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Brothers in Christ,
Happy New Year and Happy New Decade,
To all my brother Knights and their families. I pray the good Lord has surrounded you with His love and blessings this Christmas Season. May He fill your life this coming year with peace and good health! We pray our Council will contin-ue our good works of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.
A big thank you to all involved with this past holiday season’s charitable events. The Coat Drive, Crank’s Creek Shoe Drive and Portsmouth Food Drive were great unselfish acts of giving. Our Pancake Breakfast with Santa was enjoyed by all who attended. Also, much appreciation to our brothers who were involved with our new memorial stone. Once our old stone has completed a refurbishing, we will have a permanent remembrance of all those brothers who have passed.
We have many tasks before us the next 2 months. We have a couple events geared to the youth in our community - the Free Throw Contest (1/12) and our Squires Dodgeball Tournament (2/1 & 2). If you have children or grandchildren, PLEASE bring them out to be involved. Our next Pancake Breakfast will be 1/19 and a Council Social 1/22.
SAVE THE DATES: 2/8 Wives Appreciation Dinner (invites to be mailed soon) and 2/28 our First Fish Fry.
We will need many volunteers to cover all these events. Please do not wait to be contacted. Just let us know when you can help. The more Knights and family members who assist, the more enjoyable the event becomes. Our Knights need to have fellowship with each other. Do not be concerned, if you have never volunteered in past years. We have experienced people to help teach any and all new folks who are interested in our events.
Francis has sent out all the dues notices. Please take care of these as soon as possible. If you find yourself in a position of financial hardship (or know of someone), please contact me.
Please mark this date on your calendars - Saturday 2/22. This is the day of the 23rd Annual Catholic Men’s Conference. “Men of God Building Virtue - Now is the time to strengthen your faith and join in fellowship while experiencing an event unlike any other”. It begins at 8:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm. Watch for further details.
Thank you for all you do for the continuation of the goals of the Knights of Columbus.
Frank Hare
Grand Knight [email protected] 614 203 8093
www.kofc11187.com
600 Hill Road North, 1 January 2020 Pickerington, Ohio 43147 Volume 27, Issue 3
Coming Up 05 Knight's Mass: 9:30 am 07 Officers Meeting: 6:30 pm - Library 08 Business Meeting: 7:00 pm - CL5 15 Assembly Meeting: 6:30 Social/7:30Meeting 22 Social Night - CL5 26 Squires Meeting: 12:30 pm
01 New Year's Day 20 MLK Birthday
19 4th Pancake Breakfast
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Scripture Thought for the Month
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
2 Corinthians 5:17
2020 ** Happy New Year!! ** 2020
Special Intentions:
Please keep in your prayers both Neil Ferguson, PGK and Deacon Greg Waybright.
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Business Meeting Notes - December 11, 2019
Grand Knight Frank Hare called the official meeting to order at 7:12 pm.
Roll Call of Officers: Missing were the Chaplain, Advocate, Outside Guard, and 2nd Year Trustee, all excused. Edd Chinnock motioned to approve the minutes from last month’s meeting, George Schneider 2nd. Voted upon and passed.
Chaplains Report: Absent, no report.
Membership and Reading of Applications: Absent, no report.
Grand Knight's Report: GK Frank Hare wished a Merry Christmas to all. Thanked Santa and everyone that helped at the recent Pancake Breakfast, let the Pancake Guys know if you have any thoughts as to why attendance has been down or if anyone is complaining on the pricing since we raised it slightly. Remind to mention our next Pancake Breakfast on 1/19/20 to your family and friends. Encourage everyone to pay their 2020 dues. The Seminarian Christmas Cards were to be mailed out by 12/8/19. The Clergy Appreciation Dinner is 2/9/20, we will sponsor a table for 8. Mark your calendar for the Wives Appreciation Dinner on 2/8/20. Thanked Dick Peterson, Thom Laughery and Pat Shea for laying the foundation for the new Memorial Stone. The Christmas magnets did not get returned for a refund, suggested giving them away after a Mass. Received a Thank You card from Bernadette Loch following the Memorial Service the Assembly had on 11/20/19 along with a $XXX donation. Father had requested the Knights pay the Parish $XXX for cleanup following the fire extinguisher accident in Hermann Hall kitchen following the November Pancake Breakfast.
