N E W S L E T T E R Knights of Columbus Council 9096 Apple Valley, MN www.kcapplevalley.org DECEMBER 2015 Upcoming Events 12/8 Monthly Meeting @ Risen Savior 730p 12/19 Church Christmas Decorating 9a @ Risen Savior; Contact BJ Bertram 952-435-8461 12/20 KC Pancake Breakfast (with Santa) at Risen Savior 930a-1230p 1/9 Remove Church Christmas Decorations 9a @ Risen Savior; Contact BJ Bertram 952-435-8461 1/12 Monthly Meeting @ Risen Savior 730p Inside this Issue: 1. Grand Knight Report 2. Past Meeting Notes 3. Keep Christ in Christmas 4. KC Pancake Breakfast 5. Christmas Light Display 6. The Immaculate Conception 7. Church Decorating Knights of Columbus Council 9096: 2015-2016 Officers: Chaplain Fr. Tom Krenik 952-431-5222 Grand Knight Dan Hindes 612-237- 4794 Deputy Grand Knight Jerry Kuennen 952-236-7523 Chancellor Richard Ehalt 952-432- 5317 Financial Secretary Andy Howard 952-891-4971 Treasurer Dean Solinger 952-454- 7031 Recording Secretary Jim Sowada 952-432-9378 Warden Dave Peterson 952-233-8919 Advocate Chuck Haberman 952-891- 6474 Inside Guard Paul Brotzel 612-849- 2809 Outside Guard Robert Reid 612-310- 2537 Lecturer Dave Commerford 952-432- 9398 Trustee #1 Bob Hansen 952-388-3956 Trustee #2 Bob Brotzel 952-997-2363 Trustee #3 Steve Dahl 952-892-0383 District Deputy Michael Schmid 952-431-7943 Grand Knight Report by Dan Hindes Brother Knights: I hope everybody had a nice Thanksgiving with their families and friends. There is a lot we tend to take for granted for which we should be thankful. The Turkey Bingo was a big success. Thank you all for your help that evening. Also, thank you to all who helped with the pancake breakfast. It too was very successful. And finally, thanks to those who participated in the Special Olympics. See the common thread?! Brother Knights taking a little time out to help others (and have some fun too)! Our next Big Event is Sunday, December 20, 2015 which is Breakfast with Santa at our next Pancake Breakfast. Please contact Jim Sowada to sign up to help. This is a special time of the year for all of us; let s keeps those who need help in our prayers and remember to keep Christ in Christmas. To all, may you have a blessed and happy Christmas season and best wishes for the upcoming year! May you have safe travels! Please continue to seek out new members to become Knights. Fraternally, Dan Hindes Grand Knight Council 9096 Apple Valley, MN KC Insurance Field Representative: Joe Hajduk 952-258-9202 joe.hajduk@kofc.org
Notes from the November 10, 2015, meeting 1. Susanne Shute, a speaker from the Life Works organization gave us a presentation of the organization. Our council presented a donation of $200 to the organization. 2. Grand Knight, Dan Hindes, indicated the following: The Star Council Award received from KC Supreme is available in the trophy case. Commendation pins from Supreme were awarded to Membership Chairman, Bob Hansen, and past Grand Knight, Steve Dahl. A thank you note was received from the State Wheelchair Program for the $150 donation made by our council. 3. Membership chairman, Bob Hansen, indicated that Josh Kroetch and Ronnie Obmamia are new 1 st degree members. 4. Church chairman, Rich Ehalt, passed around a signup sheet to sell Christmas cards after Mass and a signup sheet for Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest. 5. Council chairman, B.J. Bertram, indicated the October 25 KC Family Mass was the best attended Family Mass event to date with all reserved church pews full. 6. Culture of Life chairman, Dave Commerford, indicated the following: On the third Saturday of each month, a rosary is said in front of the Planned Parenthood facility in St. Paul. Our council will be partnering with the Lakeville KC council in participating in the KC State Free Throw Contest. 7. Financial Secretary, Andy Howard, indicated he received a notification that Ronald Baumgartner, a member of our council, had passed away. A $50 donation was sent from our council to Ronald s family. 8. A motion was made and approved to maintain the annual dues for our council at $40. 9. Keep all individuals in need of healing in your prayers. There will be no guest speaker at the 12/08 meeting. The general meeting will meet at 730pm. Note to officers: meet at 7pm.
Page 3 KC APPLE VALLEY NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2015 KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS Our Council 9096 is supporting Supreme's programs of Keeping Christ in Christmas. We have sold out of Christmas cards! The Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest has started and is open to all youths from 5 through 14. This is a local, regional and national contest with every participant receiving a certificate and our local 1 st and 2 nd place winners receiving a cash prize. The contest will have three categories, ages 5 through 7, 8 through 10 and 11 through 14. This is a great way to promote the theme through our youngsters. The deadline for returned entries is December 15 th. We will need help staffing the programs at all Masses on the weekends of 12/5-6, and 12/11-12. We will be in need two volunteers at each mass. Please contact Rich Ehalt @ 952-432-5317 with any questions and/or hopefully to volunteer. Knights of Columbus December 20 Pancake Breakfast with Santa The Risen Savior Knights of Columbus are having a Pancake, Sausage and Fruit Breakfast on December 20 (Sunday) from 9:30 AM to 12:30PM in the Risen Savior Basement. Treat your family to a delicious breakfast and some Christmas Cheer. Santa will be there to visit and hand out candy to your children and grandchildren. Your favorite Christmas Carols will be played on the piano. If you are interested in volunteering for a short 3 hour shift at the Pancake Breakfast, please contact Jim Sowada at (952) 432-9378 or at jsowada@charter.net. B. J. and Patty Bertram Christmas Light Display Enjoy a 20,000 Christmas Light Display that features a 5-foot star on the house that has lights cascading to a 15-foot ground star that contains a stable with Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. The children will enjoy
Page 4 KC APPLE VALLEY NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2015 seeing Santa counting down the number of days until Christmas. For your listening pleasure, the Crab Tree Lights are synchronized to Christmas Music. The display has won several Burnsville Christmas Lighting Contests. The lights are turned on from 5:00 to 10:00 PM through January 6. Our address is 15113 Stevens Avenue in Burnsville. Monthly Dedication Past State Chaplain Fr. O Hotto This month, on December 8th, we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This feast celebrates that the Blessed Virgin, from the first moment of her conception, was kept free of original sin! The feast originated in the Eastern Church in the 8 th Century, and it began to be celebrated throughout the world when the dogma of the Immaculate Conception was defined by Pope Pius IX on December 8, 1854. The Lord kept the Blessed Mother free from original sin to prepare her to be the Mother of the Savior. He was free from sin and he would be born of a woman free from sin. December 24 & 25, Christmas, celebrates that God became man, the Mystery of the Incarnation, to give us salvation. Church Decorating On Saturday, 12/19 and Saturday 1/9, both at 9am, volunteers will be decorating the church for Christmas and then un-decorating after the Christmas season has ended. Please contact BJ Bertram at 952-435- 8461 if you can help. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS 1501 Rushmore Dr. Burnsville, MN 55306 952-431-0910 www.mikedurand.com Brother Knight John Ginther Brother Knight Mike Durand
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