January 8, 2018 Newsletter
 
Council 7445 CALENDAR
Please check out our Council's Upcoming Events listed below and help out when you can. 
Thank You!

Through our practice of charity and fraternity, we are called to bring the joy of the Gospel to others.
 

Tue., January 9th
Monthly Chapter Meeting, 420 Telephone Road.  Rosary at 6:30 PM at the flag pole. Dinner at 7:00 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM.  If interested in attending with GK please let me know.  Very informative!  (832) 755-8239
*Please also see remark from District Deputy below...
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sun., January 14th
Planned VA Visit
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Houston, Texas
For those wanting to car pool let's plan to meet at SCH, by the FLC playground, by 7:30 am.  Mass begins at 10 am and we need to ensure time is allotted for visiting patients.  Any questions - please let me know.  (832) 755-8239

Tue., January 16th
Council Meeting in the CCE Bldg (open to all). Meeting will begin at 7 pm with the Rosary. Please note - no meal will be served.
Brother Vince Alaniz has set up a presentation by Catholic Charities. 

Wed., January 17th
KofC sponsored Youth Basketball Free Throw Competition during Faith Formation Classes.  If available to assist that evening with sign-ups and scoring from 6 pm to 7:30 pm please notify Brother Chris Haskins (281) 753-0637.  

Sat., January 20th
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup.  Plan to meet after morning Mass at the Shell Station on 359 @ 723  (approximately 9:30 am).

Sat., Jan 20th & Sun., Jan 21st
KofC Lone Rose Ceremony to take place at each Mass.
5:30 pm - Brother Michael Spiech, 7:30 am - Brother Julius Maresh, 9:30 am - Brother James Waite, 11:30 am - Brother Aboyi Olokpo, 5 pm - Brother Chris Haskins.  I will email each of you the script for you to review.  Thank you!

Tue., January 23rd
Business Meeting - CCE Bldg (open to all active Knights in good standing). 6:45 pm Meal/Social, 7:30 Meeting.

Sat., Jan 27th & Sun., Jan 28th
We will be taking Super Bowl BBQ Pre-Sale Orders after Masses. 

Council and Business Meetings held in CCE Bldg Rms 1-3 unless posted otherwise
From District Deputy


Worthy Grand Knights,
 
The G-H Chapter will be holding a blood drive for PSD Javier Martinez just before and during our Chapter meeting tomorrow night, 1/09.  The blood drive will run between 5:00 and 8:00 PM.  The drive is being organized by the Chapter and will be held in honor of PSD Martinez.  As you know his double lung transplant seems to be taking but the liver transplant is not.  He has used many pints of blood and he and Marrietta feel this would be a great way to replace the blood units that were used during his many surgeries.  Please ask all members of your Councils to sign up on line atwww.commitforlife.org and enter sponsor code: S140.  This will let them know that this is the  PSD Javier Martinez event.  While we are not allowed to direct this blood to Javier's "account",  the Gulf Coast Blood Bank will know that the Chapter put this together for him and he will gain recognition for sponsoring a blood drive in his name.
                Javier is still looking to have several more surgeries when a new liver match is found.  He is making very tiny baby steps but he is improving.  Please continue all of the prayers and if you are able to give blood, please sign up.  If you can't give at this time, please sign up at another event soon and use the sponsor code that I listed above.
 
Thanks,
 
Ron Frerich
District Deputy
District #76
 
  
Thanks!


Thank you to the brother Knights that were able to attend Saturday morning's Mass, 12/30, and represent the KC's for the 5th Sunday Rosary.  During Mass Father Joseph made mention of how important it is to see men of the Parish taking on this role, too.  

Thanks also goes out to the Brother Knights that assisted with this weekend's monthly BBQ - in prep, cook and sales.  We could not commit to this each month without you!  A special thanks to Brother Raul Martinez for heading the cook. 
  
