Knights of Columbus
John Clare Council #15485

My Dear Brother Knights,     Merry Christmas!  And Happy New Year!    First up for the new year is a pancake breakfast at St. John Fisher on January 8th.  We'll start setting up at 8 am.  I have some SJF youth to help as well.    If you are able to volunteer for part of the day or all day, please let me know.   And Ted and Ken, how can we help you in getting the supplies from the closet and shopping for supplies?   God bless. Deacon Scott

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Hi Brother Knights.  Merry Christmas I was reading a blog about the possible fifth and final dogma of Mary; that she is the Advocate, Mediatrix of all graces and Co-Redemptrix.  These terms are somewhat confusing and easily misunderstood.  All this is not approved yet.. .and may never be.  But the conversation by theologians is pretty interesting. The Catholic Church, in her history, has approved four Marian Dogmas: 1.  Divine Motherhood (Mother of God) 2.  Perpetual Virginity 3.  Immaculate Conception (She was conceived free from original sin) 4.  The Assumption (Taken to heaven body and soul) Incidentally, the "infallibility" of the pope has only been used twice in the past 100 years or so in connection with establishing these last two dogmas.  Infallibility is grossly misunderstood by non- Catholics who think we believe everything the pope says is infallible. Incidentally #2; Mary identified herself as "The Immaculate Conceptio...

St. John Fisher: Tied for first place first place winners are: 815 - Fiona Lenth 821 - Lilo Pham and second place is: 812 - Ava Krippaehne St. Clare's First Place Lucy Quinn (sc10) Second Place Dominic Duda (sc13) Third Place Timothy Crimmins (sc15)

Dear Brothers The funeral for Sir knight Arnold Depner was held on  Monday November 7, 2016.  Prayers are requested for the repose of Arnold soul, who turned 100 on January 16, 2016, and his family.  Arnold joined the knights June 1, 1943 and  received his Patriotic Degree on May 1, 1962. Funeral Services were held on  Saturday ,  November 12th  at Immaculate Conception Church in Stayton for Sir Knight Donald E Porter an Honorary Life Member of St Anthony Council 2439 and a member of the Knights for over 55 years.  Don was also a 4th Degree Member of Archbishop Howard Assembly 900.  Prayers are requested for the repose of Donald soul. Anna Silvia, wife of Frank R Silvia Jr. Passed away on Monday, November 14 th  2014 from complications of diabetes.  Frank is the Immediate Past Grand Knight of council 7246 in Newport and a Past DD and Past State Warden.  There were no plans for a service at that time. Please pray fo...

Dear Brother Knights,   Please remember to submit your hours to me.  You can use the form that Ted has set up or email a list of what you have done, ideally sorted under the columns of Community, Life, Youth, Church/Vocations, Council and Family. http://informationr.us/JohnClareCouncilMonthlyReporting.html   May God bless you.  Deacon Scott   scoitik18@yahoo.com

From:  "Kathy Nichols" < kathyclyde54@gmail.com > As of today [ Saturday ] Clyde is still in ICU.   They are still trying to discover where these blood clots are coming from.    They are pleased with his progress but will not be releasing him from ICU yet.  The doctor tells me it is a day by day. Is still  on oxygon . He is eating well and in good spirits.    Keep the prayers going.  Thank you to everyone.      We love you all. blessings,   Kathy

Pro-Life Rosary at St. Clare's at 3:00pm during Adoration on Saturday December 3. ----------------- Kathy Nichols sends this request for prayers for her husband Clyde.  Clyde and Kathy are long time parishioners at St. Clare's. "  I took Clyde to Doctor this a.m. and they put him in an ambulance to OHSU. After 4 hours of tests, they concluded that it was many small blood clots floating in his lungs.   He is in ICU on Heperin and they will monitor the next couple of  days.   Pray all goes well.........thanks." -------------------- Finally, news from Supreme of the State Deputy meeting: Brother Knights:    During the recent meeting of state deputies, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson addressed the primary importance of membership recruitment and provided updates on other Knights of Columbus initiatives. Click  here  to read more.   The state deputies also watched a video highlighting events of the 2016 Supreme Convent...