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1 Merry Christmas S T P H I L I P T H E A P O S T L E C O U N C I L December 2017 December Newsletter Look for your member number somewhere in the newsletter. If you find it show up to the meeting and get a prize! Must be present to win! Inside this issue: Grand Knight Report 1 Deputy GK Report 2 Birthdays and Anniversaries 3 Calensdar 4 Keep Christ in Christmas Free Throw Contest Christmas Party Fourth Degree Report Grand Knight Report Greetings Brother's As we enter in to this Advent Season I hope your Faith in the Love of Jesus Christ has blessed you with the Peace that it can bring you at this time of year. When this can be the most Joyous time of year for so many there are those that are facing this season for the first time without a loved one that shared the joy with them. Let us all keep all those hurting at this time in our prayers. Please accept my most Sincere and Heartfelt wishing of a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Look for our exclusive Christmas Rosary CD. When you look at the calendar on the next page you will see a pretty full schedule. We have some enjoyable times over the last month with the Altar Server Party and the Knights Connect Killing zombies. But the duties that help support all our year long philanthropies are on our on our forefront. The Cheerfest and Casino Nights. Both of these things bring us a good amount of income. They are both fun enjoyable times if you let it be. There are those of you that do either of these events and not the other. You all know who you are. Both events need your help and either one is a great event for a new member to help with. No one can say that is not for me. I guarantee there is something everyone can do. With 360 members we have over 175 that I consider to be willing to help. If you help a little bit, No one has to be burdened with a lot. Only when we all don t do the part we can do that the system fails. You all have not failed us yet, so this season where so much more is needed, so much more will be asked. Please answer the call! I guarantee you will be blessed ten times over for the work you do! Scholarships Thank You Essay Contest Directory Best Wishes! Dan Jacobs Grand Knight

2 My Brother Knights, I hope this note finds you doing well. Yesterday Dec 3, we welcomed 4 more brothers into our order. Congratulations to those new members and to all of those that joined our Council this past year. Throughout 2017 so many things have happened that have made us stop and think. We have fallen onto our knees and prayed not only for our family, friends and local community but have gathered together and prayed for our Country, our leaders and for the World. Locally, we have dealt with acts of nature that have displaced thousands of families. Hurricanes Harvey and Maria wielded their destructive power here in Texas and in Puerto Rico. Earthquakes, tornados, wild fires have affected all of us in one form or another. And, though all of this what do we do? WE PRAY! We pray for those who are harmed in every natural disaster, every shooting or accident. We pray for their families, the medical personnel and all of those who are trying to help, those who want to make a difference. This is exactly what the Knights of Columbus do. We pray for those who are sick or have personal issues and for the deceased and their families. We want to make a difference and help in any way we can which leads to the Knight s primary principle of Charity. Our local council, St Philip the Apostle assists a number of organizations and every year the lists continues to grow. If feels good to see people go back to work, to visit with them in church and not the hospital. It feels good knowing that someone is out there helping others, praying for them and doing everything they can only because they have transportation. It feels good to see kids running around in the playground wearing a jacket when it s a bit chilly outside. When you walk around the mall shopping and see a young mother with her baby, smile and thank God that she has her baby. You see, the Knights are able to help because of people like you. It is you the members that say, hey, this pregnancy clinic needs a new sonogram machine. It is you the member that knows of someone that needs help in moving from one home to another but has no one to help them. There is always a cost of helping others. Sometimes it s just a monetary donation and the problem will go away for a short time. Other times it not just money but time, to build a ramp for someone in a wheel chair, or perhaps it takes a few hours to go and deliver 10 wheel chairs to an elderly living complex. Our council needs you, the members of We need you to above all pray. We need your ideas, your willingness to help and your skills or call them talents. Remember: Matthew 25:34-36 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me. 40 And the King will answer and say to them, Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me. My Brothers, Thank you for all you have done these last few months. PCBs, casinos, cheerfests, Loreto House, ABBA, Love thy Neighbor, coats for kids etc. All of these events go to help our brother man. Please continue to pray daily and I hope to see you at our next council meeting on Dec 7. Go to our website for an update of upcoming events and consider signing up to help. Thank you and may the spirit of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity be reflected in everything we do. DGK Louis Hernández Hernandez.louie@verizon.net

