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1 I l l i n o i s S t a t e C o u n c i l Volume 4, Issue 4 Calendar of Events Nov.30-Dec 2, 2012 Knights of Columbus District Deputy Meeting May 3-5, 2013 Knights of Columbus State Convention Westin Hotel, Lombard Summer District Deputy Meeting Sandy Decker Editor 3 South 585 Haylett Ave. Warrenville, Il mabear1234@aol.com Deadline for next Publication is November 26,2012 Website: Ladies Auxiliary webpage LET S GIVE THANKS! On August 14th, the Well of Mercy, a Fr. Michael J. McGivney Center of Hope and healing opened its doors to single pregnant women who choose life. Five mothers, three of which will give birth in the next 3 weeks, now have a home. We are a much needed extension of the Pregnancy Assistance Centers by providing transitional housing. The Chicago center is the first of six Fr. Michael J. McGivney Centers of Hope and Healing to be established. Our goal is to open a center in each of the six dioceses in the State of Illinois. The Center is named after the founder of the Knights of Columbus, the Venerable Fr. Michael J. McGivney. On Sunday, September 23rd, there will be an open house to visit the new home. It is located at 6339 N. Fairfield Ave., Chicago. We have much to do to clean and renovate the facility and you may decide, after visiting, that you want to help us sometime. Your time and talents are essential in the support of this mission. The Holy Spirit may tap you on the shoulder and you may get involved and share in the joy of this new Catholic initiative. Visit the website: Theresa Pietruszynski, President #1704 NEWTON LADIES AUXILIARY Letter from Your New President Hello Ladies. My name is Ellen Einhorn. You probably know my husband (of 32 years) Chuck Einhorn or one of my three children, Jacob, Ethan or Meghann. And you may have seen me singing in the choir or lecturing at my church but you still don t know me. I was not locally grown though I have lived here for more years than I have lived in my tiny home town of 300 people. I have no sisters (regrettably) and 4 brothers who made me what I am today...a follower. I have never been nor planned to be a leader of anything. President was never a title I strove to achieve. But here I am. I am not-nor ever been popular. I will be the first to admit that I am probably not the best person for the position but I was (eventually) willing. I am finding out that I have a priceless support group in my fellow officers willing and able to get me through this year as I hope you will too. I could not ask for more. Why do I confess all this?? Well, here it is. I know that most of you are much like me and it isn t easy but you need to do the same...get more involved! You need to reach deep inside yourselves and step outside your comfort zone. As members of the 1704 Newton Ladies Auxiliary we are making a statement...which is We Care. We care for something beyond ourselves.we care for others. But caring is not enough. We have to October, 2012 show that we care and that requires action on our parts. The first action should be to attend meetings...right? Show you care. See you there. Say a prayer for all those touched by the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado. May God bring peace and comfort to all in need. Ellen Einhorn, President #4977 HOLY GHOST PALATINE Knights of Columbus Holy Ghost Ladies Auxiliary #4977 marched with the Knights in the Palatine July 4 th parade this summer. The Knights original banner had been used in this parade for many years, but a few years ago it was lost and no one knew where it had been