Treasurer Report: Dan Murphy sent out the financial report to the officers and program chair, let him know if there are any questions, all entries have been properly reconciled. Current balance in checking is $XXX , Capital Benefit & Reserve is $XXX , $XXX CD, total $XXX . Paid $XXX to the Parish for the damage in the kitchen. Will need a date from the Trustees to conduct the audit that is due 2/15/20.
Financial Secretary Report: Francis Wilamosky stated expenses included $500 for hams for the Christmas Food Drive for Portsmouth, $XXX Pancake Breakfast, $XXX Hospitality, $XXX KofC shirts, $XXX supplies and postage, $XXX for Memorial stone, $XXX to the Parish. Income of $XXX for SOS, $XXX for Dues/Gimmie 5, $XXX Pancake Breakfast and $XXX donation. Mike Croyle motioned to send the bills to the Trustees for payment, Rick Schlachter 2nd by. Voted upon and passed.
Report of the Trustees: Jesus Garcia, no report.
Chancellors Report: Mike Yost wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and safe travels during the holidays.
Report on Programs and Committees:
Membership Director: Absent, no report
Program Director: Dick Petersen reported the Food Drive for Ports-mouth was a big effort, received 19 pallets of food, need to send out invitations for the Wives Appreciation Dinner on 2/8/19.
Benevolent: Mike Croyle, contact him if you know of anyone in need.
Church Director: Jesus Garcia working on the Clergy of the Year and a write up using That Man In You for the Spiritual session in the Program.
Community Director: Thom Laughery thanked Don Miller for delivering meals and gift cards to the Pickerington Food Pantry.
Life & Council Director: Thom Laughery, no report.
Family Director: Charles Slaby thanked Mike Yost for decorating Santa’s area at the recent Pancake Breakfast. The Keep Christ in
Christmas poster contest, had 6 entries for the 3 winning categories.
Youth Director: Jesus Garcia indicted they are working on the upcoming Confirmation Retreat.
Squires Report: Justin Stone reported the Squires are participating in the Food Drive for Portsmouth, helped at the 12/8/19 Pancake Breakfast and held their monthly meeting afterward, went to Religious Ed classes in November to promote/recruit. Planning the Dodge Ball Tournament on 2/2/20. Looking for someone to be the Chief Counselor, read his email he sent out to all members, will be stepping down on Ash Weds.
Right to Life Director: Edd Chinnock reported on the Christmas Caroling at the Pickerington Nursing Home on 12/8/19, 20 participates, residents enjoyed it. Respect for Life meeting last night discussed the March for Life Mass at 10:30 am on 2/22/20 at the Catheredal and then afterwards there will be a rally at the Statehouse from noon to 1 pm. Will be collecting infant clothes for Pack & Play and Ash Weds. 2/26/20, is the next 40 days for life campaign.
Scholarship: Frank Hare reminded that any child or grandchild of a Brother Knight that attends a Catholic grade or high school can apply, link is now posted, would like to give away $1,000.
Chapter Meeting: No report.
Free Throw Contest: Mike Yost reported that it will be Sunday, 1/12/20, in the PAC from noon to 3 pm, in conjunction with St. John XXIII, ages 8 to 14, plans to promote it in the bulletin and Religious Ed classes.
Wives Appreciation Dinner: Will be held on 2/8/20, mark your calendar.
Fish Fries: The first one will be 2/28/20.
Public Relations: Francis Wilamosky, let him know of any topics for the bulletin, plans to have more PR for the next Pancake Breakfast and the Free Throw Contest. He handed out to the attending members their 2020 dues envelop, can pay them via credit card or electronic check on line. Handed out some K of C shirts.
Unfinished Business:
Dan Murphy discussed the motion to spend up to $XXX from the Capital Benefits Fund to split the cost 50/50 with the Parish for purchasing a new stove for Herman Hall, a new stove, freezer and propane tanks for the PAC that was published in the last newsletter, voted upon and passed.
