Don't miss the Beatification, live streamed from New Haven

 The link for Beatification tomorrow morning   Click through for a complete schedule.

Star Council Award

Brother Knights,

The Star Council Award will be presented to Ted Seeber at the end of 8:30am Mass at ST. Clare on November 1st.  Mass signups are now open for November 1st.  The LINK is on the main church website.

Congratulations to Past Grand Knight Ted Seeber and all the members of John Clare Council 15485.

Fraternal Benefits Night - Don't Worry Retire Happy

Brother Knights,

You're invited to join a K of C Webinar November 11th at 7pm where Tom Hegna will share his 7 steps to a secure retirement. Register today to reserve your spot.

Tom Hegna (CLU, ChFC, CASL) is an award-winning author, speaker and economist. He is an industry leader and is considered by many as "The Retirement Income Expert." Tom has presented at over 5,000 seminars, helping seniors and baby boomers build lasting retirement plans.

If attending, please notify Marc Grégoire or Gene Andres if possible. As part of our Star Council goal, councils need to attend a benefits night.

K of C Council 15485 MEETING MINUTES 10/20/2020

 7 pm

     

The Grand Knight called THE MEETING TO ORDER

The Warden's Membership Check was waived

The Our Father Prayer was recited to open the meeting

The Pledge of Allegiance was taken by the membership

The Roll Call of officers was waived

The previous Meeting Minutes were approved

7:05 pm

1. The Grand Knight, Marc Gregoire, discussed Father McGivney's Beatification process that willbe on video on 10/31/2020.  He will post information on how to watch that video soon
2. The GK also covered how the past GK, Ted Seeber, won the Star Council Award last year
3. The membership present took the pledge to VOTE IN THE 2020
4. It was noted that we don't have any forms due until January 2021

7:10 pm

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER was skipped because Mike O'Phelan was absent

7:20 pm

THE TREASURER'S REPORT for October 20, 2020 was given by Mike Devlin

Beginning Checking Account balance             $ 2,083.69

Less Warm Springs Donation                                    600.00

10/20/2020 End Checking Acct. Bal.                $ 1,483.69

Savings Account balance:

Unity Savings    $ 543.45 

Charity Savings     $ 5.67             

7:25 pm

THE FINANCIAL REPORT was given by Phil Jarvis

    There was no membership change.  He discussed the possibility of acquiring a Substance Abuse Kit for the school and An Essay Contest Bulletin.

7:30 pm

    COMMITTEES:

• The Program Committee Chair, Gene Andres discussed last years membership drive, and our membership drive plans were discussed.
• Then the Parish/School committees were discussed.  

1. St. Clare Parish,  represented by Ted Seeber & Mike O'Phelan, said the teachers at St. Clare were not interested in the Essay Contest this year. The Star Council Award will be presented to Ted Seeber at the 11/1/2020 8:30 am mass.  We are dropping the Bottle-Drop idea to raise money.  
2. St. Elizabeth of Hungary, represented by Marc Gregoire, said the parish was trying to modernize its technology & phone system with little finances to work with.
3. St. John fisher, represented by Gene Andres and Mike Devlin, reported that there wasn't anything new to report.  They noted on the 1st Tuesday at 7 pm St, John Fisher offered a Holy Hour & Rosary service. 

• The Faith Director Committees' chair Don Mey was Absent.
• The Community Director Michael Chau said there wasn't anything going on because of the Covid-19 virus.
• The Family Director, Ted Seeber, discussed our willingness to contribute to the Mother and Child Bottle Program.
• The Membership Director, Ted Seeber, discussed Daniel Riechers up-coming exemplification.  He is a sophomore at Portland State University.
• The Retention Chairman, Mike O'Phelam was absent.
• The No Neighbor Left Behind Chairman reported that everyone was contacted last month.  Everyone was doing fine except Ken Paulson who reported that he was ill with the flu or Covid-19.

8 pm   NEW BUSINESS

    We discussed some interesting projects like should we purchase wheel chairs for the needy, help fund the Our Lady of Peace Retreat House, etc.

    We reminded our membership that we would waive their dues if the had lost their job in 2020.

8:10 pm

    State Officer, Sid Thiel, reminded us to complete his State Survey and return it to him.

8:15 p.m.  SICK OR IN DISTRESS

    We prayed for Paul Pompili's wife, the doctors' and  nurses working with Covid-19 patients.  

God bless the work of the council and its members and grant eternal peace to the souls of departed members.  The Grand Knight ended our meeting with the Hail Mary prayer. 

     

    

     

Father J. McGivney Beatification

Brother Knights,

October 31: A day that will make K of C history In less than two weeks, Father McGivney will be beatified.

Your prayers and work are making a difference in this historic moment for the Knights of Columbus as we move toward the blessed day of Father J. McGivney’s beatification. Thank you for all you are doing. 

Here are some points to keep in mind going forward:

Prior to the event, join the K of C in praying a novena in his honor, starting this Thursday, Oct. 22. Novena Details You can also sign up to receive an email on each of the nine days of the novena. Email Details

Father McGivney will be beatified on Oct. 31, 2020, at Hartford’s Cathedral of St. Joseph. Due to Connecticut’s current COVID restrictions on indoor gatherings, very few from outside of Connecticut will be able to attend.

Good news is that the Beatification Mass will be broadcast live on EWTN and other Catholic networks. So anyone who wishes to view the Mass will be able to do so.

Encourage all councils to pray the Prayer for the Canonization of Father McGivney. It is very important that all Knights pray this prayer and report any favors received to the Guild. We need one more miracle for our founder to reach canonization and sainthood, so you will play an even more important role in that process.

Here is the K of C video which shares the story of the miracle leading to the beatification of Father McGivney Hear the full story of Mikey Schachle’s miraculous healing, as told by his parents and the family's physician. WATCH

***Everything you need to know and more about the Beatification of Father McGivney can be found online HERE!***

Council Meeting Tues October 20th 7pm (Online)

 Hello Brother Knights,

Please join us this Tuesday, September 15th 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 phone.

MEETING LINK

You can also dial in using your phone if needed.

United States: 646-749-3122

Access Code: 372-718-853

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

Council Sponsored Holy Hour

The Church dedicates each month of the year to a certain devotion. The month of October is dedicated to the holy Rosary.  Our council sponsors a Holy Hour on the 1st Tuesday of each month at St John Fisher church with Eucharistic Adoration and including a pro-life rosary.  Following is an excerpt from today’s bulletin.

 

Please plan to join us on Tuesday evening.