Knights of Columbus
John Clare Council #15485

Shannon gets to come home tonight!  Thank you all for your prayers.

Crosposting- Shannon wrote the following: updates on me I just some more wires on where they had cut me open. And they what me up and moving out in the hallway four days and sitting in the chair four times. And the doctor that removed my stitching and the heart thing said everything looks good and they just want monitor me. But they also thought I might be able to home Sunday or Monday but no later then Tuesday. Which is good but we will also have to work around way home do to right so my husband is doing all the driving and my son has to work on Christmas eve. ------ UPDATE:  her surgeon stopped by tonight, Shannon will be coming home Monday after they get her medicine dialed in.

Shannon has left ICU and has moved on up to the East Side, to a deluxe aparment in the sky...well the 8th floor anyway.  She requests that visitors call her at 503-318-2695 before coming up to the hospital.  You are best off coming in the Main Hospital entrance at St Vincents and parking accordingly.  You will need the green elevators across from the outpatient lab.

This time I am starting with the blog, and will crosspost this back to the Supporting Shannon group. Still in ICU this morning, I have no timeline yet for moving her to the cardiac recovery unit. She seems to be doing well.  I brought in her bluetooth headset and phone, so she may be posting soon to facebook and responding to email.

I have decided to crosspost here from the Supporting Shannon group on Facebook.  This post will be updated as I hear information. At 1:41, they took her off to the operating theater.  Good thing I ate a big breakfast.  I have been requested to stay here in the waiting room until 2:30, when they get her on the heart lung machine. I will update all of the outlets as I hear more, but chances are there will not be any definitive news until 6:30pm I should have ordered that cheeseburger as a lettuce wrap.  If a bun is going to claim a glycemic load of 80, I want it coated in chocolate.  While I was gone at Lunch and Mass, she went on the heart lung machine at 3.  From what they originally said, I am thinking it will be between 6-8pm. ----- Update:  it is now 6:52 and no news yet.  Original estimate was 4 to 6 hours. So could be as late as 9 ------- The surgeon just talked to me.  Damage to the valve was worse than we thought, she now has a new pla...

 1 week until our Christmas Potluck.   December 17, 2024 is our December Potluck at St. Clare's School Cafeteria (Spring Garden parking lot between the Church and the Gym).  Dan, Daniel, Michael Chau, and Jazlynn will be opening the doors at 6:00pm and be decorating until 6:30, we'll be eating at 6:30 and the reading of the essays will be at 7pm.  So far, we've only heard about a ham, a pie, and beverages.  So please think about something special from your own dietary restrictions or Christmas time, and bring what you can! Please email  Don Mey and Ted Seeber  to let us know what dish you are bringing so that we can plan better! Guests will be coming- Deacon Scott is invited for SJF, Paige Sturges is invited from St. Clare's (with their families) as well as the families of our six essay winners, who will be turning in their entry forms for the next level of judging: From St. John Fisher: 1st Kay T  score 90 2nd Corinne E , score 89.5 3rd Fita...

  Dear Parishioners and Friends,   If you haven’t taken the opportunity yet ,  please take the time to consider your donation and contribute to our annual Stewardship Campaign to ensure the long term care of our parish facilities. You can donate using the envelopes provided at the church entrances, writing a check with  Giving Tuesday  on the memo line, going to the  parish website selecting the  Giving Tuesday  option , or scanning this QR Code:      Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated.  Thank you!   St. Clare Church Administrative Council ------------------------- And let's not leave out our council members from St. John Fisher. St. John Fisher Donation Page

 Judging was really hard this year, and we ended up having to add an extra judge to break one tie, but we've come up with the following young people who will be invited to the December 17 potluck: From St. John Fisher: 1st Kay T score 90 2nd Corinne E, score 89.5 3rd Fitan D, score 88.5 From St. Clare's: 1st Genevive I, score 89.5 2nd Emme O, score 84.25 3rd Alex J, score 84 Teachers will be contacted immediately, and be given official state level entry forms for these 6 young people. In other news- 17 days until our Christmas Potluck.  Please email Don Mey and Ted Seeber  to let us know what dish you are bringing!

