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1 THE PRINCELY PAPERS Grand Knight s Column Monthly Council) Meetings Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM Christ, Prince of Peace Church Basement Rosary at 7:00 PM Monthly Business (Planning) Meetings First Monday of each month at 7:45 PM Christ, Prince of Peace Church Basement Council Officers Chaplain Fr. Chris Dunlap Grand Knight Vince Klein Deputy Grand Knight. Kurtis Suellentrop Chancellor/Membership Director Martin Hood Recorder Ryan McCarthy Financial Secretary Mark Jansen Treasurer Bill Lenger Advocate John Gunn Warden John Diderrich Lecturer Chuck Kraemer Trustees PGK Dan Brady PGK Pat Brennan Dan Schoenekase Inside Guard Michael Banton Outside Guard Carl Schiley Program Director Greg Mathiesen District Deputy District 54 Jerry Lamoureaux See the end of the Newsletter for the complete list of all Officers and Program Directors. Happy Holidays. Tis the season. Merry Christmas. Brothers, We have much to be thankful for this holiday season. This Thanksgiving I hope many of you can take the time and reflect on the many blessing in your life. Recently, I attended Felice Cuores with my family in November. It was very moving to see so many smiling faces enjoying themselves as well as all the hard work that the Knights do to put on a great event for the individuals who attend. I was very thankful for all the volunteers that helped put the event on. On December 15th, I would love for another strong showing of volunteers at the Felice Cuores Christmas Party at St. Claire. I hear Santa is a special guy. We now turn our attention to Christmas by preparing ourselves through Advent. Advent is a time where we begin the journey that ends with a celebration of our Savior. Participating in the Parish Advent Prayer Services in December will be a great way to spend time reflecting. Recently our golf tournament was a huge success and with of the help of many Brothers coordinating and supporting the cause it would not have been such a success. In other great things happening in our council is our November Coat Drive. I pray we can bring a smile to those who are cold and need warmth this winter. Also, a great event to get in the Advent spirit will be Advent by Taillight on December 8th. Another, upcoming event that I hope you will join me for is the Knights Christmas party that will be held at Hotshots on December 19th at 6:30pm. Our Council will enjoy fellowship and celebrate this joyous season. Past Grand Knight and Social Czar Pat Brennan has guaranteed that everyone will leave filled with the holiday spirit. Please join us for this party (it doesn t matter if you haven t been to a Knight s event in years)! Last, I would like to urge anyone who is a First Degree to join your other brothers on January 20th for the 2nd and 3rd Degree to full knighthood at Incarnate Word. I am sure we can have a significant showing and continue our development as Knights. Merry Christmas to each of you and your families. Make it a great day! Vivat Jesus, Vincent Klein (aka GK VK) mrvincentklein@gmail.com 1

