Knight News

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V o l ume 15 , I s s ue 12
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St. John’s Knights of Columbus 7601 Vine St. Lincoln, NE 68505
Grand Knight Report
Dear Brother Knights, Families, and Friends,
The month of May is nearly at its end. The Altar Society has expressed
their thanks for helping pass out the Mother’s Day carnations and collect for Birth right. School Promotions and Graduations have successfully been held and celebrated. Congratulations to all of our students!
We are extremely close in meeting our Star Council objective in regards to Membership. Ask a friend if he could give 24 hours a year to
the Knights of Columbus….. He could make a positive difference in
his community and Church. It breaks down like this:
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GK Dennis Clare
12 hours a year reading the weekly parish bulletin, the state and
local council newsletters, Columbia magazine, and surfing the
state council and Supreme web sites.
Two hours a year volunteering at the council’s annual drive for people with intellectual disabilities.
Two hours a year attending, with his family, two corporate Communions or council prayer services at his parish.
Two hours a year on a council-sponsored Church, community, council, family or
youth project of his choosing.
Two hours a year attending one council meeting. (If it’s a well-run, interesting
meeting he might even come back for a second.)
Four hours a year enjoying (again, with his entire family) a council social function such as a dinner, dance, picnic, etc.
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M o n s ig n or H e l m a n n C ou n c il # 1 1 280
Knight News
V o l ume 15 , I s s ue 12
1 J u n e 20 15
St. John’s Knights of Columbus 7601 Vine St. Lincoln, NE 68505
Grand Knight Report
I kindly urge you to tell your friends about our great order! We have until June 30th to complete and finish strong!
We have been working through our Officer Election process. We have a good group of nominees at this time. We will have one more round of nominations at our June general meeting;
and then vote. I kindly urge everyone to come and practice your right to vote for our new officers.
Have you signed up for the Council Appreciation Dinner yet?? The more the merrier! Reserve
the date: June 12, 2015 Location: Knights of Columbus Hall 60th and South. Time: 6:30 PM.
Our Fireworks project is moving along. We are meeting Tuesday May 26th to discuss and
brain-storm our operation.
Our annual Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, July 23rd at the Venue Restaurant (70th
and Pioneers Blvd.) Look for a Reservation e-mail coming very soon.
It has been a true honor and privilege to be Grand Knight of this wonderful Council! I have
been blessed in many ways; being your Grand Knight was one.Thank you for the opportunity
to serve.
Fraternally yours,
Dennis Clare
Grand Knight
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Calendar of Events
Msgr. Helmann
Council Officers
2014-2015 Roster
Grand Knight
Dennis Clare
Chaplain
Fr. Lyle Johnson
Deputy Grand Knight
Mark Rezac
Chancellor
Ken Dill
Recorder
Rich Furasek
Financial Secretary
Dennis Thorne
Event
Date
Location
26 May 15 Officer’s Meeting 6:30 PM
St. John’s Gym
26 May 15 Fireworks Meeting 7:00 PM
St. John’s Gym
1 June 15 General Knights Meeting 7:00 PM
School Library
3 June 15 Totus Tuus Grilling 5PM
Social Hall
7 June 15 First Degree 1:30-3:30 PM
School Library
Treasurer
Todd Furasek
12 June 15 Council Appreciation 6:30 PM
Knights Hall
60th and South
Advocate
John Nelson
21 June 15 I-80 Collar Series Tailgating 3:30 Game 5 PM
Werner Park, Omaha
29 June 15 Officer’s Meeting
West Conference Room
Warden
Don McKee
Inside Guard
Jim Gonser
Outside Guard
Jeff Hilfiker
Trustee 3rd Year
Jeff Morton
1 July 15 General Council Meeting
Social Hall
July 3 and 4th Firework Sales All Day
Lancaster Event Center
23 July Awards Banquet
Venue 70th & Pioneers
Trustee 2nd Year
Craig Sehnert
Trustee 1st Year
Mike Wernke
District Deputy
Rod Middagh
Insurance Field Agent
John Stoeckinger
St. John’s Grounds Maintenance
All Knights are requested to spend a minimal amount of time helping with the grounds maintenance at St.
