Knightly News November 2009

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Knightly NewsHoly Ghost Council # 4977

If not you, then who. If not now, then when.

November 2009

Officers Meeting: 1st Tuesday of the Month – 7:00 pm Treasurer: Bernie Bojarski: 847-358-9363Business Meeting: 2nd Monday of the Month – 7:30 pm Chancellor: Jack Landers 847-202-5272St. Theresa - Lower Dolan Center OR Warden: Rick Deyhle 847-934-7824St. Thomas - Meeting Room A & B (See calendar) Recording Secretary: Brian Peterson 847-934-4320District Deputy: Anthony Beaudette Advocate: Pat Barrett 847-359-9620Grand Knight: Jim Killigrew 847-359-9951 Financial Secretary: Stewart Tesnow, Sr. 847-358-0479Deputy Grand Knight: Jim Ciciora 847-991-2049 Chaplain: Father Thomas Rzepiela

Visit the Holy Ghost Council # 4977 website at: www.holyghostknights.webnode.comVisit the Women’s Auxiliary website at: www.holyghostauxiliary.webnode.com

Grand Knights Report

It has been another busy month since the last edition of the Knightly News. Over the weekend ofOctober 31st and November 1st we conducted a membership drive at St. Theresa. The following weekend,November 7th and 8th, we held a membership drive at St. Thomas. On November 7 th we hosted theRegional Soccer Challenge. Also on November 7th Brian Peterson and Julie Tragasz coordinated ourSpaghetti Dinner. The food was fantastic including spaghetti with meatballs, Fettuccini Alfredo, tossedsalad, garlic bread, and a dessert table that was incredible. Thank you to everyone who participated –either by assisting, or by attending. After our business meeting on November 9 th, Stewart Tesnow, Sr.

conducted our annual turkey raffle. On November 15th we held a Communion Breakfast with mass at 8:30AM at St. Theresa followed by breakfast at the Knights Café at Holy Family in Inverness. We had agreat turnout with 42 people signed up.

On November 10th, at the invitation of Jim Hoffman, I attended a Court of Honor Ceremony forBoy Scout Troop 357 at Little City. A Court of Honor Ceremony is a time to recognize all the work eachScout and the Troop has done over the past months. Each scout was recognized for his participation. Inaddition, the troop displayed the awards they had won over the past year, including summer camp atCamp Napowan in Wisconsin. Our council supports Troop 357 through our MR / LD drive. It made meproud to see the joy on the faces of these special people and know that our council helps make theiractivities possible.

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is this week and Christmas is right around the corner. Atthis time we should all thank the Lord for the many blessing that He has bestowed on us. I wish myBrother Knights and your families a Happy Thanksgiving – don’t eat too much.

God BlessJim Killigrew, Grand Knight

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First Degree ExemplificationWe will hold our next First Degree Exemplification on Monday, December 7 th, in the Lower Dolan Centerat St. Theresa. The exemplification will start at 8:00 PM. December 7th is the vigil of the Feast of theImmaculate Conception. St. Theresa usually has a Holy Day Vigil Mass at 7:00 PM. We set the start timeof the exemplification at 8:00 so as not to conflict with the Vigil Mass.

December Business Meeting

Our December Business Meeting will be on December 14 at St. Thomas at 7:30 PM. We will bemeeting at the school in meeting rooms 1 & 2. Knights should use the West side entrance, closest to theplayfields. Please make a note of the location for this meeting.

Christmas WreathsThe trucking company that is delivering our wreaths has set the

delivery for Tuesday, November 24th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with the mostlikely delivery time between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.

The wreaths will be distributed after masses on the weekends of

November 28th and 29th and December 5th and 6th from the St. Theresa parishgarage. We ordered additional items that will be available for sale at thesetimes:

22” wreaths: 23Centerpiece: 4Cross: 4Cane: 1Mailbox swag: 5

Our Christmas wreath chairman, Rick Deyhle, needs assistance unloading the truck and ensuringthat the wreath count is accurate. Rick also needs help distributing the wreaths. If you can assist withunloading the truck or distributing the wreaths, please call Rick at (312) 925-0170.

