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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 4, Issue 5 Calendar of Events May 3-5, 2013 K C State Convention Westin Hotel, Lombard Summer District Deputy Mtg. July 12-14, 2013 Marriot Hotel, Normal Midwinter Mtg. January 10-12, 2014 Abraham Lincoln Hotel Springfield Sandy Decker Editor 3 South 585 Haylett Ave. Warrenville, Il mabear1234@aol.com Deadline for next Publication is May 24, 2013 Website: Ladies Auxiliary webpage #3602 NINA LADIES AUXILIARY PARK FOREST In September Jackie Smith, one of our Ladies Auxiliary members received The Good Egg award from the Village of Park Forest. This award is given out annually to outstanding volunteers who make a difference in the community. Jackie was nominated for the work she does organizing groups to make Pall Cloths and clothing being sent to Haiti, Africa and other 3rd world countries. This event was attended by several of our members to show their support for Jackie. Our Auxiliary held a Meet & Greet in October We served a light brunch of egg and potato casseroles, donuts, bagels, fruit and assorted beverages. From this Meet & Greet we obtained 4 new members who have become active participants at our meetings and other events. Also, in October several ladies and their spouses attended a special Mass at St. Elizabeth Seton in Orland Park said by Fr. Rick Frechette from Haiti. There was a special luncheon held in Fr. Rick s honor following Mass at which items were presented to him for the people of Haiti. Items were sundresses, burial palls and little homemade cloth dolls. In November we participated in a local craft fair/bake sale held at Rich Township Senior Center in Park Forest, Il. The profit made from this sale was donated to Rich Township Food Pantry and St. Irenaeus Food Pantry. In December we held our 4th annual Christmas Luncheon at University Golf Club in University Park. Spouses/significant others were invited to partake in this luncheon along with the auxiliary members. At this luncheon, we ran a white elephant auction, which was a great success. A fun time was had by all who attended. In January we held our 4th Annual Trivia/Pizza Night at St. Mary Church In Park Forest. This event has grown over the past four years from 24 participants to 56 participants this year. Once again we had a great time. In February we helped the KC s at their 60th Anniversary/Mardi Gras Dance. The Ladies Auxiliary provided the table decorations and one of the Ladies Auxiliary made a King Cake for the celebration. We also helped out at the annual Lenten Fish Fries that the KC s have been holding for the past 10 years. The ladies sell desserts and hold a basket raffle over the course of the 6 weeks that the fish fries are held. Linda Marron, President April, 2013 #4849 BELLARMINE LADIES AURORA The Bellarmine Ladies, is an Auxiliary to the Cardinal Bellarmine Council # We currently have 28 members. We have continued to make and distribute free Rosaries to all the second graders in the seven Catholic grade schools and Holy Angels CCD students. We hosted a reception for those in attendance at the Blue Mass (honoring our Emergency Personel) which was organized by our K C Council in September. We had a Ladies Night Out in January asking women in our parish to join us in order to provide fellowship and share information regarding our auxiliary encouraging them to join us if they like. The Knights have hosted an annual Fish Fry during Lent. The Bellarmine Ladies will provide the drinks and desserts for sale. The proceeds of these sales help us to provide donations to various charities.