2 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4 PAGE 2 stored. Since I made our Auxiliary banner, the Knights needed one, too. For them to go without a banner just did not seem right so I made another banner that was similar to the former one. Making their banner and a carrying case cost $ compared to buying it for $ Knights of Columbus Holy Ghost Ladies Auxiliary #4977 sold the last of 2,707 cookbooks, Bless Us O Lord. In June 2009, we discussed the idea of selling a cookbook to raise money for charity and started collecting recipes in November, 2009 with little knowledge of sales and marketing and only shear determination to compile the best cookbook ever. Little did we know what was ahead of us. As we started collecting recipes in eight catagories, we realized we had to set a number of deadlines in order for the recipes to be submitted to us on a continuous basis. We did not want all of the 650 recipes to be submitted a week before the final deadline. We started with 10 typists and editors or recipes and soon found ourselves with 8 ladies doing this monumental job. I would recommend for anyone entering this task to have at least typists/editors and workers.no less. We got advertisers and sponsors for our book, did the publicity on its sale, distributed them to places in the community where they were sold (beauty shops, restaurants, etc.), set up farmer s markets and arts and craft show dates, lined up workers at these events, and did a lot of behind-the-scene work. All in all, we had dozens of ideas for its sale with only a portion of those ideas coming to fruition. The Knights were helpful with the sale of our cookbook by taking them to their place of business, and some of them sold as many as 2-3 boxes for us (18/box). We used creative ways to sell our cookbook by promoting them as affordable $15.00 gifts for bridal showers and other holiday gift ideas. We donated some books to be sold in gift shops of charitable places that we, otherwise, would have given a cash donation. My suggestion to any auxiliary contemplating the idea of compiling a cookbook, is to follow your dream and do it. However, do not expect sales to be the same as 20 years ago. Create your own special cookbook for sale in your church only and start out with ordering books to gauge how sales will go. You can always order more. I am more than thankful for the perseverance of the ladies in our auxiliary who made our dream possible. Barbara Simeo Past President Holy Ghost #4977 #5573 GOOD SHEPHERD PLAINFIELD Our fraternal year ended with installation of officers by Knights of Columbus District Deputy Fred Kunst and Rev. David Medow pastor of St. Mary Immaculate Parish-Plainfield. After the ceremony, we shared a dinner with the Knights and presented checks to several organizations to further their causes. The bulk of our donations went to the parish school and Religious Education programs as well as our parish Girl Scouts troops. We believe that to build the Church of tomorrow and to help young adults make the right choices in life we must support the children of today. We have planned a very busy and enjoyable year starting with a Get Reacquainted meeting on September 13. Beginning with prayer and ending with trivia questions and prizes the evening looks to be enjoyable for our members. A tuition grant to St. Mary Immaculate School or Religious Education program for children or grandchildren of eligible members of the auxiliary will also be awarded in September. Many of our members will be assisting the Knights with the I.D. drive in September. This is always an enjoyable and fulfilling endeavor. We hope to build our membership in October with information in our parish bulletin along with an invitation to the meeting. Since October is the month of the rosary, we will honor Our Blessed Mother with a special program on the rosary. We will also create Trick or Treat bags for needy children in the area. Looking forward to November we will remember our members and friends who have left us to be with Our Lord with a special memorial service. The meeting will continue with testing our knowledge of the saints-of course prizes will be awarded to those in the know! We do not hold a regular meeting in December, but will celebrate at a Christmas Party along with the Knights at Giovan s Restaurant in Crest Hill. The Good Shepherd members would like to wish all of our sisters a heartfelt Thanksgiving and a glorious Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We also invite everyone to visit at any our meetings held at 7:00 PM on the 2 nd. Thursday of each month at S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL Grace M. Blaszak President

3 PAGE 3 #9167 JOHNSBURG Angel Fund, the restoration of the stained glass windows, the roof repair fund, Home of the Sparrow, PADS, and the Pioneer On Sunday June 24th the Ladies Auxiliary Center. of the Knights of Columbus Council #9167 celebrated their 25th Anniversary and Officers Installation with a dinner held at Chef Davito s Ristorante in Johnsburg, IL. The installation was conducted by Knights of Columbus District Deputy Kirk Donald, with the assistance of Worthy Grand Knight Larry Scalise. Each officer received a corsage and each Auxiliary member received a specially designed commemorative postage stamp in a tasteful silver frame. The Auxiliary would like to thank Kirk and Larry, as well as other members of the council, for attending and helping to make the event even more special. The Ladies Auxiliary was established at St. John the Baptist Parish in 1987 and since then it has played a vital, active role in supporting the Knights of Columbus, St. John the Baptist Parish, and those in need, in and around the Johnsburg community. The Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank the parishioners of St. John s for their support and generosity which made all of these good works possible. We would also like to extend a special thanks to the Knights of Columbus for their support and encouragement. We are pleased to announce the officers of the Ladies Auxiliary for 2012/2013. #14435 SAINT ANSGAR HANOVER PARK Organizers from left Penny K, Tony K, Patricia Huerta, Spanish reader, AMC, Fr. Eduardo Garcia-Ferer, Administrator. The film was a private showing on Sunday June 24, For Greater Glory movie. President Cheryl Blaney Vice-President Cathy Gray Secretary Judy Unrath Treasurer Lisa Diedrich Sergeant at Arms Barb Berry Trustees: Helen Christe, Carmelita Caifano, Through the years the Auxiliary has and Jeanne Caifano The picnic was run by the Spanish groups conducted or assisted in many fund and the K of C sold beer and pop and the raising and charitable events such as: Cheryl Blaney, President Ladies and Knights ran the childrens Christmas and Easter bake sales, the games and sold the tacos that were #6710 LADIES OF COLUMBUS Winter Frolic, At the Hop, the Hawaiian donated by LaHacienda de Roselle LADIES AUXIIARY Holiday Luau, the Johnsburg Challenge, Restaurant. Profit was appro. $8000. WARRENVILLE Saufen Und Spiel, the K of C Fish Food Ladies of Columbus #6710 were installed Pantry Drives, the Tootsie Roll Drives, the Culver s booth at Parish Fest, the K of C on July 20, 2012 at St. Irene s Parish. 4th of July booth at Peterson Park, and most recently the 1st Way Pregnancy Support Baby Shower. Funds raised at some of these events made possible donations of a conference room in the ECC building, new kitchen equipment in Holdren Hall, books for St. John s School, bibles for the RCIA Colette Giacovelli, President program, as well as funds to the Be An Penny Klama, President