  Dear Brothers in Christ, Happy Thanksgiving! As we gather with loved ones to give thanks, we’re reminded of the blessings of faith, family, and fellowship. To help you grow in faith this Advent season, we’re offering a special  Thanksgiving discount  for the upcoming  Holy League Advent Catholic Men’s Conference! From  Wednesday, November 27th, to Sunday, December 1st , register for the  Advent Conference —or bundle it with the Lent Conference—and receive  $10 OFF  using code  THANKSGIVING  at checkout. Register Here Event Details: 2024 Holy League Advent Catholic Men's Conference When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Where: St. Joseph Catholic Church - 721 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301 Speakers: Devin Schadt, Rep. Ed Diehl, Fr. Theodore Lange, Deacon James Thurman Learn more on the  2024 Advent Conference Page . Pricing: Advent Conference Only: $40 with code  THANKSGIVING Advent + Lent Bundle:...

7:00 pm - Call to Order  Prayer - Our Father Pledge of Allegiance  7:05 pm - Dr. David Villegas - St. Clare - Adult Formation Team Seeking input on what areas of faith formation are of interest and what methods of education do you prefer?  Survey Taken.  If you were not present, send an e-mail to Kim@saintclarechurch.org Why are you involved in Knights of Columbus?   There are four pillars of the Catholic Church:  Faith, Liturgy and Sacraments, Life in Christ and Prayer.  Which of these would you like to learn more about and how? Do you prefer Small Groups, Presentations, Workshops, Study Groups, Concerts, Classroom, Education. How can we reach others who are not part of church groups? 7:20pm - Warden’s Membership  Roll Call of Officers  GK- Present FS-Present DGK-Present Chan-Present Rec - Present Treas-Excused Adv- Present Warden - Present Inside Guard - Excused Outside Guard -Present  One Year Trustee - Present Two Year Trustee - Exc...

KofC John Clare Council November Hybrid Meeting will be held on Tuesday 11/19/2024. The meeting will be, in-person, at St. Clare Parish Hall, doors open at 6:30 PM., and online via Zoom. See information below.  We have a full agenda. We will be welcoming Dr. David Villegas, a member of the St. Clare Adult Formation Team. He will be seeking our input on areas of interest with regard to Adult Formation. We will also renew or discussion of the "Beautiful Eucharist", by Matthew Kelly. We will discuss chapters 7 to 9 pages 53 to 73, as time allows. Copies will be available at the meeting if needed. CH 7 Bishop Fulton Sheen has said “Every living thing must nourish itself…Man’s soul is spiritual and therefore it demands spiritual food—the Eucharist.”  - Does that analogy help you appreciate the Eucharist? How? - What difference does it make to you that Jesus said “This is my body, this is my blood” rather than         merely "this represents my body and blood...

Expenses $176.49 1st Mass 52 Breakfasts Gross $438 2nd Mass 23 Breakfasts Gross $210 NET $471.51 Good Job Everybody

I would embed the video but it is easier to link to it.  Fr Theo's video

 We're having some problems getting his e-mail hooked in, hopefully he'll receive this at 7pm tonight, November 11.

It is time to volunteer for the Breakfast November 17, 2024 at SJF.  Contact Mike Devlin, mdevprop@hotmail.com , to volunteer

1st seating:  82 breakfasts served, $447.00 donations 2nd seating:  78 breakfasts served $437.30 Expenses: $236.50 Net $647.80 Well done all!

 Still need Breakfast Volunteers for Sunday, November 3- 7am-10am and 11:45am-2pm.  Call Ted Seeber @503-318-1508 or email Ted @ seebert42@gmail.com

 There will be a CUF after the 5pm Mass at St Clare's on November 9th.  I already have three readers, could use a fourth and a Warden.  Email Ted at seebert42@gmail.com

The next pancake breakfast at St Clare's is fast approaching.  If you can volunteer for either setup after 5pm Mass on November 2 or any shift on Sunday, November 3, let Ted Seeber ( 503-318-1508 or  seebert42@gmail.com  ) know!

