HOLY INFANT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

KNOTES FROM THE GRAND KNIGHTKnights and Ladies,

Let's all welcome Bill Davis as our new District Deputy and extend a sincere thank you to Bob Walker for all that he has done for council as District Deputy.Thank you to Fr. Stanger for the great write-up about the Knights of Columbus in the October 21st Bulletin. It is posted on the bulletin board in the holy infant room. Thanks again and we are proud to have Fr. Stanger, Fr. Dieckmann, Fr. Burkemper, Deacon Clemens, Deacon Powers and Deacon Kleine as Brother Knights.

Bingo continues to be successful with 187 players at our October bingo. $516 was raised for hurricane disaster relief. Thanks to all the volunteers who contributed to the good time for all.

Thank you to Gloria Pieknik and Kathy Strake for representing 10794 at the October Felice Couers.

The hayride was rescheduled for October 27th and a good time was had by all who attended. Thank you to Ted Salvia for all his efforts.

Veterans Day will be November 11th. We will be Distributing gift cards to veterans after all masses on Saturday and Sunday, November 10th and 11th. Volunteers will be needed to assist.

Congratulations to Matt Lacaille in joining the Adult Core Team of the Holy Infant Youth Group.

Due to the Christmas Holiday the December Officers Meeting has been cancelled.

Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to all.

Vivat Jesus,

Rich LacailleGrand Knight

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION11/5/2018    Ken Clemens11/12/2018    Bob or Sue Walker11/19/2018    Ralph Moritz11/26/2018    Ted Salvia12/3/2018    Steve Nardoni

12/10/2018    Jerry Quinn12/17/2018    Ted Tabayoyong12/24/2018    Dave Denzer12/31/2018    Jack Wiltrakis1/7/2019    Al Bouckaert

If anyone wishes to be added to the Adoration Schedule, which is on Mondays, from 7-8 PM, contact Steve Lane at stevelane12@gmail.com, or 636-346-3668.

GENERAL MEETINGKnights of Columbus General Meeting Minutes Oct 9, 2018

GK Rich Lacaille opened the meeting at 7:42 PM with a prayer

Roll of Officers was called, present were GK, DGK, Chancellor, FS, Treasurer, Lecturer, Advocate, Warden, Outside Guard and Trustees Alan Thome and Ray Brune

Prior meeting minutes were accepted as emailed, Dave Denzer motioned and it passed

GK Reported:

First time members in attendance: Dick Dalileo

New District Deputy Bill Davis was introduced.

Correspondence and solicitations were discussed.

- MOPS is asking to be considered for the 50/50 and Tips Bingo donations

- Other solicitations were mentioned rather quickly

- 5th Sunday Mass went well, VFW Breakfast followed

- Shared picnic at Bluebird Park to celebrate Star Counciol was well attended

- Special Olympics Open House was Sep 30, several attended from Holy Infant

- Felice Coures Dance had 2 helpers from Holy Ifant, we’d like more

- Vince Vogelgesang read a Columbian Association report, which included a slate of Board Members which included:

- Lagos, Cohen, Hanneke 1 year members- Logullo, Vogelgesang, Gene Bestgen, 2

year members- Rich Lacaille, Chappuis, Salvia 3 year

members- Nominations for officers followed: Rich L –

President, Chappuis – Treasurer, Salvia - Secretary

- Matt Lacaille made a motion that the slate be accepted, motion PASSED

FS read no receipts and several bills

Motion made by Steve Lane that the bills be turned over to the trustees and if in order be paid, motion PASSED

4th degree reported that on Oct 21, there is a trivia night

Holy Spirit Ass’y is holding a raffle, $50/ticket, $5,000 1st prize, $2,500 second prize

Treasurer reported amounts in the various funds

- GK suggested a modification to the Treasurer’s report totals line

Membership report: Church Drive Oct 20-21.

Admissions degree Oct 10 at Sacred Heart Valley Park

Admissions Degree Nov 5 at St Alban

- Community Activities: Food Pantry

- Family Activities: Christmas Party on Dec 9 at West County Lanes, $1300 cost last year. Motion made by Matt Lacaille for the council to cover up to $1500, motion PASSED

Hayride previously scheduled for Oct 6 was cancelled by the city due to weather. Rescheduled for Oct 27. Discussion on whether we should cncel and get a partial refund because Oct 27 is also Trunk or Treat for the school. Decision was made to go ahead with the hayride on Oct 27. Most attendees would not be attending the Trunk or Treat.

Youth Activities: No poster contest. Free Throw contest “up in the air”! Depends on whether we can meet Supreme’s strict guidelines on having the properly trained personnel on hand.

Bingo Report – Sep we had about 265 players. Needed more workers. Oct 20 is the next Bingo. Bingo license has been renewed. Survey conducted. Main question was whether players would continue to come if we increased the price to $25 from $20. Also had feedback on other aspects of the event.

