KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SPALDING COUNCIL 427 DECEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER

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1 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SPALDING COUNCIL 427 DECEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER SPADING COUNCIL #427 OFFICERS Chaplain Msgr. Jason Gray Grand Knight Ed Garrett Deputy Grand Knight Louis Kanowsky Chancellor Terry Cochran Financial Secretary Scott Diestelkamp Treasurer Tim Stried Recording Secretary Dennis Goett Warden Tom Staub Inside Guard Jim Sanders Outside Guard Tom Goossen Advocate Ron Hahn Trustees Doug Booher Sam Joseph Bakhos Alwan LADIES AUXILIARY OFFICERS President Mary Diekemper Vice-President Ann Williams Secretary Carol Bohan Treasurer Pam Goett Sergeant at Arms Judy Garrett Chaplain Judy Garrett Trustee Gloria Christian THIRD DEGREE CLUB OFFICERS President Sam Joseph Vice-President Bill Miller Treasurer Paul Sullivan Secretary Louis Kanowsky Directors Scott Diestelkamp John Kunkle Ed Garrett Perry Anderson Bakhos Alwan Matt Weisbruch INSURANCE AGENT Clint Coulter HALL MANAGER Lee Williams From Your Grand Knight Happy December Everyone! Here is what your Council has been up to: Our November meeting was dedicated to those Brother Knights that we have lost this past year with our annual Memorial Mass. This year, we remembered 9 deceased members. The Council also remembered the members of the Ladies Auxiliary that died this year. There was a great turnout by members and refreshments were served afterwards. A big Thank You to the 4 th Degree Knights who served as Honor Guard for this event. The Council hosted a Major Degree at the Hall on November 18 th. A total of 3 Brother Knights received their 3 rd Degree at this event. Thank You to all who participated at this event. Don t forget that the Hall will be open on New Year s Day for our annual Open House. This is when members can come in and pay their annual dues. There will be more information in next month s newsletter. In next month s newsletter, we will have the results of our annual Coats for Kids drive. We are always looking for volunteers to help with our Tuesday Night Dinners and Raffle, and our Friday Night. Please consider helping on some Tuesday or Friday night. Or just come out to have dinner on one of those nights, to help support your Council. We thank all those who continue to help. You make the dinners a success. As always, please recruit a Catholic gentleman to join our order. Form 100 s are located in the office at the Hall. Please talk to our agent Clint Coulter about insurance. The Council need 26 new members in this fiscal year to attain Star Council. I think we can do it. Do you know a Catholic Gentleman to ask? Our next Council Meeting will be Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 7:00 pm. One week prior to that date (December 13, 2018) will be the Third-Degree Club Board of Director s Meeting at 5:00pm, and the Council Officer s Meeting following at 6:00pm. All meetings will take place at the Hall. Take time during this season of Advent to spend time with family, and to praise our Lord Jesus Christ for the many blessings that we have in our life. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Until next month my friends, Vivat Jesus, Ed

Tuesday Night Jackpot Raffle Please join us every Tuesday night at the Hall from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for our Tuesday Night Jackpot Raffle. You must be present to win. Tickets are $.

2 Tuesday Night Jackpot Raffle Please join us every Tuesday night at the Hall from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for our Tuesday Night Jackpot Raffle. You must be present to win. Tickets are $.50 each or 12 tickets for $5.00, 26 tickets for $10.00, or 60 tickets for $ THERE ARE LESS THAN 33 NUMBERS LEFT ON THE BOARD. CHANCES OF WINNING THE JACKPOT INCREASE EVE- RY WEEK. YOU COULD BE THAT LUCKY WINNER. There is a great food menu on Tuesday nights. All food is served from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 1 st Tuesday of the month: Steak Fry- $17.00 The price includes beer and soda from 5:00pm- 8:00pm. There are also sandwiches- $ nd Tuesday of the month: Chicken Wings - 1 pound: $7.00 or Sandwiches- $ rd Tuesday of the month: Chicken Dinner - 2-piece chicken: $7.00, 4-piece chicken: $10.00 or Sandwiches- $ th Tuesday of the month: Pork Chop- $6.00 or Sandwiches- $ th Tuesday of the month: Sandwiches- $5.00. of French fries, potato salad, or chips. Vocations Raffle A big THANK YOU to all of you who contributed to our Vocations Raffle. The Council this year had great participation. The raffle ended November 29th. Drawing for prizes was held December 1, There were 20 prizes that were given away with the grand prize of $10, Proceeds from this raffle go to benefit the Illinois Vocations Support Fund. Friday Night Fish Fry Don t feel like cooking? Then please join us every Friday night (unless otherwise noted) for our Friday Night Fish & Chicken Dinners. We have 3 types of fish dinners and a shrimp dinner. All meals are $ All meals come with your choice of baked potato, French fries, or potato salad; cole slaw; bread and butter; and drink (water, tea, or coffee). Best Fish in town. Adult drinks are extra at the bar. Dinners can also be Take Out. There is also a 50/50 drawing. Tickets are 3 for $2.00, or 9 tickets for $5.00. You need not be present to win. Drawing is at 7:00pm. You could be the winner. We also have Pull Tabs. 1 pull for $1.00. Come see us on Friday nights. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRICE OF OUR FRI- DAY NIGHT DINNERS HAS BEEN RAISED TO $ All meals are served with your choice of French fries, potato salad, or chips. Streator Council to Host 2018 Night of Knights: The 2019 Night of Knights will take place on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 in Streator, Illinois. Nomination applications for a candidate must be turned in to Chapter officials by Monday, December 31, Questions in the application for the nominee must be specific and filled out in detail (Ex: offices held in the Council or State, Parish Involvement, and Community Involvement). If you know of a special Knight who is deserving of this award, please contact Grand Knight Ed Garrett to receive an application. Prerequisites for nomination are: The Brother Knight shall be a member in good standing, or in good standing at the time of his death; the nominating Council shall be located in the Peoria Diocese; and the Council shall have paid its Chapter dues for the fraternal year. You may even nominate a deceased member. All deceased members selected shall be honored at the Mass that will be held on the evening of the recognition dinner. A certificate shall be presented to the family at the dinner. Details of the evening are still in the planning stage. As information becomes available, an update will be printed. 2