2 Last Month s Meeting The Next Business (Planning) Meeting Monday, December 3, 2018 at 7:00PM. Christ, Prince of Peace Church Basement All officers and Program/Committee Directors should attend. The Next General Council Meeting Tuesday, November 20th at 7:30 PM. Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at 6:30 PM. Rosary at 7 PM: Upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities 2018 KofC Coats for Kids Collection November after all weekend Masses Volunteers Needed Annual CPOP KofC Christmas Party Wednesday, December 19th Hots Shots 6:00 to 10:00 PM There will be no council meeting on Tuesday, December 18th Upcoming Degree Ceremonies Admissions (1 st Degree) Tuesday, December 4th Ascension Chesterfield Thursday, December 13th Marian (St. Joseph) - Manchester Formation (2 nd ) & Knighthhood(3 rd ) Degree Sunday, January 20th Incarnate Word Council 9981 Chesterfield, MO The October Council meeting was held on Tuesday, October 16th. Arriving at 6:30 for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction were Deacon Pat Belding, Outside Guard Carl Schiley, PKG Greg Mathiesen, Ron Huelsmann, FS Mark Jansen, John Sturm, Rod Schnurr, Tom Henning, Greg Bialis, Ed Beaudreau, Steve Beaudreau, Ron Jacober, Joe Perez, and Dick Schenk We conducted an Admissions (first) Degree prior to the Council Meeting. In addition to the names mentioned above, the following attended the Degree Initiation and meeting were District Deputy Jerry Lamoureaux, Chaplain Fr. Chris Dunlap, GK Vince Klein, DGK Kurtis Suellentrop, Chancellor Marty Hood, Treasurer Bill Lenger, Warden John Diderrich, PGK Dan Brady, PGK Pat Brennan, PGK Dan Schoenekase, Advocate John Gunn, Recorder Ryan McCarthy, Lecturer Chuck Kraemer, Inside Guard Mike Banton, Dave Christoff, Fred Schmidt, Jack Lane, Mike Callahan, Chuck Gilbert, Joe Claes, Larry Dreon, Paul Hunker, Mike Shea, Gavin Brady, Jim Frese, Dan Fichter, Ric Zamora, Kevin Cummins. During the Admissions Degree we welcomed new Knights Ed and Steve Beaudreau, Richard Perez, Edward Yates, Simon Hanna, and John Frank. The Minutes from this meeting can be seen in the Members Only section of the Council website at Knight of the Month The Knight of the Month for October is Jeremy Bright for stepping forward to work on the Soccer Challenge and the CPOP Kickball tournament. Family of the Month WRYT 1080 AM KHOJ 1460 AM FM 96.7 & FM Evangelizing the Catholic Faith through Radio The Family of the Month for October is the Family of Ed Tumbarello for the efforts in making this year s Soccer Challenge a great success. 2

3 November/December BIRTHDAYS Peter Khazen November 1st Kurtis Suellentrop November 4th John Gunn November 9th Michael O Keefe November 10th Steve Elster November 11th John Bettag November 12th Steve Winborn November 12th Eduardo Garcia-Ferrer November 18th Marty Hood November 18th Alex Mathiesen November 18th Matthew Ruyle November 19th Peter Sharamitaro November 19th Michael Mallon November 21st John Stewart November 21st Greg Bialis November 23rd Jeff Marty November 25th Christopher Neely November 26th Bob Thone November 26th Chris Mueller November 27th Fred Schmidt November 29th Mark Weaver November 29th Michael Banton December 1st John Crane December 3rd Pat Brennan December 4th Jim Hill December 4th Dennis Hopmann December 4th Paul Hunker December 9th Tim McKittrick December 10th Gary Minnick December 10th Jim Kiburz December 14th Steve Fernandez December 17th Greg Schafer December 18th Rev Donald Anstoetter December 30th Mike Shea - December 30th John Sturm December 30th Tim Gorman December 31st Ryan Ledbetter December 31st Forming Men for Christ All men are invited to join Fr. James Mason, J.D., the President-Rector of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, for Mass, coffee, and a talk at St. Joseph s Catholic Church in Clayton on the second Thursday of every month. The purpose of this monthly event is to help form men in the faith and moral teachings of the Catholic Church. The next meeting will be on Thursday, December 11, Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 a.m., and the coffee and talk is offered from 7 a.m. until 7:45 a.m.in the Church basement. See gmenforchrist/ for more information. 3 November Meeting The Knights of Columbus are hosting a presentation by Ed Wheatley, co-author of the award winning book, The St. Louis Browns The Story of a Beloved Team. The book s success led to a PBS documentary titled, The St. Louis Browns The Team Baseball Forgot, narrated by St. Louis actor, Jon Hamm. The film has been shown several times on the local PBS affiliate. Ed recently released a second book, Incredible Cardinals, a children s book about the love of baseball between parent and child. The presentation will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, in the church basement at 8:00 p.m., immediately following the KofC business meeting. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be available. Questions may be directed to Ric Zamora at rzamora@swbell.net / or Kurtis Suellentrop at suellykurt@hotmail.com / Kids Coat Drive to Benefit Cardinal Glennon Children s Hospital The weekends of November and This year our goal is a little different...at the request of Cardinal Glennon Children s Hospital, we will be collecting NEW coats for children in need. We are asking parishioners to donate new coats (with tags) for younger children sizes 4-6,6-8 and In addition, the Knights will be collecting money at all the masses on these two weekends so we can buy additional coats. (The Knights can purchase coats in bulk for $20 each). CPOP has been so generous in the past...please help us put smiles on the kid s faces on a cold winter day! Thank you. The Christmas party date is scheduled for Wednesday 12/19 at Hotshots. I am finalizing everything this week with Dan. Just wanted to clarify the date if putting in newsletter. 6:30 to 10PM, Tuesday was already booked so we went with Wednesday.

