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Council Newsletterrother Knights:

Last month I brought up the new Building the Domestic Church – While Strengthening Our Parish initiative announced by the Knights of Columbus. This initiative calls for a greater involvement in the renewal of parish and family life. In the past month our Council was very active in several activities where our dedication to charity, our families and SEAS were proudly on display.

As an example, did you know our Council resurrected the Vocation Chalice Program which was in place at SEAS for many years? The purpose of the Chalice Program is to encourage families to pray and promote vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life. How does the program work? A Brother Knight takes the chalice home for one week. During this week you and your family pray for an increase in vocations. At the end of the week, you “hand off” the chalice to the another Brother Knight on the list – pretty easy but so powerful. I invite all Brother Knights and their families to participate in this program and help cultivate a positive environment dedicated to fostering vocations. Currently we have 20 Brother Knights signed up to take the chalice home – we would like to double (or triple) this number. Please consider helping your Brother Knights and help Build the Domestic Church - take the chalice one week per year and pray for more vocations. To help with the Chalice Program, contact Sam Mehmert at samiamabc123@sbcglobal.net or myself at stephenborgmeyer@hotmail.com.

On the weekend of October 6-8 members of the Council and the Ladies Auxiliary collected $2,586.48 for the annual Tootsie Roll Drive or Drive for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. All money collected will be donated evenly to help fund the Knights of Columbus Developmental Center at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and the Knight’s Training for Life Campus for Special Olympics being built

near Jefferson City. Thanks to all Brother Knights and members of the Ladies Auxiliary who collected money as well as Brothers Jim Pomeroy, Ken Crowder and Ben Auton for helping coordinate this event. A special thanks to Chelsea Auton for going “above and beyond” all weekend to provide drinks, collect/count money and fill-in when extra help was needed.

We held the 2nd Annual Bean Bag Tournament on Sunday, October 15th. Thanks to Dennis Henry Jr for coordinating this event. Also, thanks to all who “threw bags”, volunteered their time to work or made food. This year’s event raised $340 to be used for our charitable work; however, the real measure of success might be the fun and friendship displayed

during the event. Planning is already underway to make next year’s event bigger and better.

Thanks to all Brother Knights and members of the Ladies Auxiliary who took time from their busy schedules to represent SEAS with their participation in the annual 40 Days of Life event. This event, held on October 14th, provided the opportunity for all to pray for

the end of abortion and to protest at Planned Parenthood.

Please note: we will be holding a First Degree Ceremony at our November Council Meeting.

Lastly, our Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 9th in the Parish Center after 5:00 mass. The Ladies Auxiliary promises an evening of great food, entertainment and surprises. Please mark your your calendars (or smart phones).

Also, feel free to contact myself or any of the officers with questions, concern and or issues regarding any of our Council activities. Remember, this is your Council. So, speak up and

get involved - “drive the bus” (or at least consider being the backup driver)! I'm reminded of wise words from a past GK - “The work becomes easier when many hands are involved”.

Steve BorgmeyerGrand Knight Council 11382

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Upcoming Calendar

Meetings November 2 Council Meeting 7 pm

Admission Ceremony - 1st DegreeNovember 4 Soccer Challenge 6:30 pm

November 6 Social Meeting

Events November 18-19 No-Hunger Holiday

Turkey Drive at Masses December 9 Christmas Party

GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT

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The Council was called to order at 7:00 pm by GK Steve Borgmeyer. George Nagel led the Council in praying the Rosary. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The recorder then read the roll of officers. 13 officers were present, leaving 2 absent.

37 members were in attendance including officers.The minutes of the preceding meeting were approved with corrections as posted in the newsletter.Reading of Applications - Transfers: David Marshall - Accepted Applications: Andrew Bell - Accepted

Grand Knight’s Report – • Three awards were presented at our council picnic:

• Family of the Year - Dennis and Michelle Henry• Knight of the Year - Tom Hecei• Newcomer of the Year - Ben Auton

• More volunteers are needed for the Tootsie Roll Drive• More information will be forthcoming on the role of the Knights of

Columbus in “Building the Domestic Church”• Clarke Winkle reported that the oven upgrade has been completed.

Communications -• Thank you letters were received from the Knights of Columbus

Charities and from Father David Hogan.

Chaplain’s Report - Father D’Amico• Father D’Amico reported that October 7th is the Feast of Our Lady of

the Rosary. Father explained that Mary requests prayer, conversion and a return to her Son, Jesus.

Treasurer’s Report - Joe Dortenzo• No Report

Financial Secretary’s Report - Tom Hecei• Financials are available on the council web site. The Festival of the Little

Hills netted in excess of $2900. The winner of the Fratelli’s Gift Card raffle was Francis Alaphat.

Program Director - John GablerGK Steve Borgmeyer called upon the Directors and Committee Chairmen for their report:

Membership - Jim Ebone• No Report

Church Activities Director - Sam Mehmert• A new Vocations Chalice schedule will be published by Bob Vornberg• The White House Retreat will begin on October 26th. See Jim Ebone to

sign up.

Pro-Life Director - George Nagel• The Missouri House of Representatives passed the 20-week pain capable

abortion legislation. Pray that the Senate will pass the bill. • October 14th is the 40 Days for Life campaign day assigned to

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Council members are encouraged to sign up and be present at Planned Parenthood for recitation of the rosary.

• Bulletin notices will be placed announcing K of C council funds available to support attendees of the Pro-Life march and rally in Washington in January.

