yet, there is still time to do so. Final date for sales is Oct. 13. Please hurry and get yours in !
Please return any sold tickets by Oct. 15.
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Roundtable Our Council has re-established the Roundtable, which “main purpose is to help the parish priest, however, necessary.” Our first project will be a coffee-doughnut new parishioner’s welcoming at St. Anne’s Sunday, Nov. 2nd. Another project is a food pantry set-up at OLPH. This is a start and there will be more to come. If you want to become more involved in your parish as a Knight, contact Bro. Mark Sewell. Attendance Award Brother_Robert Hayes, whose name was drawn for the attendance award, was not present. Come to the October Council meeting and have a chance to win $75. Treasurer James Transue won the 50/50 drawing. 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 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. Bro. Jim Hogg can buy food at a discount.
Rosary of the Unborn- If you are interested in purchasing one of these precious rosaries, they are available for $30. Contact Trustee Jim Hogg, Jr. at 610-866-7244. 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.. Fraternal –Keep our sick and those in distress in your prayers, including Leonard Verrastro’s eldest granddaughter Kristen, Fr. Ray Bucko, Trustee Rick Scrak’s sister Patti Stef and, also, niece, Kristen Bruckner, Fr. Cliff Bishop and Br. Steve Gorbos (hip replacement)
Ecumenical Soup Kitchen – Volunteers will be needed for our next stint at the soup kitchen on Nov. 15 from 1 to 3 PM. We need 8 to 9 volunteers to serve about 230 people. Call Rick Scrak at 610-390-5638.
Families In Need Council 313 continues to give strong support to our Families In Need program. Members are to make requests directly to the Families In Need committee members (Steve Gorbos, Ed Ortelli, Philip Comito and/or Jim Transue ). We want to be able to help individuals and families that need help without excessive prerequisites. We limit donations to a maximum of $250.00 per request. During Sept. Bro. Len. Verrastro brought one such case to the council’s attention and a check was sent out, accordingly.
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