4 The Christ, Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus Council has a website. This website has some great features: Members can submit Prayer Requests Members can update their information (Member number and password are required) Event Calendar for the current and future months with links to Sign-up Genius for volunteer opportunities Current and past newsletters Upcoming events will be displayed on the Home page News and Announcements section to highlight current and past activities by the Council In Memoriam section that will pay tribute to members of our council and other prominent Knights that have passed on. Photo Gallery that will provide pictures from past Council events. Links to the Christ, Prince of Peace Church Website, State and Supreme Council KofC Websites, 4 th Degree Assembly Websites. The website can be accessed by anyone. However, to view the Members Only section will require a login - Your KofC Member ID and Password Your 10 digit birthday MMDDYYYY. (You can find your member ID on your current membership card). We ask that you access your personal information in the Members Only section to verify that all the information is correct. If any information is not correct or is missing, please make the necessary updates. Feel Free to contact any member of the website team, (Mike Shea, Mike Lerch, Neil Thole, Tom Matusofsky, Greg Mathiesen). Your comments and suggestions are always welcomed. Brother Knights, As reported by Felice Cuores Chairman Bill Lukas the October dance "may have been the busiest and most exciting party ever." Guests were treated to glow necklaces and Halloween decorated cookies. There were 214 guests and 31 volunteers. 20 guests had to be turned away. The number of volunteers was down considerably from last month. This applies as well to Council We had only 2, the old standbys: Rod Schnurr and Carl Schiley. The November Felice Cuores dance was as exciting as ever for the 186 guests. Besides the typical entertainment of music and snacks the KofC Clown Club was there providing balloon art and painted faces. The number of volunteers for the dance and for Council rebounded well compared to October. There were 44 total and 12 from Council Those from our council were: Dave Christoff, Judy Christoff, Jackie Leonard, Mike Leonard, Renzo Dreon, Vince Klein, Carrie Klein, Patrick Klein, Caleb Klein, Kurtis Suellentrop, Michael Suellentrop, and Rodney Schnurr. Felice Cuores is quite an organization. This its sixteenth year. In that time at total of 13,935 guests have been entertained by 4,936 volunteers. Mike Leonard Council Felice Cuores Representative See the Felice Cuores Flyer at the end of this Newsletter Drive for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (Tootsie Roll Drive) The annual Campaign for Children with Developmental Disabilities, which is also known as the Tootsie Roll Drive, was held over the weekend of October 5-7. The Christ, Prince of Peace Knights passed out Tootsie Rolls and collected donations on Friday and Saturday at Straubs and Starbucks and after all the Weekend Masses at Christ, Prince of Peace. Thanks to all the volunteers and their families for taking the time out to make this event successful. More than $2000 was raised. 4

