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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 LADIES AUXILIARY Volume 5, Issue 1 Calendar of Events May 3-5, 2013 Knights of Columbus State Convention Westin Hotel, Lombard July 12-14, 2013 District Deputy Meeting Marriott Hotel Normal Sandy Decker Editor 3 South 585 Haylett Ave. Warrenville, Il mabear1234@aol.com Deadline for next Publication is March 1, 2013 Website: Ladies Auxiliary webpage #1704 NEWTON LADIES AUXILIARY The Knights of Columbus Newton Council 1704, 1554, and 1704 Newton Ladies Auxiliary members joined efforts again this year to accept donations in support of the Intellectually Disabled children of Jasper County. Tootsie rolls were handed out to the donors by several members and their children to love to help. In September, volunteers wearing yellow aprons advertising their cause, arrived before the Newton High school football game against the Lawrenceville Tigers High School team and took strategic positions at all entry points. As spectators arrived they were asked to donate a free will offering to support the developmentally disabled youth of Jasper County who call themselves Special Eagles. The Special Eagles use the money to help fund a fun trip that they will take sometime in the future. Last year the Knights collected over $400 and even though we have a continuing bad economy, this year more than $1000 was collected. The Newton and Lawrenceville High School football game supporters were very generous and our organizations are so very grateful as are the Special Eagles. Ellen Einhorn, President #4977 HOLY GHOST LADIES AUXILIARY PALATINE One of our fundraisers to support our charities was a Bingo party in August. All prizes were donated by Dorothy Hlavacek and there was a nice selection of prizes. Our members were asked to help at the Tootsie Roll Drive. The Knights need our help. The Yellow Ribbon Support group provided packages for our troops overseas. The packages were passed out to any parishioners who care to pay the postage for them. There are practical items in the packages for the troops. Some of our ladies passed out these packages. The Kairos Prison Ministry of St. Thomas Church asked that we bake cookies for the female prisoners. There are certain recipes that we must use and these will be passed out when we visit them. Some of the charities we donate to are: Thomas More Society, Prenatal Partners for Life, Rest in His Arms, January, 2013 Pro-Life Action League, Relevant Radio, Catholic Medical Mission Board (Haitian Relief Fund), Newman Center, Alexian Brothers Medical Center, St. Thomas of Villanova Appalachian project, Woman s Choice Services, The Breast Cancer Prevention, and Father Bob Damron (St. Luke Church). Mary Lou Arns, President #6710 LADIES OF COLUMBUS AUXILIARY WARRENVILLE We assisted the Fr. Michael J. McGivney Ladies Auxiliary of Council #8002, Winfield with their Quilts of Valor sew in, in November. Five of us attended and enjoyed the friendship of other ladies for most of the day. Colette Giacovelli, President

