Happy St. Patrick s Day

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1 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council Hill Rd. North Pickerington, Ohio February 2015 Volume 22 Issue 4 KOFC COUNCIL NEWS SERVING SETON PARISH AND THE COMMUNITY 21 years Happy St. Patrick s Day Dear Brother Knights, I hope this finds you well and warm during these cold spells. Hopefully, warmer weather is upon us as March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Speaking of lamb, and I'm referring to the Paschal Lamb, Lent is upon us. During these 40 days and nights, let us all prepare for the rising of the Paschal Lamb, Jesus Christ, by calling to mind the things we can do to cleanse our souls and be fully prepared for the rising of our Lord and Savior. During this time of preparation, we recently had the 18th Annual Columbus Catholic Men's Conference. We had around 60 men from Seton parish attend, many of them Brother Knights. The conference had many inspiring and thought provoking speakers, as well as, an opportunity for Reconciliation and great fellowship with over 2600 men from the diocese. If you did not have the opportunity to attend this year's conference, please make an effort to attend next year's conference on Saturday February 27, Happening at our parish right now, Feb. 28 thru Mar. 3rd, is this year's Lenten Mission featuring Fr. Leo Patalinghug. Fr. Leo's mission is to bring families back together at the dinner table through food and prayer. A message to all of us about the importance of family, prayer, family prayer and togetherness through food at the dinner table. We all need food to survive like we need to partake in the Holy Eucharist to attain everlasting life. When was the last time you had a family dinner and prayed together as one family unit? Take this opportunity and make tonight the night! Our fish fry's continue this month with 4 more to go and a St. Patrick's Day party in there also. The fish fry's continue to be successful despite the cold weather and the response of help has been tremendous. Keep up the GREAT work and volunteer at the next one if you have not done so already. As always, I will continue to pray for God's blessings to be upon all of you and your families. Dates to Remember: March 5: Officer's 7pm in the library March 6: 3rd Fish Fry March 11: Business 7:30pm 7pm) in classrooms 7/9 March 13: 4th Fish Fry March 14: St. Patrick's Day 6pm in the PAC March 20: 5th Fish Fry March 25: Possible 1st Degree Ceremony March 27: 6th Fish Fry Another BUSY month!!!!! MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK Your Brother in Christ, Michael Sillings Deputy Grand Knight