5 Knights of Columbus Service Programs A Knights of Columbus council can work wonders; in fact, with its many programs, it can help change the community, or neighborhood in which you live. However, a successful K of C program is more than the words you see written here or in any Supreme Council publication. It s more than a suggestion at a meeting. A program needs people taking the initial idea, modifying it to suit specific situations and local needs, then implementing the program in a way that works. If you are not now actively involved in our council activities or if you want to increase your involvement, now is a great time to become an active member. If you are not interested being the director of a program or a committee, you can become a member of a committee. The four Principles upon which the Knights of Columbus were founded are: Charity: - To share our time, talents and treasures with those in need. Unity: To work together to accomplish deeds not achievable individually. Fraternity: To aid our Brother and his family Patriotism: To serve and honor our country in the Church and in the community. All of the Programs and committees are formed around these principles. Being a Knight & Serving a Ministry Brother Knights, our parish (Christ, Prince of Peace) is extending an invitation to you to sign up and become more active in your church. Most if not all of you attend weekend mass and you must have noticed by now, that there are some gaping holes our ministry ranks of Ushers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (EM). Lectors, Choir, and Sacristans. None of these positions are difficult but they are very necessary to help keep our Church and inviting place to come and worship. Since you are attending mass anyway, please think and pray about which position[s] you feel you can best serve and let me know. I will be happy to put you in the que for whichever ministry[s] you choose. Here is a short description of each position: Usher: Arrive at mass minutes before each mass. Put on your KOC name badge. Greet your fellow parishioners and hand them a worship guide. Assist in distributing the baskets at the collection and then help bag the offerings to be put into the safe. Following mass, hand out the weekly bulletins. There is no special training involved. EM: Apply hand sanitizer and stand at the base of the alter until after the celebrant consumes the precious blood and then proceed to the back of the alter to receive communion and then you receive either a plate or a cup. Go to your assigned spot and distribute either the body or blood of our Savior, Jesus Christ. There is no special training involved. Lectors: You will be assigned either the 1 st or 2 nd reading. Go up to the Ambo and deliver the message in a thoughtful and reverent manner. If you need special training in public speaking, let me know and I promise you it will be painless and rewarding. Choir: If you can sing, please contact Greg Mathiesen. Sacristan: This position sets up the necessary items that the celebrant requires to celebrate Mass, i.e.; Cups, Plates, Cruets, Purificators. This position does require some training but again, it s minimal. Arrive minutes early. So, come on, join in the fun, help celebrate mass in an even more rewarding way than just being an attendant. Chuck Gilbert Director: Church Activities 5

6 Are you an Insurance member of the Knights of Columbus? Did you know that it was our Founders mission to ensure the financial protection and preparedness of every member and their families? In case you have not yet availed yourself of this tremendous opportunity, please read the below article. The Knights of Columbus recorded its 17th consecutive year of insurance sales growth in 2017, issuing more than $8.4 billion of individual life insurance. On November 3, 2015, the Knights of Columbus also surpassed $100 billion of life insurance in force, cementing its position as one of the largest life insurers in North America. I firmly believe that our moral compass has helped guide us through a turbulent decade and an uncertain economy, said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. While other companies were making ethically questionable and unnecessarily risky decisions, we were not.... We stayed true to our principles and knew that if we did the right thing for the right reasons, we would get the results that we wanted and with our 15th consecutive year of sales growth, we have. This year marks the fifth consecutive year that the Knights of Columbus was named a Worlds Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute. The Knights was one of only three companies to receive that designation in the life insurance category. In September, the Knights of Columbus also earned the highest possible rating for financial strength, A++ (Superior), by ratings agency A.M. Best for the 40th consecutive year. Utilizing its professional field force of more than 1,500 agents across North America, the Knights of Columbus " which has one of the lowest lapse rates in the industry" offers a product line especially designed to meet the needs of Catholic families. The line provides life insurance, annuities, disability income and long-term care policies. Please contact our local Field Agent Patrick McNeil Patrick.McNeil@KofC.org I wanted to take a moment and catch up with you in regards to a transition for your assigned Field Agent. As you may have heard FA Justin Schneller has accepted a position back in the wireless service industry. Our Agency is committed to making sure your councils are well served and we are pleased to announce a very special addition to our team. Appointed on November 1st, Patrick McNeil will be taking over as your assigned agent. Patrick comes to with 13 years of successful experience in the industry. In his time, he has served as a Financial Wholesaler, Financial Advisor and was most recently the Financial Services Specialist for one of the most notable firms in Saint Louis. Patrick's is Patrick.McNeil@KofC.Org and his cell phone is Please join me in welcoming Patrick to our team! Sincerely, Ryan J. Lister I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself as your newly assigned Field Agent. I was appointed on November 1, As you may have heard FA Justin Schneller has accepted a position back in the wireless service industry. I come to Knights of Columbus with 13 years of successful experience in the industry. I have served as a Financial Wholesaler, Financial Advisor and was most recently the Financial Services Specialist for one of the most notable firms in Saint Louis. My wife Holly and I have two sons Riley and Finnegan. We are both long time members of our diocese and are eager to begin helping our Knights of Columbus families in West County. My is Patrick.McNeil@KofC.Org and cell phone is I am looking forward to getting out and meeting with everyone! Please feel free to call or with any questions at or Patrick.Mcneil@KofC.org. Sincerely, Patrick McNeil Patrick.McNeil@KofC.org

