MiraVia Fundraising banquet

Brother Knights,

 

As you know, we are called to be pro-life by our Church and the Holy Father.  In support, I am hosting a table at the MiraVia Annual Fundraising banquet on October 22nd.  There are 8 places and I have 4 people planned so far.  I would like to know if anyone else would be interested in supporting this cause, and joining Gretchen and I at the banquet.  This would certainly count as a pro-life event for obtaining your ACE wings as a Knight.

 

http://www.mira-via.org/news-and-events/annual-banquet/

 

Note that any donations would be personal donations and not coming from our council.  But, this is certainly a good cause and they provide critical support to young women that may not feel they have any choice beyond abortion.

 

Regards,

Keith Haney

PM, Consumer Sales & Marketing Technology

980-683-3548

 

 

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RE: Corporate Communion

Brother Knights,

 

Attached is the list for those who signed up to visit Brother Jerry Ball at White Oak Manor.  As you can see there are still a few openings for visits so please consider spending some time with Jerry.  His family would really appreciate it. 

 

Deacon Henry Bernal from Divine Saviour in York commented yesterday that this effort is truly an outpouring of fraternity from the Knights.

 

Ray Howard

Corporate Communion

Our corporate communion is this Sunday at the 10:30 Mass. Please wear your red shirts. Dr. Frank still has some openings for the ministries at that mass please contact him or see him before the mass if you wish to fill one of these positions.

If you are planning on attending the breakfast / brunch afterwards please RSVP either by email or calling me @ 702-626-5035 So I can get an accurate count for the restaurant. We will be going to 

Randazzo's Iron Grill. The restaurant is is 10.5 miles from the church.

Thank you

Joe G.

Corporate Communion

Our corporate communion is this Sunday at the 10:30 Mass. Please wear your red shirts. Dr. Frank still has some openings for the ministries at that mass please contact him or see him before the mass if you wish to fill one of these positions.

If you are planning on attending the breakfast / brunch afterwards please RSVP either by email or calling me @ 702-626-5035 So I can get an accurate count for the restaurant. We will be going to 

Randazzo's Iron Grill. The restaurant is is 10.5 miles from the church.

Thank you

Joe G.

Our Lady of Fatima Pilgramage

The following is an email I received from Fr. Paul  the Knights have been asked to lead the fifth decade of the  rosary this Friday as part of the ceremony.

Hello all,

Friday we will say the international rosary, which is part of the pilgrimage statue program. 

The designated groups for each mystery as follow:

 Sorrowful Mystery

1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden- Tuesday night rosary group 

2. The Scourging at the Pillar- The Filipino Community 

3. Jesus is Crowned with Thorns- The Vietnamese Community

4. Jesus Carried the Cross- The Hispanic Community 

5. The Crucifixion of our Lord- The Knights of Columbus

Each community will announce the Mystery and say the rosary in its own langue.

Thanks,

Fr. Paul 

The rosary is scheduled to begin at 5:40 PM followed by the Mass at 6:15 PM.

Please mark your calendar for this event and help us to have a good representation of the Knights.

Thank You, 

Joe G. 

GK

Corporate Communion

Our Corporate Communion will be at the 10:30 Mass on Sunday May 29th, 2016 We will then have brunch at

Randazzo's Grid Iron

13105 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28278

The restaurant was changed because I received a call from the little cafe Sat evening  cancelling our reservation saying the time frame was their busiest and they would not be able to handle our group. Also tried the Golden Corral they no longer make reservations for their rooms on Sundays, . 

Please RSVP so I can get a count for the restaurant you may email or call me at 703-626-5035.

Thank You,

Joe Geraci  

International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima

On May 20th Starting at 3 PM St.Anne's Church will host The international Pilgrim Statue of our Lady of Fatima. See the attachment for complete details. Father has asked the Tuesday rosary Group and the Knights to be a part of this event by your presence next Friday from 3 PM on.

Thank you,

Joe G.

VIVAT JESUS 

Jerry Ball sign-up

 

Brother Knights,

 

As a follow-up to Grand Knight's message, I have attached the sign-up list for Jerry Ball's visit.  Please consider visiting him on the dates and times that are not taken.  Let me know if you can help with this fraternal activity.

 

Ray Howard

803-325-1086

• Friday May 13 and Sat May 14 work days. If you can come and help us pull up the tile floor in room which will become the our council room in Faber Hall. We plan to start at 9 AM and I will have coffee and refreshments available. If you have an ice breaking tool (you northern know what I mean, please bring it) or any other tool you can use to scrap the tiles up.
• Sunday is our monthly breakfast and lunch if you help out please do. We will have some of our regulars out and could use more people.
• The June council meeting is changed to Monday June 20th. There is a week long conference going on during our normal date which forced the change.
• Yearly Council Awards pot Luck Dinner Weds. June 22th. 7 PM to 9 PM. Please RSVP to myself or the council at this address. You may bring an entree, salad, or desert. The council will provide the water, soft drinks and wine.
• You may recall that Brother Jerry Ball suffered a stroke and is now in a nursing home. His wife Thelma has asked the Knights for some assistance. Her granddaughter is getting married and she will out of town the week of May 27 to June 4. She has asked if we can visit Jerry during this time frame. If you can please contact Ray Howard he has a sign up sheet with the different times available. This way we will not over tax Jerry.

