THE VOCAL KNIGHT GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE NOVEMBER 7, 2010 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 1013

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 1013 THE VOCAL KNIGHT GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE NOVEMBER 7, 2010 We are already half-way through the fall season. The sun shines on a cool, crisp morning as I write this.

1 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 1013 THE VOCAL KNIGHT GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE NOVEMBER 7, 2010 We are already half-way through the fall season. The sun shines on a cool, crisp morning as I write this. It is in these days of dramatic shadows and strong breezes that I think about the blessings that I am most grateful for. I think of my wife and grown children, my daughters and their families and my sons who are in college. I think of the difficult year it has been for my mother and father, who have struggled with my father s Alzheimer s and with moving from their home into a senior cottage but I am grateful for how this situation has brought even more closeness with my siblings as we now care for the two who cared for us so long ago. I am especially grateful for my sister s Denise and Marlene who have lead that effort of care and support. I am also very grateful to serve as your Grand Knight. Council 1013 is now 105 years old. We have a long tradition of serving and caring for this community. For many years, we were the only council in town. As other councils began to form, we were the largest. As of this writing, I believe that Holy Spirit s council is now the largest. We have 235 members, but only 30 to 40 of them are active. We have as many members who live in other communities around the state and around the country. We average 13 attendees at our monthly meetings. Earlier in the year, it was decided by the membership in attendance that we concentrate on the things that we already do well and not attempt to try anything new. I hope that more of you will attend our meetings and help promote council activities in the future. Our next meeting is Monday, November 8th at 7:00pm in the O Day Room. I hope to see more of you there. Vivat Jesus, Mark Zangs, Grand Knight of Council Council Officers Chaplain: Fr. John Lasuba, Grand Knight: Mark Zangs, , markzangs@yahoo.com Deputy GK: Rea Schmid, Chancellor: Richard Siglow, Financial Secretary: John Robinson, Recorder: Brian Willaert, Treasurer: Tim Geisler, Advocate: Mike Wolter, Warden: Robert Pyfferoen, Inside Guard: Mike Kleinschmidt, Outside Guard: Bill Brooks, Inside this Issue Order your Polo Shirt Adopt-A-Highway Calendar of events Good of the order Meeting Minutes

2 Council Polo Shirts are now available We are currently taking orders for a short time on polo shirts with council s This shirt will include K of C emblem and sporty enough to wear to functions. We encourage members to order a shirt at this modest cost. Select a size from the tables below and send a check to Rea Schmid, 336 Wimbledon Hills, Rochester, MN or catch me at one of the meetings or after the 9:30 Mass at St. Johns. If you have any questions is reachmid336@msn.com or contact me by phone Rea Schmid Deputy Grand Knight The Polio Shirts for 6.5 oz medium weight 100% cotton. Our first order will be placed by the end of this week. Select shirts with or without a pocket, they are dark navy blue with embroidered K of C emblem, with council 1013 under the emblem. The shirt is double stitching throughout, flat knit collar, 3-button placket and open hem sleeves. The color once again is Navy Blue. The cost is the following: XL and smaller $24.00 XXL is $25.00 XXXL is $26.00 XXXXL is $27.00 With no pocket the prices are $1.00 less. Make checks payable to K of C Size chart is the following Regular/ Tall S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL Chest Neck ½ 15 ½ ½ 16 ½ ½ 17 ½ ½ Waist Since they are cotton they will probably shrink a little, so you might plan to one size larger. Any one bigger than 4XL add another dollar.

Pictured below from right to left is Jeffery Nienaber, Robert Pyfferoen, Rich Siglow, Rea Schmid, John Robinson

3 Adopt-a-Highway Our fall Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up, held on October 16th, was a great success. A special thanks go to our volunteers. Pictured below from right to left is Jeffery Nienaber, Robert Pyfferoen, Rich Siglow, Rea Schmid, John Robinson and John s brother, Mark Stadtherr, Mathew Siglow, Dick Booth and Mark Zangs took the photo. A total of 10 guys had breakfast and cleaned the road in about 1 hour. Although we didn t remove the deer we found dead.

4 Remaining 2010 Calendar of Events Nov Doughnut Sunday Regular Mass times, contact Mike Wolter to help 08 *1013 Meeting 7:00 pm *for All Souls 7:30-8:30 pm Meeting in the O Day Room Fall Classic State Special Help on Sunday, Nov. 14 th from 1:00-4:30 pm Olympics Bowling Tourney Need 40 volunteers from District 13 Youth Conference Pax Christi KC to provide security 16 4 th Degree Assembly Meeting 6:00 pm Social/6:30 pm dinner/meeting after McCarthy Hall/St. Francis Church Basement 25 THANKSGIVING DAY HAPPY THANKSGIVING Officer s Meeting 7-8:00 pm in the O Day Room Dec Mid-Year Report Due! Officers 3-5 Midwinter Meeting No other information provided at this time 5 Doughnut Sunday Regular Mass times, contact Mike Wolter to help 13 Rosary/1013 Meeting 7:00 pm Rosary in the Sanctuary CHRISTMAS PARTY 7:30-8:30 pm Meeting in the O Day Room 15 1st Degree at Resurrection 6:30 pm call/7:00 pm Degree TEAM! 21 4 th Degree Assembly Meeting 6:00 pm Social/6:30 pm dinner CHRISTMAS PARTY MICHAEL S RESTAURANT 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE! Officer s Meeting 7-8:00 pm in the O Day Room 31 NEW YEAR S EVE DEDICATE A TOAST TO ABSENT FRIENDS! HAPPY NEW YEAR! MAY 2011 BE A BLESSED AND PEACEFUL YEAR! Comments for the Good of the Order Please pray for these intentions: = For the intentions of the Holy Father and all the intentions of all of the masses throughout the world = For the United States of America and all of her allies. = For the American Soldier, current and past, especially for the souls who offered the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms = For an increase in the priesthood and religious life especially here in the Winona Diocese = For peace, grace, justice and good will in the world = For the victims of the recent flooding Minnesota and all other victims of calamity = For Father John Lasuba who s Sister passed away. = For Brother Knight William Brook s who s Father passed away. = For the Brian and Molly Willaert Family who are experiencing stressful times = For Kay Boege who is experiencing severe pain = For Linda Koehler who has been diagnosed with Lymphoma = For Albert Zangs who has Alzheimer s disease. He is a brother Knight and father of Mark Zangs = For Brother Knight Richard Siglow s father, who is ill. = For all of the Knights of Columbus and their families = For an end to abortion and an appreciation of human life

