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Star News.....May 2018

Brother Knights and the Catholic Daughters of the Alleghenies Court

#1755 collected 3,089 pounds of food for the American Rescue Workers.

Star of the Sea Council #4245324 Bedford StreetHollidaysburg, PA 16648

May 2018

Star of the Sea Council #4245, 324 Bedford Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Ham & Cheese Sandwich Sales benefit the Knights of Columbus.Delivery Date: May 18, 20188

Orders on this sheet will be delivered by .Member Name

Contact Brother Paul Gargon with the total number of sandwiches ordered by 12pm on May 15, 2018 - Home- 814-695-7870

Proceeds benefit worthy causes in our Community!

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Annual Chicken BBQ

The 39th Annual "Hand in Hand BBQ" with the Jaffa Shrine Clowns for the children at Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

Eat in or Take out BBQ Chicken half, Baked Beans, Applesauce and Roll. Beverages and desserts available.

June 3, 2018-10:00 AM to 2:00 PM324 Bedford Street, Hollidaysburg, call 814-695-4752

Tickets are $8.00 and are available now and at the dooruntil sold out.

************************************************2018 Hospitality Meals for Meeting Nights

January-Ed Zang, February-Council, March-Dennis Dombrosky, April-Frank Farabaugh, May- Phil Claar, June - John Longenecker, July-Jim Zimmerman, August- Bobby Hazenstab, September Jeff Muriceak -October ? -November ? - December - ?

Contact Recorder Edgar Dunning to provide our hospitality meal following meetings.Council reimburses hospitality meal costs up to $50.00 Roasters are available forhospitalitymeals.

Brother Knights,

I would like to thank all the Brother Knights that helped out at all the events, the fund raisers and Cash Bash. It is amazing what a council can do when we work and strive together to accomplish our mission. Let’s please keep up the good work guys!!

Now as we move into the Spring of the year I’m hoping soon we will see some warmer weather for the upcoming events like the ARC collection April 20th to 22nd, the Mother’s Day dinner on May 13thand also the ham and cheese sales.

And please remember the next meeting starts election of officers.

If you are thinking about or you are interested in become a officer please attend the meeting. If any brothers go trout fishing I wish you luck.

God Bless. Fraternally Yours,GK Richard Moyer

Chaplains Corner

Pentecost in the Year of Grace

By Father Anthony J. Legarski, Chaplain

Brother Knights:

On May 20th the Church will bring to a close the Season of Easter with the celebration of Pentecost. Fifty days after the Resurrection, the apostles, gathered in the upper room, very much afraid of the fate that awaited them, became empowered by the Holy Spirit, andwent forth to do the work of Christ.

The time of Advent and the time of Lent are both accorded a “mid-point” observance. Advent has Gaudete Sunday and Lent has Laetare Sunday. It is during these times that the faithful are called upon to examine their spiritual progress through each season and discern how they may continue to spiritually grow.

In this Year of Grace, the Solemn Feast of Pentecost could serve as the same kind of benchmark. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. As such, the feast invites us to renew and recommit ourselves to the work of Christ and His church. It calls us to discern with greater depth and focus how we can be better stewards of God’s many gifts. In addition to these things, perhaps we could ask

ourselves how we are doing in our celebration of the Year of Grace. What have we done to grow more aware of and responsive to the means of Grace? Have we endeavored to be more aware of the opportunities for Grace. Are we increasing the frequency of receiving the Sacraments?These among other things, are what the Year of Grace challenges us to do.

It would be most appropriate I believe, if we made Pentecost this year a special one by seeing it as an opportunity to “get onboard” with the Year of Grace.

April.....2018 Council MeetingMinutes

Prior to the Meeting those present heard a presentation by Amber Altiero about Lyme Disease, its causes, treatments and other diseases caused by ticks.

The meeting was called to orderby Grand Knight Richard Moyerat7:43 pm with 40 members inattendance.

Application for membership:Ben Eberhart from St.

Thomas More Chapel in Claysburg, PA..

Grand KnightsReport

Hope everyone had a good Easter. A 1st Degree exemplification will be held at the June Meeting.

Donation Request:

Request received from Darlene Hale at St. Leonard’s Home to fund a power pressure cooker to allow for faster cooking, increased efficiency and reduced manpower at a cost of $159.90. Motion to donate the full amount was presented by Mike Metzgar; Second by Victor Ballash; motion passed. Request received from Catholic Charities to sponsor an ad in the program, as part of the Annual Recognition Dinner. Motion to donate $75 was presented by George Husick; Second by Jim Zimmerman; motion passed.

