August & September Events 

8/15 Annual PICNIC at Louise Moore Park from noon to 5PM

8/20 Council Business Meeting 7:30 PM at Monocacy Manor

         First Degree 7:30PM

9/03 Officers/Directors Meeting7:00PM at Monocacy Manor

9/17 Council Business Meeting 7:30PM at Monocacy Manor

Grand Knight’s Message:

The Council had a great time at Council 313 Night at the Iron Pigs game on Friday, July 31^st.   This was an opportunity that came up at the last minute when another group canceled.  Fifty brother knights and their families and friends attended the game together at a price of only nine dollars per person (and two dollars of that came back as a food/beverage discount).  We even had the good fortune of seeing Pedro Martinez pitch in his rehab assignment.  Now that we know what a successful family event this is for our Council, we’ll be sure to make this a regular event.

Speaking of family events, I hope to see you all at our upcoming annual picnic. See details elsewhere in the newsletter.

On Thursday July 30 Fourth Degree members of our Council had the honor of participating along with other Assemblies in the ordination mass for our new Bishop John O. Barres. It was a beautiful ceremony and a great thrill for all of us. If any of you have not yet had the opportunity to attain the Fourth Degree in our Order, and would like to do so, the next Fourth Degree exemplification will take place  October 17th. Please contact me at 610-954-0347 for further information. In the meantime let’s keep our new bishop in our prayers.    

                                     Fraternally yours,

                                     John F Spirk Jr. Grand Knight

Monthly Meetings:  Beginning last month we changed the format of our monthly meetings somewhat by inviting a guest speaker to talk to us  about topics of interest starting at 7:30 PM and continuing for 15-20 minutes or so to be followed immediately thereafter by our regular monthly business meeting.  There really is no good reason the business meeting portion should take more than an hour.  After all Sunday Mass is far more important than our business meeting, and it manages to get everything done in an hour.  It is our goal to have a guest speaker at every meeting if feasible.  We welcome your suggestions as to who you would like to have as a guest speaker.  Please forward them to our Lecturer Len Verrastro at 610-691-5698.

Guest Speaker: Our guest speaker for our August 20^th meeting will be Brother Bob LaFrankie  who will make a presentation on the topics of school vouchers and pro-life.

FIRST DEGREE:  Our initial first degree of the new fraternal year will be held at our Thursday August 20th, 2009, meeting beginning at 7:30PM.  We are always looking for new members.  I’m sure if we think about it we all know someone who would make a good Knight, so let’s encourage them to join.  Contact Bro. Al Fiore (610-866-0034)  if you have a candidate for August 20^th.

ANNUAL COUNCIL PICNIC:  We will have the Council Picnic on August 15^th this year.  The picnic will be from 11:30 to 5:00PM (food at noon) at Louise Moore Park Pavilion #2.    Brother Knights, children, grandchildren and widows of our brother knights are invited.  Enjoy good food, games and relaxation with our council members. We would like to see you there.  For questions or more information, please call Bro. Ed Ortelli at 610-317-6349.

DIRECTIONS:

                From WM Penn Hwy:  Proceed on Wm Penn Highway past the township Municipal Bldg.  Turn LEFT onto Church Rd travel approx. 1 mile to Church and Country Club Rd.  Turn LEFT approx 1 mile to the park.  Take the left side entrance to the parking lot to Pavilion #2.

                From 22 East:  Take 22E to Rt 33N.  Exit at Hecktown Rd.  Turn right at Hecktown Rd to first light.  Turn LEFT at Country Club Rd. about ¼ mile to park entrance on RIGHT Pavilion #2 will be at the end of the parking lot.

                From Easton Area:  Take Wm Penn Highway to 33N.  Take the Hecktown Rd. exit and turn LEFT at the first light (Country Club Dr.)  Park is ¼ mile on RIGHT.  Pavilion #2 is at the end of the parking lot.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS:

Following the conclusion of our August 20^th meeting, installation of Council officers will be conducted by our new District Deputy Joseph Daday. 

Attendance Award: The name of Br. Richard DeLeon was drawn but. Br. Richard was not present. The award advances to $50 next month. The 50/50 was won by Br. John Philapavage DD.   Again!!!

 K of C insurance   As you know our Knights of Columbus Field Agent is our own Rick Scrak from our Council.  Many of us may not be fully aware of all the benefits that are potentially available to us as Brother Knights, or may not be fully comfortable in discussing these issues with a stranger, even one who is professionally trained.  Brother Rick is no stranger, he is one of us, a lifetime member of our Council and a past Grand Knight.  And he is a professionally trained field agent.  Give him a call at (610) 390-5638. 

Council Web Site – Visit our web site at www.kofc313.org. 

On the website you can find an up to date calendar of all events, newsletters, business cards, and a flyer to order Knightwear.

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

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 in your prayers –,Rick Scrak’s sister Patty, Bro. Len Verrastro’s daughter and niece, Mike Molnar, Tom Yencho, Sr.

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).