On all Saints Day we celebrate the known saints. The next day we try to help the All

Souls into heaven! They are the rest of the folks who journeyed though life. I am at the

age, where the joke “10-year-old boy invited his best friend over to play. They spent the

day making lots of noise and getting into everything. The friend noticed a very elderly

woman absorbed in reading her Bible. No matter what the boys did, she concentrated on

her reading. After a while, the friend asked, "What's that old lady doing?"

The boy answered: "She's my Grandma, and she's cramming for her finals."”

That could be my grandkids talking! The Knights and Auxilians have many programs

that help us journey with “granny or the rest of the human family, through the ups and

downs of life. We are “torn apart” and then learn to cope. We have learned from our

families, what are acceptable and taboo subjects. Maybe we talk about death, rape or

our kid in prison, or maybe these are “unspeakable subjects” and we learn how to react

too. We can all learn to be more effective in walking with others, not just next to them,

on the road we all travel. I know many of you do a wonderful job. And I encourage you

to stay involved in all the wonderful programs the Knights and ladies do in your local

auxiliary and the community.

We had a wonderful Workshop at St Pius the X in Rochester and I thank everyone who

made this a wonderful experience.

A couple things to note:

1. The State Deputy proposed that we honor the Auxilian of the Year at the KC 3rd

Degree Convention in May. Please send in your nomination for your local Auxilian.

2. Please send to Diana McInerny for the newsletter, your ideas, fundraisers, articles,

recipes etc. with the Hand to be eligible to win a prize at the State Convention in April.

3. Please let me know if disasters happen. The State Auxiliary Board still has funds

available that can be asked for.

4. Christmas is coming – someone on your list needs an Auxiliary Cookbook!

5. Help the Knights Campaign.

From Your President

State Auxiliary Business 2

Around The State 3

Fall Workshop Pictures 4

Fall Workshop Recipes 5

Our Hands 6

This and That 6

Inside this issue:

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Connect with us on the

State Auxiliary

Website!

Go to www.mnknights.org

Then click on this link

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State Auxiliary Business

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Your State Auxiliary Board is looking

for volunteers.

Our current Secretary had to step down due to health

issues and we are in dire need of someone to fill this

position for the remainder of the year. If you or

someone in your auxiliary could volunteer for this

position, please contact

Pat Ruffing, State Board President.

We are also in need of a Historian and a

Respect Life Chairperson.

Minnesota K of C State Auxiliary Timeline

Dec 5-7, 2014 K of C Mid-winter meeting Sheraton West 12201 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka

Dec 6, 2014 Tentative brunch meeting State Aux board 11:00 am

Jan 2015 Volunteer Hours forms to be sent to State President

Feb 2015 Tentative brunch meeting State Aux board 11:00 am; date and place tbd

April 24, 2015 State Aux board meeting 7:00 pm at New Prague - site tbd

April 25, 2015 State Convention at New Prague - St Wenceslaus Church; 8am

227 Main St. East, New Prague, MN 56071

April 25, 2015 Board Mtg after Convention in New Prague

May 16-18, 2015 K of C State Convention in Duluth

June 2015 Date and place tbd

Sept 1, 2015 Local Auxiliary Dues-send to State Treasurer

State Auxiliary

Cookbooks

Available!

$ 8.00 each

They make excellent holiday hostess and

Christmas gifts!!

Contact Marilyn Jacobs

We’re so

lonely!

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Around The State

7th Annual Art & Craft Show Saturday, November 22

9 am - 3 pm

Knights of Columbus Hall 17 SE Third St, Faribault

Items include pottery, natural soaps,

lotions, jewelry, sewn, knitted and crocheted hats, mittens and scarfs.

Food also available - including lefse!

For more information, or to be a part of the show, please contact:

Mary Ardolf 507-334-4431

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The State Fall Workshop

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Saturday, October 11 at St. Pius X Church

In Rochester

State President, Pat Ruffing

Opening the workshop

Welcome from

Ann Freund, Aux President

St. Pius X, Rochester

Joe Konrardy

State Deputy

Vice President, Nancy Mathewson

Reviewing new guide books

Fr. Ken O’Hotto

Good Deed Beads

Fairy Garden

Donated by

Dori Klockeman of

Maple Grove

Donations received for

the garden were given

to Sr. Claren to help in

her good works.