Thank you all for your support,

Sincerely,

Joe Geraci, GK

 

VIVAT JESUS

A little of this and a little of that reminders

Just to bring you up to date with calendar changes and additions.

• Friday May 13 and Sat May 14 work days. If you can come and help us pull up the tile floor in room which will become the our council room in Faber Hall. We plan to start at 9 AM and I will have coffee and refreshments available. If you have an ice breaking tool (you northern know what I mean, please bring it) or any other tool you can use to scrap the tiles up.
• Sunday is our monthly breakfast and lunch if you help out please do. We will have some of our regulars out and could use more people.
  
• The June council meeting is changed to Monday June 20th. There is a week long conference going on during our normal date which forced the change.
• Yearly Council Awards pot Luck Dinner Weds. June 22th. 7 PM to 9 PM. Please RSVP to myself or the council at this address. You may bring an entree, salad, or desert. The council will provide the water, soft drinks and wine.
• You may recall that Brother Jerry Ball suffered a stroke and is now in a nursing home. His wife Thelma has asked the Knights for some assistance. Her granddaughter is getting married and she will out of town the week of May 27 to June 4. She has asked if we can visit Jerry during this time frame. If you can please contact Ray Howard he has a sign up sheet with the different times available. This way we will not over tax Jerry.

Thank you all for your support,

Sincerely,

Joe Geraci, GK

VIVAT JESUS

Call to Prayers

Brother Omar Visoso-Lozano Mother has past away.Please take a moment to say a prayer for the repose of her soul and for the Family.

Re: Election of Officers

Sorry I hit the wrong Key and sent the message without the other positions.

3 year Trustee: to be announced at meeting

2 year Trustee: to be announced at the meeting

1 Year Trustee: Bob Ficco

Inside Guard:    George Clark

Outside Guard: John DeBrino

Again my apology for the confusion, hope to see you all at the meeting Monday.

Thank you, 

Joe Geraci, GK

Vivat Jesus

On Sat, May 7, 2016 at 1:25 PM, Joseph N Geraci <stanneoratorycouncil@gmail.com> wrote:

Our May Council meeting is this Monday May 9th at 7 Pm in the St. John Center. We will have the second reading of the nominating committee selection of officers for 2016-17. Followed by the election I encourage all Brothers to attend and cast our votes and be involved in the process.

The slate is as follows at this time:

GK:              Joe Geraci

DGK:            Tim Horan

Chancellor:    Tim Pasterchalk

Warden:         Brade Hoover

Treasurer:      Bill Downing

3 year  Trustee:

Election of Officers

Our May Council meeting is this Monday May 9th at 7 Pm in the St. John Center. We will have the second reading of the nominating committee selection of officers for 2016-17. Followed by the election I encourage all Brothers to attend and cast our votes and be involved in the process.

The slate is as follows at this time:

GK:              Joe Geraci

DGK:            Tim Horan

Chancellor:    Tim Pasterchalk

Warden:         Brade Hoover

Treasurer:      Bill Downing

3 year  Trustee:

May Newsletter

Brothers we need your help.

Dear Brothers,

As you may know each year the Council works to make Star Council. In order to accomplish this we must meet a variety of criteria established by Supreme. This includes earning the Father Mc Givney award for membership Recruitment. The Colombian Award, councils must complete at least four programs in each of the six Colombian Award categories.  Plus we are required to the get the Founder's Award. To get the Founders award the council must make our Insurance Quota. By meeting all this criteria and achieving Star Council we benefit in a number of ways. Most importantly the per Capita we must pay to Supreme bi annually is eliminated saving the Council approximately $1,200.00. This savings allows the council to do more with the money we save throughout the year.

So far this fraternal year the council has achieved everything we need except one item. Currently we are falling short with our insurance quota. To help Councils achieve Star Council, Supreme has reinstituted the $100.00 Annuity Program. Normally $300.00 is required to begin the Annuity Program. This is a great way to start or to enhance your retirement program without breaking the bank. This special program is open to all Brothers who have less than 10 years of service.

If you are interested in purchasing this annuity please contact our Financial Secretary Geary Bradley, at 803-3727806 or email him at bradleygm2000@gmail.com me at 703-626-5035 or email me at honeydewcontr@msn.com. We will need to have your application and check for $100.00 by May 15th.  You will not only help the council but will helping yourself build a better future for yourself and your family.