3 November Newsletter Page 3 12/2 Daniel Jacobs 12/3 Brian Stecklein 12/5 James Coyle 12/6 Eric Lenski 12/7 Bernard Nardizzi 12/7 Randy Loboda 12/8 David Centilli 12/8 Donald Merlau 12/10 Barry Wachal 12/11 Paul Norkett 12/11 Terrance Gibbons 12/12 Gregory Walterscheid 12/12 Daniel Poe 12/12 David Kerr 12/14 Nathan Rotter 12/15 Troy Rohr 12/15 Jared Holbrook 12/16 Kyle Scarmardo 12/19 David Jones 12/21 Ruben Paniagua 12/21 Jerome Weber 12/21 Lawrence Jermyn 12/22 Kevin Stanislawski 12/22 Gregory Klingman 12/22 Dean Schwartz 12/25 Timothy Jasper 12/25 Johnny Thomas 12/27 William Miller 12/28 Jess Emerson 12/29 Thomas Skaugen 12/31 William Massoth 12/31 Christopher Angus 12/31 Glenn Weaver Birthday s and Anniversaries Name yrs Bob Hofmeister 2 Michael Mahl 2 Mark Masty 2 Alan Rupard 2 Dean Schwartz 2 David Duncan 3 Dennis Hartford 3 Troy Lirette 3 Drew Nicholls 3 David Tashea 5 Francis Tawiah 5 James Wagner 10 Charles Bryant 12 Joseph Eskew 12 David Worden 13 Edward Wesley 15 Dennis Hergenrether 17 Timothy Beste 28 Thomas Kupper 28 Kevin Mahl 34 Luke Legrand 35 Anthony Perry 52

Council Meeting thisthursday 7:30 This Month meeting is in the Classrooms Page 4 December Thursday Dec. 7 th 2017 6:45 Pre Meeting Rosary Mary Garden Thursday Dec.

4 Council Meeting thisthursday 7:30 This Month meeting is in the Classrooms Page 4 December Thursday Dec. 7 th :45 Pre Meeting Rosary Mary Garden Thursday Dec. 7 th :30 General Meeting CLASSROOM Friday Dec. 8th 2017 All Day Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Saturday Dec 9th :00 Casino Night Point Bank Denton Most Important Calendar Sunday Dec 10th :00AM Pancake Breakfast CLC Thursday Dec. 14th :00 Christmas Party CLC Saturday Dec. 16th :00 Casino Night NE Const. TMS Thursday Dec. 21st :30 Planning Meeting Classroom Monday Dec. 25th 2017 All Day Christmas January Monday Jan 1st 2018 All Day New Years Day Everywhere!! Thursday Jan 4 th :45 Pre Meeting Rosary Mary Garden Thursday Jan 4 th :30 General Meeting CLC Saturday Jan 6th :30 Respect Life Rosary Mary Garden Saturday Jan 13th :00 Casino Night St. Ann s Coppell Sunday Jan 14th :00AM Pancake Breakfast CLC Thursday Jan 18th :30 Planning Meeting Classroom Saturday Jan 20th :00 DJ Holiday Party The Colony Saturday Jan 20th :00 Casino Night ETC Fairview Sunday Jan 21st :00AM Cheerfest Denton Wednesday Jan 24th 2018 Noon Police Chief Luncheon Canyon Falls February Thursday Feb 1 stb :45 Pre Meeting Rosary Mary Garden Thursday Feb. 1st :30 General Meeting CLC Saturday Feb 3rd 2018 NOON Art AuctionSetup and event CLC Wednesday Feb 14th 2018 All Day Ash Wednesday

5 KEEPING CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS This being the first week of Advent I thought it would be nice to share some things we can all do to Keep Christ in Christmas 1. Display a "Keep Christ in Christmas" magnet or decal on your vehicle. 2. Use postage stamps that feature a religious theme. 3. Hang an Advent Calendar in your home. 4. Display your nativity set in a window or on the lawn where others can see it. 5. Listen to traditional Christmas carols that honor Christ's birth. 6. Use religious Christmas wrapping paper & decorations. 7. Send out Christmas cards with a religious theme. 8. Always say "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays". 9. Read Christmas scriptures and share with your family. 10. Make gifts and donations to those in need. ``Remembering and promoting the reason for the season is what Knights Do! MINISTRY TO THE UNEMPLOYED The parish has a ministry to assist those seeking employment and anyone interested in helping or looking for employment is invited to a meeting on the second Monday of the Month at 7 PM in the church office conference room. At the present time Outreach is the contact at or outreach@stphilipcc.org

6 December Newsletter Page 6 Knights Christmas Party Please join us for the Knights of Columbus Council 9884 Christmas Party on Thursday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the CLC. The whole family is welcome for an evening of hors d'oeuvres and merriment, complete with a visit from Santa and Christmas Atmosphere for all! Don't forget to bring a wrapped gift for the annual "white elephant" gift exchange (valued under $20). We will also be collecting unwrapped children's gifts to be donated to the CCA. We Hope to see you all there! Thursday December 14 th 2017 at 6:00pm CLC St Philip the Apostle RSVP to : ddoversberger@yahoo.com, or !! Text!!! Phone!!! Just let him know!!