Super Bowl BBQ


Brothers,

This weekend's bulletin contained our Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Pre-Sale Order Form.  We will be taking pre-sale orders for Angus Briskets (whole and 1/2) until Sunday evening, January 28th, 7 pm.  We are also taking pre-orders for our regular BBQ items for those that want to ensure we will have their Super Bowl Sunday meal items available.   If you hear of anyone wanting to place an order please refer them to Brother Greg Nemec or myself.  We will need a lot of help with the Super Bowl cook the weekend of February 3rd and 4th and will appreciate any and all assistance available.


Thanks,
GK David Hobson
  
Upcoming Events


Brothers,

Lent is fast approaching which brings with it the Mardi Gras Pancake Cook and weekly Fish Frys.  Please let me know if interested in chairing or co-chairing either event.  As you know - the Fish Fry is our number one fundraiser of the year and takes many hands to ensure its success.  With a few years now under our belt the ordering process and handling of product should be much more smooth this year.  Please prayerfully consider and let me know your thoughts.


GK
  
Upcoming Meetings


Brothers,

Our Sacred Heart Lenten Mission is scheduled for Monday through Wednesday, February 26th - 28th.  During this time Father Joseph has asked no meetings be held so all can attend the mission.  Please note that our 4th Tuesday KC Business Meeting, normally held 2/27, will be moved to the 3rd Tuesday in February, 2/20.  The 2nd Tuesday Mardi Gras Pancake Cook on 2/13 will be considered our Council/
Social Meeting.


Thanks,
GK 
  
REMINDER:  Dues Notice for Council 7445


Brothers,

In an effort to be cost efficient your dues statement was emailed to you.  If you have not received it, please email me to let me know and I will forward you your statement:  hauslerpaint@att.net.

 
Blessings,
Arthur
  
REMINDER:  Council Shirts/Aprons

We are hoping to get an order together for Council shirts/aprons by the end of the week.  If interested in purchasing a Council Polo shirt, Officer dress shirt, T-Shirt, Apron or VA Ministry Shirt please get with GK or DGK to place an order.

KofC Insurance

BENEFITS OF YOUR KC MEMBERSHIP

If you have any questions about the current benefits you have or would like to set up a time to review options, please email Field Agent Marty Gibula at marty.gibula@kofc.org or call him at 713-823-9182.



Mon., January 8th
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Tue., January 9th
KC Chapter Meeting

Thu., January 11th
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Sacred Heart Chapel... 9 am to 10 pm

Sun., January 14th
Planned VA Visit

Tue., January 16th
Council Meeting

Wed., January 17th
KofC sponsored Youth Basketball Free Throw Competition during Faith Formation Classes. 

Sat., January 20th
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup 

Sat., January 20th
Houston Mass and Rosary Procession for Life - Mass at 8:00 am at Holy Rosary, 3617 Milam St., Houston followed by a Rosary Procession to Houston Women's Clinic, 4820 San Jacinto, Houston. Sponsored by Archdiocese Office of Pro-Life Activities and the Helpers of God's Precious Infants

Sat., Jan 20th & Sun., Jan 21st
KofC Lone Rose Ceremony to take place at each Mass.

Tue., January 23rd
Business Meeting

Sat., January 27th
Texas Rally for Life in Austin - 8:15 am, Cardinal DiNardo celebrates Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church, buses then depart for Austin, March and Rally begins at 1:00 pm. $25 per person, includes bus ride and lunch - Register at: https://archgh.cvent.com/TexasRallyforLife2018. Buses also depart from various Houston Parish locations. Or carpool with others to the Rally and March.

  
Changes in Contact Information

Please reply to this email if any of your contact information (email address, phone #, etc.) has changed or will be changing so we may update our records.  Thank you.

 

Knights of Columbus Council 7445
PO Box 668
Richmond, Texas 77469
OR
Knights of Columbus Council 7445
% FS Arthur Hausler
21711 Honeysuckle Grove
Richmond, TX 77469-5382
 OR
GK David Hobson
4402 Meadowbend Drive
Richmond, TX 77469
   832-755-8239 (Cell)
davidhobson224@gmail.com
Council Website - http://www.kc7445.org