John’s. It would be extremely helpful if each Knight could help for a couple of hours on two separate Saturdays between the 1st of April and the 1st of December. Approximately 10 Knights are needed after the
8:15am Mass, about 9:00am Please check the weekly church bulletin for the “Mow Schedule” to
determine if you are on the list. If you can not make it on Saturday morning, please consider volunteering during the week (day or evening), or switch with another Knight. Please contact Mark
Insurance Report
June: It’s Never Too Early to Plan for the Future
Traditionally, this is the month for two important life events: graduations and
weddings. These two events are also opportunities to review your life insurance coverage—particularly if you’re young and in good health.
It’s a simple fact that when you’re young and healthy, your rates for coverage will
be lower than when you’re older and your health might not be as good. Even if you’re
in excellent health, there’s no way to predict when your death will occur.
It’s unavoidable that your family will suffer emotionally if you should die. However, financial hardship is something that you can prevent.
Owning sufficient life insurance ensures that your family will always have enough
money, come what may. As your Knights of Columbus agent, I can help you determine
how much is “sufficient” for your family. I can also discuss with you the relative merits
of different types of life insurance.
It’s become fashionable to focus almost exclusively on planning for a prosperous
retirement. Yet even in this age of improved health and longevity, some families must
still endure the premature loss of a breadwinner. The fact is, none of us can be assured that retirement will happen until we actually get there.
By taking steps now, you protect your loved ones against the possibility of your
death. What’s more, the sooner you act, the greater the benefits will be for your family—and, possibly, for you as well.
You are invited to St. Johns Volunteer Appreciation Dinner!
On June 12 at 6:30 PM KofC Council 11280 will be
serving dinner in appreciation for its members hard
work. The dinner will be located at the KofC Hall
(6044 South Street). A pitch tournament will follow
at 8:00 PM if there is enough interest. Please RSVP
to Sjohn Watson at sjohnchiro@yahoo.com with your
name, number attending (1 or 2), and if you would
like to play pitch after dinner. Please RSVP by June
4th.
April Honorees
Steve Wallingford
Bernard and Ilene Newton
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
BEING AN ACTIVE KNIGHT MAKES YOU A WINNER
Advantages to Attending the Monthly General Meeting
Monthly Drawing 50/50
Dennis Johnson $14
Progressive Drawing– Unclaimed
Next Drawing $40
Be a Winner!
Come to the next meeting on June 1st
in the St. John’s Library at 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL #11280 June BIRTHDAYS
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Robbin Bohy
David Hall
Christopher Blake
Teddy Milburn
Edward May
Todd Neeley
Mike Wernke
Jason Blowers
Mike Wallman
Bernard Buresh
Michael Kucera
Gerry Oligmueller
Matthew Simmons
Ferdinand Stepan
Steve Jambor
Tyler Toline
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Donald Wieser
Daniel Gutierrez
Amy King
Tyler Sanders
Dan Chapman
Kendra Dubas
Gary Barnes
Paul Moss
Gerrine Kirby
Michael Kluck
Rodney Steffan
Donald Lenhoff
Noah Mastel
Mark Rezac
Ben Rynearson
IF YOU SEE THESE KNIGHTS OR SPOUSES, WISH THEM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
A Call To Give!
There are many reasons to become a Community Blood Bank donor—chiefly to help
make a difference in someone’s health or even to save a life. If you donate, please write
in “St. John’s Knights of Columbus” or “#11280” on your registration card so our council receives credit for community service.
Locations
100 N. 84th
16th & Pine Lake Rd.
www.don8bld.org
486-9414
ODDS & ENDS
OR A LITTLE OF THIS AND A LITTLE OF THAT
As a reminder, when requesting mass announcements, please submit your requests to
the parish office by Saturday at 11 am.
COUNCIL #11280 APPAREL
We have a 100% cotton polo that is comfortable to wear. We also have a twill,
button front shirt, in short and long sleeve that looks a bit more dressy. We
have two nice jackets, one with a hood, that are warm in winter and very nice
looking. All of the clothing has the KofC logo & council name on them.
You can print out the order form from the council website or you can get one
at the next monthly meeting and try on samples. Hats are on sale at all
monthly meetings.
If you have any questions contact LeRoy Novak at 402-467-1637.
Announcements
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Rosary for Seminarians – 7:00pm every Thursday at St. John’s, in the Cry Room. Everyone is welcome and invited to come pray for our seminarians. Lord, send workers
to your harvest.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
O, God, you have asked us to pray for vocations; that there might be young men and women willing to give their lives for the sake of souls. Hear our prayer and the prayer of your
Church and send us good and holy priests and religious. We offer you this day, all we shall
think, do or say for this intention, through Christ Our Lord. Amen