Knights of Columbus
John Clare Council #15485

 From Donna: I am now officially a widow.  My husband of 67 years, Phil, passed away Wednesday at about noon of a massive stroke after lingering, unconscious, for four days  in the hospital. After talking to both the funeral home (Youngs in Tigard) and the church ( St. Juan Diego Church in Hillsboro  , click to map ) it was decided to have the funeral on Saturday, January 6th at 10 am with a reception at the church following.  The graveside ceremony won't be until one p.m. because it's in Tigard at the St. Anthony cemetery on Gaarde St. , click link to map.

  Volunteer opportunity, especially for St. Clare members. Need Help with chair set up at St. Clare Church for overflow Christmas and Christmas Eve Masses. Prime opportunity for St. Clare members but all volunteers are welcome. When: Approximately 9:30 AM following the 8:30 AM mass, Sunday 12/24.  What: Move chair racks from Parish Hall to Church and set up chairs in church for extra seating. Currently have 2 volunteers, Don Mey and Richard Digregorio. We could use 2 to 4 more to make short work of this task. Please contact Don Mey directly via email or text if you wish to volunteer.  email, GK@kofc15485.org, or text 434.429.9881. Thank you

 Our Holiday Party was quite the success this year- with 4 out of our 7 essay contest winners present.  However, due to sound quality in the video, I am also posting this link to our full PDF submitted to the State Competition.   You can also watch the video online on Youtube .  I would suggest, due to sound quality issues, that downloading the PDF first to read along with the kids will help.

I suddenly realized the Survey had the wrong title, which may be why I go no responses.  Here's the updated RSVP link for the Holiday Party.  Just trying to get a basic headcount and idea of food being brought- you are NOT limited to your choice in this survey Click here to RSVP

From Donna late last night: He died at noon today.  He never regained conciousness.  That's how he wanted to go-- quick and easy, painless.  He was ready to go Home!   -------- Phil fought the good fight, he finished the race, and now a crown of merit awaits him. Donna is well taken care of at Beaverton Lodge, she claims. More information will be forthcoming. 

We want a headcount for the holiday potluck next Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Click here to respond to the SurveyMoneky Alternatively, you can email seebert42@gmail.com or call Ted Seeber at 503-318-1508

 Tuesday December 19, 2023 will be our Holiday Potluck at St. Clare's School Cafeteria. Ted Seeber will have the decorations and open the room as close to 6pm as possible, 6:30pm is the potluck, 7pm will start our program featuring awards for the essay contest. You may bring either cold food or hot foot.  Salads, Deserts, Drinks and hot pots of every type are welcome.  We will have a power strip available for plugging in hot pots. Council will provide napkins, small plates, utensils.

Our past Financial Secretary suffered a stroke and is now at Kaiser Hospital West. He's currently not receiving visitors.  Please keep him and his wife Donna in your prayers.

  Worthy Brother Knights, I think it is fitting for us Knights to brighten the mood at this time of the year and spread the Gospel to the world. As we prepare ourselves for Christmas this year and encourage others to do so as well, it is fitting to do some Christmas caroling. Here are some details: Friday December 15th at 6pm Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Make sure to reach out to all your council members and invite them to come, especially the singers of the council. Also be sure to have them bring their families too. Also feel free to bring Christmas/winter attire, hot chocolate, etc. I'll bring song sheets to share.

 For all young at heart, and young of bone.  Remember it is December- Dress Appropriately! While the kids are doing Capture the Flag, board games will be in the guest house and there will be a bonfire going, weather permitting.

For their 60th anniversary. CONGRADULATIONS TO TOM AND BONNIE!