New Business:
MOTION: Edd Chinnock made a motion to donate $XXX from the Right to Life budget for the SPY trip to Washington for the Right To Life March, 2nd by George Schneider, voted upon and passed.
Edd Chinnock mentioned that Miranda Donley, a sidewalk counselor and other Students for Life are passing out “Goodie Bags” at the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic on E. Main St., cost is $3 each, contain a onesie, bib, baby bottle, a couple of diapers, booties, etc. Decided to table and discuss in more detail at the next meeting.
MOTION: Bill Richards made a motion to publish in the newsletter to spend $XXX from the Church Budget to purchase 100 white and 100 black rosaries, 2nd by Rick Schlachter, plan to table until the next meeting.
MOTION: Francis Wilamosky made a motion to spend up to $XXX to purchase a Gift Basket for the Church Office staff for Christmas, 2nd by Rick Schlachter, voted upon and passed.
MOTION: Thom Laughery made a motion to publish in the newsletter to spend up to $XXX to provide a $XXX cash rebate to member Knights and their immediate family, limit to two, for attending the Catholic Men’s Conference at the Ohio Expo Center on
Business Meeting Minutes (Continued on page 3)
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SUPER DELUXE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
20 October 2019 19 January 2020 17 November 2019 16 February 2020 08 December 2019 w/Santa
2/22/20 or the Catholic Women’s Conference. Those attending must bring their receipt to the March or April Council meeting to receive the $10, 2nd by George Schneider, plan to table until the next meeting.
Report of the Fourth Degree: George Schneider stated the Memorial Service on 11/20/19 was well attended. The next Assembly meeting is the Christmas Party on 12/18/19, dinner at 6:45 pm, no business meeting, bring clothing items for Vets.
Field Agent Report: Absent, no report.
District Deputy Report: Absent, no report.
Brothers in Need: Sandra Blamer, Carl Maslanka, Mike Gohr, Carol Puhlmann, Mark Swingschael, Deacon Greg Waybright and all Seminarians.
Lecturer Report: Dick Petersen reminded us to “Think of Mary at this time of the year.” Think of Mary as a 15 year girl who made the decision to become the Mother of Jesus, we need to be more dedicated to saying the rosary. Under 45% pray the rosary once a month. During Advent, pray the rosary, thank Mary, and ask her to take care of your family.
Grand Knight Frank Hare officially closed the meeting at 8:40 pm. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and join us for a social gathering in the kitchen. Please join us at our next meeting scheduled for January 8th at 7:00 pm.
Vince Pulles,
Recorder
Business Meeting Minutes (Continued from page 2)
2020 Fish Fry’s at the Seton Parish Activity Center
Fish Fry Dates February 28th
March: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th,
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Good News About Your 2020 Dues
Dear Worthy brothers, It is that time of the year again to renew your annual membership dues.
As your new Financial Secretary for Seton Knights of Columbus Council 11187, it is my job to collect and record financial activities within our chapter
As has been done in years past, your individual dues statement will be mailed to your address of record in December. I have heard that some of the due’s statements seem to get lost or misplaced, thus requiring sometimes 3 or 4 attempts at contacting you.
We have a NEW solution available. You can now pay your dues and annual gimmie five contribution online at www.kofc11187.com either by electronic check or credit card.
Yes, this is for real. It has been said that "change is inevitable, but growth is optional". We are responding to the request from many of our current and prospective members about an electronic solution for payment.
The dues button is on the home page of our website. Simply one click at www.kofc11187.com and you have started the process. Check it out for yourself.
It really is very simple to do. It took me 7 and 1/2 minutes to pay my 2020 dues of $30 and to contribute $5 to the “Gimmie Five” charitable program. That was with 2 failed attempts (do not pick the debit option as I did) and having to locate my membership number on my membership card. Basically, even by not being very prepared I managed to do this in under ten minutes. You should too. You will spend more time trying to find your checkbook, an envelope, and a first-class stamp. We have tried to make it simple by having the option of a button that shows $35 for both the dues and the “Gimmie Five.” If you would like to contribute a different amount, simply type the desired amount into the space below the $35 button.
