1898 TRINITY COUNCIL 313 2008
OVER A CENTURY OF SERVICE
TO – CHURCH – FAMILY – COMMUNITY
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Feb. & Mar. Events
2/5 Officers’/ Directors’ Meeting 7:00 PM at Monacacy Manor followed by a Home Association Meeting
2/6 Regional Basketball Free Throw Contest at St. Francis
2/15 Breakfast served at Notre Dame Church (see Roundtable, below)
2/19 Council Business Meeting 7:30 PM at Monacacy Manor.
2/22 Coffee and Donuts served at St. Anne’s Church (see Roundtable, below)
2/27 (Friday) Past Grand Knight’s Dinner : at the Palace Restaurant 6:30 PM.
3/5 Officers’/Directors’ Meeting 7:00 PM at Monacacy Manor.
3/15 3rd Degree Exemplification - 12:00 PM at Monacacy Manor.
3/19 Council Business Meeting: 7:30 PM at Monacacy Manor.
3/21 Our turn to serve at the Soup Kitchen
3/22 Caucus at Mt. Carmel
Grand Knight’s Message: We have just come through the season of Christmas where some of us, no doubt, once again, enjoyed Dickens “a Christmas Carol” where a selfish old man addicted to money is transformed by the “Spirits of Christmas” and by the Grace of God into a compassionate, generous man. Is there a lesson in this story as we approach St. Valentine’s day? How many Knights would lay down their lives for their faith such as St. Valentine did? Surely, we can at least use our means to help those who struggle in our midst.
Past Grand Knights’ Dinner. This event will be held at the Palace Restaurant on Friday, Feb. 27. Dinner will begin at 6:30 PM. Price is $20 per person. Come to honor your past Grand Knights and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and a great buffet meal.
Insurance- Congratulations are in order for Brother Richard Scrak, who has been appointed a KofC Field Agent. As noted in our last newsletter, please consider both the need and the great benefits of K of C insurance for yourself and for members of your family.
Field Agent’s Message: KofC Whole Life Insurance Provides Value that Lasts a Lifetime The advantages of permanent life insurance increase over time. Consider:
For additional Whole Life Marketing Ideas, Contact your local Field Agent, Rick Scrak (610) 390-5638
Ecumenical Soup Kitchen- The next stint for Knights to serve will be. Sat., March 21. Volunteers are always needed.
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.
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Roundtable Update Perhaps it should be pointed out that roundtables are separate entities, that is, one for each parish where the pastor welcomes one. We have three such roundtables ongoing now; OLPH, Notre Dame and St. Anne’s. Projects include a food pantry at OLPH, which is well established. We are also working with Msgr. at OLPH involving the promotion of Giant food store gift certificates, which project is intended to help that church increase operating funds. The Notre Dame Roundtable team has now scheduled its second breakfast event. This will be Sun. Feb. 15, and there will be servings following the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 masses. At St. Anne’s another coffee-doughnut welcoming event is scheduled for February 22 after the 9 and 10:30 masses.
The roundtables are an excellent way to become really active in your council and, also, demonstrate how Knights can be useful in parish affairs. Get involved! Contact Roundtable Chairman, Bro. Mark Sewell at (610)-442-8593.
Basketball Free Throw – This annual event, postponed from Jan. 10, was finally held on Sun. Jan.25. We had a total of 21 youngsters participate, and many baskets sunk. Thanks to Bro. Eric Carr, who was the Organizer-in-Chief, and to all of our Knights who helped run it. Attendance Award Each month there is a chance monetary award that progresses by five dollars per month until there is a winner. The Feb. amount is up to $95 and we encourage you to be here and have a shot at winning. Good luck. Big Birthday –Another good brother who has been with the council for a long time and served it well cannot be overlooked! Congratulations, Len Verrastro on your 79th birthday. 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.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.
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 Tom Yencho, Sr., Tom’s father-in-law John Kalbermatten and a young man by the name of Caden, Rick Scrak’s cousin Sandy, her husband Ralph (the Pascoe family) for their son Bryan, Francis Achando’s wife, Anna, Bro. Salvatore Verrastro who broke his ankle, Deacon Bob Rodgers and Bro. Vito Sabie for upcoming eye surgery.
Families In Need Council 313 continues to give strong support to our Families in Need program. Knights can apply directly to the Families in Need committee or requests may come through your Pastors. Contact Bros. Steve Gorbos, Ed Ortelli, Jim. Transue or Philip Comito. ($250 max. per request).
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.
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