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John Clare Council #15485

  I was looking over the OPB Primetime monthly listings for March last night and saw that they will be showing the new film featuring Pope Francis and 7 individuals he invited to the Vatican to share their thoughts and actions regarding the critical issues of climate change and protecting our environment.  I had seen The Letter: a Message for Our Earth in December and was extremely impressed with the content, professional quality, interest level, and the motivational impact on becoming more aware and acting to create change. The film brings to life Pope Francis encyclical 'Laudato Si'. I believe it also demonstrates how Catholics can work collaboratively with members of other faith groups, the 'none's and community and business organizations, and to practice skills in listening and supporting each other.    The film will air at 8 pm on OPB (channel 10).  I would encourage you to share the information with others and watching it yourselves. People can a...

 Well, that time is fast approaching- March Pancake Breakfasts are just around the corner.  You can email seebert42@gmail.com  to volunteer.  As a reminder- families are welcome to volunteer at Knights events; it's a good chance to have a good social time for a great cause. You can work any shift or parts of shifts you want, but here are the regular shifts I'm looking for volunteers for: 4pm March 4th- food bring in- this one has all the volunteers I need already 6pm March 4th- initial table setup- about 45 minutes to an hour, as we unpack supplies and set the tables, the more the merrier. 7:00am March 5th- Kitchen Open  8am-10:30am March 5th- first serving shift (also possible, go to 8:30 mass, skip out after you get Eucharist to let us know that Mass is almost over, then take a place on the serving line). 10:45-1:30pm- 2nd serving shift and cleanup (also possible to go to 10:45 Mass, skip out after communion and take a serving line position) Special positions ...

7:00 pm - Call to Order • Warden’s Membership Check GK- excused DGK- Excused Treasurer Present online FS Present Chan Present and acting GK 10 members present for voting strength • Prayer - Our Father • Pledge of Allegiance • Roll Call of Officers • Reading / Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes (January) approved unanimously ๏ 7:05 pm - GK’s Remarks (Don Mey)? (Michael O’Phelan) • Welcome Deacon Bill! • Member Challenge • Blog / Calendar ๏ 7:05 pm - Treasurer’s Report (Mike Devlin) 1919.98 start, + dues - donations paid = 1728.58 Faternity 544.03 Unity 5.71 Charity ๏ 7:10 pm - Financial Secretary’s Report (Erik Riechers)  Dues received, 4.  Audit is overdue, no correspondence ๏ 7:15 pm - Committees • Program Director - (Gene Andres)? • Parish / School Updates - St. Clare (Don Mey) - St. John Fisher (Mike Devlin) • Faith Director (Mike O’Phelan)-  Fr. Don and Deacon Bill leading us greatly in Lent, listen to the gift of the Holy Spirt • Community Director (Michael Chau)- ...

    Meeting John Clare Council #15485; Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 Hybrid Meeting (Online and In-person) Hello Brother Knights, Please join us Tuesday, February 21st, at 7pm for our next Council #15485 meeting. We will meet in-person at the St. Clare Parish Hall/Cafeteria or join  Online via ZOOM invitation. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Here is the  AGENDA  to download. Membership cards will be available for those who have paid their dues and show up in person.   Be prepared to Discuss: “Holy Moments” Part 3 The Divine Plan (Pages 61-96) .         Group leaders; Ted Seeber, Mike O’Phelan  What idea in part 3 stood out the most for you? Why? With all the messy things happening in the world today, what is there that gives you hope? Do you see a difference between hope and optimism? If so, what? Give an example? How can we convert one of the Beatitudes into Holy Moments or virtues? Can you give an example? How can you and I trans...

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Two  letters from the Oregon State Advocate Districts, Councils, and brother knights all of Oregon, The office of the state advocate has reported to the state deputy the names of the candidates for state officer positions, that have had resolutions filed on their behalf. Please bring this notification to your councils for consideration. Therefore, please see below the list of officer candidates that will be placed into the convention proceedings for balloting at our annual convention in April in Hermiston. For the office of: State Deputy Kenneth Andersen Currently state secretary State Secretary Robert Adams Currently state treasurer State Treasurer Michael Pranger Currently district deputy State Advocate Christopher Cummings Currently state membership director State Warden David Judy Currently state warden William E. Geary State Advocate ------------------------ Oregon State Advocate My Brother Knights, Pursuant to the By-laws of the Oregon State Council, the office of the State A...

Supreme is presenting a Free Seminar on "The Power of Life Insurance". When you register, be sure to include our council # 15485 so that our council gets credit for members attending.

Officers,   A district meeting was planned for February 18 th  at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Oswego. It has now been canceled due to covid.  New post coming to the blog

If you can read with a loud and confident voice, Ted Seeber would like you on our Exemplification Team!  We're finally getting around to doing the Exemplification for Deacon Bill, and maybe a few more recruits at St. Clare's after the 5pm Mass on February 18.   Time requirements are only an hour zoom meeting the evening of Friday, February 17 and of course going to the Mass and Exemplification on February 18.  Dress Code will be shirt and tie with a dark suit jacket.  Emblem of the order sashes will be provided. Email Ted Seeber @ seebert42@gmail.com if interested