7 Eucharistic Adoration Benediction Rosary prior to our Monthly Council Meetings A Higher Purpose Encourage deep personal encounter with God. Knights of Columbus councils work with their pastors to organize a regular Holy Hour of eucharistic adoration. Prepared for the men of the parish, this Holy Hour could include a reflection, communal rosary, prayers for intercession by St. Joseph or Knights of Columbus founder, Venerable Michael McGivney, and various other aspects as decided by the council. Overview The chivalric character of the Knights of Columbus and the Church s long tradition of spiritual combat resonate with men today especially as threats from the world and the devil are so keenly felt. Eucharistic adoration in the form of a regularly scheduled Holy Hour is a simple, direct, and meaningful way to address these needs. It is familiar to many, easy to organize, and something everyone can participate in together regardless of age, vocation, stage of life or membership status. Councils can organize their Holy Hours in a variety of ways and incorporate aspects such as: perpetual adoration, the sacrament of reconciliation, prayer for particular intentions and more.. In the Spirit of the Knights of Columbus programs of Faith In Action and Building the Domestic Church, the Christ, Prince of Peace KofC Council will be participating in the Parish Eucharistic Adoration prior to the General Council meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. This will be in addition to the Rosary that we are already reciting. Through the efforts of our assistant Chaplain, Deacon Pat Belding, with the cooperation of our Chaplain and Pastor, Fr. Chris Dunlap, the usual Tuesday Eucharistic Adoration will be extended on the Third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 PM until about 6:50 PM with Benediction until 7:00 PM. Following Benediction, The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM, with the General Council meeting beginning at 7:30 PM. All Knights are asked and encouraged to arrive at 6:30 PM (or earlier) for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament followed by Benediction and the Rosary. What is the Domestic Church It is believing that how you live your faith in your councils, families, parishes and community has a ripple effect that changes the world. It is the council, the family and the parish that knows that everything they do must be based in surrendering prayer. It describes the imperfect family and council who deliberately chooses to live contrary to what seems like a Godless world and says, In our home, council and parish, we choose to live our faith. It is the family and council who prays together, goes to Mass weekly, frequents the Sacrament of Confession and (because they realize they are powerless without God), deliberately avoids that which pollutes their minds and hearts. It is the imperfect, humble and joy-filled family and council that rarely preaches the faith because they are too busy living it. See the Monthly challenge from the Supreme Chaplain on the next page of this newsletter. 7

