Knights of Columbus
Plymouth
Council 1789
Plymouth, WI 53073
NINETY-TWO YEARS OF
SERVICE
TO CHURCH, FAMILY, COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
12 - Holy Hour for Vocations 5:00 PM at St. Clement
Parish, 522 York Ave., Sheboygan.
April 2008
1 – Council Meeting 7:00
PM, SJB Parish P.A.C. Room 9 - Holy Hour for Vocations 5:00 PM at St. Clement
Parish, 522 York Ave., Sheboygan.
16 – Assembly Meeting, social hour 6:00 PM meeting and
dinner at 7:00 PM, Sheboygan Council on Saemann Avenue, Sheboygan. Medjugorje Message from Our Lady on February 25, 2008 "Dear children! In this time of grace, I call you anew to prayer and renunciation. May your day be interwoven with little ardent prayers for all those who have not come to know God's love. Thank you for having responded to my call." 02/2008
Thought for the Month – As the Lenten season comes to a close with the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, let us continue to do daily sacrifice and prayer in his name. Remember to perform a RAK every day and see the smile on their faces.
Medallion Award - Congratulations to our council member Harold Meyer on being selected winner of the prestigious Medallion Award At-Large by Wisconsin State Council Knights of Columbus. Harold's resume had the highest number of points of all entrants due to his commitment to church, community and the Knights of Columbus. Membership/Degrees - A First Degree Exemplification was held at our February, 4th meeting. Congratulations and welcome to our two new members William Bartnik and Dennis Gruenke. A Second degree will be held on Saturday, March 15th, in Fond du Lac at 10:30 AM and a Third Degree on the same day at 1:30 PM. It is a great opportunity to take these two degrees on the same day. Contact District Deputy Jim Guell at 920-922-7496 or DeWayne Gideon at 920-892-2389. If you have completed your 3rd
degree, move up to full Knighthood by taking the Patriotic 4th
degree. A 4th degree
exemplification is scheduled for April 12, 2008 in Oconomowoc.
Contact Faithful Navigator Richard M Tauferner or Warden, Jim
Faller at 892-7699 for further information. Election of Officers - Election of Council's Officers for the 2008-2009 fraternal year will take place soon. If you wish to get more involved in Council activities, submit your name for a council officer position. Please contact Election Committee Chairman Francis Kohlmann or one of our trustees, Harold Lehmann, Gerry Brunner or Harry Lipscomb. You must be a third degree Knight to be a council officer. Take your second and third degrees on March 15th in Fond du Lac and become an officer in Council. To see the duties of the various officer positions go to the officer's page on our web site.
Fraternal – Keep in your prayers: Gerry Brunner's two brothers-in-law, Betty Lehmann, Harry Lipscomb, Gloria Meyer, Mary Meyer, Dr. Sharon Roberts and Bernice Wieser. Also, keep in your prayers our departed Brothers and their families.
Rocky Knoll - Volunteers are needed to assist in taking residents at Rocky Knoll to 10:00 AM Mass on the second Sunday of the month. It only takes about 2 hours out of your day. If you can help, call Harold Meyer at 892-8176.
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Catholic Heart Workcamp - Council is pleased to donate $500 to help defray the cost of our youth to take part in service and worship at Catholic Heart Workcamp in Boston this summer. About 50 of our students participated last year. For more information on the benefits of this worthwhile weeklong mission endeavor go to www.heartworkcamp.com.
K of C Knowledge Contest Winners - Congratulation to the Math and Spelling Knowledge Contest Winners: Math First Second Grade 5 Bradly Bermke Jonathon Gideon, Sally Paese Grade 6 Luke Hojnacki Austin Kultegen Grade 7 Ben Bartnik Mathew Gannon Grade 8 Zach Denzin Erin Drees, Lizzy Stanczyk Spelling First Second Grade 5 Johnny Conley Sally Paese Grade 6 Megan Huibregtse Rachel Altman Grade 7 Rachel Francis Joe Leick, Maggie Paese Grade 8 Erin Drees Kate Criter Youth Activity Raffle Results - First prize was won by Francis Kohlmann, second prize was won by Kaylee Schuler. $400 in prizes were awarded with Council netting $207 for youth activities. Youth Activity Brat Fry - The brat fry was held on Sunday, February 10th. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate and snow and icy conditions contributed to reduced participation resulting in only $205 net for youth activities. Fish Fry - Council teamed with the 5th grade for the Friday Fish Fry on February, 29th. It was a big success with 474 fish fries prepared and served. Thanks to Bryan Smith, 5th grade teacher Julie Murphy and all council members who gave of their time. Free Throw Contest Winners – Two girls from the local Free Throw Competition, Elizabeth Fohr, 11 and Elizabeth Stanczyk, 13 will advance to the State finals of the free throw competition. Holy Hill Ushers - Council has been asked to usher at all Masses at Holy Hill on Sunday, June 29th. Eight volunteers are needed. Please contact Francis Kohlmann at 893-8062 if you can offer your services. Dues for 2008
– Dues
letters for 2008 have been sent to all members.
Please return your check to our Financial Secretary, Bill Hand
as soon as possible. Your
membership is the lifeblood of the Knights, so please remit ASAP.
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 Jim Faller at 892-7699 or e-mail Jim at
fallerjr@verizon.net for a ride.
Council Web Site
– Visit our web site at www.kofc1789.org.
All our scheduled events and newsletters for the 2007-2008 fraternal year
are available online. You can
see all of our newsletters online but if you would like a fresh copy when
available please send your e-mail address to
fallerjr@verizon.net.
Change of Address
– If you are moving or will be temporarily away,
please notify our Council’s Financial Secretary Bill Hand of your new
address at 892-6303 to keep records up to date.
K of C Insurance
– This may be a good time to perform a review of your
insurance needs by sitting with our Field Agent who will perform a FREE no
obligation analysis of your insurance needs. Remember you can become an
insurance member by starting an annuity for as little as $300.
Call Agent Paul Martin at 414-355-5991 or General Agent Tom Indovina – 414-433-0113 for more information. HAVE A HAPPY AND BLESSED EASTER
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