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St. Mark Council News
Official Publication St. Mark Catholic Church, January 2006 http:/www.kofcncstmark.org |
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Grand Knight’s Beacon Light |
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The second half of our calendar year is under way
and we have already had our Knights Free Throw Championship, which was
a great success. There will be pictures and announcements of the
winners at our next meeting. We have many events scheduled for the
coming months. We hope to have a first degree ceremony on Saturday,
February 11. The St. Patrick's Day Dance is scheduled for
Saturday, March 11. Please mark your calendars and keep your
eyes open for the Council calendar from Ray Marr. I want to say a special thank you to
all those Brother Knights that have stepped up to chair or participate
in the committees to run our fundraising and social activities. We are
a special Council with an abundance of charitable and caring men. You
make me proud to represent you as your Grand Knight. GK |
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Calendar |
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Jan 30, |
St. Mark Council
Leadership Team Meeting |
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Jan 31 |
Annual KofC
membership dues deadline |
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Feb 6, |
St. Mark Council
Business Meeting |
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February 11, |
First Degree at |
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Feb 18, |
Valentines Day
Dance with live “big band” orchestra at Holy Spirit Church in |
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March 1 |
Ash Wednesday |
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March 11, |
St.
Patrick’s Day Dance at St. Mark |
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April 16 |
Easter Sunday |
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April 21, |
Council 12654
Fish Fry at St. Mark Church |
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April 22-23 |
St. Mark Knights
Membership Blitz Weekend |
January 9
Meeting Notes – 30 Knights attending |
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Grand Knight’s Report Convention:
GK Upcoming events: A number of events are coming soon that need Knights to step
forward and volunteer, including St. Patrick’s Day Dance on March 11
(needs a leader), Fish Fry on April 21, staffing Carolina Blonde Beer booths
at A Taste of Charlotte on June 2-4, and a St. Mark parking lot garage sale June
30. Foundation for the Future: St. Mark Council has already paid more than $7,700
toward the 2005-2006 Fraternal Year (July 1-June 30) pledge of $10,000 toward
Foundation for the Future. Committee Reports Financial Secretary’s Report: Brother Jim Bossert, Financial Secretary, reported
that 48 Council members had paid their 2006 dues. The goal is to have dues
for all 206 members of Council 12654 paid by the end of January. Program Committee: Ray Marr said the Council is reporting more than
13,000 volunteer hours in 2005, including 154 hours for visits to the sick; 65
visits for bereavement purposes, 35 blood drive participants, 2,969 church
hours, 3,007 community hours, 3,986
youth hours, 2,611 miscellaneous hours and 436 fraternal hours. Church Committee: Sergio Miranda reported that 50 large bags of
Angel Tree gifts were delivered to a number of locations in the North
Mecklenburg Community. He thanked Jason Peplinski, Mr. and Mrs. John
O’Neill, Council Committee: Family Committee: Andy Kopchinski asked for suggestions for a Spring
family outing. (He mentioned that school parents get together for Pizza
Nights at Ci Ci’s Pizza in Youth Committee: Sean McSweeney reported that the Free Throw
Championship is scheduled for 10-12 noon at St. Mark school gymnasium on
Monday, January 16. Volunteers were needed. Treasurer’s Report: St. Mark Council is reporting $5,660 in the bank
as of New Business Banner Proposed: Ray Marr introduced a proposal to purchase a banner for St. Mark
Council. The “official” KofC Council banner is 30 x 40 inches and
can be used at Council meetings, in parades and at State KofC conventions.
The price is approximately $500-$600 through two known suppliers. Lower-cost
alternatives (such as finding someone locally to make a banner) will be
explored and reported at a future meeting. Life Teen Request Approved: By voice vote, the Council approved a $500 request
from Life Teen to create a contingency fund for teens who were not able to
pay transportation costs to the March for Life in State Raffle Tickets: Each Knight in Council 12654 will receive five
raffle tickets to sell for the NC Knights Raffle. Each ticket is $5, and St.
Mark Council will keep $2.50 for each ticket sold. First prize is an Church needs armed services coordinator: Mike Leahy reported that St. Mark
Church needs a coordinator for getting former or current members of the armed
services to carry flags representing different branches of the U.S. Military
on special holiday services such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Fish Fry Announced: The St. Mark Knight of Columbus Fish Fry will be
on Friday, April 21, from New Knights Insurance Agent: The New Field Agent for St. Mark, Rick Keyser, was
introduced and spoke to the Council. He will be calling on all members of
Council 12654 for life insurance needs. |
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Recognition |
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Will O'Brien was elected
January Knight of the Month for his efforts in securing the Lowe’s
location for Operation LAMB and for organizing Boy Scout participation. Jim and Terri Bossert were
elected the January Family of the Month. Jim does great work as Council
12654’s Financial Secretary, and Terry organized the Knight’s
Ladies group and was a leader in the recent Bake Sale that benefited
Foundation for the Future. |
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The Power of Prayer |
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Mk 11: 24 - "I give you my word, if you are
ready to believe that you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, it shall
be done for you.” |
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Please
keep the following individuals and families in your prayers:
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Council Contact Information |
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Grand Knight |
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655-8190 |
edwardkeller@bellsouth.net |
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Past Grand Knight |
Tom McGahey |
947-9334 |
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Deputy Grand Knight |
Dick Christian |
875-1258 |
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Chaplain |
Msgr R. Bellow |
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richard_bellow@yahoo.com |
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Chancellor |
Jim Lotito |
948-9015 |
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Recorder |
Mike Mullen |
948-7484 |
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Treasurer |
Chip Marshall |
875-8811 |
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Financial Secretary |
Jim Bossert |
655-8852 |
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Warden |
Kevin Csehoski |
947-2856 |
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Advocate |
Marty Brennan |
896-6441 |
Marty.brennan@mmbrennanlaw.com |
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Inside Guard |
Bruce Milstead |
892-4578 |
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Outside Guard |
James Carter |
948-8506 |
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First Year Trustee |
Tom McGahey |
947-9334 |
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Second Year Trustee |
Barry McCaa |
895-2424 |
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Third Year Trustee |
Jack Clements |
992-0789 |
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Membership Director |
Mark Conter |
947-8604 |
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Community/Health Dir |
Open |
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Operation LAMB Dir |
Richard Clancey |
609-4400 |
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Council Director |
Barry McCaa |
895-2424 |
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Family Director |
Andy Kopchinsky |
655-0949 |
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Youth Director |
Sean McSweeney |
948-5543 |
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Church Director |
Sergio Miranda |
395-9802 |
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Pro-life Director |
Tony Gagliardo |
439-0533 |
ajgags@aol.com |
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Insurance Field Agent |
Ken Hillberry |
938-6795 |
keinsart@yahoo.com |
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Coord, Parish Rndtble |
Bob Murphy |
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