2 Business Meeting Notes - February 11, 2015 The meeting was called to order promptly at 7:30 by Deputy Grand Knight Mike Sillings Roll Call of Officers: All were present except for our Grand Knight, Chancellor, Warden, and 2 Yr. Trustee The minutes of the last meeting were motioned for approval by somebody nice, seconded by another good Knight, and were voted on and passed. Chaplain s Report: No report. Grand Knight s Report: D.G.K. Mike Sillings then began with a list of important items. The District Deputy Meeting we hosted was a cool event. The Council Audit complete Thanks were given to the Pancake Chairs for their first time efforts applause was overwhelming! RSVP to Wives Appreciation Dinner now! We are busy this next entire month please be involved! Treasurer Report: Brother Dan Murphy stated that we more than financially solvent. Financial Secretary Report: Brother Frank Hare then reported on all bills and income for the month. We bought some cool stuff and used our funds wisely. These bills were motioned to be sent to the trustees for signing and payment. This was accomplished in a timely manner. Report of the Trustees: Trustees Clyburn, Patterson and Schneider reported that the audit complete and concise thanks to our new treasurer. Chancellor s Report: Brother Frank Piper introduced some new members Mike Schuh, Rick Juilliard, Jimmy Smithberger and let the boys say a few words about themselves. We are happy they are with us and freakin' sure they will enjoy themselves. The next 2 nd and 3 rd degree is on Sunday, February 22 nd. The next 4 th degree is in April. Continue your journey. Report on Programs: Membership Committee Report: Frank Piper (Membership Chair Extraordinaire) reported that no Form 100's were available for this month. We need 7 new members and 4 for insurance to attain Star Council. Brother Frank explained Star Status and the Shining Armor award that new members can attain. New members just need to meet with our insurance rep, attend three meetings, attend three events, and recruit a new member. Next First Degree is coming and we may do a recruitment blitz on 3/21 and 3/22 either here or across the street at the Pizza place. Program Director: Brother Dick Petersen had no report. Church Director: Brother Wayne Patterson reported on the clergy dinner this past weekend. He then listed upcoming events including: May 2 nd - First Communion May 4 th - Confirmation May 31 st - Mass of Thanksgiving additional Mass at 2:00 Community Director: Brother Thom Laughery reported lots. We needed $XXX to help Fairfield County with counting the number of homeless. We used the money to purchase 48 blankets for distribution. These were well received and will hopefully keep the homeless a tad warmer in this frigid winter weather. On another note, in an effort to thank the congregation for all of the events 2 they attend, we wish to buy books for distribution to be gifted after Easter Mass. Proposal to come next month. Council Director: Brother Mike Sillings reported that it is time for Family, Knight, Volunteer, Clergy, Lady, and Youth - "of the year" awards. Write up your nominations now! Family Director: Brother Ryan had no report, Youth Director: Brother Jesse Garcia reported that the Confirmation Retreat is scheduled for this weekend and things are winding down. Scholarship nominations are being accepted too. Right to Life Director: Brother Edd Chinnock reminded all that we did send some SPY members to the March for Life. Some of the student comments were included in Catholic Times and make a good read. For Lent we are filling a Pack-n-Play with new baby items for mom's who choose to have kids. 40 Days for Life is coming up we have 3/10 (7:00AM - 6:00PM) please stand 1243 East Broad Clinic and pray. Sign up coming soon on 2/28 and 3/1 after Masses. The Respect Life Conference is coming soon. In May, we will be taking flowers to the Pickerington Nursing Home. Squires Report: Brother Frank Hare gave an update on our boys. Dodge Ball was successful 6 circles and 80 young boys showed up. The event was closed early due to approaching inclement weather. Kettering won! Props were given to Tim Bowie for his initial running of the event. Report on Committees: Pancake Breakfast Report: Nice profits were realized for the breakfast as Karl Shuster reported. He thanked everyone for their great help. Suggestions came in for next year's "breakfasts." We may consider a Saturday night event for the five o'clock Mass attendees. Stephen Patterson and Mike Oler were thanked for their Pancake Breakfast leadership efforts as well. Fish Fries: These begin 3/20 and continue until Easter! Sign up for slots to work. We unfortunately are raising the prices in twenty five cent increments to drive the money collectors crazy. We are buying aprons for the ladies to wear cute, pink, monogrammed ones. Flyers for the Fish Fries will be in the bulletin. Hand 'em out! We will be picking up the Fryers at Victory Park on 2/12. On Friday 2/13 we will be moving stuff (4:00) from church kitchen to the PAC kitchen in prep of the Fry's. HELP! The Women's Group will help and serve desserts one week. Food Drive: We will have this at the Fish Fries to collect cans of food. Car Show: Meet at 2/17 (Fat Tuesday) at Church to begin planning - 7:00PM in the loft. Summer is not too far away. Wives Dinner: Protocol for the evening black pants and white shirts, serve the ladies first and then sit with them if they desire. Blue Coat dinner: Dick Petersen agreed to run this event on May 9 th. Magnet Sales: No real activity SPY may purchase some as a fund raiser. Do we want to discount these sales? We still have original style designs and window clings available upon request. Free Throw: Mike Yost reported for Jerod Long that three youth showed up and will advance. The publication of the event will occur earlier next year. Business Meeting Minutes (Continued on page 3)