Spalding Council Annual Chili Cook-Off (See Flyer Enclosed) Please join us Sunday afternoon, December 16 from 12:00 noon to whenever for the International Chili Federation Annual Chili Cook-Off, at

3 Spalding Council Annual Chili Cook-Off (See Flyer Enclosed) Please join us Sunday afternoon, December 16 from 12:00 noon to whenever for the International Chili Federation Annual Chili Cook-Off, at the Spalding Council #427 Hall on Radnor Road. Chili lends itself to countless variations. Everyone seems to have their own special recipe. Come join us and enter your best chili recipe to see if you measure up to having the best tasting chili. If you win, you will earn bragging rights until next year s competition. To compete, sign up at the bar. Bring your chili in to the Hall by 12:30 the day of competition. Judging will start at 1:30 pm. General consumption will begin at 2:00 pm and last until the chili is gone. Baked goods to go along with the chili are also appreciated. To be a Judge, you should also sign up at the bar. For more information, please contact Gene Peters. Newsletter This newsletter is published monthly by Spalding Council #427 of Peoria, Illinois. It is published to inform those members unable to attend the monthly Council meeting, of Council activities and business. If you wish to submit articles or items for the newsletter, please make sure that they are submitted to Hall Manager, Lee Williams, no later than the Monday before the monthly Council meeting (which occurs on the 4 th Thursday every month). Lee s is hallmanager@kofcspalding.com If you have an account and would like to get the newsletter via (and save a little postage), send a notification to Hall Manager, Lee Williams, at the address above. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: Are You Looking for a Location for Your Next Event? Look No Further Than The Knights of Columbus Hall Located at 7403 N. Radnor Road. OUR SPACIOUS HALL IS AVAILABLE TO HOST YOUR SPECIAL EVENT. ALLOW OUR VENUE TO SHOWCASE YOUR WEDDING AND WEDDING RECEPTION, DINNER EVENT, BUSINESS OR COMPANY FUNCTION, BIRTHDAY PARTY, FAMILY AS WELL AS INFORMAL GET-TOGETHERS. THE BANQUET ROOM CAN SEAT 300 COMFORTABLY AND HAS AMPLE DANCE FLOOR SPACE, PERFECT FOR WED- DING RECEPTIONS. WE HAVE AN ADJACENT FULL-SERVICE BAR WITH OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN. VIDEO GAMING IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THOSE OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE. KITCHEN FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR USE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST FOR YOUR CATERING NEEDS. OUTDOORS, OUR SPACIOUS BACKYARD CAN HOST OUTDOOR WEDDINGS. CONTACT HALL MANAGER LEE WILLIAMS FOR ADDITONAL INFORMATION AT (309) LET THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL CUSTOMIZE YOUR EVENT TO MAKE IT MEMORABLE. LET THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL CUSTOMIZE YOUR EVENT TO MAKE IT MEMORABLE 3

~ December 2018 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 Progressive Jackpot 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4th degree meeting 13 14 15 16 Chilli cook-off 6pm 17 18 19 Hibernians7pm 20 11am St Vincent

4 ~ December 2018 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Progressive Jackpot th degree meeting Chilli cook-off 6pm Hibernians7pm 20 11am St Vincent bridge 12 5PM Directors 6PM Officers Friends of Bukoba Bake sale Deadline for council newsletter Christmas Eve 25 Christmas day Council Meeting 7pm Ladies Aux Notes: 4

5 BOOZE BASKET RAFFLE AT Chile Cookoff December 16, 2018 Raffle Tickets Now On Sale $1.00 per ticket

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