7 Greetings Brother from the Fourth Degree Our Assembly Christmas Outing will be December 10th. We are attending the play My Three Angels at On Stage In Bedford. Dinner will follow at Danny s Celtic Pub near the play. I have a few tickets left if you want to go contact me (kjohann@verizon.net) Don t forget we will NOT have a meeting this month. We have our Christmas Outing in place of the meeting. We are allowing the Council to use the CLC for their Christmas party. Remember Friday, December 8th is a Holy Day and you are required to attend mass. The Fourth Degree Color Corps is providing Honor Guard at both the 4:00 PM mass and Midnight mass on December 24th for Christmas. We will need everyone who has Regalia to help. Let Boyd (burrispb1549@att.net) know if you are going to be there. Remember to pray for those on our prayer list, our departed brothers and their families. Fraternally Ken Johann Faithful Navigator

8 28 th ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIPS Application forms are available in the St. Philip s and Our Lady of Lebanon parish offices and in the counseling offices at Lewisville High School, Marcus High School, and Flower Mound High School for five $600 scholarships: at least three of which will be given to graduating Catholic seniors from each school who plan to attend a two-year or four-year college. Also eligible for the remaining two of the five scholarships are Catholic seniors who attend any Catholic high school or are home-schooled in the Catholic faith if their parent(s) attend St. Philip the Apostle or Our Lady of Lebanon parish and/or their father is a member of Council The application involves listing school and church service and writing a short essay on the topic, The Need to Serve. Deadline for application is on or before January 13, Applications will soon be available online at kofcknights.org/councilsite/?cno=9884 in the News and Announcements section.

Pancake Breakfast Help Special Thanks to the Helpers Danny Apodaca Kevin Simacek Ken Wischnewsky Royce Kenas Dave Scruggs Ken Groh LJ Bob Forsyth Andrew Conti Marco Melara Kevin Stanislawski Dan

9 Pancake Breakfast Help Special Thanks to the Helpers Danny Apodaca Kevin Simacek Ken Wischnewsky Royce Kenas Dave Scruggs Ken Groh LJ Bob Forsyth Andrew Conti Marco Melara Kevin Stanislawski Dan Jacobs Louis Hernandez Jim Schranz Yard Sign Project and Magnets Jim Schranz Tom Kupper Luis Hernandez Paul Cushman Tim Jasper Paul Kelleher Ken Wishnewsky Jeff Greenleaf Kevin Simacek Dan Jacobs Altar Server Party Ken Wishnewsky Louis Hernandez Dustin Doversberger Art Carrera Ken Johann Father McDaniel Dan Jacobs Cheerfest Jim Schranz Ary Putera Tim Jasper Phil DelVecchio Jeff Greenleaf Ken Wishnewsky Bill Jones Alan Harris Jim Jacobs I did not have all the sheets so I am sorry If I missed someone!

10 2018 Essay Contest The Knights of Columbus Essay Contest is open to all Catholic students between the 8th and 12th grade. The deadline for essays is Jan. 2, 2018 The theme of the Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest is Going for the Peripheries Students are encouraged to write a 500 to 750 word Essay on this theme. All Entries are required to furnish written parental consent. Entry forms and additional information is available from the Grand Knight at gk9884@gmail.com call or text

11 Summer is almost Over Page 11 Officers and Directors Position Name Phone Number Grand Knight -----Dan Jacobs Deputy Grand Knight- Louis Hernandez Chancellor Jim Schranz Recorder Ed Wesley Warden Tim Jasper Treasurer Tom Mazur Financial Secretary----Mike McArdle Inside Grd--JeremyStephens Outside Guard------Royce Kenas Advocate Mike Crivello Yr Trustee Phil DelVecchio Yr Trustee Eddie Martinez Yr Trustee Kevin Simacek Chaplain Fr. McDaniel Lecturer LJ Church Activity Director Ken Wischnewsky Community activity Director-David Council Activity Director--Paul Family Activity Director-Dustin Youth Activity Director--Paul Cushman Respect for Life Act. Dir.-- Ary Putera Website--Bill Membership Kyle Retention Tom Kapurch Vocations Bob Casino Operations Willie Ledezma Casino Business----Steve Robillard steven.robillard@gmail.com

S T P H I L I P T H E A P O S T L E C O U N C I L Grand Knight Report. Greetings Brothers and Merry Christmas

S T P H I L I P T H E A P O S T L E C O U N C I L 9 8 8 4 December 2016 December Newsletter Grand Knight Report Greetings Brothers and We are all out of Yard signs but how about a magnet for your car!