Scott Pauline needs help with a minor plumbing issue- just a faucet replacement.  He's already purchased parts.   scottpauline444@gmail.com  or 503-997-1904 to coordinate with him.

7:00 pm - Call to Order Prayer - Our Father Pledge of Allegiance 7:10 pm - Warden’s Membership Roll Call of Officers GK present FS present DGK excused Chan present but late ADV present but late Treasurer excused Warden present OG Present IG excused 3yt Present 2yt ex 1yt ex 7:05 pm - Reading / Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes (September) Approved 7:10 pm - GK’s Remarks (Don Mey) Membership Challenge- Off to a great start, Jon Jungwirth off to a great start, Steven Shields signed up online, CUF Degree coming. Knights Charity on the ground when trouble arises Breakfasts are our biggest opportunity Blog/Calendar - Volunteer Opportunities SAFE Environment Membership Challenge 7:15 pm - District Deputy/Master Remarks (Mark Larson) Star Council Went from 4 councils to 36.  Michael Chau will join 4th in Dallas/Independence on October 26 Teamwork River paddling the canoe.  Get those paddles in the water.  7:25 pm - Treasurer’s Report (Mike Devlin) Fraternity: $2212.22  C...

  KofC Council Meeting               October KofC Council 15485 Meeting 10/15/2024 KofC John Clare Council October Hybrid Meeting will be held on Tuesday 10/15/2024. The meeting will be, in-person, at St. Clare Parish Hall, doors open at 6:30 PM.   Here is the  agenda  to download. The information to attend online is listed below. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81926336107 Meeting ID: 819 2633 6107 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,,81926336107# (SeaTac) +12532050468,,81926336107# US --- Dial by your location • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • ...

9 am Mass at SJF:  45 breakfasts served $46 CC $209 Cash SubTotal $255 10am Mass.  19 Breakfasts served $20 CC $193.07 Cash SUBTotal 208.07 Gross Total $468.07 Expenses: TBD

Volunteers are needed for the pancake breakfast we are hosting in the Corrado Family Center at St. John Fisher Church this Sunday October 13th.  The doors will be open at 7AM to start the coffee, set up the tables and begin the prep work for the breakfast.  Cooking will begin around 9AM.  Meals will be served after the 9AM and 11AM Masses.  Help will also be needed to clean and set up the dining area between the Masses and for a complete clean-up after the final serving.  We should finish work by 2PM.  Please join us to help, any time you can, this Sunday.   

 First the numbers: EXPENSES:  $349.63 (revised- I must have missed a receipt earlier)(revised again to add CC Charges) CASH:  $507 (Revised due to a torn bill that was not accepted from the bank) CC: $131 VENMO: $45 TOTAL: $683 NET: $333.37 (again revised based on the updated expenses) Thank you to Laura Mason, Lynn Vanek, Jon Jungwirth, Scott Pauline, Ken Paulsen, Michael Chau, Richard DiGregorio, Scott Young, Paul Pompili, Don Mey, Dan Riechers, Jazlyn (soon to be Riechers), Mike Devlin, Daniel Salomon, Shannon Seeber, Christopher Seeber If that seems light, it's because it was, and we've got plenty of supplies for next week.

RIP Cathy Andres's sister.  Cathy and Gene will be flying back to Kentucky this weekend for the funeral. We're down to 9 out of our normal 15 volunteers. We especially need serving line folks- if you don't have full time, or have a parent/child combo who would like to volunteer, this could be a good position for you.  Go to Mass at your normal time, leave as soon as you get communion to warn us that people are coming, then just stand in place for less than 45 minutes as people come by you to get their food.  Times especially needed will be 9:30-10:15 and 11:45-12:15. Also, if you can come early, Ted will have the kitchen open by 7am, and we need more prep volunteers and cooking volunteers. Especially if you are good with scrambled eggs, there is a need, as our egg man, Mike O'Phelan, is also out of town. Contact Ted: seebert42@gmail.com  or 503-318-1508 if you can help.