2 PAGE 2 We encourage all wives to join an auxiliary in order to help promote the family aspects of the Knights of Columbus; to help support our husbands and each other in order to promote the kingdom of God. Laura Wright, President #8002 FR. MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY LADIES AUXILIARY WINFIELD At the beginning of 2012 calendar year our ladies have participated in collecting gift cards and monetary donations during one weekend after mass services for our local St. Vincent DePaul. It was a great success and we plan to do it again this year for our annual Christmas in July collection. Also, in July and in August some our ladies assisted the Knight s with their annual Crème Puff booth at the County Fair, and our local Town Fair Pork Chop booth with sales, or by washing their aprons and equipment. During our Tabitha Night in August our ladies spent their time addressing letters asking for donations from the local business for the Knights Tootsie Roll Drive, and for our Quilts of Valor event that was held later in the year. In September Stella Howard arranged for our group to have a wonderful evening spending it with the residents from the Convalescent Center playing Bingo. Patti Marino s husband a fellow Knight Jim Marino was kind enough to call and run the numbers board. All prizes were donated by our ladies and we also assisted the residences to play their cards. In November Donna Kelley and Colleen McDonald organized our annual Quilts of Valor in which we spent Veteran s Day weekend sewing quilt tops for our Illinois wounded veterans. From the novice to the experienced, teens to adults, Knights and Ladies showed up to sew, iron, or to assemble more kits for the volunteers to sew. Thanks to donations from local quilt shops, restaurants, organizations and personal contributions; the fabric kits and lunch was provided to our volunteers. We would like to give a special thanks to Sandy Decker and the Ladies of Columbus Auxiliary in Warrenville and members from other local churches for bringing their sewing machines and spending the day with us, and Andrea Miller one of our members who picked up the restaurant donations in the pouring rain. A special treat for us was the unexpected arrival of a mother of one of the soldiers that had received a quilt from the Quilts of Valor organization who thanked us for our participation in this worthy event, and then stayed to learn how to cut material to make more kits for future events. In 2013 we plan to use our February Tabitha Night to working on our scrapbook thanks to all of the wonderful photos taken by Ellen Tarmichael our Auxiliary photographer throughout the year. In March we hosted St. John s Easter Vigil celebration and we will hold a Diaper Drive on April 13th. Donations of adult to infant diapers and wipes will be divided between the local pantries, which will be chaired by Julia Fitzgerald, Ellen Tarmichael and Patti Marino. Currently we are collecting chances on our full/queen size Patriotic Heart Quilt which was donated and lovingly made by one of our members Julia Fitzgerald to benefit our sponsored Seminarians. The cost of $5 a chance or 5 for $20 will be held during the Diaper Drive on April 13th. Thanks to Danise Burke for all of her help with this event and the Knights and many others for their full support and donations. We look forward to seeing everyone at the State Convention held in May. Rachel Sedlacek, President #12801 MARY S MILLENIUM LADIES AUXILIARY STREAMWOOD We had our best Vocations Raffle sales yet! We have adopted a Seminarian, Matthew Bozousky, who has inspired us to greater participation in Eucharistic Adoration and to increase our support of all vocations with letters of support and encouragement. We give thanks to the Knights for their excellent Pancake Breakfast on the first Sunday of Advent at which time we organized a Christmas Shopping Mall. The Knights sold nuts and candies as well as the raffle of a custom, handmade 6 room dollhouse. The CRUSH Youth ministry sold Ornaments. The Ladies had a White Elephant sales table of gently used Christmas Décor, jewelry gifts, a Raffle and a Bake Sale. The Boy Scouts sold candies and popcorn as well as serving beverages and helped with clean up. We were gratified by the very festive atmosphere, the friendly conversations, and the support shown by all parishioners. And, of course

3 PAGE 3 Santa was a big hit with ALL the boys and girls! January 19th was the 6th annual Chili Cook Off and Dessert Bake Off. Prizes were awarded for the best Chili and the best Our Annual Social Gathering on Dec 18th was a great success! This was our time to acknowledge the love and labor (labors Dessert. Knights cooked up the Chili, Ladies did the deserts and our families joined in to dispose of both desserts and chili! Judges had a three way tie, so we called in an all new panel to break the tie. That was tough! Fry s. The Lenten Suppers in 2012 increased the attendance at Stations of the Cross by 100% AND showed a modest profit that benefited St John s Religious Education Programs as well as other ministries of the Parish. We look forward to an even more rewarding season of Lenten Suppers in What a great way to get the families together to nourish the SOUL as well as the BODY. of love) of our members with prayer, food, drink and pleasant conversation shared with the Knights, spouses and our beloved Priests. We nicknamed it An evening of Since it is now February, this is now the time to plan and implement the Lenten Suppers (Fish Fry) starting Feb 15th; the March Feast of St. Joseph s Table AND let us not forget the State Convention coming in May. Lenten Suppers were conceived by Deacon Larry with cooking by our Knights and dining TWENTY MINUTES UNTIL THE DOORS OPEN! Care for the Caregivers. We also gave additional depth to the meaning of the season by forgoing a gift exchange among ourselves to instead Adopt a Family (gift cards) and a Pajamarama with the collection of 250 sets of pajamas for the Women s Crisis Center of Elgin, IL. room service by our Ladies Auxiliary to encourage parishioners to share the Fridays of Lent by attending STATIONS OF THE CROSS and then partaking of Friday Fish Johna Brand, President

