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Worthy Brothers,
This is a quick reminder that St. Paul's Council 418, Portsmouth, VA, will be hosting a 3rd Degree at their Council Chambers this coming Sunday, February 19th. So far, only two Brothers have signed up: Deacon George Stonikinis, Jr., and Alan Proctor. Many others are eligible for the Third Degree and should give serious consideration to going at this time. We only have one or two opportunities per year to attend an exemplification within a reasonable travel distance.
You're all welcome to ride with me. If additional candidates decide to go, we'll get more drivers, if needed. We will depart Holy Family Church parking lot around 9:30am. All candidates must be registered for the degree between 10:45 and 11:15am. The degree begins promptly at 11:30am. After the ceremony, lunch will be served. We should be back by mid - to - late afternoon. There is no cost to the candidates.
SOME UP-COMING EVENTS TO NOTE
For the information of Brothers having completed their 1st Degree, the Annunciation Council, Kitty Hawk, NC, will host a Second Degree exemplification on Monday, March 12, and we've been invited to attend. This would be an excellent opportunity to move into the 2nd Degree if possible. Please let me know if you would like to attend.
***** Also, Council 7547 will be holding/involved in the following up-coming events:****
Wednesday February 15th, there will be a Program Directors meeting (all Officers are also encouraged to attend) at 7:00pm in the Church Library.
February 18th, the District Free Throw contest will be held at the Family Life Center, beginning at 10:00am. Contestants from Edenton, Elizabeth City, and the Outer Banks will participate. It should be finished by noon, after which we will serve hot dogs, chips and soda. We will need your help. Please plan to attend.
February 19th, our Council will sponsor a blood drive to be held at the Elizabeth City VFW. Please give the “Gift of Life.”
****February 22nd is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.****
Friday, February 24th, our Council will be doing the Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm. We are in need of a Cross and Candle bearer and two readers. Please volunteer. After Stations we will be holding a Soup Supper in the Social Hall. We are asking several of you to bring soups, crackers and bread. Tea, coffee and water will be provided.
Sunday, March 4th, we’ll be holding our Monthly Coffee in the Family Life Center after the 10:15am Mass.
March 7th, we will be holding a First Degree at our next monthly meeting, Three new candidates will be admitted into the K of C. Please make every effort to attend and welcome our new Brother Knights.
Saturday, March 10th, our Council will be holding a St. Patrick's Day Family Dinner in the Family Life Center. All families and members of Holy Family and St. Katharine Drexel Parishes are invited to attend. The meal will consist of a salad, rolls and butter, ham, cabbage and potatoes. Beverages will be served. The meal will be catered by Montero's Restaurant, Elizabeth City, NC. The cost will be $15.00 per person. There are a limited number of tickets available, which will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Tickets will be on sale in the gathering area after Saturday and Sunday Masses at both Churches. Ticket sales will begin the weekend of February 18th. Everyone is Irish that day so dress will be Irish traditional or smart casual.
March 13th, Annunciation Council, Kill Hills, NC, will be holding a Second Degree. We have several Brothers that are eligible to take this degree. Please let me know if you’re interested and we can car pool over. Another step in your journey to Knighthood.
The CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS have extended an invitation to our Council to attend THE POOR MAN'S WINTER FESTIVAL, on Friday, February 17th, from 5 - 7 pm in the Family Life Center. They will be serving food, playing games, offering chances to win prizes and have fun. Please come out to this event and have an enjoyable evening and support a good cause.
As you can see we have some very enjoyable and worthy activates planned and need your attendance and help. These undertaking need volunteers. Please get involved in your Council.
KOC Minutes of Jan. 4, 2012 Reg Council #7547 Mtg.
The mtg. was called to order at 7:02 by DGK Gerry McDonnell. All officers were present except: Chaplain Father Jim excused, GK Marty Mulholland excused, Advocate Frank Willsey absent, 3rd yr. trustee Doug Gardner absent, and 1st yr. trustee Mike Hammond absent.
The opening ode was sung and minutes of previous mtg. approved as read.
Membership has one candidate to interview, Michael Barrett.
DGK Gerry McDonnell reported for GK: We would like to change date of next mtg. to 8th, starting w/ a social at 6, including hot dogs, chips, and chili. GK has appointed Phil Dipiaza LAMB chair and Buzz Savage Community. GK suggests Directors register for East, State, mid-year mtg. to help them with their jobs.
The following Committees reports were led by Jack Ireland: Church Dr. Ngwainmby – continuing new parishioner visits; see him to help. Community Buzz Savage – update next month w/ 1 charge from GK. Blood Drive Jim Jackson – 19 Feb. at VFW w/ bus; thanks for card support. Deacon George volunteered to do mass at Carolina House. Public relations – Hank Daidone continuing to write for newspaper and Columbian where he has connections. Family Tom Ponte – coffee again Su w/ real pastries from Monteros. Membership Rob Wetzel – coffee is good time to invite a new Knight; new faces are in Parish; we owe it to them to offer. Youth Bryan Lawson – free throw basketball is 20th at RRMS; just 1 school this year; AD is Susan Covington, 8:40-3:15; need 10 each 2 hour slot, sign up sheets out. Other details in box w/ directions if questions. Follow up regional is Feb. 18. Spaghetti supper Jack Ireland – also 20th w/ setup 19th; look for e-mail to help; last one until after Easter. Bell ringing – thanks; all shifts manned; Salvation Army to give totals within month. Call Linus Rehley re. Rally for Life; he has room in car. First Friday adoration. LAMB Jim Riley – paperwork being done, awaiting requests from Teachers at schools.
Unfinished business – Sign tabled; no new info.
New Business – Jack Ireland re. Feb mtg. change to 8th, w/ 6:00 hot dog social. Moved and second; volunteers to help; motion carries.
4th degree report – Th, 1/5, Villa, casual dress, 6:00 dinner.
Trustee Jack Ireland – audit is to be rescheduled.
Sick and in distress is Mike Curz, hip operation in Greenville Monday.
Under good of the order, Alan Proctor won 50/50 money.
Awardees included Family of Month, John and Barbara Purcell; KOMo. Emmanuel Ngwainmby, Jeffrey Hale 2nd and 3rd degree certificates, and Andy Montero and Alan Proctor received 2nd degree certificates.
Matt McGuirk led a decade of the rosary and closing ode was sung. Mtg adjourned 7:56.
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Emmanuel needs help in contact new members as the arrive in our area.
The
parish office has sent him the names, if you can help,
please let him know.
From: emmanuel giambi [mailto:manu89@yahoo.com]