8 Thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers and players who participated in the Christ, Prince of Peace Parish Golf Outing this year. While enjoying a great day of golf and friendship, we raised over $9,500 for the Knights of Columbus parish events, community charities and local families. Thanks you to the volunteers, including: Neil & Jim Tole, Steve & Nicole Vehige, Kelly Suellentrop, Greg Mathiesen, Mike Ancell, Paul Hunker, Tom Henning, Mike Lerch, Ed Tumbarello, Mike Shea, and Julie & Chuck Kraemer. We had a recent record of 92 players and 20 sponsoring partners. See you next year! Kurtis Suellentrop and the KofC Golf Tournament Committee Kurtis Suellentrop Golf Tournament Committee Chairman Fr. Chris and Fr. Doyle arriving for an afternoon of Golf The Drink Cart Girls Kathy Jansen at the Closest to the Pin Hole Ron Jacober Designated Putter 8

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10 Paul Hunker and Jim Thole at the registration table Grand Knight Vince Klein visiting with golfers at dinner 10

11 Golf Coordinator Kurtis Suellentrop addressing the golfers before the Start of the Tournament Last-minute bidding at the Silent Auction The Winners 11

12 Knights of Columbus Monthly Challenge from the Supreme Chaplain November 2018 Jesus said to his disciples, In those days after that tribulation the sun will be darkened and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. (Gospel for Nov. 18, Mk. 13:24, 32) There s an old country Gospel song with a catchy refrain that asks this question: What would you do if Jesus came to spend the day with you? As Advent quickly approaches, the Church invites us to ponder this question and prepare our hearts and souls accordingly. We frantically prepare for Christmas, buying gifts and decorating our homes. But will we prepare our soul with the same sense of urgency, purpose, and care? Advent is a sobering time of reflection on the second coming of Jesus. What would you do if Jesus came to spend the day with you? Soon he will. May we meet him with open arms and pure hearts. Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori: This month, recalling that we do not know the day or the hour, I challenge you to go to confession, and make a commitment to go monthly thereafter as a means of maintaining vigilant care over your soul. Secondly I challenge you in the coming month to forgive someone who has hurt you in some way. Catholic Men for Christ 12

13 Faith In Action - A New Model for a New Age Revised program takes effect during the fraternal year, replacing Surge with Service. Faith In Action arrived on July 1st to bring a new focus on faith, family, community and life to councils worldwide. The first change of this kind since 1971, the model more fully integrates Christcentered family programs into daily council activities. Faith In Action is straightforward and easy to implement. It provides all Knights the opportunity to do what they do best: stand shoulder to shoulder as a force for good in their home, parish, community and the world. Faith In Action makes clear the roles and requirements of all Supreme Council-recommended programs. It offers a stronger call to action, better inspiring Knights to lead their families and parishes in quality, faith-filled family programs. It is divided into four categories of programs: Faith, Family, Community and Life. They represent our main priorities as an Order: The primary goal is to strengthen our men and their families in the Catholic faith. We also emphasize the vital role that a devout and loyal family plays in modern society. Additionally, a critical part of our mission as Knights is to spread a spirit of charity and service throughout our community. Finally, both as Knights of Columbus and as followers of Christ, we have an obligation to be committed to the defense of life in all its stages and in every condition (St. John Paul II). FAITH IN ACTION RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS FAITH Refund Support Vocations Program - (RSVP)* Into the Breach Marian Icon Prayer Program Building the Domestic Church Kiosk Rosary Program Spiritual Reflection Program New Holy Hour New Sacramental Gifts New FAMILY Food for Families* Family of the Month/Year Keep Christ in Christmas Family Fully Alive Family Week Consecration to the Holy Family Family Prayer Night New Good Friday Family Promotion New COMMUNITY Coats for Kids* Global Wheelchair Mission* Habitat for Humanity* Disaster Preparedness Free row Championship Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest Soccer Challenge Helping Hands New LIFE Marches for Life* Special Olympics* Ultrasound Program* Christian Refugee Relief Silver Rose Mass for People with Special Needs New Pregnancy Center Support New Novena for Life New 13

