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St. Mark Council News
Official Publication St. Mark Catholic Church, July 2006 http:/www.kofcncstmark.org |
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Here we are well through another summer. I
hope everyone has been able to enjoy their children and other loved ones with
the pace maybe not so hectic. This typically is a slower time period for
our Council as well. But that doesn't mean we aren’t active. Our
handyman crew led by Dick Mahoney pulled off another wonderful act by moving
a St. Mark parishioner in need this month (a mother of seven). Our First
Degree Team held another installation bringing two new members, Chris Berger
and Todd Williamson, into our Council. Our members continued
to contribute to the assistance of a brother in need, bringing much
needed financial support to a couple struggling to care for a parent.
I did see a very positive sign of the
spirit of our Church community. Monsignor Richard invited the Sisters
of Mercy from Belmont Abbey to solicit raffle ticket sales for a new car. The
proceeds are going toward Catherine’s House, which provides shelter for
homeless families. Many parishioners were
purchasing tickets for this worthy cause. I mention this because the St. Mark On a personal note, please keep my wife
Jackie in your prayers. She is home after having hip replacement
surgery after a fall this month. She is doing well and our sincere
thanks to all the well wishes and offers of help. GK |
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Calendar |
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August 7, |
St. Mark Council
Business Meeting |
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August 8 |
Summer BBQ for
seminarians hosted by Bishop Jugas |
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September 14-17 |
KofC volunteers working
at Amazing Maize Maze |
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September 13 |
St. Mark
volunteers to feed homeless |
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September 23 |
St. Mark Family
Festival |
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October 6, |
Columbus Day
Dinner-Dance at |
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October 23 |
Fall Charity
Golf Tournament (Birkdale CC) |
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November 4 |
St. Mark Church
Christmas Bazaar |
Recognition
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July Knight of the Month: Mike Ducey ·
July Family of the Month: Bruce and Terry Milstead and family. ·
$1,700 raised: Thanks to all of the Lowe’s Motor
Speedway spring race shuttle bus-driving volunteers. Here’s a complete
list: Kelly Schill, Tom Donahue, Jeff Newton, Dick Christian, Anthony
Hoskins, Dick Driscoll, John O’Neill, Mike Fink, Sean McSweeney, Joe
Hack, Ryan Mulligan, Tom Sawicki, Ray DiDonato, Dick Mahoney, Joe Scallan,
Ray Marr, Richard Clancey, Barry McCaa, Mike Leahy, Andy Sikso, Dan Cedrone,
Bill Pugh and ·
Family in need helped: Responding to an urgent call, Dick Mahoney, Jack Schneider, Andrew
Mayernik, Willy Krause, Tom Rider and Brian Giarratano helped move a parishioner
and her seven children to a new home. ·
Knights feed homeless: Tom Sawicki, Dick Christian, Sergio Miranda, Joe Scallan, and Carol
Palillo fed 150 people June 14 at the Charlotte Men’s Shelter. |
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Chaplain’s
Report - highlights |
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· Work continues on plans for a new church building at St. Mark. · Foundation for the Future has $1.5 million in the bank and $2.5 million in pledges from parishioners. · To be able to start construction, the Charlotte Diocese says that a parish must have 40% of the total cost in the cash and 30% in pledges. The remaining 30% can be borrowed with a maximum 10-year mortgage. · For a church building in the $5-6 million range, one additional capital campaign will be needed at St. Mark. |
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Grand Knight’s Report · GK Ed Keller received a letter from Monsignor Kerin thanking St. Mark Council for the $1,000 annual gift provided by Council 12654. · Keller asked that all Knights to ensure that their “spirit of charity and cooperation shines through in all activities at the Church.” He said miscommunications and crossed wires are unavoidable since many St. Mark committees are also working on events to raise money to build a new church. “The worst thing that a Knight can do is be territorial. If we have to change our plans, or cancel an event because it is competing with another ministry at St. Mark, so be it. Let’s always be on our best behavior,” Keller said. · Keller announced that several Council leadership positions are open, including Community and Health Director (coordinates with Huntersville Police Department, Meals on Wheels, etc.) Blood Drive Coordinator, and Lecter (coordinates speakers for “good of the Council”) St. Mark Knight entering seminary: Monsignor Bellow reported that St. Mark Knight Chris Alar has decided to join the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. Treasurer’s Report: Chip Marshall reported that St. Mark Council had $12,059 in the bank as of June 30. Income for June was $5,512 and expenses were $5,551. Chancellor’s Report: Chancellor Jim Lotito said he is working on getting a new set of seminarian names and addresses so that care packages can be sent for the beginning of the Fall semester.
Fall Golf Tournament: Authur Packard has volunteered to run the Fall Charity Golf Tournament. The date is Monday, October 23. Location is Birkdale Country Club. Family Summer Event: The St. Mark Knights summer family outing, originally set for a Kannapolis Intimidators baseball game on July 15, will be rescheduled. Amazing Maize Maze Volunteers needed:
Italian Night Dinner Dance set: Council Director Barry McCaa announced that the Italian Night dinner dance will be Friday, October 6 at St. Mark Church. Italian Night will be a semi-formal event. Stay tuned for more details. Fish Fry II report: Ray Marr reported that the second St. Mark KofC2 Fish Fry netted more than $750 for Foundation for the Future. Marr said there will be at least two more Fish Fry events during Lent in 2007. Insurance Report: KofC
Insurance Representative Richard Keyser reported that the insurance sales
goal for St. Mark Council for the 2005-2006 Fraternal Year was met. |
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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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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 |
Chris Tucci |
896-9799 |
C2c01@msn.com |
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Inside Guard |
Bruce Milstead |
892-4578 |
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Outside Guard |
James Carter |
948-8506 |
jcarterjr@adelphia.net |
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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 |
Chris O’Keefe |
875-2524 |
sandcritta@adelphia.net |
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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 |
Richard Keyser |
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Coord, Parish Rndtble |
Bob Murphy |
947-7870 |
ram316@bellsouth.net |
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Jim Lotito |
948-9015 |
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Web Master |
Oscar Bernardo |
894-9290 |
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Web Master |
Chris O’Keefe |
988-1655 |
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Newsletter |
Mike Mullen |
948-7484 |
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Lecter |
Open |
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Public Relations Dir |
Open |
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