 Third Call for volunteers.  I believe I've got enough people for load in and setup Saturday Night.  But I could still use more people for Sunday 7-10:30 am or 10:30am-2pm (start times on that first will depend on what you're doing, the more people for cleanup the earlier we'll be out of there).  seebert42@gmail.com  to volunteer

 If you go to St. Clare's, and can hang out after Mass to talk about your experience with the Knights, we can use your help at the table at the Ministry Fair after all three Mass times.

 In particular, we're looking for a person to do scrambled eggs.  We'll give you great tools- non-stick woks, woking sticks, and a nice stick blender- to make the fluffiest eggs possible.  Our egg man will not be available for the next two breakfasts. Most of my spreadsheet is still open- all three shifts we still need volunteers for- for October 6 breakfast at St. Clare, we set up Saturday, October 5 at 6:00pm, Then Sunday 7am-10am or Sunday 10am-close.  seebert42@gmail.com  to volunteer We also need to start gathering volunteers for the following week, October 13 at St. John Fisher.  mdevprop@hotmail.com to volunteer

We have a new member, and a new parish responsibility.  Welcome Jonathan Jungwirth, and with this, the St. Thomas More Roundtable has begun!

October 1-October 31 is our Essay Contest.  Essays are due October 31.  This year, we're opening it up to any 8th grade students at St. Clare's and St. John Fisher- not just the Parish schools.  1st Prize, $100, 2nd Prize $50, 3rd Prize $25.  Prizes will be awarded at the Knights potluck on the 3rd Tuesday of December. Kids essays will be judged with those entered from the school kids, but we are looking for 6 winners- 3 from each parish- to send on to State.  The theme this year is fascinating:   Virtue is a habitual and firm disposition to do good. It governs our acts, orders our passions, and guides our conduct by reason and faith. It also encourages Christians to live in a relationship with the Holy Trinity. The call to live a virtuous life applies to individuals in every state of life and occupation, including our elected leaders.  In an essay of 500-750 words, what are the two most important virtues for an elected leader to possess, and...

 It's a bit early, so I'll put out a 2nd post later, but if you have a favorite thing to do at the Breakfasts, pick a shift and send an e-mail to seebert42@gmail.com .  Shift 1 is for setup- the more hands the better, go to 5pm Mass then come over and help us set up.  Shift 2 is basically setup and serving 9:30-10:30 for 8:30 Mass- if you're on the serving line I'll likely send you to Mass and have you do the "Judas Shuffle"- get communion and then come to tell us that we're about to get a rush.  Shift 3 is the same, but for 10:45 Mass.  Cleanup is usually done by 2pm.

 No, as far as I know we haven't been assigned a seminarian for our council.  But this came out from the archdiocese, so I thought I'd put the link out here.  This bio is from my nephew Andrew Seeber , posted recently to the Archdiocese Seminarian Program website. Ted

7:00 pm - Installation of Officers 2024/2025  DD Kevin Guenther and SD Ken Anderson III presiding 7:15 pm - Call to Order Prayer - Our Father - done as part of installation Pledge of Allegiance 7:15 pm - Warden’s Membership Roll Call of Officers- skipped due to installation 7:20 pm - Reading / Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes (June) approved as posted on blog 7:20 pm - GK’s Remarks (Don Mey) Welcome to New DD & SD, and new Roundtable Chairman Membership Challenge Blog/Calendar - Volunteer Opportunities SAFE Environment "Ask to join challenge" 7:30 pm - State Deputy Remarks (Ken Anderson) Ken enjoys going to council meetings - but presented his goals for the state Circle of Honor vibe Bringing in more members is vital because the work we do is vital We're here to help form men to answer God's Call We want our volunteers feel they are better men for volunteering We are called to be men of prayer We are called to be Knights of the Eucharist Calling for a Men'...

 We will be having a CUF Degree at St. Thomas More on Saturday, September 21 after the 5pm Mass.  Please send an e-mail to seebert42@gmail.com if you are available to read a part.