3 Business Meeting Minutes (Continued from page 2) CASH Bonanza tickets: We need a chair! Measure Up: This event is scheduled for April 25 th from 8-12:00 noon. We stand the streets and collect for the Mentally Handicapped or a Disabled group in Fairfield County. We will also collect after the masses on that Sunday. (4/26) Unfinished Business: None New Business: MOTION: $XXX to Spiritual Life to purchase 26 dozen finger rosaries to pass out at their discretion. George Schneider proposed. Frank Hare seconded. Discussion ensued. Voting followed and the motion passed. MOTION: Thom Laughery motioned that we spend up to $XXXX to purchase ~500 books on (forgive the recorder for forgetting the title) to gift to our parishioners in thanks for support of our events. Wayne Patterson seconded. Motion was tabled due to the amount and will be voted upon next month. MOTION: Frank Piper reminded all that we previously offered monetary assistance to those attending the Men and women's conferences. George Schneider motioned that Women married to Council Members attending the Women's Conference and Council Members attending the Men's Conference, receive a refund stipend of 20 back. JC seconded the motion(s). These were discussed and voted upon separately. Voting occurred. Both passed. Send your registration form to Frank Piper for the refund process to begin. Report of the Fourth Degree: Brother Wayne Patterson reported that next Exemplification is 4/17 and 4/18 at Cherry Valley Lodge. Field Agent Report: Field Agent Stanley Krulia had no report. District Deputy Report: District Deputy Joe Dickman had no report. Lecturers Report: Our Worthy Lecturer, Bud Joos saw Lee McPhail in a picture and it reminded him of a story. Woody Hayes was standing on the sideline of a game, dressed only in his coaching pants and an OSU t-shirt. And it was COLD!! Lee was the team manager at the time. An Assistant Coach said "Lee get Woody a sweatshirt." Lee did and handed it to the old, salty coach! Woody snarled and just threw it away. Lee got him another and another and another! Woody repeatedly kept tossing them away. He finally accepted to wear only another t-shirt just to stop Lee from bugging him. Those old coaches were tough. Brothers in Need: Please keep in your prayers Jessica Roberts, Pam Roberts, Danielle Sillings, Maureen Patterson, Bill Sauer, Jeff Samborsky, Carol Puhlmann Schneider, Don Miller, Terri Joos, Ann Schuh, Killian Kilbane (the daughter of Patrick who has cystic fibrosis), The Bowie family on the death of Charlie Allen (Tim's father-in-law), Glen and Anna Williams, the Cleary family following the death of their son (and a former Squire) PJ, Monte Evans, Father Klima (after his assault in the parking lot), our military, and all of our priests and clergy. And on a lighter note in honor of our Fish Fries: Lost on a rainy Friday night, a priest stumbles into a monastery and requests shelter there. Fortunately, he's just in time for dinner and was treated to the best fish and chips he's ever had. After dinner, he goes into the kitchen to thank the chefs. He is met by two brothers, "Hello, I'm Brother Michael, and this is Brother Francis." "I'm very pleased to meet you. I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful dinner. The fish and chips were the best I've ever tasted. Out of curiosity, who cooked what?" Brother Michael replied, "Well, I'm the fish friar." Father turns to the other brother and says, "Then you must be..." "Yes, I'm afraid I'm the chip monk..." The meeting closed at 9:10PM. Have a blessed month. Mike Croyle. Recorder Fish Fry Help Needed Brother Knights, our council fish fry fundraisers have grown to over 525 guests per event (and continue to grow). It is no small task for the council to host such a large dinner. Our Seton Knights are being asked to sign up and commit themselves to a fry or more. Please see the following chart for the 33+ positions we need help for on Fridays. Unless otherwise noted we need you to please show up at 5:00-5:30 and stay to assist with clean up. Please send any slot numbers you are willing to fill to frank.hare@centurylink.com. If you can not commit, still come when you can - we will find a role for you. Thanks in advance for your help and cooperation, the Fish Fry Guys. Field Agent s Notes - "Commentary: Why Long-term Care Insurance May Be a Better Deal Than You Think" Time (02/10/15) Moeller, Philip With the fees for nursing home care averaging $212 a day, an extended stay can devastate the retirement savings of a typical household. Private long-term care insurance can help, but only about one in eight Americans buy it, since the costs are high. Philip Moeller, expert on retirement, aging, and health, provides two topics to consider before purchasing private long-term care insurance. Moeller states, "The odds of your house burning down are very, very small, but you have home insurance nonetheless. The same case could be made for owning long-term care insurance. It offers valuable coverage that preserves choice and financial resources in the event you can no longer manage on your own." He adds, "Of course, more people would probably own these policies if the premiums weren t so steep and price hikes so frequent. Rates jumped another 8.6 percent last year, according to a recent report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance." Moeller urges shopping around for a good policy, noting that age, level of coverage, and health will effect costs. Give me a call! Stan Krulia