4 PAGE 4 #14553 ST.LOUIS DE MONTFORT OAK LAWN The Installation of Ladies Auxiliary was held on September 13th and DD Dan Kudulis was the installer and State Family Life Activities Director was the Warden. Sacrament and our Lady of Fatima. Rosaries were blessed by having the statue s caregiver touch the Rosary to the statue s mantel that was blessed by Pope John Paul II. tion program. For nine months parishioners of St. Liborius will be praying for a baby in danger of abortion. The participants will wear pink or blur wristbands and pray daily for their fetus. There will also be weekly updates in the bulletin as to the developmental stage of the embryo. President Sue Mazur attended the First Annual Pink and Blue Banquet benefiting the Center of Hope and Healing. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate the Fr. McGivney Center on seeing its dream of transitional housing for women who choose to keep their babies become a reality. Several Daughters were observed at the Ministry Appreciation Luncheon and Celebration of the Feast Day of St. Liborius. The The officers from left to right are: food was fabulous and the fellowship was fantastic. Once again the Daughters were DD Dan Kudulis, President Sharon Kozak, an indispensable in getting Sky Vacation Vice President Connie Gotto, Secretary Bible School off the ground. Sandy Prete Debbie McDonald, Treasurer Carol Karmanned the registration table; Sue Brown noski, Trustees-Ann Wessel, Marlyn Lapwas team captain for a group of fifth gradsue presented President Theresa niewski, Kathy Vanderwarren, Grand ers, as Chris Lundy and Sue Mazur were Pietruszynski with a check from money Knight Tom Trusk # In front are raised during our Mothers Day Carnation music leaders. Chaplains Mary Kay Hurley and Walda sale. At our August meeting, secretary Ann Kelleher. Shutts was named Daughter of the Year for all she did during the There were 10 Council members and year. Congratulations, Ann! At the August about 25 auxiliary members in attenblood Drive, Daughter Sue Brown gave dance. The Ladies Auxiliary and Knights blood for the very first time. August was of Columbus Council had a fine hospitality also a time for celebrating Deacon Don and respect was shown at the installation. Higgins first anniversary as a deatony Biliskov, State Family Life Activities con. Daughter Carol Warnke, head of the Director hospitality committee, asked our membership to provide some finger-food and desserts for the reception. In a very special #14562 DAUGHTERS OF ST. LIBORIUS In August, the Daughters were represented ceremony after 5PM mass, the in the Cleaning Brigade as God s house in officers were installed by District Deputy STEGER Steger got a thorough cleaning. Several of Greg Quinn. Congratulations to President Sue Mazur, Vice-President Carol Warnke, In July, the Daughters had the privilege of the Daughters also attended the parish s Secretary Ann Shutts, Treasurer Susan celebrating the appearance of Our Lady of mini-retreat Door of Faith, celebrating Fatima s Statue at St. Liborius on its Na- Pope Benedict s Year of Faith. Once again Murphy, and Trustees: Linda Ciscato, Sandy Prete, and Kristina Pretetional Pilgrimage of the USA. The Daugh- the Daughters were spotted manning the ters led a Rosary and stayed for an hour refreshment area for the Blood Drive. It was Stewart. We are excited to be starting our also the kick-off our Annual Spiritual Adop- fourth year as an auxiliary. of prayerful Meditation with the Blessed

5 In September, the Knights of Columbus Friday Fish Fry returned after a summer hiatus. Daughters helped with the desserts after enjoying a fish dinner with their families. Daughters also could be spotted at the Turtle Race booth at the St. Liborius Parish Picnic. Thanks to secretary Ann Shutts for creating the turtles and the course. Everyone, especially the Daughters, had a great time. Sue Mazur, President MEET AND GREET LADIES AUXILIARY SESSION KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STATE CONVENTION, MAY, 2012 PAGE 5