2 PAGE 2 #12801 ST.MARY S MILLENNIUM STREAMWOOD Our ladies have decided to make themselves more visible with articles and pictures in the church bulletin and in local newspapers. campaign with the Grafton Food Pantry. The fundraisers that we hold are: bake sales, K of C Pancake breakfasts, dinner nights at local restaurants, and Carson s Community seniors. The Auxiliary prepared all the dressing and also baked frosted pumpkin In September we had 20 of our 40 members participate in the Tootsie Roll Drive. We had an increase in donations of 13% over In October we joined with our Knights of Columbus for their membership drive as Cardinal George declared October as Knights of Columbus Month for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Our auxiliary has been busy with placing a sign at Butterfly Park in the Streamwood Park District signifying that our auxiliary planted and maintains the garden in the park. Butterfly Park was so named in honor of a young girl who was murdered by a family member. She loved butterflies, and hence the name, Butterfly Park. Our Ladies donated their time, energy, sweat and plants to make this area beautiful. We supported the Troops by donating over 150 items to the VFW Post 5151 to be shipped to our troops serving on foreign shores and donated monies to help cover the cost of shipping. The Post Commander and three officers attended our meeting to accept the donations and to present our Auxiliary with a Plaque of Appreciation. In support of ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) we donated monies to support a Nursing Scholarship. This was in memory of a daughter who died of this devastating disease. Our auxiliary also donated funds to the Grafton Food Pantry director. Our parish has established the Fishes and Loaves Days coupon sales. We Ladies have the unflagging support of the Knights of Columbus Mary s Millennium Council # Johna Brand, President #14463 LADY KNIGHTS AUXILIARY YORKVILLE Greetings! The ladies of our council have been very busy! The holidays find us helping our Knights in many charitable efforts. September we had the first annual Chili for Charity event shared by our St. Vincent De Paul Chapter and our Knights of Columbus at the Kendall County Fair Grounds to raise money for our holiday endeavors. Ladies also sold Tootsie Rolls later in the month. In November we helped cook turkeys for our Senior Thanksgiving Dinner held at the Beecher Center in Yorkville where the Knights and Auxiliary served over 170 squares for dessert. December was our busiest month with the annual Santa Breakfast and later the distribution of food baskets and toys and clothes for the needy in Kendall County. Rita Jump, President LADIES AUXILARIES ATTENTION! As a reminder we (Ladies Auxiliaries) are not to use the words Knights of Columbus or the KC 3rd degree logo for any auxiliary function. The Ladies Auxiliaries are to report to the Knights of Columbus Councils their volunteer hours for service to Church, Family, Community, Council and Youth. These hours are to be turned in to the Financial Secretary of the Council. Check with them when it is due. Make a general spreadsheet of the categories and report the group volunteer hours. We appreciate all that you can do to help our Councils. For your information any auxiliary that is interested in becoming a Supreme recognized auxiliary may check out the following groups: COLUMBIETTES In 1939, Monsignor J. Francis McIntyre, at that time Chaplain of the New York Chapter Knights of Columbus, and who later became Cardinal McIntyre of Los Angeles, California, seeing great numbers

3 PAGE 3 of women coming out of a Communist rally at Madison Square Garden, conceived the idea of a ladies organization to work with the Knights of Columbus. The New York Chapter Knights of Columbus formulated a plan for such an organization. Their plan called for the establishment of Auxiliaries in each Council and to coordinate the efforts of all under the direction of one parent group. On March 2, 1929 the first Columbiettes were instituted in New York City. Since that memorable day, many new auxiliaries were formed and eventually State Councils and a Supreme Council were established. New members are initiated in these subordinate auxiliaries and it is only through the integrity, strength and scope of these auxiliary activities that the Columbiettes have become a recognized group of women working with the Knights of Columbus promoting the ideals of Columbianism. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS: This group was formed in 1903 and is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas are united by their faith in Jesus Christ, in their devotion to the church and the Holy See. They donate to charities, administer scholarship programs and strive to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness. The CDA motto is Unity and Charity. The CDA was formed over 100 years ago and today numbers 75,000 dues-paying members in 1,250 courts (local chapters) in 45 states across the country, and in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. Deeply spiritual, together they share faith, love of God and a distinctly feminine spirituality alluded to by Pope John Paul II when he spoke of the necessity of feminine genius in today s world. The program includes concerns of today s church and society as well as issues that affect the well-being of women and children. DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA: UNITY, FRIENDSHIP, & CHARITY The first circle of the Order was founded in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1897 as an auxiliary of the Rev. John Russell Council of the Knights of Columbus for the purpose of uniting all Catholic women in a sisterhood to achieve the following aims: To know one another better To extend our circle of friends To centralize all our resources to better help one another To be a greater force to contend with in the pursuit of good in our society The International Circle is the main governing body. Members come together in convention biennially to elect the International officers who constitute the Administration Board. The State Circles also convene every two years, for the formulation and revision of established agendum., Election of Officers and implementation of programs and projects consistent with the laws and rules of the Constitution. The Local Circles meet monthly for a combined business meeting and social gathering. Members act upon the charitable, spiritual, civic, and social programs their circle wishes to take part in or sponsor. Any questions regarding these recognized auxiliaries, contact me and I ll give you the addresses for you to contact them. Sandy Decker State Ladies Auxiliary Chairlady The Convention is not just for the Knights but for families too. This year it will be held at the Westin Hotel from May 3-5 in Lombard. Check the Knights of Columbus webpage for more information: NEW YEAR S RESOLUTIONS 1. Spend more time with family and friends 2. Fit in fitness 3. Tame the bulge 4. Quit smoking 5. Enjoy life more 6. Quit drinking 7. Get out of debt 8. Learn something new 9. Help others 10. Get organized Change is hard work and there is no short cut to achieving it. To effect the change in habits, we need to bring the action back into the realm of consciousness and regain the ability to make choices. Behavior Change Making a change in behavior is rarely a simple process, and usually involves a substantial commitment of time, effort and emotion.