            September KofC Council 15485 Meeting 9/17/2024 REMINDER- this is our installation of officers meeting.  All officers should strive to make it to this meeting. KofC John Clare Council August Hybrid Meeting will be held on Tuesday 9/17/2024. The meeting will be, in-person, at St. Clare Parish Hall, doors open at 6:30 PM.   Installation of Officers for 2024/2025 year @ 7:00 PM. All officers are encouraged to attend. Meeting will start following the Installation.  Here is the agenda to download. The information to attend online is listed below. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81926336107 Meeting ID: 819 2633 6107 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,,81926336107# (SeaTac) +12532050468,,81926336107# US --- Dial by your location • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington...

Speech from tonight's Blue Mass in Hillsboro Brother Knights, Today, we gather to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. On that fateful day, our world was forever changed. We witnessed acts of unimaginable terror, but we also saw the very best of humanity in the bravery and selflessness of countless individuals. Among those heroes were members of our own Knights of Columbus. More than forty of our brothers perished in the attacks, with eighteen sacrificing their lives while offering a lifesaving hand in New York City. We honor their memory and the ultimate sacrifice they made for others. As Knights, we are called to live out our principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The events of 9/11 remind us of the importance of these values. We saw charity in the outpouring of support for victims and their families. We witnessed unity as people from all walks of life came together to help and heal. Fraternity was evident in the bonds formed among first ...

Hi! I am taking over District 3, which includes your council. I and the State Deputy Ken Anderson III will be at your next meeting on Tuesday September 17. If you are an officer, please attend in person so that we can have your officer installation.

Crossposted from his facebook: Hello friends and family friends and family i am in the hospital with covid induced pneumonia hypostatic respiratory failure which means little oxygen. They're treating me with steroids for the lungs and antiviral antibiotics. Please Pray for me Scott Pauline

 I went on quite the adventure today- at 10:30 AM I picked up Michael Chau, at 10:45 picked up Lynn Vanek, and at 11am Shannon, I, Michael, and Lynn had lunch with Tom Owens. After Lunch, we walked across to Holy Rosary church and started standing in line for nearly 20 minutes.  What were we standing in line for?  For St. Jude, the Apostle of the Impossible. While I wouldn't say it was extremely well organized, we were there early and the line moved quickly.  There were religious items for sale at a table along the way once we were inside- we were encouraged to buy some to make 3rd class relics.  We were only given 10 seconds at the relic itself for doing so- I had a huge array of items that I had on my badge pull, including 100 St. Jude medals for gifts.  I also went ahead and blessed every rosary I had on me, and my St. Michael's Chaplet.   Good thing due to the rain I had worn my Knights hoodie, I had LOTS of items with me, and purchased more. ...

   Worthy Brother Knights, To: SOs, District 3 Council Leaders It is an immense honor to appoint a new District Deputy for District 3 effective September 1st. Brother Kevin Guenther from Tigard Council 3591 He is very excited to take on the position and I know he will do an excellent job at it. At this time, I want to thank Brother Mark Larson for all his hard work and dedication to the District Deputy position in District 3. He has done well. We all look forward to watching him as he embarks on his next endeavor with the Knights of Columbus as District Master of the 4th Degree. Welcome Brother Kevin, to the ranks of the District Deputies. I look forward to working with you in the coming months. I will try to attend the District 3 council meetings in September to make the formal introduction. -- Kenneth J. Anderson Knights of Columbus Oregon State Council State Deputy kennethandersoniii@gmail.com (541) 602-0249 11863 SW Greenburg Rd Apt 8 Tigard, OR 97223 "It is an honor ...

                                                              Worthy Brother Knights, We are extremely blessed to have the relic of St. Jude coming through Oregon in August and September! This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to venerate and implore his intercession. He is commonly referred to as the patron saint of hopeless causes. I encourage all Knights of Columbus to take full advantage of this opportunity if possible. We will need help from the Knights of Columbus in the following areas: 1. Publicize, get the word out, promote, promote, promote. And promote a little more. 2. If your parish is hosting the relic on a certain day, please consider helping out with setup and put-away....