Children’s Christmas PartyThe annual Children’s Christmas Party will be on Sunday, December 6th

from 1:30 to 4:00 pm in the Lower Dolan at St. Theresa. There will be games,refreshments, and of course, a visit from Santa Claus. It is open to all Councilmembers’ children and grandchildren.

Cookies and pastries will be needed. We are looking for help with setupat 10:00 AM, working the games at 1:30 PM, and a clean-up crew afterwards.Please contact Santa’s helpers (Mary or Lou at 847-991-1562) if you can assist.

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Adult Christmas PartyThe adult Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 in the lower Dolan Center

of St. Theresa. A cocktail hour will start at 6:00 PM followed by dinner at 7:00 PM. Admission is $13.00each person; also, bring a $10.00 gift for the gift exchange.

Get in the Christmas spirit by enjoying a festive evening among friends alongwith great food and spirits. There will also be a few raffles to enhance your

fun.

See the party insert for more details. Call Jim Ciciora (847-991-2049) forreservations.

We also need volunteers to setup Saturday afternoon and to clean up afterwards.

A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT AVAILABLE NOW!Pierre Zermatten

Nativity Magnet (6”x 6”) - $5Don’t forget to pick up your nativity magnet. With all of the distractions we

face during His season, we are trying to get more and more magnets seen intraffic and parking lots to remind people the meaning of CHRISTmas!

This will be available for purchase after all masses this weekend at St.Theresa along with our Christmas Wreaths. Contact Pierre Zermatten withthe Knights of Columbus at 847-358-8648 or 847-540-3719 (w). Proceedssupport local charities, religious vocations and respect life initiatives.

It’s OK to say Merry Christmas to me ButtonsMerry Christmas Button (approximately 2 ¼“) - $2

The phrase, Merry Christmas, is not heard as much as it used to be. Today,we hear Happy Holidays or Seasons Greetings rather than MerryChristmas. While it is important to show sensitivity to non-Christians, it is just as important that we remind people of the reason for the season.

Buttons will be available for purchase after all masses this weekend at St.Theresa along with our Christmas Wreaths. Proceeds support charitablecauses.

Vocations RaffleJim Ciciora

The raffle books are arriving almost daily in my mail. Keep up the good work! I am sendingthe 111 books I received so far to the Illinois State Council. My hope is that by getting some

books there early and some books later, we can get our tickets in the right positions to winseveral prizes! The drawing will be January 2, 2010.

We know there is an urgent need for vocations to the religious life. This raffle isan easy way to help those who are answering God’s call. The funds we raise help seminarians, postulants

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and novices. Not only does the Illinois State Council help these young people, but our Council does alsoby giving $500 scholarships to deserving candidates. Last year we were able to award threescholarships.

Please send your completed raffle books and money to me as early as possible. Make any checkspayable to Knights of Columbus #4977. My address is

Jim Ciciora1146 Clearwater CourtPalatine, IL 60067

My phone number is 847-991-2049 if you have any questions. I have extra books if anyone wouldlike more. Remember, “You can’t win if you don’t get in”.

Knights of the MonthCongratulations to our November Knight of theMonth, Brian Peterson. Brian was recognized for his

work chairing the Spaghetti Dinner and hisparticipation in the kitchen at the Pancake Breakfast.

Brian has chaired our Spaghetti Dinners for several years. In addition, he is always willing to lend a hand.He has been involved with our Pancake Breakfasts,Lenten Fish Fries, and Council Picnics.

Again, congratulations to Brian on this well deservedrecognition.

Jim Killigrew and Brian Peterson

Star CouncilAt the November Business Meeting our DistrictDeputy, Tony Beaudette, presented the council withthe plague for the Star Council Award. Thisrepresents all of the hard work for 2008-2009 byHoly Ghost Council under the leadership of Past GrandKnight Danny Kliarsky. Only a small percentage of

councils receive the Star Council Award for meetingtheir established goals.

