Grand Knight Report:
We will be having a 1st Degree Exemplification again this month prior to the meeting (6:30 pm). I believe there are a couple of new candidates.
The annual Tootsie Roll drive for those with Intellectual Disabilities will be held on April 11-14, 2019. Please consider volunteering at the many local business to collect donations for this important fund raiser. Please sign up using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4BAAA72FA4FD0-tootsie1
There is a tabled motion and second to purchase 160 new chairs for the upstairs of the hall. The total cost of the purchase is $4100.00. Most of the chairs in the upper level have been in use since the hall was built back in the mid 70’s and are showing their age. This is being published in the newsletter and any further discussion and the vote to be held at the April meeting.
Men’s Retreat sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Jesus Revealed Spiritual Journey Saturday 04/06/2019 starting at 8:00 am and ending with Mass at 4:00 pm. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Please contact Deacon Tom Rausch at trausch058@gmail.com The location is at St Joseph Catholic Church in Osceola, WI. The cost is $10.00 for lunch. We need a few men from our council to attend to get credit for the Columbian award. Please see attached flyer for more information
Attention KC members, spouses and family members!
There is a need within the parishes for additional ushers at all of the masses. There have been some procedural changes in the usher’s duties. If you or family members are interested, please contact Ed Zimmerman at 715-821-6555 or email at probass88@hotmail.com.
Youth Activities:
The youth of the parish have once again volunteered to help with the roadside clean up of County Road G from Ready Randy’s to Erin Corners on Saturday April 27, 2019 at Noon. We need a few volunteers to assist with the youth. Please meet them at Erin Corner Bar.
Dates to remember:
April 5,2019 KC Fish Fry
April 6, 2019 Men’s Retreat
April 9, 2019 regular meeting
April 11, 12 & 13 Tootsie Roll Drive
April 14, 2019 Bingo worker appreciation dinner
April 27, 2019 Roadside clean up
April 26 - 28 2019 State Convention
June 18, 2019 St Mary’s School Golf Tournament
June 30, 2019 5th Sunday donuts
Membership News:
If you know of someone interested in joining the Knights of Columbus please let Al Lingen know. Sometimes it is as simple as just asking someone if they would like to know more information about the KC’s.
KC Bingo:
There are only a few dates left for this KC Bingo season. Please sign up by using Sign Up Genius. This will keep everyone informed as to if there are enough signed up. Simply click on the link below and sign up it’s that easy.
www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4baaa72fa4fd0-bingo
Bingo worker appreciation dinner 04/14/2019 starting at 2:00 pm lower lever of the KC Hall. If you have volunteered with Bingo you and spouse are invited to attend.
Food Drive: Ed Zimmerman can always use help on the 2nd Monday of each month, 11:30 a.m. at Wal-Mart (s to help load food and deliver it to the food shelf.
Insurance: If you have any questions about Knights of Columbus Insurance, please contact our field agent: Shawn.Fox@kofc.org 651-324-1209
State Charity Raffle:
The $50,000 State Charity Raffle runs up until the State Convention drawing on April 27th. If you need more tickets, stop by the KC Hall, or contact Pat Earley. All tickets should be turned in by Wednesday, April 24th. We are still far short of our goal.
Knight of the Month: Jeff Williams
Family of the Month: Bill and Connie Stacken
Jackpot: Brad Sosinsky
Pot of Gold: Matt Schommer, must be present to win.
In Our Prayers: John Mortensen
Fraternally yours,
Doug Mills, Grand Knight