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The State Fall Workshop

Bavarian Apple Torte

Crust:

3/4 cup butter softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 ½ cups all purpose flour ½ tsp almond extract

Filling: 2 ~ 8oz cream cheese softened ¼ cup sugar 2 eggs ¾ tsp almond extract

Topping: 3 cups thinly sliced,

peeled tart apples ½ cup sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Crust: Combine the four ingredients. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9 inch spring-form pan. Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Pour mixture over the crust.

Topping: Combine all ingredients. Spoon the mixture over filling. Bake at 350° for 55 to 65 minutes or until the center is set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Cut into wedges with a serrated knife.

Mix Cool Whip with Chai Tea to top each piece before serving.

Note: Spring-form pans may leak. To prevent dripping, place the pan on a baking sheet in the oven. This increases baking time.

1 pkg pre-made frozen meatballs 8 oz macaroni or orzo pasta 2 Tsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried sage leaves 1 medium carrot, chopped 8 cups chicken stock 1 bay leaf 1 cup frozen spinach, chopped

Preparation: Cook pasta per directions, drain, set aside. Prepare all vegetables. Cook meatballs per directions. In a large pot, saute the onion, thyme and sage in olive oil. When the onion starts to turn a golden color, add the carrots. Add meatballs, chicken stock and bay leaf. Simmer, do not boil, until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs are heated through. Add cooked pasta and spinach, stir and heat through. Serves 6-8

Italian Wedding Soup

Recipes from Workshop Luncheon

Recipes provided by Nina Saletel Rochester - St Pius X Auxiliary

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Our Hands

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The Faribault Auxiliary organized a no-cooking cooking class.

“We invited the dietician from our Hy-Vee grocery store to present healthy ‘fast food’ (the kind you just peal and eat) featuring some fruits and vegetables that some may never have tried. She made a massaged Kale salad and an avocado dip plus had samples of jicama, papaya, mango, pomegranate that we were all able to taste. She explained how to easily cut and pre-pare other vegetables and had hand outs of several recipes. We opened this up to anyone who wished to attend and asked for a free will offering to help cover the cost.”

Think this might be something you’d like to try? Contact Mary Ardolf at 507-334-4431 for more information.

Here is the first submission in our “Hand” campaign.

This and That

Thanksgiving Prayer By Scott Wesemann

Lord, so often times, as any other day

When we sit down to our meal and pray

We hurry along and make fast the blessing

Thanks, amen. Now please pass the dressing

We're slaves to the olfactory overload

We must rush our prayer before the food gets cold

But Lord, I'd like to take a few minute more

To really give thanks to what I'm thankful for

For my family, my health, a nice soft bed

My friends, my freedom, a roof over my head

I'm thankful right now to be surrounded by those

Whose lives touch me more than they'll ever possibly know

Thankful Lord, that You've blessed me beyond measure

Thankful that in my heart lives life's greatest treasure

That You, dear Jesus, reside in that place

And I'm ever so grateful for Your unending grace

So please, heavenly Father, bless this food You've provided

And bless each and every person invited

Amen!

Read more at http://festivals.iloveindia.com

The Knights’ $1.4 million sponsorship will cover the costs of food, transportation and entertainment for every athlete from the United States and Canada The Knights of Columbus were there with Special Olympics and its founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, from the very beginning,” Our support exemplifies our commitment to the dignity of every person, our dedi-cation to assisting with our neighbors’ needs whatev-er they may be, and our deep appreciation for the great work done by Special Olympics.” K of C councils donated more than $3.5 million to Special Olympics in 2013. Members also provided more than 250,000 hours of service at nearly 20,000 Special Olympics events. K of C councils also donat-ed an additional $13.5 million to a number of other projects assisting people with intellectual disabilities. Posted on July 19, 2014 by State Deputy

When filling out your Christmas cards this

year, send one to this address:

A Recovering American Soldier

c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Ave

NW Washington, DC 20307-5001

Pass this on and think of how many cards

these wonderful special people who have

sacrificed so much would get.