Social Committee Has Requested your Assistance.

The newly formed Social Committee has developed a list of various events and request your assistance in  knowing which 4 events will be your top priorities. The events they are proposing are as follows: 

Dances

Picnics

Charlotte Knights Baseball Game

Bowling night

Winery Day trip

Lite rail to diner and movie

Pot Luck Diner

Talent Show.

Please email your selections to Brother Joe Berger at j_berger@comporium.net

Thank you all for your assistance.

Joe Geraci, GK

Additional thoughts

Brother Knights,

 

I am trying to organize a table of 8 to support the Palmetto Pregnancy Center of Rock Hill fundraiser.  I believe that this puts into practice our goal of eliminating abortions and providing support for the parents.  I received the following message from the Center Director:

 

"I wanted to personally invite The Knights of Columbus to the Palmetto Pregnancy Centers Annual Fundraising Banquet.  The Palmetto Pregnancy Center is an amazing organization that provides services to women, men and families in York County and is able to do so based on the contributions and support of organizations like yours.  We would be honored if you would attend our event and/or sponsor a table by filling it with 8 people who would be interested in partnering with us financially.  Our focus this year is on men and marriage.  We have started a men's coaching program and realize the important role a man and marriage play in the decision for a woman to choose to parent her baby.  If you cannot attend the event but would like a tour of our facility give us a call at 803-329-2524 to make an appointment.  If you cannot attend but would like to help us reach our goal of $200,000, you can make a donation here: http://www.palmettopregnancycenter.com/ or mail a donation to Palmetto Pregnancy Center 828 Lucas Street Rock Hill, SC 29732.  I hope to hear from you soon to reserve a place for you at our banquet.  We covet your prayers always".

 

The 2016 Fundraising Banquet is May 5

6:00PM - 8:00PM, doors open at 5:30

First Baptist Church,481 Hood Center Drive, Rock Hill, SC  29732

 

Contact Ray Howard at 803-325-1086 if you want to attend with Jan and me.

 

In addition, the Knights will be hosting the Silver Rose program this coming Tuesday at 7:00PM in the St. Anne Church.  The Icon and program has been coming to us annually for the last few years and shows our commitment to Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Silver Rose begins its path each year in Canada and ends its journey in Mexico on the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.   I hope you and your family can attend this truly amazing event.

 

Vivat Jesus

Ray Howard

 

Reminders

1.      Friday is the work day to remove the books and shelves from our future meeting room in Faber Hall on the Oratory grounds.We will be starting at 9 AM. Come help for an hour or the day. Hope to see you there.

2. Our Breakfast / Lunch has been changed to Sunday May 15,2016 due to Mothers Day.

3. Our Council Meeting is Monday 9th. We will have the second read of nominees for office and the elections. Contact Bill Rife if you would like to run for an office.Meeting will start at 7 PM see you there.

4. There will be a first degree Thursday May 5th, 7 PM at the St. John Center.

5. The Silver Rose Program will be held at the children's mass on Weds. May 4th 9 AM. Fourth degrees are needed so if you can attend in Regalia  please join us. If not come for the mass.

Thank you,

Joe Geraci, GK

Vivat Jesus

Calling All Brothers, We need your help.

Father Fabio has offered the Knights a room in Faber Hall for us to hold our meetings and ceremonials. Currently the room is being used as a library and this is where you come in. 

We need help to move all the books and book racks out of the room before we can begin to upgrade and make the room ours.  

A work day to get this accomplished is Friday April 29, 2016 at 9 AM. Please come and help us get job accomplished. 

If you are available for only an hour or all day we can use you. Please RSVP by email or call me at 703-626-5035 if you will be able to assist.

We will have refreshments there for all workers.

Thank you for your assistance.

Joe Geraci

VIVAT JESUS

Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen

Reminder tomorrow Sat April 16, is our day to work the Dorothy day soup kitchen. If you are free we can use your help from 10 AM to 1 PM. Come on down share the Brotherhood with your Brothers and know the charity and time your giving helps those who really need it.

Thank you,

Joe G

GK

Update and April Newsletter

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

Our old address was hacked and members were getting a lot of junk and other unwanted emails. After trying a number of fixes suggested it was decided to close the account and establish a new one. Please make note of our new address stanneoratorycouncil@gmail.com  Delete any further emails you may receive with the old email address they will not be coming from the council.

Officer and directors meeting tomorrow at 7 PM in the school library.

Council meeting Monday April 11th, 7 PM we are planning a 1st Degree ceremony for 6 PM.

The first reading of the nominees for the council officers for next year will be read.

Sunday April 10 from 7 AM to 12 PM  K of C Pancake and Egg breakfast followed by the Hispanic lunch to 3 PM. We would love to have your assistance and help. If you can't work then come and support your Brothers by having breakfast with us.

Thank You,

Joe Geraci

GK 

Vidat Jesus