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St. Mark Council News
Official Publication St. Mark Catholic Church, April 2006 http:/www.kofcncstmark.org |
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Grand Knight’s Beacon Light |
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Calendar |
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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 |
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April 24 |
Spring Charity
Golf Tournament @ Verdict Ridge in |
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May 1, |
St. Mark Council
officer elections (at monthly Council business meeting) |
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May 6, |
KofC First
Degree Ceremony at St. Mark Catholic Church |
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May 8 |
Deadline to turn
in money for State KofC raffle |
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May 19-21 |
NC KofC
Convention |
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May 19-29 |
Shuttle bus
driving during spring races at Lowe’s Motor Speedway (schedule information at www.lowesmotorspeedway.com) |
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June 10 |
St. Mark Church
Bazaar |
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Recognition |
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Knight of the Month: Membership
Director Mark Conter |
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Family of the Month: Chancellor
Jim Lotito, wife Linda and son. |
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April 3 Business Meeting |
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Attendance: 38 Grand Knights report State Deputy Bob Grabasky has asked St.
Mark Council to be Host Council for the January 2007 Midyear NC KofC
convention at the University Hilton in Tom McGahey announced that elections for
Council officers will be held at the May 1 Council meeting. Nominees for the
2006-2007 Fraternal Year are Grand Knight: Upcoming Charity Events April 21 Fish Fry:
Ray Marr reported on preparations for the KofC Fish Fry on Friday, April 21. Eat-in
or take out. Plates are $9 and include flounder, shrimp, hushpuppies, French
fries, coleslaw and iced tea. Kid’s meals are $3 and consist of chicken
nuggets, fries and beverage. Deserts furnished by the St. Mark Lady Knights
will also be on sale. All proceeds will go to Foundation for the Future. April 24 Golf Tournament:
The St. Mark May 19-29 Lowe’s Motor Committee and activity reports Chancellor’s Report on
Vocations: St. Mark Council will
prepare care packages for 18 seminarians who will be assigned to the
Charlotte Diocese. Chancellor Jim Lotito reported that he is now tracking
down and confirming addresses for the seminarians. He said their needs
include computer supplies, printer ink and paper. Discussion will continue at
the May meeting about the best way to purchase the items and prepare the care
packages. Membership:
Mark Conter reported that a Membership Blitz is scheduled after all Masses
the weekend of April 22-23. First degree is tentatively set for Saturday, May
6. Programs:
Ray Marr reported that he has submitted 50 event reports to Supreme for St.
Mark Council. Church:
Sergio Miranda thanks St. Mark Knights for their contributions to care
packages for Brother Trevor Hehn, who is stationed in Youth:
Sean McSweeney said two of the winners at the St. Mark KofC Free Throw
Championship are competing at the upcoming NC Free Throw Championship. St. Patrick’s Day Dance:
State KofC Raffle:
Raffle sales chief Andy Kopchinski thanks Knights for their support of the
2006 State KofC raffle. He recognized Dennis O’Rourke for selling 40
extra tickets. (Each Knight was given three $5 tickets to sell. The Council
gets $2.50 in profit per ticket.) Kopchinski asked Knights to continue
pushing ticket sales up until the May 8 deadline. Treasurer’s Report:
St. Mark Council had $10,824 in the bank as of March 31. Income for the month
was $3,458 (chocolate bar sales and St. Patrick’s Day Dance), while
charity and program expenses were $3,031 New/Unfinished Business Volunteer opportunity:
Council members learned of a request from Sandra Brakefield to set up the
worship area in the Funding request approved:
The Council approved a request from Mary Alice Hollars, head of the elderly
ministry at St. Mark, for $200 for one-half of the cost of 80 health
screening kits. June 10 Church Bazaar:
Dick Christian reported on preparations for the June 10 St. Mark Church
Bazaar. He has met with the Parish Council, as well as Donna Smith (St. Mark
Director of Religious Automobile Raffle (as part of the Church Bazaar): Christian led a discussion about the raffle of a $12,000 car from an area dealership. Members who had been involved in car raffles with other organizations were concerned that there was not enough time to promote the raffle and sell enough tickets to cover the cost between now and June 10. (The likely scenario would be to sell 1,000 tickets at $25 each. The break-even point for a $12,000 car is 500 tickets.) The decision was made to promote the car raffle as part of the Church Bazaar by having the car in a conspicuous location on the St. Mark property, but extend the raffle deadline until the Fall to ensure there is enough time to sell a sufficient number of tickets. |
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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
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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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