Help With Linda Collin’s Move

 

I spoke with Linda yesterday regarding her progress in arranging for her move to her new apartment.  She has now set the date for Saturday September 5^th and the new apartment is now located in Beaverton.  So far, no one has volunteered to help her.  I offered to help her try to put a crew together.  Linda will be arranging for a truck that, “she hopes”, will be large enough to move everything in one trip. The time and remaining logistics will need to be discussed.  Please contact me, if you are available to help her next Saturday. 

 gene.andres@comcast.net

773.426.4816

Linda Collins Moving Date Change

Another housing situation has fallen through for Linda Collins.  Unfortunately, her apartment has already been rented to somebody else.  She now needs to move on Sunday Afternoon August 30th, and she will be headed further out to Aloha, someplace on 187th.

To volunteer,  or for more information, call Linda at 971-263-7612

Some Exciting news from Brother Polinus

Thoughts upon graduating with a degree from Portland State:

“My generosity may decline as time passes, But not my determination “ 

After decades of struggles, the battle has ended. The many sleepless nights have earned you a dividend of recognition in the elite of great men and women in the educational fraternity. 

The struggles were real, the fighting did not favor compassion, and the emanating pressure increased. It was evidence base appraisal from one quarter to the other yet perseverance says keep fighting and remains resilient with target focus lens. Determination propels the focus resilience to mean defiled all ought and be confident that you can do it. When others criticized, challenged the words, and try to be better by working hard to break those critics.

The journey is long, a hundred miles in the dark from ” I know a boy called Musah. He lives in a town Called Wa....”(Master Solomon Quarshie knows better )  till now. A lizard falls from the top of the Iroko tree to the ground and says if no one praised me I will praise myself. 

The general wellbeing of a person is full of transitional nodes; worse, bad, good, and excellent in all spheres of our development. I have many transitions nodes and do not be deceived to dwell on one stage as a sign of defeat. When a man is down do not hit him because he may hit you hardest when he stands up.

My appropriations to all people who in various ways assisted me on this journey. Special thanks to these individuals Ted Seeber, Mum & Dad Phil Javis, Michael Ludeman. 

You edged me to work steadily to improved term by term as every quarter, Dad will ask what grades did you got this term?

Above all, my wellbeing depended on God who favors me with a special grace. Without God's directions, I have nothing to share with you today.

K of C Meeting Notes 8/18/2020

 7 a.m.  Grand Knight Marc Gregoire called meeting to order.

The meeting was a teleconference.  It was opened with: the Lord's Prayer, followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.  We skipped Roll call of officers and the Membership check. The previous-meeting minutes were approved.

7:05 a.m.

The Grand Knight Remarks included:

Welcome everyone; Congratulations to the Essay $50.00 Contest Winner, Gabriella, and best wishes in state and national contests.  It was noted that in this months Agenda, you can find a link to the  K of C Convention and the Pope's message to the Knights.  As a result of Ted Seeber's efforts, our council won the Star Council Award.  Our Semi-Annual Audit was completed online.  And we discussed the Former Service Program Personnel (Gregoire, Andres, Chau, and Seeber) who need to complete their training.

Forms Due

The Essay Kit (9/1/20) can be downloaded, and the semi-annual circle status & audit does not apply to our council.

7:15 p.m.

For the Good of the Order was skipped because Michael O'Phelan was absent.

7:20 p.m.

The Treasurer, Mike Devlin, and the Financial Secretary,Phil Jarvis, made their reports.

OUR CHECKING ACCOUNT began the month with $983.69.  No Bills.  Received $500.00 from food for families.  New balance was $1590.94

Our charity account had a balance of $543.  The council elected to give All incoming donations of $500.00 to the Warm Springs Reservation who has suffered water-well problems and Covid-19 problems.  (The day after the meeting, additional donations came in, final check to Warm Springs was for $600)

7:30 p.m.

Committees Director, Gene Andres, Report

Marcos Alvarad, a seminarian that we supported, wrote an appeal for seminarian support in the Catholic Paper.  Next week we will discuss, "should we assist Marcos again?", and should we contribute money to St. John Fisher's confirmation classes.

Parish Updates

St. Clare/Ted Seeber said 50 people can attend any mass if you sign up on https://www.saintclarechurch.org/ 
St. Elizabeth/Marc Gregoire reported nothing new to report at this time.
St. John Fisher/Gene Andres had a meeting with Fr. Richard and offered K of C support if needed. Mike Devlin suggested that we offer financial assistance for their Confirmation Classes.

Faith Director Don Mey was absent.

Community Director Michael Chau didn't have anything to offer at this time.

Life Director, Ted Seeber, re-interated that we got 1 new member last month.

Family Director, Ted Seeber, said it's important to have daily family prayer sessions.

Membership Director, Ted Seeber, said the Bottle Exchange licensing requirements for a charity have not been met yet.  Phil Jarvis said he would take bottles to St. John Fisher or we could give bottles to Catholic Charities.  At present, our council has a 501c8 charity license.

Retention Chairman, Michael O'Phelan absent.

7:50 p.m.

