1898 TRINITY COUNCIL 313 2008
OVER A CENTURY OF SERVICE
TO – CHURCH – FAMILY – COMMUNITY
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Nov. & Dec. 2008 Events
10/31, Nov. 1 & 2 Special Olympics Collection at Wal-Mart
11/6 Officers’/Directors’ Meeting 7:00 PM, followed by a Home Association meeting. Monacacy Manor
11/8 & 11/9 Recruitment Blitz at OLPH Church and also St. Anne’s Church.
11/9 Memorial Mass (Sun.) 3:00PM at St. Anne’s Church
11/28, 29 & 30 Special Olympics Collection at Dan Shantz
11/20 First Degree Exemplification followed by a Council meeting. 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
‘12/5 Annual Christmas Dinner. 5PM at Monacacy Manor
‘12/14 Annual Children’s Christmas Party. ( see enclosed sign-up sheet )
Grand Knight’s Message: I expect this newsletter to reach you soon after All Souls Day when we remember, prayerfully, those loved ones who have gone to the Lord. Please take note of the Memorial Mass on Nov. 9 for our departed Knights over the past two years. All of the membership including wives and families are encouraged to attend and show your support for the widows of those men. (This Mass will have the readings of the day, which means that it fulfills your Sunday obligation).
Special 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. The Wal-Mart collection has been re-scheduled to Oct. 31, Nov. 1 & 2. The Dan Shantz collection will remain the weekend following Thanksgiving, i.e., Fri. evening, Nov. 28, Sat. 29 and Sun. 30.
Annual Christmas Party Friday, Dec. 5 at Monacacy Manor. Mass in the chapel at 5:00PM and Dinner at 6:00 PM. Choice of Stuffed Flounder or Chicken Siciliano. Price is $25 per person . Expect to have entertainment. We will also have a silent auction-have a few good items but need more. Call us and we will pick up your treasures –new items or antiques worth at least $25. For reservations call Bro. Rick Scrak or Steve Gorbos or any officer and we’ll arrange for your reservation. : 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 turned in your tickets yet please do so as soon as possible.
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. (see OLPH weekly bulletin) Also, in the planning stage are breakfasts following two Sunday Masses at Notre Dame Church, possibly starting Dec. 7. If you want to become more involved in your parish as a Knight, contact Bro. Mark Sewell.
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FOOTBALL EXTRAVAGANZA Sales are continuing, but by the time you receive this newsletter payoffs to winners will have begun. If you are still holding tickets and want to participate, send in your money and tickets ASAP. Attendance Award Brother Louis James, whose name was drawn for the attendance award, was not present. Come to the October Council meeting and have a chance to win $90. Treasurer Len Verrastro won the 50/50 drawing. John Banks Memorial Fund In October, John Banks daughter, Marguerite Caso, visited OLPH Church, and along with Knights Comito and Verrastro, presented a check for $720 to Principal, Harry Reese, to be used by the school as a scholarship fund. We owe the family of John Banks a thank-you for their thoughtfulness. I would like to add that John was a great Knight and one of the kindest men I have ever known. 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 and his sister, Katherine with MS. Also Steve Gorbos surgery recovery and Deacon Bob Rodgers being treated for cancer.
Ecumenical Soup Kitchen – The next stint for Knights to serve will be Sat. Jan 17 Volunteers are always needed. We will remind, again, in the next newsletter.
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 limit donations to a maximum of $250.00 per request.
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