• Pray 3 Hail Mary’s for an end to abortion and terrorism

Community Activities Director - Jim Pomeroy• No Report

Youth Activities Director - Dennis Henry Jr.• Volunteers are still needed for the Regional

soccer challenge to be held on November 4th.

Council Activities Director - Clarke Winkle • Dennis Henry Jr. reported that the Corn Hole

tournament registration is still open. A rules meeting will be held on October 13th. Volunteers were still needed. The council approved a $500 donation to offset costs.

• Horse races will again be held at the council Christmas party. Horses may be purchased beginning this evening.

Family Activities Director - Joe Schlup• Knight of the Month: Joe Schlup• Family of the Month: Terry & Jason Schwendemann

Member Biography - NoneUnfinished Business• None

New Business • Ed Davidson proposed a $500 scholarship to high school for one male

and one female graduate of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School. Such a scholarship had previously been offered by the council.

• The Charity Committee gave their report. The council approved the following donations:

• $500 - Vitae Caring Foundation• $440 - K of C Coats for Kids • $200 - K of C Columbian Charities Emergency Relief

Insurance Agent’s Report - Bill Warneke• No Report

District Deputy - Tony Battles• Dennis Henry Jr. will need to order free throw kits for the upcoming

Free Throw contest. • K of C National will participate in the Building the Domestic Church

campaign.• A Religious Information Bureau appeal letter will be in the mail soon.• The council will again participate in the Roses for Life campaign and the

No Hunger Holiday campaign.• Progress is on schedule for the completion of the Special Olympics

facility being built in Jefferson City.

50-50 Winner - Bob Quast

Attendance Winner - Terry SchwendemannHandshaker - Rich Hanneken $10 Winner - Tom Mattingly

A closing prayer was said and the meeting adjourned.

Refreshments were served

Respectfully submitted - Tom Dill, Recorder

Roll Call of Officers• Chaplain Present• Grand Knight Present• Deputy GK Absent• Chancellor Present• Treasurer Present

• Financial Sec. Present• Recorder Present• Advocate Present• Warden Present• Inside Guard Present• Outside Guard Present

• Trustee 1 Year Absent• Trustee 2 Years Present• Trustee 3 Years Present• Lecturer Present

Knights of Columbus Council 11382 Monthly Business Meeting September 7, 2017

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BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARIES

Visit our Council Web Site at: http://kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=11382

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FOR OUR DECEASED BROTHERS, FRIENDS AND RELATIVES

Council OfficersGrand Knight: Steve Borgmeyer 636-447-9662Deputy GK: John Gabler 636-577-0450Chancellor: Bob Poettker 636-441-6642Financial Sec: Tom Hecei 314-602-6746Treasurer: Joe Dortenzo 636-447-8941 Recorder: Tom Dill 636-946-1592Advocate: Ed Davidson 636-946-7143Chaplain: Father D’Amico 636-946-6717Warden: Rich Hanneken 636-441-0125Inside Guard: Steve Loeffler 636-577-4819Outside Guard: Bob Russell 636-928-7116Trustee 1 yr: Jim Pomeroy 636-487-3345Trustee 2 yrs: Bill Echelmeyer 636-441-1559Trustee 3 yrs: Andy Loeffler 636-577-4813 Lecturer: Joe Schlup 636-928-9306 District Deputy Tony Battles 636-352-6600

Program DIRECTORS: Membership: Jim Ebone 636-947-7925Church: Sam Mehmert 636-724-6568Community: Jim Pomeroy 636-487-3345Council: Clarke Winkle 636-896-0324Family: Joe Schlup 636-928-9306Youth: Dennis Henry Jr. 314-604-5562

Committee CHAIRMEN: Festival of TLH John Gabler 636-577-0450Pro-Life: George Nagel 636-387-0768

Charity: Bob Russell 636-928-7116 Clarke Winkle 636-896-0324

Bob Poettker 636-441-6642 John Gabler 636-577-0450

Blood Drives: Clarke Winkle 636-896-0324Fellowship: Joe Schlup 636-928-9306Fish Fry: Steve Loeffler 636-577-4819

Reminder - After all Masses on the weekend of November 18 & 19, the Council will be collecting turkeys and monetary donations for

the No Hunger Holiday Program.  This program which has been supported for many years by the Knights and SEAS, helps ensure those in

need are able to enjoy a Holiday dinner.  Get your families involved and share the meaning of Thanksgiving by supporting

the No Hunger Holiday program.

Our Council will be hosting the youth Regional Soccer Challenge at SEAS on Saturday, November 4 beginning at 6:30 p.m. 

We will need 6-8 volunteers to help setup and score this event.  More information will be available at our upcoming Council meeting.  Bean Bag Tourney

October 15

Knights

Nov 1 Bill GordenNov 2 Shawn BridgesNov 2 Brian PelikanNov 3 Paul Borgsmiller Nov 4 Richard GroothuisNov 7 Joe HarrisNov 9 George BidlemanNov 10 Jerry Lintner Nov 12 Bob KalinowskiNov 20 Bob RoscoeNov 24 Tim CrislerNov 24 Kurt ReichertNov 26 John Gabler

Ladies

Nov 4 Jenny Flach Nov 7 Marilyn SchlupNov 10 Cynthia ButlerNov 11 Jeanne KellenNov 23 Cheryl IllyNov 24 Anne PerryNov 24 Barbara Studt

Nov 4 Bill & Grace GordenNov 7 John & Mary Beth StimacNov 15 Mike & Mickey LambNov 20 Len & Joyce Pagano

Nov 26 Rich & Pat GroothuisNov 27 Vince & Diane GattoNov 28 Don & Lorraine LosemanNov 30 Tom & Kay Hecei