Knights of Columbus
John Clare Council #15485

Brother Knights, One year ago this month, the Knights of Columbus announced the Leave No Neighbor Behind initiative, calling members to serve those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic while following health and safety guidelines. In a new video, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly recognizes Knights’ achievements throughout the pandemic. WATCH VIDEO I would like to recognize and extend a huge thank you to James Michael Morgan who has run the Leave No Neighbor Behind initiative for our Council 15485 (John Clare) tirelessly in such a caring, compassionate way. Marc Grégoire Grand Knight

Hello Brothers, Please continue to keep our Brother Erik's wife and Brother Dan's mother in your prayers. She had a tumor and two lymph nodes removed. According to Dan, it seems to be just stage 1 and official results coming in about a week. He extends his thanks to everyone for the prayers as they mean a lot to him and his family. 

T he St. Clare Circle of Moms would like to provide assistance to St. Clare parishioners over 65+ who would like assistance scheduling an appointment for a COVID vaccine.    Senior parishioners with less tech savvy are at an inherent disadvantage to secure finite online appointments for the COVID vaccine and we’d like to help you secure an appointment.    How does it work? ·         Parishioners over 65+ register with the program by sending an email  ·         Volunteers meet by telephone with an assigned parishioner and/or their care proxy and walk through a series of questions to create an online scheduling game plan  ·         Volunteers use their internet prowess, click speed and tenacity to schedule an online appointment on behalf of the parishioner.  ·         Volunteers keep in regular telephone contact with...

Providing Assistance to Brothers Suffering Financial Hardship We ask that every Brother who can join the 365 Club to donate a penny a day – either by adding an additional $3.65 (or more) to your dues payment, or by a cash donation (contact Phil Jarvis at.  pdjarvis1@comcast.net ) . These funds will be brought to the State Convention and the Parade of Grand Knights. If you know of a Brother who is in need of assistance please reach out to your council's Grand Knight to for a Charity application form.

 K of C Council 15485 Meeting Minutes James M. Morgan / March 16, 2021 7 p.m. Call to Order Warden's Membership check (Conducted) Prayer Our Father Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of Officers Minutes from last meeting approved 7:05 p.m.  GK's (Mark Gregoire)  Remarks                         Marc said he would post the 1st Video Message recorded my             the new Supreme, Patrick E. Kelly on the blog an put a link to it on the next agenda.               He discussed the Catholic Men's Retreat at Powell Butte.               And he discussed Fr. Theo Lange's Easter Spiritual Retreat; He is our Oregon pastor.          and the retreat will be shown on U-Tube. In conclusion, he discussed the 3 resolutions that have been suggested for the 2021 State Convention. ...

 Erik's wife and Dan's mother is going through biopsy today for breast cancer.  Dan wishes us to pray that it is benign.

 My brothers- we will be reaching our quota when Christopher Seeber turns 18 on May 22.  We will be putting together an Exemplification Team for our new ceremonials.  Minimum needed is 5- with some readers playing multiple roles.  If you would like to ease our burden by volunteering for a role, let Ted Seeber know.  We can use up to eight- you can download the full script here.    This new exemplification is no longer secret- but because it is no longer secret, it can serve as an introduction to the Knights for the rest of our parish. The actual date of the ceremonials is to be determined. Presiding Officer Ted Seeber  Chaplain Fr. Don Gutmann  Presenter on Charity Ted Seeber   Presenter on Unity Roger Hebling    Presenter on Fraternity James Michael Morgan   Warden/Warden's Aid Erik and Dan Richers   Investing Officer Roger Hebling/Ted Seeber    Financial Secretary Phil Jarvis ...

Hello Brother Knights, Please join us this Tuesday, March 16th at 7pm for our next online Council #15485 meeting. Here is the   AGENDA   to download.  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# 

Special Olympics Oregon is joining forces with Jersey Mike’s Subs across Oregon for the 11th Annual March Month of Giving campaign!  During the month of March, you can donate to Special Olympics Oregon at 18 participating Jersey Mike’s Subs in restaurant, online or through the app. View Participating Stores  HERE . And, join on Wednesday, March 31st for Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving! Local Jersey Mike’s restaurants will give 100% of the day’s sales - not just profit - to Special Olympics Oregon! Day of Giving falls on "Jersey Wednesday" during the Celebration Week for Winter Virtual Games. Grab a sub, wear your favorite jersey, and post to social media with #jerseymikesgives. Throughout March, you can make donations through the Jersey Mike’s mobile app or in stores. On Day of Giving, Jersey Mike’s will offer free delivery through the Jersey Mike’s app. Thank you Jersey Mike's!

From Ron Boyce (Knights of Columbus Oregon State Deputy) Brothers,   Sometimes we need to step away from our daily things and take care of the “inner man.”  As Easter approaches, Fr. Theo Lange, our State Chaplain, invites to do just that.   On Thursday evening March 18 at 6:30pm, he invites us to join him for a live internet presentation: “The Knights of Columbus An Easter Spirituality.”  In it, he will share how the mystery of Good Friday and Easter morning are at the heart of Columbian spirituality.  Fr. Theo, a truly inspirational speaker, is uniquely qualified to lead us on this journey in faith.   I encourage you to take part in this special program. It is also an opportunity to invite other men of your parish to learn more about what makes the Knights of Columbus so worthwhile. To register please email Larry Mullaly at lmullaly@jeffnet.org.   May the Light of Easter illumine all we do!

Brother Knights, Mr. Patrick Kelly’s tenure as the Order’s 14th supreme knight commenced March 1, 2021. He begins his term in office with a personal message to all Knights of Columbus members, which you can view by clicking HERE .

 A request from Council 6266 Peace of Christ to you!   I could use your help with a call to Knights to stand for life.  Please ask the the area GK,s to send the request to their council members.  Request below.   I received a request from the ladies who are working hard on the 40 Days For Life campaign at the Planned Parenthood on SW 1st and SW Betts in Beaverton across the street from the Post Office.  The campaign is a peaceful vigil of prayer and information on options for those considering abortion which lasts for the 40 days of Lent from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Saturday.   Last Saturday, the ladies met with resistance from a group of protesters dressed in black.  The ladies were met with shouting and loud drums.  Some of the ladies were traumatized by the actions of the protesters.  We have been asked to come to the 40 Days For Life campaign on Saturday to stand in support of the ladies.  The counter protesters showed up aro...