Knights of Columbus News

	6373 Knights of Columbus         Volume 33 Issue 10

April 2008

JOHN 10:14-17
I am the good shepherd,
and I know mine and mine know me,
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father;
and I will lay down my life for the sheep.
I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold.
These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice,
and there will be one flock, one shepherd.

With the Lenten Season behind us, the time to rejoice the Easter Season is now. Each day we get closer to the warmer weather and start to go back outside and work in the yard. The daylight is getting longer means more time for walks and other activities. This could be a good time for a family trip for ice cream. Each year the Knights treat the Alter Servers to some ice cream to show them our appreciation for the work they do for the Church. Join us on April 22 (Tuesday) for some ice cream at D.Q. on Wooster St. for some fun.

A few weeks ago several Knights got together for a progressive dinner. Thanks to the Goodenows, Winslows, and Michaelis for using their homes to enjoy different courses of the meals. The food was great and so was the company. It looked like every one had a good time. Thanks again.

The year is quickly winding down and we could still add some new guys to the council. The life blood of any organization is membership. Many council members' hands make short work of the many projects we host and conduct. Remember, a Knight once asked you to join. Please make an effort to ask a Catholic gentleman from St. Aloysius, or St. Tom's

Every Catholic Gentleman should be asked! This was Father McGivney's goal, this should be OUR GOAL.

The 2008 SUPER CASH BONANZA CHARITY CAMPAIGN is now into the second month. I still have extra tickets and can get you more at the next meeting, April 14th. We have till the 15th. for the first turn in of sold tickets. There is lots of cash to be won! This campaign is to help fund the Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus Ohio Charities Foundation. The ticket is much more colorful than in the past, and each ticket is now worth $5.00 instead of the old 6 tickets for $5.00 books in past years. Please if you have any tickets that I gave to you and they are unsold, please return the money and any unsold tickets back to me (John McAvoy). Again the first turn in is April 15th. The more money we turn in on the first the more our council gets back from State to use as we wish. Please send a check made out to K of C. and send it to my home address is 431 W. Poe Rd. B.G. The 1st Degree is about Charity. The Super Cash Bonanza sponsors the State Charities and there is rebate money for our Council's Charities. Our Council goal is five (5) 5 tickets per Knight. Have fun and sell tickets to your friends.

Measure-Up 2008, needs your help on the weekend of May,1-3. This year we will be able to stand in front of Krogers,and Walmart I'm still working on getting Walgreens to help. So far I haven't had anyone come forward to run this activity. This is an activity for the entire family to participate. One or two could do the job of calling people to schedule time at the stores and to collect the money at different times. Call me or come to the meeting on Monday the 14th if you can help. If no ones comes to help out it won't happen. Money raised will be given to Wood Lane School.

Soon the Trustees of Council 6373 will be looking for a "Few Good Men." They are selecting a slate of candidates for Officers for Council #6373 for the 2008-09 year. If you are interested in any of the positions in our Council, please contact Wayne Michaelis, Steve Benner, Phil Avina or John McAvoy.

Many, many thanks to all the Knights, their wives, and volunteers who helped with our three fish fries. Thanks to many hands who were able to help and for those great desserts. Although it may seem that the numbers were down this year, I think it was a success.

 K of C Insurance News: Did you know that the K of C sells more than just life insurance? There are annuities and long-term care programs available to you and your family. Call our New local field agent Cory Enheart, or at 1-877-KCKNIGHT for more information. Access their information at: www.kofc.org

A wonderful new book of interest to every Knight is on sale in bookstores. Entitled Parish Priest: Father McGivney and American Catholicism. The book is the first full length biography of the founder of our Order, and is published by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins.

Every man without passion has within him no principal of action, nor motive to act.
Claude Adrien Helvetius