K of C Business

No Neighbor Left Behind / James Morgan contacted members by email and phone, and stated that our members did a wonderful job raising money to help the Warm Springs Reservation.

Linda Collins who resides at 753 Nicole Drive in West Linn 97068 is asking for HELP ASAP to move back to Portland.  Her Phone no. is 503.266.1689

State Officer Dan Boone commented that there will be a Fraternal Benefits seminar on 9/16/2020; that we should run a membership drive in our church bulletin, and that there are no required programs for the Columbia Reward.

Recorder: James M. Morgan/ JamesM.Morgan18@gmail.com /503.320.1510

 

Council Meeting Tues August 18th 7pm (Online)

Hello Fellow Knights,

Please join us this Tuesday, August 18th at 7pm for our next online Council #15485 meeting.

Here is the Agenda to download along with our closing prayer. 

Marc will open the chat room at 6:50pm. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. We will be trying out a new remote connection platform.

Meeting LINK (https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/372718853)

You can also dial in using your phone.

One-touch: tel:+16467493122,,372718853# 

United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 372-718-853

“Meet Seminarian Marcos Alvarad”

 Below is a link to a clip of our RSVP candidate, Marcos Alvarad.  The video is a promotion for the Archdiocese of Portland 2020 Seminarian Appeal.

https://vimeo.com/446627016    

You may recall, our council presented Marcos a Check for $500 last March 1^st as part of our RSVP program.

Gabriella gets another $50 from the Knights of Columbus

 Our sole Essay Contest entry from St. Clare's, took 3rd in the State.  Her Essay will be forwarded on to Supreme and the International Contest.

Ted Seeber awarded her the $50 check at the 9:15 am Mass at St. Clare's on Sunday, August 9.

Linda Collins needs help moving

 She is going back closer to St. Clare's, and will be getting a Uhaul for August 27th.  As with all current events, masks will be required.

For more information, call Linda at 971-263-7612

Just Received from Supreme.

 

Worthy Brother Seeber, Congratulations! Council 15485 has earned the 2019-2020 Star Council Award, recognizing excellence in program activity, membership growth (100.00%% of quota), insurance promotion, fraternal reporting and Safe Environment compliance. During this challenging year, your council adapted and continued to stand in the breach; serving your brothers, families, parishes and communities. The Supreme Council is pleased to recognize these achievements and acknowledge the hard work of you and your brother knights. Your council’s award plaque will be shipped to your District Deputy for presentation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, production and delivery of awards is currently estimated at 10-12 weeks. Additionally, to help celebrate this accomplishment and promote your council, attached please find a bulletin announcement and press release for your use. These are great tools that will highlight your good works in the community. There is still much to be done and we need your council to lead the way. Keep the momentum going and start planning now for another successful fraternal year! The new 2020-2021 Star Council requirements, which can be found at KofC.Org/Star, will help guide your council to excellence in the year to come. Thank you and Vivat Jesus! Fraternally, Daniel Isabel Manager, Fraternal Operations Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, Connecticut 06510

Attachments: Bulletin Announcement Press Release Template

Get Ready for the K of C Convention!

Never been to a Knights of Columbus convention? Join us tomorrow for the first virtual convention in the Order’s history — due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re moving the two-day event to a virtual experience! Check out the details of the events below.

Experience the Knights of Columbus 138th Supreme Convention virtually Aug. 4-5, 2020!  Listen to Supreme Knight Carl Anderson’s report on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET as he reports on the state of the Order, highlighting past achievements and new initiatives, especially stressing the importance of the Knights’ commitment to Christian brotherhood.

You can follow the action at home: Visit kofc.org/convention for streaming video, news and photos. And follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for a close-up look at everything that’s going on.

Begin tuning into the event by watching the Into the Breach video series’ television premiere on EWTN on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET — Then, at 6:30 p.m. ET all networks will begin airing the Opening Mass, followed by the Supreme Knight's Report at 8 p.m.

On Wednesday, Aug. 5, the Memorial Mass begins at 2:00 p.m. ET, followed by the Awards Session, available exclusively at kofc.org/convention.

Please comply with Safe Environments Background Checks and Training

We're all suspicious of phishing scams.  However, if you get an e-mail from
"backgroundcheck@praesidiuminc.com", this is the preferred vendor for KofC
Safe Environments Training.

Warm Springs Virtual Pass the Hat

James Michael Morgan has graciously volunteered to purchase and deliver bottles of water and cases of soup next Thursday, August 13, to the Warm Springs collection at St. Clare's. 

On July 13, between 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

we will be accepting "hard-good" contributions at the St. Clare School parking lot.

WE NEED:

Bottled water

drinking size water containers

food products that don't require water to prepare e.g. progressive soups, cans of fruit, fruit juice, etc.

Anti-septic hand cleaner

liquid soap & shampoo & hygiene products.

OR

you can write a contribution check TO HELP THE WARM SPRINGS RESERVATION.

Make checks payable to:   Knights of Columbus

Mail to:

Phil Jarvis

10205 NE Cornell Rd.  Apt 313

Hillsboro, OR 97124

Or you can paypal Phil at pdjarvis1@comcast.net