If you need help, please call me personally and I will walk you through the process. By doing this you will not only save yourself time and the cost of checks and postage but will also save the Council dollars going for postage, envelopes, toner ink, phone calls, emails, and valuable time.
And yes, you can do it now to save me the initial December mailing. Our website is www.kofc11187.com.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this small but important renewal of your Knights of Columbus Council 11187 2020 dues.
Fraternally,
Francis Wilamosky, DC Financial Secretary
Anniversaries
Please help recognize and congratulate the following Brothers with First Degree Anniversaries for January:
January Anniversaries Member Years of Service
James Comer 53 Thomas Gramlich 40 William Kenny 24 Edward Haug 23 Bernard Holland Jr 23 Alexander Pokora 23 Allen (Rusty) Boehm 22 John Siebert 21 Mark Holko 20 Eugene Ebert 19 Barry Miller 19 Robert Morfing 19 Francis Nappo 18 Michael Oler 18 Fr. David Schalk 18 Robert Eisenacher 17 Michael Gohr 17 David Oboy 16 Ronald Rollo 16 Joseph Vadala 16 James Hardgrove 15 Ted Henry Harrison 15 Timothy Krauss 15 John Heppner 12 Joseph Wilhelm 9 Chris Saksa 7 Blair Dowdy 7 Peter Hunold 7 Patrick Shea 7 Richard Drouillard 5 Mark Hissom 5 James Smithberger Jr 5 Michael Mahoney 4 Phil King 4 Dwayne Kline 4 Patrick Glanzman 1 Jude Osudoh 1
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Knights of Columbus Council Shirts
Are you envious of the Council 11187 shirts worn by many of the members? No need to fret, fill out this form and return it to Fran-cis Wilamosky with a check (or cash) for the shirts and you too will look fashionable at all of the council functions. Make all checks out to Gorman’s Body Shop. At this time we are only doing Polo shirt, but we are looking at some future products to offer.
NAME: (Please Print)
Polo Shirt X $15.00 =
Shirt Size MED LRG
XL 2X
3X* 4X*
* $2.00 Extra
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* No Assembly meeting at Seton
2019/2020 Council 11187 Calendar (Tentative)
July August September 02 Officers Meeting - LIB 6:30 04 Knight's Mass 01 Knight's Mass 07 Knight's Mass 06 Officers Meeting - LIB 6:30 03 Officers Meeting - LIB 6:30 10 Business Meeting 14 Business Meeting 11 Business Meeting 17 Assembly Meeting - St Pius X 21 Assembly Meeting 18 Assembly Meeting - PAC 28 Squires Meeting 25 Squires Meeting 25 Social Night - CL5 28 Social Night - CL5 29 Squires Meeting
04 Independence Day School Starts 02 Labor Day
25 Seton Open 15 NCYC Pancake Breakfast 16-18 Seton Festival
October November December 01 Officers Meeting - LIB 6:30 03 Knight's Mass 01 Knight's Mass 06 Knight's Mass 05 Officers Meeting - LIB 6:30 03 Officers Meeting - LIB 6:30 09 Business Meeting 13 Business Meeting 11 Business Meeting 16 Assembly Meeting - PAC 20 Assembly Meeting 18 Assembly Meeting 23 Social Night - CL5 24 Squires Meeting TBD Squires Meeting 27 Squires Meeting
12 Council Anniversary 11 Veterans Day 31 New Year's Eve 14 Columbus Day 28 Thanksgiving 25 Christmas Day
20 1st Pancake Breakfast 17 2nd Pancake Breakfast
26 Family Fun Festival 08 3rd Pancake Breakfast w/ 27 2nd/3rd Degree 9 Spaghetti Diner Benefit Santa