5 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 3 rd DEGREE MEETING MINUTES Call to Order: 7:20 PM Date: Monday, October 11th, 2010 Roll Call: Grand Knight Mark Zangs A Deputy Grand Knight Rea Schmid P Chancellor Rich Siglow P Financial Secretary John Robinson P Treasurer Tim Geisler P Recorder Brian Willaert P Warden Bob Pyferron P Advocate Mike Wolter P Inside Guard Mike Kleinschmidt P Outside Guard Bill Brooks A Chaplain Father Lasuba P Trustee Steve Freese P Trustee Mark Stadherr P Trustee Jeff Bagniewski P Rosary was held at 7:00 dedicated to area flood victims. Reading of Minutes: The September meeting minutes were not available to be read. They will be read and approved at the next meeting. Financial Secretary Report: No new deposits or withdrawals. Treasurers Report: No checks written or deposits since July. Balance of checking account $ Report Approved. Grand Knights Report: Rea Schmid covered the plans to order Council shirts and passed out order forms. The logo will be embroidered with Council 1013 underneath. The order will be placed in 3-4 weeks. Gerald Strauss passed away and memorials were to be sent to the Council. It was stated that this should be announced. It was proposed that the funds be used to have masses dedicated to him. The topic will be discussed at the next officers meeting. The Willaert family benefit will be held October 17 th in Mankato. The Christmas tree lights need to be replaced this year. The proposal of a free standing frame tree was discussed. Soccer Challenge: We did not hold a council level soccer challenge this year. Highway Cleanup: The cleanup is this Saturday the 16 th on Highway 247 near Potsdam. It takes about 2 hours. The weather should be nice. Leaving Shopko north at 9. Rose Sale: We attempted to sell rose tickets after mass this past weekend. We will be selling again next weekend and an announcement will be in the bulletin. The 9:30 mass will be covered. New Business: The diocese has sent a DVD on the church s views on marriage. It is proposed that the council view the video and discuss at an upcoming meeting followed by discussion. A motion was made that the memorial funds for Gerald Strauss be used for memorial masses. The plan is tabled until all funds have been collected. A motion was made to purchase a K of C shirt for Chaplain Lasuba. Seconded and Approved. The Donor Advised Fund will be accepting applications through January. Forms are on the website. Mike Kleinschmidt proposed the idea of supporting former pastor Father McCauley with a charitable donation for his ongoing care following his stroke. A thank you was passed along for those who helped at the White Mass event. Memorials: Gerald Strauss passed away last week. For Eric Rose, Bill Brook s Father, Mark Zang s Father, and Francis Flood, a brother knight in Fond du lac, WI. Meeting closed with a prayer by Deputy Grand Knight Rea Schmid at 8:02 Total Attendance: 13 Faithfully Submitted by Recorder - Brian Willaert

6 The Vocal Knight Knights of Columbus Council 1013 P.O. Box 8282 Rochester, MN RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Your Help Is Still Needed Please remember to send an when you change your address. If you have an address and do not receive the Vocal Knight via , please contact VK editor Steve Freese at with your correct address. Submissions All submissions for next month s Vocal Knight must be received by the last Wednesday of the month for publication. Advertisers Wanted Would you like to have an ad enter 300 homes monthly? For only $6/month we can put it in the Vocal Knight. Sorry, no financial institutions, travel agencies or insurance ads can be accepted (Post Office rules!) Contact Brian Bell at bdbell@magnaspeed.net to get your ad placed. Stewie Motors nd Ave. NW Stewartville, MN Pre-owned vehicles, small engine & powersports repair services, detailing services. Locally owned by Knights. Bernie s Lapidary Fine Jewelry Diamonds & Gemstones In Store Jewelry Repair 1800 North Broadway Rochester, Mn Macken Funeral Home 1105 Twelfth Street SE Rochester, MN Tom Brogan Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Tom Brogan LENNOX President AMANA 5315 W. Country Club Rd. Phone Fax Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes James L. Arendt, Director 18th Ave & 55th St. NW Rochester, MN Hunt Silver Lake Drug Store David C. Kohler, R. Ph. Phone Silver Lake Shopping Center

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KNI GHT S OF COL UMB US CO UNC IL 10 13 THE VOCAL KNIGHT GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE JUNE 1, 2014 This will be my final GK message to council 1013. My term as Grand Knight will be over as of the end of June