Knights of Columbus
John Clare Council #15485

7 pm     Call to Order Warden's Membership Check Prayer - Our Father Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of Officers A motion was made, seconded and passed to Approve the Previous Meeting Minutes 7:05 pm     GKs Remarks (Don Mey) Don Mey spoke about the importance of recruiting new KofC Members. He also discussed techniques to approach parishioners to inform them about the Knights of Columbus and how to ask them if they would like to work on projects with us. He admonished our KofC Directors to invite non-knight members to work with them on their committees. In conclusion, we discussed the effective interaction of our members and the use of our blog to send messages to our members. 7:15 pm     Treasurer's Report  11/15/2022   (Mike Devlin) Beginning Checking Balance 10/18/2022          $2,339.03 ADD: Income received SJF Oct. Breakfast             275.00 Total    ...

  Council Meeting John Clare Council #15485, Tuesday November 15th 2022  Hybrid Meeting (Online and In-person) Hello Brother Knights, Please join us this Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm for our next Council #15485 meeting. You can meet us in the St. Clare Parish Hall/Cafeteria or join Online. We will begin our discussion of " Holy Moments " by Matthew Kelly, A Handbook for the Rest of You Life. The initial questions are on the Agenda and in a previous post. Here is the  AGENDA  to download. For InPerson: We will be meeting in St. Clare's Parish Hall/Cafeteria doors should be opened around 6:30pm. For Online: The Online link will open 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#

Knights Homework Assignments 1) HOLY MOMENTS BOOK BY MATTHEW KELLY   Our initial discussion of Matthew Kelleys' "Holy Moments" will begin with our November 15th Meeting. For the sake of time, we will temporarily pause Mike O'Phelans', For the Good of The Order section. Part 1 Awareness ,  Pages 1 thru 31, Questions; In section 1 , Matthew Kelly gives two stories of an Abbot seeking answers from a wise old hermit. In both cases the hermit recommends a solution “Treat every person you ever meet like the second coming of Jesus in disguise”. What do these words mean to you? How do you see them applying in your life?   On page 23 Kelly addresses the question of what is a Holy Moment. How would describe a holy moment in your own words to a next-door neighbor who is not a Catholic?    Several places in Part 1 , Kelly says that “Holy Moments are choices that are easy to live with.” Would you agree or disagree with this opinion? Why? Can you give an example?   If ...

The Supreme Knight encourages all councils to participate in both the National March for Life in Washington, DC (Jan. 20, 2023) and the marches at their own state capitals. Click below to watch the Supreme Knight’s urgent call to action. Message from the Supreme Knight Information regarding Oregon March for Life: when JAN 28, 2023 // 2:30 PM PACIFIC STANDARD TIME where CAPITOL STEPS 900 COURT ST NE, SALEM, OREGON For more information, click the link below. Oregon March for Life

 From the Knights of St. Peter Claver Council 225:      The Knights of St. Peter Claver invite us to an evening of finding out about 6 African American Saints on November 17.  This will be a zoom meeting.  You can register for this event online at the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/knights-of-peter-claver-council-225-archdiocese-of-portland-53278103243

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