GK Rich Lacalile made a motion that the council pay for the Tootsie Rolls for the DD Drive, as we

have done in the past. Chairman Steve Lane said the bill was about $400. Motion PASSED.

State Deputy Bob Hawkins reported that Tom Saborski from Supreme will be at Holy Infant on November 9 for a regional meeting on the Faith in Action program.

Unfinished Business: GK stated that we are still waiting cost confirmation on additional Handicap signs.

Joe Strange reported on the Coat Drive, thanking John Peckham and Jack Schafers for help in sorting, the coats went to St Vincent de Paul. Apx 110 coats from Holy Infant and 50 coats from the VFW.

The State Bowling Tournament is Oct 20-21 in O’Fallon, MO.

New business discussed:

- Lee’s Gift cards for veterans on Veterans Day celebration was proposed. Joe Strange moved that we buy 100 $6 gift cards. Motion PASSED.

- $850 in gifts for Christmas for 3 priests, 4 Deacons, School Principal, 2 seminarians, 4 Rectory staff, Maintenance man, Laura Kramer, and Patricia Foley ($50 each) motion made by Matt Lacaille to collectively approve these gifts, motion PASSED.

- New file cabinet is needed for the Bingo room.

- School Auction committee asked for a $500 donation to purchase a dog for the auction. The

dog brings in $2,000 plus to the auction proceeds. In return, Knights are to get mention of sponsoring the dog at the auction as well as a full page ad in the auction book. Dave Denzer moved we send auction the $500. Motion PASSED.

- Clown Club asked for $500 to cover costs. New member Don Turpin is a member of the clown club. Discussion followed asking whether other councils donate to the clown club and also for accounting of money brought in and expenses paid before committing $500. Steve Lane moved that until such information can be obtained, $200 be donated at the current time to the clown club. Motion PASSED.

- Youth Group is asking for help installing a handicap accessible bathroom in the youth house. Discussion followed. No idea how much it will eventually cost, so we should see some bids. Also, concern over whether the current location is large enough and how much longer they will continue to use the current location should be known before committing anything. Bob Walker pointed out why we should help the youth group (future potential members). No argument about that. However, Rich Lacaille pointed out that we’ve given money to the youth group in the past and have not received an acknowledgment. We want to make sure they are aware of our gifts or Bob’s point is moot. Tabled until more info is known.

- GK presented a plaque to former District Deputy Bob Walker for his assistance as DD these past 4 years.

District Deputy Bill Davis gave his report:

Introduced himself. Knight for 20 years. Honor Guard member. Member of 9981 Incarnate Word council. District 54 Warden. Gave a talk on “Achieving the Honorable”, and Recruiting, Succession, Retention.

Lecturer John Peckham provided Food for the Good of the Order.

GK Rich Lacaille closed the meeting at precisely 9 PM with a prayer.

BINGO

Our final bingo of 2018 will be held on November 17th. Thanks to the many new volunteers last month. It sure makes the night run smoother when we have enough volunteers!

CHRISTMAS PARTYOur annual Christmas Party will be Sunday, December 9th at West County Lanes Banquet

Center. Happy hour at 5, dinner at 5:30. All members of the Knights and Ladies Auxiliary and their families are invited! Dinner is FREE as a “thank you” for all the hard work and volunteer hours you put in (cash bar). Santa will be showing up to give the children presents! There will be sitters on hand to watch the children after so the adults get on with their annual game of “Rob Thy Neighbor”.

If you wish to have Santa present your child with a present, please bring a wrapped gift of no more than $15 with child’s name on it.

If you wish to partake in the “Rob Thy Neighbor” bring a wrapped gift of no more than $15 for each player.

Seating is somewhat limited, so get reservations in to Joe Strange at gojoe101@aol.com or 314-307-2877.

NEXT GENERAL MEETINGNext general meeting will be Tuesday, November 13th.

NOVEMBER CALENDAR11/13 General Meeting

11/17 Bingo

11/27 Planning Meeting

12/9 Christmas Party

2018/2019 OFFICER’S ROLE

Grand Knight Rich Lacaillerlacaillekofc@gmail.com 314-724-5207Deputy Grand Knight Steve LaneStevelane12@gmail.com 636-458-6644Chancellor Ted SalviaTvsalvia@gmail.com 636-751-3983Treasurer Vince Vogelgesangvincev@pasupplies.com 314-713-2960Financial Secretary Jim Chappuisjim@bikecenterstl.com 314-401-5679Recorder Gene Hannekegeneandkathie@hanneke.us 314-913-4230Lecturer John PeckhamAdvocate Matt Lacaillematlac1@gmail.com 314-724-5216Warden John HoffmannJkgh1@yahoo.com 314-709-0291Inside Guard Matthais WhitworthOutside Guard Vince Dausvedaus48@gmail.com 314-307-13651 Year Trustee Alan ThomeAlan14thome@gmail.com2 Year Trustee Fred Lagosflagos@sbcglobal.net 314-283-1339