4 PAGE 4 #14171 CATHY DARIN S CRUSADERS LADIES AUXILIARY NAPERVILLE The Installation was held on at November St. Raphaels. 10, Church 2012 on in November St. Raphael s 10, Church. There Following was the a buffet installation following there the was installation a buffet and Cathy Darin s family ws present. There were a few speeches and they thanked Cathy Darin s family for her dedication. The following are the elected officers: Cathy Darin s family were present. We had a few speeches and the family thanked everyone for Cathy Darin s dedication to the parish. The following are the elected officers: Susan Leitz, President Beverly Mellars-Craney, Vice President Eva Gagne Bishop, Treasurer Allyson Zavala, Secretary Ann Marie Susa, Trustee Kimberly Lamb, Trustee JoAnn Casey, Trustee Angela Short, Membership Director Suzanne Williamson, Sunshine Karen Davis, Chaplain Susan Leitz, President #14284 MATER CHRISTI LADIES AUXILIARY CHICAGO I want to share with you the enthusiasm and spirit of one of our extraordinary members. Violet Galang transitioned from work life to a life of volunteering to her community and church. She arrives early to daily mass to help prepare the altar if needed. From mass she is off to the Mission Club, Ministers of Care, Our Lady Rosary Makers Club, or her senior groups. She financially helped to supported three young Philippine men, Ruston, Jonathan, and Dindo through seminary school until their ordination. Violet opens her home to missionaries who come to America to solicit financial aid for the poorest of the poor in their country. Violet introduced the Ladies Auxiliary to the art of rosary making. She can assemble 300 rosaries in a month. She handled 961, 700 beads to make 16,300 rosaries over a twenty year period. This is the ministry Violet accomplished since April 17, Her hand made rosaries are donated to hospitals, missionaries in the Philippines, India, Nigeria, Haiti, Kenya, and all over the United States. It is said that when you make a rosary all the prayers recited on it will come back to bless you. God must surely be delighted in the generosity of sharing her work to spread the word of the importance of reciting the rosary. Violet does not want to be a leader but she is always behind the scene supporting us. She is one of the first to show up at our meetings and the last to leave. She helps out at all the Ladies Auxiliary and Mater Christi Council activities. We are truly blessed to have Violet in our group. Marcia Codak, President LADIES AUXILARIES ATTENTION! As a reminder we (Ladies Auxiliaries) are not to use the words Knights of Columbus or the word Council, 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. Please 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, DAUGHTERS OF ISA- BELLA, OR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAS 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 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

5 PAGE 5 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 pur- pose 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 IILLINOIS STATE COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CONVENTION You are invited to attend the State Convention in May and enjoy the Ladies Luncheon and the Meet & Greet Ladies Auxiliary Awards Session too. The convention is not just for the Knights but for families too. This year it will be held at the Westin Hotel the weekend of May-3-5 in Lombard, Il. Check the Knights of Columbus webpage for more information. HISTORY OF LADIES AUXILIARIES 1912-The oldest auxiliary to date is Ladies of Columbus Council #736 The following is a list of auxiliaries and the year they began: #382 Joliet 1955 #470 Rockford 1947 #577 Decatur 1990 #658 Alloquez 1984 #736 Aurora 1912 #745 Kankakee 1975 #790 Streator 1949 #988 Murphysboro 1989 #1098 Granite City 1984 #1352 Olney 1966 #1382 Fairfax 1965 #1580 Highland 1990 #1712 Collinsville 1989 #3731 Niles 1968 #3806 Calumet City 1957 #3954 Barrington 1960 #3980 Chicago 1973 #4194 Morton 1993 #4676 Dubois 1978 #4688 Bethalto 1997 #4849 Aurora 1966 #6248 Fox Valley Columbiettes 1977 #6710 Warrenville 1996 #7247 Oswego 1994 #7804 Godfrey 1988 #8070 Northlake 1983 #8595 Chicago 1985 (lst Hispanic Council) Our Lady of Guadalupe #9167 McHenry 1987