Notes/Letters of Appreciation were received from theFollowing:

Thank you note received from The American Rescue Workers, Inc. Hollidaysburg, Pa Corps. For the donation of 3089 lbs. of food from the 40 cans for 40 days food drive and for the $50 Martins gift card. Thank you note received from Mary Ann Chamberlain (Team Captain) Multiple Sclerosis Society (AFSCME) for the donation of $100.

Field Insurance Agent Report Mike McAndrews:

Mike was unable to stay for the entire meeting but did provide insulated cups for the taking. Donations: N/A

Financial SecretaryReport

2018 dues notices have been mailed; reminder – a third notice will be mailed to 19 outstanding members in May. Congratulations to all new Knights. We are on our way to earning the Star Council award and have completed the second requirement since we have achieved our goal for the percentage of insured members. The final requirement is to increase our membership and we need 5 additional Knights. Please recruit new members to help us obtain this award. Next month, we will nominate new officers. For our new members, following are a few of the ways that you can get involved…..

Volunteer at any of our fund raisers Cook chickens (see Gary to sign up) Collect food at the ARC food drive Sell Ham & Cheese sandwiches and help to assemble the food Help at the Hand-in-Hand Chicken BBQ Participate in the 40 cans for 40 days – Lenten food drive Help with the family picnic See any of your brother Knights and ask to get involved.

Standing CommitteesReports

Fund Raising Committee ReportBobby Hazenstab:

A 'Cash Bash, similar to a “200 Club” event is scheduled for the April 6, 2018 from 5:30-11:00 PM. All 200 tickets have been sold. Set up will start at 3:00 PM and we will need to be finished at 11:00 PM. The event will be held at the National Guard Armory in Duncansville, PA. Homemade desserts are needed. Volunteer and come to enjoy the fun.

ARC Report: Dennis McGeehanDennis has contacted the East Freedom Walmart and the Hollidaysburg Hometown Market. We will collect donations at each location on April 20, 2018 from 3:00-7:00 PM and on April 21, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Please sign up tonight or contact Dennis if you can volunteer. 5-time slots remain unfilled.

40 Cans for 40 Days Chairman Ron Harella

Ron reported that the 3048 lbs. of food donations were dropped off at The American Rescue Workers panty on Holy Thursday. Many thanks to The Catholic Daughters of the America for participating with the Council on this project. Additionally, $250 will be sent to BOTH local food pantries. Thanks to all.

Unfinished Business: N/A

Report of the 4th Degree by Ron Harella:

The next meeting will be held on the 4th Thursday of the month, April 26, in Altoona at 7:00 PM. There will be an exemplification of the 4th degree held in the Fall of 2018 (Oct 6 - Tentative) Dues for the 4th Degree are due. Congratulations to the new Knights.

New Business:

Prior to the start of the meeting, The PA Lyme Resource Network provided a Dare 2B Tick Aware presentation to educate us on the dangers of tick diseases. See palyme.org for additional information.

Dan Moringello presented a motion to donate $100 to the PA Lyme Resource Network; Second presented by George Husick; motion passed.

KofC Degree Certificates were presented to the following Knights:

o Craig Swineford o Ray Gregorcik

o Devin McGeehan o Gary Nocek o Frank Farabaugh

District Deputy George Husick

Thank you and congratulations to all of the new Knights. Recently baptized members can be a good source of recruitment – please consider inviting them to join the Knights.

Good of the Order:

Please pray for Charles Hauser Please pray for Jack Franks sister Please pray for Guy Luciano (he sends his regards) Please pray for Jim Zimmerman’s daughter Congratulations to Jack and Jenny Frank on their 65th anniversary.

Chaplains Summation – provided by Deacon Charles Ahern:

Deacon Chuck reminded us that we need to recognize Christ in our brothers and sisters. We need to pray for vocations. We need to support our seminarians. We need to pray for our brother Knights. We need to pray for Fr, Legarski.

Announcements:

Brothers please volunteer to provide a hospitality meal at our monthly meetings. The Council provides a $50 reimbursement for the meal. The Blood Drive yielded 14 units; many thanks to all who donated.

Ladies Night is tentatively scheduled for November 10. Victor Ballash presented a motion to hold the event; Ray Gregorchik provided the second; motion passed. Lou Endress stated that the Hand-in-Hand tickets will be assembled and stuffed into envelopes on May 8, @ 6:00 PM. Please help if you can. Bill Hiergeist reported that The Tyrone Herald published a good article relating to ELM (Every Life Matters). The ultrasound machine was blessed by Fr. Allen Thomas. Flyers are available to advertise the Hand-in-Hand, please take one and post.

Council sang the closing ode and the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 PM.

Note – hospitality meal to be provided by Phil Claar at the May 3,

2018 meeting.

Recorder – Ed Dunning Star of Sea Council #4245

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Michael Metzgar,

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