3 Year Trustee Jeff Logullojeff@logullo.com 314-246-9466

The Ladies ChronicleHoly Infant Ladies Auxiliary Council 10794november 2018 Newsletter

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

2018-2019 OfficersPresident – Theresa DonovanVice President – Martha LangSecretary – Gloria PuricelliTreasurer – Kathleen StrakeTrustees - Dorothy Denzer and Rita Schmitt Newsletter Editor – Olivia Pieknik

Regular Membership Meetings:3rd Tuesday of the Month7:00 p.m. in the Holy Infant Room

November 20th – Thanksgiving pot-luck and card stamping. We will also collecting items for residents at a local nursing home. Suggested items including socks, small stuffed animals, men’s handkerchiefs and fashion jewelries.December 18th – We will have a social dinner at Wildwood Grill and celebrating Christmas with White Elephant Gift Exchange. There will also be a contest for “The Ugliest Top”!

The Ladies showed off the awards for their art work, decorated gourds at the October meeting. Thanks to Kathleen Strake for providing the gourds. Special thanks to Bob Walker for serving as the Honorable Judge of the decorating contest.

Happy Birthday and Blessings toGeri Batz – November 24th

OFFICERs MEETINGS

The next Officers Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 13th. Future Officers Meetings will be on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in January, March and May. Time and Location to be determined. Additional meetings may be called if necessary.

Mark Your Calendar for a Special Social Event – Saturday, February 9, 2019, lunch and entertainment (theater comedy) by Linda Spall from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Holy Infant Upper Cafeteria. Invitations and more information will be forthcoming.

BLESSED ARE THE STRESSED

Ladies Auxiliary attended a presentation on Blessed are the Stressed by Sr. Mary Lea Hill, a member of the Daughters of St. Paul. The event took place on Sunday, October 14th in the Upper Cafeteria and was sponsored by Holy Infant’s Adult Faith Formation Team.

Pro-Life Activities:

Fr. Burkemper led the Rosary Procession and prayed in front of the abortion clinic on Saturday, October 20th. After the Procession, we returned to the Cathedral for Benediction.

UpcomingHelpers of God’s Precious Infants

Saturday, November 17th Please join us on Saturday, November 17, 2018 for an 8:00 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral Basilica and a Rosary Procession after Mass.(Established in St. Louis in January 2000, Helpers of God’s Precious Infants is a peaceful, prayerful life-saving ministry that meets on the third Saturday of every month.)The prayer vigil begins with 8 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral Basilica, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, a rosary prayer procession to Planned Parenthood's local abortion facility, and Benediction upon return to the Cathedral Basilica. Those unable to process are invited to

remain in Eucharistic Adoration at the Cathedral Basilica.

FELICE CUORES

Kathleen Strake and Olivia Pieknik dressed up for the Halloween theme at the October dance. The next Felice Cuores dance will be on Saturday, November 10th, at 7:00 p.m. hosted by St. Clare of Assisi Parish-Ellisville. Holy Infant Council is one of the sponsors of this very special event, a dance party offered to adults age 18 and older who are developmental challenged.

Mark Your Calendar - Holy Infant Council will again be the sponsor of the March 2019 dance party with the St. Patrick’s Day theme. It will be on Saturday, March 9th, at 7:00 p.m. – Please plan to volunteer for this special event.

Holy infant – st. alban roe KNIGHTS/LADIES AUXILIARY PICNIC

Holy Infant and St. Alban Roe Knights and Lady Auxiliaries and their families had an enjoyable picnic at Bluebird Park in Ellisville on September 30th. The picnic was a celebration recognizing Council #10794 Holy Infant and Council #12022 St. Alban Roe for achieving Star Council in the 2017-2018 fraternal year.

Special thanks to Sue and Bob Walker, District Deputy #37, Tom and Rose Wardenburg,

Deputy Warden for putting the picnic together; to the K of C Clown Club providing great entertainment for the kids and the young-at-heart kids!

Thanks to all the Ladies for donating and helping with the Knights’ annual Tootsie Roll Drive (Jennifer Lane, Martha Lang, Gloria Puricelli, Kathleen Strake, Sue Walker and Olivia Pieknik) at UGas, Shop n’ Save location and after Masses.

Even the little puppy joined in the spirit of caring and giving!

WORLD RECORD

Well, it was not a world record but thanks to all the Ladies for bringing/donating desserts which generated $124.50 at the October Bingo. This will add to our general fund to be used for charitable contributions. Special thanks to Amber Porter for her generosity paying for the delicious “zero-calories” brownies by Martha Lang.