14 Introducing the new Building the Domestic Church series, a collection of popular Religious Information Bureau books focused on issues of vital importance for Catholic families seeking to build up and strengthen the church at home. Please see the new Kiosk in the Church Gathering Space alongside the Religious Information Bureau Pamphlet Rack. Dear West County Knights of Columbus Councils, My name is Jeff Grotegeers. I am the Holy Spirit Assembly Exemplification Director and Recruiting Chairman for the 2019 Patriotism Degree Exemplification. The event will be Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at the Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel at Lambert St. Louis International Airport, Natural Bridge Rd. (at Woodson Rd.). The Class honoree this year will be our State Chaplin, Reverend Edward Stanger. I am enlisting your assistance in our efforts to bring all eligible Knights into the Patriotism Degree, the Principle of Patriotism, and full Knighthood. I am asking that you actively promote the upcoming Patriotism Degree among all of the First and Second- & Third-Degree members of your Council. Since you are a member of the Patriotism Degree you can tailor your presentation to the members of your Council by drawing on your own experiences. Additionally, I will make myself available to visit your Council at one of your Council meetings to present a brief presentation of the Patriotic Degree, to display a chalice, and to answer any questions about the Patriotism Degree or the Honor Guard. AS you know, for a Knight to be eligible, he must be a Third-Degree member in good standing before March 1, 2019, if not already. To facilitate the recruiting effort, please check the State Council website or your District Deputy for upcoming Second- and Third-Degree Ceremonies. There will be a Second- and Third-Degree ceremony on Sunday, January 20th, at Incarnate Word Church (13416 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO ). Ceremony will start at 1:30pm. Exemplification costs: Candidates registration and dinner - $70; suspender clasp baldric - $10 (recommended); additional banquet tickets - $44 (spouse or guest); Ladies luncheon $25; hotel room, if desired - $92 + tax; hotel parking is free. One item that deserves a special note: The new candidates are not required to wear a tuxedo for the 2019 Exemplification. Candidates must wear a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie. For those who would like to change into their suit at the hotel, a changing room will be provided. Inform your Knights that this day is for Knights and a spouse or guest. If you are in need of registration form 4 s, please let me know and I will either deliver or send them to you. Now is not too soon to begin recruiting and planning for this wonderful day (and evening, if desired). Please forward any questions from you or your members to me. Also, let me know soon if you would like a presentation at any of your Council meeting s so I can add dates to my schedule and plan accordingly. Vivat Jesus! Jeff Grotegeers Exemplification Director gcgrote@gmail.com 14

15 Felice Cuores Party Time A party for adults, age 18 and older, who are physically handicapped or are developmentally disabled. St. Clare of Assisi School Cafeteria Clayton Road Ellisville, MO ½ miles West of Hwy 141; ½ mile East of Clarkson Road 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. $5.00 includes SounSational DJ/snacks/soda/door prizes (refreshments served from 7:20 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) 2018 December 15 December Christmas Party with Santa 2019 January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11 January Welcome in the New Year February Valentine Party March St. Patrick Party Wearin of the Green April Celebrate the Cardinals--wear Cardinal Red May Patriotic Celebration - Wear red, white, & blue For additional information call Bill or Jan Lukas (636) Gerry Villaire (636) Sponsored and chaperoned by the Knights of Columbus & Ladies Auxiliaries in West St. Louis County in cooperation with St. Clare of Assisi parish In the event of inclement weather, call: or or or for cancellation information. DO NOT CALL THE CHURCH RECTORY. 15

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17 Christ, Prince of Peace Council Prayer Card At all of our Council Meetings, both General Council meetings and Officer s Planning Meetings we will be reciting 3 prayers, A Prayer for our Parish, A Prayer for Vocations, and a Prayer for Peace. These prayers have been printed on a special prayer card that will be passed out prior to our meetings. The prayers will be recited at the end of each meeting, before the closing prayer. This prayer card will also be included in in the monthly newsletter. 17