6 PAGE 6 Happy Halloween! Charitable Gifting Suggestions: Happy Thanksgiving! Merry Christmas! NEW Newman Fund Fr. Michael J. McGivney Center of Hope and Healing Support ID-Tootsie Roll Drive Special Olympics Seminarian gifts (sponsor Seminarian) Military (send supplies) notes Needy families of parish (check parish Office) Pennies for Disaster Fund Catholic High School sponsorship

7 PAGE 7 WANTED! ARTICLES ABOUT YOUR AUXILIARY. PLEASE IF YOU WILL HAVE AN ARTICLE FOR THE APRIL NEWSLETTER BY THE DEADLINE NOVEMBER 26, 2012 Look back and thank God, Look forward and trust God. Look around and serve God. Look within and find God! God closes doors no man can open and God opens doors no man can close. If you need God to open some doors for you, send this to people you like, God bless you as you pass on this message. Guardian Angel Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season. Thank you. Sandy Decker 3 So. 585 Haylett Ave. Warrenville, Il mabear1234@aol.com PRESIDENTS : Please make copies for your members that do not have . Check for State Ladies Auxiliary newsletter online at: ( Ladies Auxiliary webpage

8 Our Past and Future is Living the Eucharist (LA Motto) PUMPKIN BARS 2 c Sugar 4 Eggs 1 c Wesson oil 2 C Flour 2 T Baking powder 1/2 t. Salt 2 t. Cinnamon 2 t Baking soda 2 C Pumpkin (14 oz) 1 c Chopped nuts (optional). GINGERBREAD MEN Cream 1/2 cup each vegetable shortening and sugar with electric mixer. Ad 3/4 cup molasses and 1 egg; beat well. With a spoon, Combine all ingredients. Bake for 25 minutes (or until a toothpick stir in 3-1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 2 1/2 tsps ground gincan be cleanly removed ) at 350 degrees in 2 oblong 9 x 13 pans ger, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground allspice and 1/4 tsp or 1 oblong 12 x 15 pan. salt. Dough will be stiff. Cover and chill 1 hour. Roll out dough on FROSTING: 2 oz. cream cheese, 1 t Vanilla, 3/4 stick of butter, lightly floured cutting board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut dough with 1T cream or milk, 3/4 c Powdered sugar. Mix together and frost cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake in 350 deg cold bars. oven 10 minutes. Makes (5-inch) cookies. Sandy Decker # 6710 St. Irene, Warrenville Friend OATMEAL RAISIN CHEWS 2 1/4 cups flour Makes 2 1/2 dozen 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup quick oats (not instant) 1 cup (packed) brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened 2 T honey 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 8 oz walnuts, chopped (1/2 cup) optional CHOCOLATE SURPRISE CAKE 1 13 x 9 Chocolate cake mix chocolate pudding 2-8 oz. whipped dairy topping 2 frozen toffee candy bars (Skor) 2 boxes instant 1/2 pint coffee liqueur Directions: Bake cake and prepare pudding as specified on packages. While the cake is cooking, that is when you prepare the pudding-all toll it takes about 1 1/4 hours to prepare. (45 minutes of that is waiting for the cake to cook and then cool a Preheat oven to 300 degrees. little.) In a medium bowl, combine flour, soda, salt, and oats. Mix well Break 1/2 of the cake so that it just fits the bottom and just a with wire whisk and set aside. little up the side of a large glass salad bowl. (punch bowl) In a large bowl blend sugars with an electric mixer set at medium could double the recipe. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup of liqueur speed. Add butter and mix to form a grainy paste. Scrape down sides of bowl, then add honey, vanilla, and eggs. Mix at medium over the top of the cake (use more if you like) Spread 1/2 of the pudding over the cake and then 1/2 of the whipped dairy speed unil light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture, raisins, and walnuts, if desired, and blend topping. Smash the candy bar with a hammer and sprinkle over the whipped dairy topping. Repeat the layers againat low speed just until combined. Do not over mix. Cake (press it down if you need the space.), Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets, 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until cookies are liqueur, pudding, whipped cream, candy bar light golden brown. Immediately transfer cookies with a spatula to a cool, flat surface. Joe Wehner #6710 Council Theresa Campagnale