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5 When: March 14, 2015 Where: The PAC Center Doors Open at 6 pm for Dinner Entertainment starts at 7:00 pm DINNER MENU Corned Beef or Fish Colcannon Potatoes or Chips Cabbage Bangers (Hot dogs for the kids) Applesauce Desserts Guinness, Harp, Cold and Hot Drinks ENTERTAINMENT TO INCLUDE: The Richen-Timms Irish Dance School, The ML Dance Academy Bag Piper, Irish Music and Sing-a-Longs Adults - $8.00 Children under 10 - $ and Under - FREE 5

6 Lecturer Corner Remembering Mgsr. Thomas Bender Why should I remember Mgsr. Bender who passed away this February (2014)? Not that he was born in my hometown of Lancaster. Ohio. Or that he was a fellow alumni from my high school - St. Mary s, Lancaster, Ohio. He was ordained a priest in 1956 by Bishop Ready in As a fellow Knight, he served as Chaplain of Newark Council 712. He regularly spent many first Saturday s of the month celebrating Saturday Mass with our fellow Knights of Council The Father Bender that I remember was that soft-spoken priest who always wore a smile. Taken from the Catholic Times Feb 15, 2014 Bud Joos Lecturer 6

7 Information Update: Council is always trying to improve the communications aspect of our group. We rely on to get the message out quickly, but we also need your address and phone number. Please fill out the form and either it to me or place it in my church mailbox. My is Name: Address: City: Phone State : Cell: Zip: Alt You can also go on-line and submit this information only.htm Magnets, We have new "He Is Risen" magnets in and can sell them at the same price as our Christmas magnets. Let me know if you have any questions. Mark Newhouse Knights of Columbus Council Shirts Are you envious of the nice embroidered Council shirts worn by many of the members. No need to fret, fill out this form and return it to Frank Piper s mailbox with a check for the shirts and you too will look fashionable at all of the council functions. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: E&L EMBROIDERY Name: Please print Polo Shirt X $25.00 = Oxford Dress Shirt: X $30.00 = Short sleeve Long Sleeve (Oxford only) Shirt Size: MED LRG XL 2X ($5.00 extra) 3X ($5.00 extra) 4X ($5.00 extra) 7

