Knightly News & Views January 2016
Knights of Columbus Father Henry Kemper Council 6409, Kerrville, Texas
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My Brother Knights,
As the newsletter is written it is still 2015, so there is some time for reflection before closing out the old and bringing in the new. 2015 bought in some new leadership to the council which brings with it new ideas and plans for the future. Having an active chaplain has been a blessing. Our Deputy Grand Knight really got the ball rolling on our web page. Steve Erickson is always thinking of innovative ideas to raise money from the kitchen. Mike Douville ramrodded our fundraiser this year. The winners could choose jewelry or weapons. What a novel idea! Two of the three winners were active members of the counsel. We through no fault of our own had a negative recruiting year, placing the council into inactive status for the time being. This matter will be addressed and a remedy sought in the New Year.
And ending on a positive Note!
What a Christmas gettogether for Light Up for Christ. None other than Saint Nicolas himself showed up and did a stupendous job of explaining to the children how the idea of gift giving began. We had a good turn out with great food and as always the hall was decorated in the spirit of the season and was made complete by our handmade Nativity thanks to SK Carl Stakes.
Vivat Jesus,
GK Roger Holt
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Monsignor Walsh (KofC) hall is available for rentals at a reasonable cost. Contact Juan Roman at 830-370-1747 for more information, prices and reservations.
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VA Hospital Bingo
Brother Knights,
K of C Bingo on December 9 was sponsored by the Fourth degree Knights of Assembly # 2465. A SPECIAL thanks to the Brother Knights that showed up to, help: Ed Jackson, Tom Miller and his lovely wife Delores, Melvin Jones and Clark Klein. I'm grateful to all of you,as are the patients that we served. Our next bingo will be next year on Wednesday, January 13. PLEASE mark your calendars. Lets start the New Year off on the right foot with more of the Brother Knights participating in this wonderful Ministry. Remember it is always on the second Wednesday of each month.
Want to wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! May the New Year bring you and yours Good Health, Peace, Happiness and Much Prosperity.
God Bless
Brother Frank Bertagnolli 896-6796 (cell) 303-881-0472
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Calendar:
Jan 6: Business meeting. Msgr. Walsh Hall. 7 pm
Jan 7: 4th Degree Business meeting. Fredericksburg
Jan 13: Knights sponsor Bingo at VA center at 2 pm. Please arrive early. Information? Call Frank Bertagnolli (896-6976).
Jan 17: Fourth Degree turnout St. Anthony, Harper 8:30
Jan 17: Stand for Life. Kerr County Courthouse 2pm
Jan 20: Officer Meeting 7:00 pm. Open to all members.
Jan 27: Tamale social. 6:30 pm. Please bring sides to go with tamales
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Brothers,
I have the 2016 membership cards ready. Bring your dues to the tamale social and receive yours.
Financial Secretary Juan Limon
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Good of the Order
Please continue to pray for the healing power and comfort of the Holy Spirit
for our loved ones: Ed Nemec, Don Kelly, Roger Holt, Butch Connally, Tom Miller, Maria Galvan, Lula Santa Maria, Bea Hardey, Morgan Kelly, Joe Marino, Sr., Joe Penaloza, Bill Coplen, Carl Stakes, Rudy Garcia, Mel & Joanne Heck, Tom Fowler, Bill Treybig, Frank Moniz, Dan Montes, Stephanie Popeck, and Elaine Jackson.
Be sure to let us know of any brothers or members of their families to be remembered in our prayers.
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Council 6409 website
http://kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/index.asp?CNO=6409
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Winners
Congratulations to the winners in our first annual Scholarship fundraiser.
Winners received gift cards from Young's Guns and Jewelry.
1st Place Dr. Douglas Harris
2nd Place Joseph Reeh
3rd Place Miguel Limon
Thanks to all who participated. We raised over $1,200. As you recall, we raised our four year scholarship grant from $2,000 to $4,000 and initiated a $1,000 scholarship for a local Seminarian. These funds will help us support our Hill Country youth.
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Council Directory
Chaplain Fr. Scott Janysek 257-5961
Grand Knight Roger Holt 634-7074
Deputy G.K. Fernando Gutierrez 238-3712
Chancellor Jeff Sirianni 367-3508
Recorder Gino Delgadillo 377-2172
Advocate Ray Ochs 257-0652
Treasurer Mike Douville 370-2441
Financial Secretary Juan Limon 257-0374
Warden Juan Roman 370-1747
Outside Guard Miguel Limon 896-3841
Inside Guard Rolando Maldonado 210-643-8165
Trustee Don Kelly 257-9293
Trustee Steve Erickson 792-3270
Trustee Scott Chapman 739-8568
Lecturer Scott Chapman 739-8568
Editor John Vece 896-0752
District Deputy Joseph Arrieta 210-347-8432
Insurance Agent Pending
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January Birthdays
Harold Kunz (1st), Steve Erickson (6th), Ruben Nombrano (6th), Jesse Garza (10th), Jesse Garza, Jr. (10th), Frank Hardy (10th), Ruben Garza (12th), Carl Stakes (15th), Caleb Chapman (18th), Marcus Kunz (18th), Clark Klein (19th), Mark Hoffman (20th), Ernest Garza (24th), Dcn. Juan Martinez (26th), Ed Jackson (30th)