January 2020 February March 05 Knight's Mass 02 Knight's Mass 01 Knight's Mass 07 Officers Meeting - LIB 6:30 04 Officers Meeting - LIB 6:30 03 Officers Meeting - LIB 6:30 08 Business Meeting 12 Business Meeting 11 Business Meeting 15 Assembly Meeting 19 Assembly Meeting 18 Assembly Meeting 22 Social Night - CL5 23 Squires Meeting 25 Social Night - CL5 26 Squires Meeting 26 Social Night - CL5 29 Squires Meeting
01 New Year's Day 14 Valentine's Day 06 2nd Fish Fry 20 MLK Birthday 17 President's Day 13 3rd Fish Fry 14 St Patty's Party
19 4th Pancake Breakfast 26 Ash Wednesday 20 4th Fish Fry 27 5th Fish Fry 02-03 Dodge Ball Tournament 08 Wives’ Appreciation Dinner 16 5th Pancake Breakfast 28 1st Fish Fry
April May June 05 Knight's Mass 03 Knight's Mass 02 Officers Meeting - LIB 6:30 07 Officers Meeting - LIB 6:30 05 Officers Meeting - LIB 6:30 07 Knight's Mass 08 Business Meeting 13 Business Meeting 10 Business Meeting 15 Assembly Meeting 20 Assembly Meeting 17 Assembly Meeting 22 Social Night - CL5 27 Social Night - CL5 24 Social Night - CL5 26 Squires Meeting 31 Squires Meeting — Squires Meeting
15 Tax Day 10 Mother's Day 14 Flag Day 25 Memorial Day 21 Father's Day
03 6th Fish Fry 11 Easter Egg Hunt 25 Blue Coats Dinner Convention Weekend
05 - 11 Holy Week 12 Easter
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2019/20 Council Officers Chaplain [email protected]
Fr. Jim Klima (614) 833-0482 Grand Knight [email protected]
Frank Hare (740) 964-3580
Deputy Grand Knight [email protected]
Thom Laughery (614) 837-3623
Chancellor [email protected]
Mike Yost (614) 562-3798
Advocate [email protected]
Shawn Roberts (614) 397-5798
Financial Secretary [email protected]
Francis Wilamosky (614) 561-1961
Treasurer [email protected]
Dan Murphy (614) 860-9488
Recorder [email protected]
Vince Pulles (614) 321-4395
Warden [email protected]
Richard Schlachter (614) 352-1935
Inside Guard [email protected]
Jeffrey Oconer (614) 209-1631
Outside Guard [email protected]
Michael Gohr (614)-920-4716
3 Year Trustee [email protected]
Jesus Garcia, PGK, PFN (614) 577-9016
2 Year Trustee
Wayne Patterson, PGK, PFN (614) 833-0980
1 Year Trustee
Mike Croyle, PGK (614) 361-3183
Lecturer [email protected]
Richard Petersen, PGK (614) 868-8615
Membership [email protected]
Shawn Roberts (614) 397-5798
Publicity [email protected]
Francis Wilamosky (614) 561-1961
District Deputy [email protected]
Bill Merriman (614) 397-5745 Field Agent [email protected]
Mark Mandel, FIC (614) 465-9108
January 2020 05 Knight's Mass: 9:30 am 07 Officers Meeting: 6:30 pm - Library 08 Business Meeting: 7:00 pm - CL5 15 Assembly Meeting: 6:30 Social/7:30Meeting 22 Social Night - CL5 26 Squires Meeting: 12:30 pm
01 New Year's Day 20 MLK Birthday
19 4th Pancake Breakfast
February 2020 02 Knight's Mass 9:30 am 04 Officers Meeting: 6:30 pm - Library 12 Business Meeting: 7:00 pm - CL5 19 Assembly Meeting: 6:30 Social/7:30Meeting 23 Squires Meeting 26 Social Night - CL5
14 Valentine's Day
26 Ash Wednesday
02-03 Dodge Ball Tournament 08 Wives’ Appreciation Dinner 16 5th Pancake Breakfast 28 1st Fish Fry
17 President's Day
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Prayer Corner Brothers in Need: Sandra Blamer, Carl Maslanka, Mike Gohr, Carol Puhlmann, Mark Swingschael, Deacon Greg Waybright and all Seminarians and All Veterans. We also pray for our first responders (Police and Fire), our Military and Our Priests and religious.
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