8 2014/2015 Council Calendar (tentative) July 2014 August September 5 Rosary/Officers Meeting 2 Rosary/Officers Meeting 6 Rosary/Officers Meeting 6 Knight s Mass 3 Knight s Mass 7 Knight s Mass 9 Business Meeting 13 Business Meeting 10 Business Meeting 16 Assembly Meeting 20 Assembly Meeting 17 Assembly Meeting 23 1 st Degree/Social 24 Squires Meeting 24 1 st Degree/Social 27 Squires Meeting 27 1 st Degree/Social 28 Squires Meeting 4 Independence Day 13 School Starts (1-12) 1 Labor Day 1 Labor Day Parade 5-7 Seton Festival October November December 4 Rosary/Officers Meeting 1 Rosary/Officers Meeting 6 Rosary/Officers Meeting 5 Knight s Mass 2 Knight s Mass 7 Knight s Mass 8 Business Meeting 12 Business Meeting 10 Business Meeting 15 Assembly Meeting 19 Assembly Meeting 17 Assembly Meeting 22 1 st Degree/Social 26 1 st Degree/Social 24 1 st Degree/Social 26 Squires Meeting 30 Squires Meeting 28 Squires Meeting 12 Council Anniversary (20) 11 Veteran s Day 25 Christmas Day 13 Columbus Day 27 Thanksgiving 31 New Years Eve 25 Family Fun Festival 9 1st Pancake Breakfast 14 2nd Pancake Breakfast 26 2nd/3rd Degree January 2015 February March 3 Rosary/Officers Meeting 1 Knight s Mass 1 Knight s Mass 4 Knight s Mass 7 Rosary/Officers Meeting 7 Rosary/Officers Meeting 14 Business Meeting 11 Business Meeting 11 Business Meeting 21 Assembly Meeting 18 Assembly Meeting 18 Assembly Meeting 25 Squires Meeting 22 Squires Meeting 25 1 st Degree/Social 28 1 st Degree/Social 25 1 st Degree/Social 29 Squires Meeting 1 New Years Day 18 Ash Wednesday 29 Palm Sunday 19 MLK 14 Valentine s Day 6 3rd Fish Fry 11 3rd Pancake Breakfast 16 President s Birthday 13 4th Fish Fryer 8 4th Pancake Breakfast 14 St Patty s Party 11 Free Throw Contest 14 Wives' Appreciation Dinner 20 5th Fish Fry 20 1st Fish Fry 27 6th Fish Fry 27 2nd Fish Fry April May June 4 Rosary/Officers Meeting 2 Rosary/Officers Meeting 6 Rosary/Officers Meeting 5 Knight s Mass 3 Knight s Mass 7 Knight s Mass 8 Business Meeting 13 Business Meeting 10 Business Meeting 15 Assembly Meeting 20 Assembly Meeting 17 Assembly Meeting 22 1 st Degree/Social 24 Squires Meeting 24 1 st Degree/Social 26 Squires Meeting 27 1 st Degree/Social 28 Squires Meeting 15 Tax Day 10 Mother s Day 14 Flag Day 25 Memorial Day 21 Father s Day 2 Holy Thursday 3 Good Friday 9 Blue Coats Dinner 12 Car Show 5 Easter 23 Convention Measure Up 8

9 March /15 - Officers Phone List 1 Rosary/Officers Meeting: 8:30/9:00 8 Knight s Mass: 9:15 11 Business Meeting: 7:30 18 Assembly Meeting: 6:30 social/7:30 meeting 25 Squires Meeting: 12: st Degree/Social: TBA Chaplain Fr. Jim Klima (614) Grand Knight Glen Williams (614) Deputy Grand Knight Mike Sillings (614) Chancellor Frank Piper, PGK (614) UPCOMING EVENTS 29 Palm Sunday 6 3rd Fish Fry 13 4th Fish Fryer 14 St Patty s Party 20 5th Fish Fry 27 6th Fish Fry 4 Knight s Mass: 9:15 5 Rosary/Officers Meeting: 8:30/9:00 8 Business Meeting: 7:30 15 Assembly Meeting: 6:30 social/7:30 meeting 22 Squires Meeting: 12: st Degree/Social: TBA April 2015 Advocate Jesus Garcia, PGK (614) Recorder Mike Croyle, PGK (614) Financial Secretary Frank Hare (740) Treasurer Dan Murphy (614) Warden Gene Ebert (614) Inner Guard Thom Laughery (614) Outer Guard Richard Schlachter (614) rd Year Trustee George Schneider, PGK (740) Tax Day 2 Holy Thursday 3 Good Friday 5 Easter Comments or articles contact Jesus Garcia Phone: jvlag3@ameritech.net 2 nd Year Trustee Harry Clyburn, PGK (614) st Year Trustee Wayne Patterson, PGK (614) Lecturer Bud Joos, PGK (614) Membership Frank Piper, PGK (614) Publicity Tim Cunningham (614) Tony Goddard (614) Prayer Corner Please keep in your prayers Jessica Roberts, Pam Roberts, Danielle Sillings, Maureen Patterson, Bill Sauer, Jeff Samborsky, Carol Puhlmann Schneider, Don Miller, Terri Joos, Ann Schuh, Killian Kilbane (the daughter of Patrick who has cystic fibrosis), The Bowie family on the death of Charlie Allen (Tim's father-in-law), Glen and Anna Williams, the Cleary family following the death of their son (and a former Squire) PJ, Monte Evans, Father Klima, our military, and all of our priests and clergy. Magnet Sales Mark Newhouse (614) Measure Up Francis Nappo (719) District Deputy Joe Dickman (614) Field Agent Stanley Krulia (740)

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