6 PAGE 6 NEW! Ladies Auxiliary 1 1/2" Logo Labels Use them for your correspondence OR Identify your group on a name badge OR Identify your property and separate it from the Council Property Use your imagination for other uses $1.10 FOR A STRIP OF 10 CLEAR LABELS (That includes shipping) Send me: Labels SEND TO: NAME: ADDRESS This is your shipping label - PLEASE PRINT APT# AUXILIARY # CITY STATE ZIP + 4 PHONE: ( ) - MAIL YOUR FORM TO: Sandy Decker, Auxiliary Chairlperson OFFICE USE ONLY ck # Ship Date Via

7 PAGE 7 CHARITABLE GIFTING Newman Fund 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 RIGHT TO LIFE BABY SHOWER FRIDAY MAY 3rd THRU SUNDAY MAY 6th AT THE ILLINOIS KNIGHTS OF COLUM- BUS STATE CONVENTION! The month of May has once again been designated as the Month for Councils throughout the State of Illinois to hold their PRO-LIFE BABY SHOWERS. Please join the State council in starting the month out on the right foot by bringing a new baby item to the State convention. Donations will be accepted all weekend at the Programming Fair. Let s start the month off on the right foot with a successful event showing that Illinois is PRO-LIFE. Fraternally Mike Cummins State Council Right to Life Director WANTED! ARTICLES ABOUT YOUR AUXILIARY. PLEASE E- MAIL IF YOU WILL HAVE AN ARTICLE FOR THE APRIL NEWSLETTER BY THE DEADLINE May 24, 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

8 Our Past and Future is Living the Eucharist (LA Motto) 2 1/4 c flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 T dried yeast 3/4 c (186 ml) warm water Olive oil BASIC PIZZA DOUGH 1. Sift flour into a warm bowl with the salt. 2. Put yeast into a small bowl and add the warm water. Allow to stand for five minutes, then mix until smooth. 3. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour with one tablespoon of olive oil. Mix with your hand to a stiff dough. Knead on a floured board for ten minutes. 4. Rub oil on the dough ball, place in an oiled bowl and put in a warm place until it has doubled in size. 5. Roll out to a thickness of 1/4 inch (5 mm).. Brush with a little olive oil before spreading the topping. A friend IRISH SODA BREAD 3 C flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. white sugar 1 1/2 c. buttermilk 1/2 c. raisins 2 eggs 1 T. caraway seed Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour; baking powder, salt, and sugar.. Beat eggs with buttermilk. Add the eggs and buttermilk into the flour mixture; stir in raisins. pour dough onto lightly floured boards. Shape into a round loaf, adding flour if necessary. Place in a lightly greased springform pan. Sprinkle top with caraway seeds if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped Connie Dyas 6710 Ladies Auxiliary Warrenville. CHERRY JUBILEE 1 can cherry pie filling 1 can small crushed pineapple 1 can condensed milk 1 large container cool whip Drain pineapple well. Mix all the above ingredients the day before or several hours before serving. Chill and Serve Sandy Decker 6710 Ladies Auxiliary Warrenville BAKED ZITI 1 pound dry ziti pasta 1 onion, chopped 1 pound lean ground beef 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce 6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced 1 1/2 cups sour cream 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain. 2.In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes. 3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese. 4.Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted A friend