4 PAGE 4 May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. NEW

5 PAGE 5 Newman Fund CHARITABLE GIFTING Fr. Michael J. McGivney Center of Hope and Healing Support ID-Tootsie Roll Drive Seminarian gifts (sponsor Seminarian) Military (send supplies) notes Needy families of parish (check parish Office) Catholic High School sponsorship Pennies for Disaster Fund (KC programbut Auxiliary could help support) Special Olympics Local Food Pantry FUNDRAISING IDEAS Bunco Ice Cream Social Cookie Dough Sales Candy Sales Poinsettia Sales Christmas Gift Basket Raffle Penny Drive Rummage Sale Cook Book Sales Garage Sale Fish Bake Fish Fry Duck Pond game Salad Luncheon/Card Party Bake Sale Bingo Trivia Night/Tea Party HOUSEHOLD HINTS Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers? Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns? Before you head to the drugstore for a high priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They ll clear up your stuffed nose. Achy muscles from about of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes., then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles. Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria. Cure urinary tract infections with Alka- Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-even though the product was never advertised for this use. Honey remedy for skin blemishes.cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight. Listerine therapy for toenail fungus: Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine Mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again. Easy eyeglass protection...to prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal clear Nail Polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them. WANTED! ARTICLES ABOUT YOUR AUXILIARY. PLEASE E- MAIL IF YOU WILL HAVE AN ARTICLE FOR THE APRIL NEWSLETTER BY THE DEADLINE March 1, 2013 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

6 PAGE 6 You Are Invited to attend the State Convention in May, enjoy the Ladies Luncheon as well as the Meet & Greet, Ladies Auxiliary Awards Session The Convention is not just for the Knights but for families too. This year it will be held at the Westin Hotel from May 3-5 in Lombard. Check the Knights of Columbus webpage for more information:

7 HOW HAVE YOUR MEMBERS SHARED THEIR TIME AND TALENT? Each Auxiliary is requested to provide information regarding their members volunteer service hours in the categories of Church, Family, Community and Youth activities. Please use this form to record the service hours of your members and turn them in to the Financial Secretary of your Council. Please check with them to see when it is due. Auxiliary Name & Number: Member Name Church Activity Family Activity Community Activity Youth Activity Total Volunteer

8 Our Past and Future is Living the Eucharist (LA Motto) Frosted Pumpkin Squares 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 cups sugar 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) 1 cup salad oil 4 eggs 1 16 oz. can pumpkin (I used 15 3/4 oz size can) Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and beat until blended. Add nuts last. Pour into lightly greased and floured 17X11X3/4 in. baking sheet. Bake about 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Cake Carmel-Drizzled Pumpkin Poke Cake 1 box Betty Crocker SuperMoist yellow cake mix 1 cup (from 15-oz can) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Topping 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 2 jars (12 oz each) hot fudge topping (I used 1 17 ounce jar of Smuckers) 1 container Betty Crocker Whipped fluffy white frosting 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted 2 tablespoons caramel topping Heat oven to 350 F (325 F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil, eggs and pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan. Bake 26 to 33 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Immediately poke cake every inch with handle of wooden spoon halfway into cake. Drizzle condensed milk evenly over top of cake; let stand until milk has been absorbed into cake, about 5 minutes. Frosting 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened 4 Tablespoons butter softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 3-4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon milk Beat until smooth or spreadable Note: I sometimes play with the ingredients. If need be add more cream cheese or powdered sugar. Meanwhile, place hot fudge in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds or until smooth. Spoon and spread over cake, pressing slightly into holes. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Spread frosting over top of cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Just before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over each serving of cake. Store cake loosely Donna Lettier Cathy Darin s Crusaders #14171 Auxiliary Rita Jump, President #14463