Knights of Columbus
John Clare Council #15485

Paul Pompili's brother fell off a ladder and is in the hospital.  If I get any more details I will post.  Please say a quick prayer for him.

Hello Knights, Tom Owens, one of our Brother Knights in our Council, introducing during New Business two meetings ago a request to support the Mt. Angel Abbey appeal for a new floor in the Monk's Refectory. It was reported at our last meeting that between our Council and Knights donations we have raised $650 so far. This is really good for our small Council, unfortunately the cost to replace all 2800 square feet of the flooring will be about $50,000. Please consider donating if you have not already. You can donate either by a cash/check/PayPal donation (Phil Jarvis at pdjarvis1@comcast.net) or directly to the Abbey. We have also sent this request to our other District Councils and up to State for wider distribution so all Oregon Councils could participate if they choose. The Abbey is a cherished Oregon Catholic Institution. Below are the details from the Abbey The Refectory floor is a neat project because, in addition to being a safety issue, the monastery must be cared for future ...

K of C Council 15485 Monthly Meeting 5/18/2021 Recorder: James M. Morgan 7 pm     Call to Order Wardens' membership check Prayer - Our Father Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of Officers Previous meetings minutes approved 7:05 pm GKs' Remarks  --- Marc Gregoire The 113th Annual Oregon State Convention (April 30 - May 2) turned out to be a very successful convention. There was a Fraternal Benefits Night - Long Term Care on May 17. There was a Potter's Field ceremony to denote the past event where 164 unclaimed dead bodies were buried at Potter's Field. Real Drivers' License ID is not due until 5/3/2023. There are no forms due until June. 7:10 pm  For the Good of the Order   --- Mike O'Phelan        Discussed the book I heard God Laugh.  He noted that we are spiritual beings in physical bodies.  It's important to find a quiet-space where we can communicate with our creator through the Holy Spirit.  Reemphasized that life is a...

 A Summary of Archbishop Alexander Sample Speech to the  Delegates of the 113th Annual Oregon State Convention on  Saturday May 1st, 2021 @ 2:00pm  Summarized by Rich Parish, PGK & Past State General Program Director    Archbishop Sample gave a very motivational speech at the recent state convention. I wish I  had recorded it.    My notes do not show due diligence however they are all I have so here goes.    You are the watch timer; you were made for this time. I would like you to read the book  called From Christendom to Apostolic Mission from the University of Mary Press.   It is your book assignment.    Christendom is over.  The Christian world view is gone.  Seeing things thru the Christian lenses is gone.  It is dead in Europe. All the -ism’s have taken over.  Over the past 90 years, your grandfather was Catholic, your father was Catholic, you are  Catholic, but now your chi...

Hello Brother Knights, Please join us this Tuesday, May 18th at 7pm for our next online Council #15485 meeting. Here is the  AGENDA  to download. Some Meeting Highlights: * Discussion on Part 1 of the book I Heard God Laugh (Download Part 1 HERE ) * Nominate Officers for New Term 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#

Hello Brothers, At our next KofC meeting this Tuesday, May 18th we will be starting our discussion on Part 1 of the book  I Heard God Laugh - Part 1 . For those that do not have the book, you can click on the link and download a scanned PDF of Part 1. This is the book that Tom discussed at the last meeting and Father Don has been going through at St. Clare. We will be dedicating about 20 min of the meeting to this discussion. This book is a guide to help us encounter God in a powerful way and to help us start a habit of daily prayer. Our hope is that, by reading this book and going deeper with this guide, we truly learn how to pray. Here are some possible discussion questions that have been recommended for you to think on as you read the first part: Question 1: Matthew says that some dreams we had when we were younger were ill suited for us, and we were ill suited for them. Can you think of a dream you had or something that you really wanted when you were younger, but are gla...

Protect your future. Get Quality Care. Prepare for the future. Long-term care insurance helps to ensure that financial resources and support are in place when you need them most. If interested, please join the Fraternal Benefit Event featuring Long-Term Care information and options available on Monday, May 17 at 7PM PST. You can register HERE . Featured Guest, Tim Woziak, Knights of Columbus North American Expert on Long-Term Care, will be available for Q&A. Keith Whiteaker, FICF, LUTCF General Agent 564-999-4310 keith.whiteaker@kofc.org

Brothers, The 113th Annual State Convention is now over. It was reported that the Klamath Falls Council did an incredible job and that the Burial of 164 unclaimed dead was very powerful to watch and participate in. Here is the  VIDEO of the Potter’s Field ceremony.

 We have obtained prayer cards to hand out to Mothers for Mother's Day.  Now we need people who are attending Mass at SJF, St. Clare's, and St. Elizabeth's to hand out. If you can volunteer at St. Clare's, please contact Ted Seeber at seebert42@gmail.com If you can volunteer at SJF, please contact Mike Devlin at  mdevprop@hotmail.com If you can volunteer at St. Elizabeth's, please contact Marc Gregoire at quantumtrek@gmail.com