Unfortunately, Danny was not able to attend themeeting. I talked with Danny prior to the meeting andpassed along his thoughts. The Star Council Awards isthe council’s award; it is not his award. He thanked all

Tony Beaudette and Jim Killigrew

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the members who recruited new members, which allowed us to meet our membership goal. He alsothanked Dave Peterson for all his hard work in signing up insurance members.

Congratulations Danny and Holy Ghost Council. Membership is the lifeblood of the organization,so please recruit a new member so that they can experience doing God’s work

Catholics Come HomeDeacon Larry Schumacher spoke to us at the

November Business Meeting about Catholics ComeHome. Catholics Come Home is a program being run bythe Office for Evangelization of the Archdiocese ofChicago to welcome fallen away catholics back to thepractice of their faith. As part of the program, TVcommercials will air on all the major networks fromDecember 16th through January 24th. Larry showed afew of the commercials.

Larry is requesting our assistance to man tables in the

gathering area at St. Theresa after masses while theprogram is running. Further details will be in the

Deacon Larry Schumacher December Knightly News.

Council ShirtsJim Ciciora

Several years ago a number of us purchasedshirts that identify us as members of Knights ofColumbus Holy Ghost Council #4977. Severalmembers have asked me how they could get a shirt.

Our Financial Secretary has identified a source thatcan make the shirts for us again.

These casual shirts have the Knights ofColumbus logo with Holy Ghost Council #4977 onthem. The cost for the shirt is $22 for small,medium, large or Xlarge sizes. The 2Xlarge shirt willhave a slightly higher cost of $24.

You can also have your name sown on the shirt

below the logo for an additional $3 bringing the costfor most shirts to $25 ($27 for 2XL). The shirt color is sand with gray trim and yellow lettering. I amwearing the shirt in the photo.

If you would like to purchase a shirt and did not put your name on the list at the Novembermeeting, please send me an E-mail at [email protected] with your name, shirt size (S M L XL 2XL) andany name you want on the shirt. That name is optional. You may also call me at 847-991-2049 if youwould like to place an order by phone or if you have any questions.

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All-Night Eucharistic AdorationPierre Zermatten

Don’t forget the Knights of Columbus, along with St. Theresa Respect Life Group, sponsor anAll-Night Eucharistic Adoration on the first Friday of every month at St. Theresa Day Chapel.

The purpose is to provide a terrific opportunity for personal spiritual growth while praying todefend the sanctity of life in the process.

The upcoming first Friday is December 4th

Starts Friday at 8:45 am and continues until the 8:00 am Saturday Mass.

Whether you can only stop by for a minute of whether you can spend a whole hour or morein the physical presence of our Lord, we invite you to join us in silent adoration, reflection and

prayers. Please call Leo Miklius (847-397-4435) or Pierre Zermatten (847-358-8648) if you cancommit an hour.

Holy Ghost Ladies Auxiliary News

The next meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Tuesday, December 8 th at 7:00PM.

Knightly New via E-mailFor those who have e-mail capacity and wish to save the council the expense of paper and

postage, email Jim Killigrew at [email protected] to have your name added to this growing list.

Articles for the Knightly NewsIf you have an event that you would like to have publicized in the Knightly News, send an article

to [email protected]. Please send your article by the weekend following our monthly businessmeeting for inclusion in that month’s newsletter. Space permitting, I will do my best to include yourarticle.

Prayer IntentionsPlease remember the following in your prayers: Bob Kane, Nancy Kane, Danny Kliarsky, and

Carol Parsons

Calendar

December Officers Meeting – Officers only Tuesday, December 1

All Night Eucharistic Adoration - St. Theresa Friday, December 4Adult Christmas Party – St. Theresa Lower Dolan Center Saturday, December 5

Children’s Christmas Party – St. Theresa Lower Dolan Center Sunday, December 6

First Degree Exemplification – St. Theresa Lower Dolan Center Monday, December 7

December Business Meeting – All Knights, St. Thomas School Monday, December 14

January Officers Meeting – Officers only Tuesday, January 5

January Business Meeting – All Knights Monday January 11

Basketball Free Throw Contest Sunday, January 31

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