Tuesday, April 30, 2024

from Challenger Baseball

Based on the weather forecast for the rest of
 the week, and on communications with
 Wilsonville Little League, we are officially 
canceling our games on Saturday. There is 
no way the fields will dry out and be safe for 
our players.

Wilsonville LL has generously agreed to host
 us on our open date on May 18th instead.

While we understand this decision has been
 made pretty early in the week, there are a lot of 
behind the scenes logistics involved that have 
made it necessary to make the call now.
If you are one of the families that have ordered
 tickets to the Hops game on May 11th, we will 
collect those payments at our new Opening
 Weekend on May 11th in Tigard at Cook Park.

We will see you all in Tigard!
Your OD4 Challenger Board



Challenger Baseball

For general inquiries, please contact your organization directly.
Email: OD4Challengerinfo@yahoo.com

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Prayer Request

 Dorothy Riechers' father Tom Chambers was 911'd to the hospital Friday night with post surgical infections from a cancer operation.  The family is requesting your prayers.

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Oregon March for Life

 


when
May 18, 2024 // 2:30 PM
PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME
where
CAPITOL STEPS
900 COURT ST NE, SALEM, OREGON

For more information, click the link below.

Oregon March for Life was moved from January to May this year.  Perhaps. with the more moderate weather in May, there will be a greater number of participants.  My observation, in recent years, has been that the Knights of Columbus are not very visible at these events.   Let us do our part to improve that this year by attending the March on May 18th.  There will be reserved parking available in the Capitol Mall Parking Structure.  See the website (link) for details.

Friday, April 26, 2024

From Mother and Child Education Center

 

Benefit Concert for Mother & Child Education Center on May 3rd at 7pm

Singing Duo Beth Donnelly and Doug Fisher, together with the Glory Singers Concert Choir, will be performing in a benefit concert for Mother & Child Education Center on May 3rd.




Come join us for an evening of music and fun at The Community Center at Marquis in Tualatin. Get ready to enjoy amazing performances by singing duo, Beth Donnelly & Doug Feller, The Glory Singers Concert Choir, and special guest soloist, 8 year old Mia Russo, while also supporting a great cause.

Don't miss out on this heartwarming event that will bring joy to all attendees. Bring your family and friends along for a memorable night filled with love and music. See you there!

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

We are updating the phone list

This is for our "no neighbor left behind" program.  If you appreciate Rich's monthly voice reminders, please email seebert42@gmail.com with the phone number you want that reminder going to.

Survey Link from the Webinar

 To give our council credit, here's the link for the survey you need to fill out.


https://kofcpacific.com/survey/

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Group Watch Party- Financial Services Webinar from the Pacific Agency

Ted Seeber will hold a group watch party in the Clare Room of the Parish office at St. Clare's on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:45pm.  (Please enter through rear door of office just off the office parking lot) There will be snacks and a simple signup sheet.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the financial benefits of being a Knight of Columbus- how to sign up for them, and how to use them.

We aren't just a Family organization run by fathers- we are not just a charitable organization.  Charity begins at home, and we are also an insurance company insuring the future of our families.

This counts towards our Star Council goals, so also invite other men from the parish older than age 18 to come find out about this side of the Knights- many a member in the past has joined for the insurance.

For those attending the Zoom meeting from home, please email your confirmation of attendance to Don Mey, GK@kofc15485.org

Passcode is 864485

Join Zoom meeting at 7pm on April 24th at 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88031291904?pwd=UjEvc3FVVHZpWIRIK2PzTHJiV1hLUT09

The Pacific Agency - www.kofcpacific.com      

                                Main Office: (855) MCGIVNE (855-624-4863) 

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More information on Challenger Baseball

 The Challenger Board has put out this schedule.  Ted Seeber will also update our council calendar.  Would be great to see you at one or more of the games cheering these special needs kids on,

You haven't seen alternative baseball until you've seen a father pushing a wheelchair around the bases to Tokyo Drift into Home.

All games are subject to weather cancelation the day of, contact seebert42@gmail.com to double check the day of the game, we're usually told by 9am.  Games start with Little League at 10:30, and Senior League at Noon, except for the Jamboree and One Big Game days.  Jamboree schedule is different based on how many teams travel from other areas of the state to join us, One Big Game will have all the Little League players on one field and all the Senior League players on the other.

Ted already has commitments of volunteers for the big games.  Free lunch comes with three of these games- Troutdale, Tillamook, and wherever we end up playing the One Big Game at the end of the season on June 29th.

If you have kids or grandkids in Little League, and have any suggestions for team sponsorship for the 5/18 or 6/29 games, please contact the board at od4challengerinfo@yahoo.com



Sunday, April 21, 2024

Fraternal Benefits Webinar April 24

The Pacific Agency of the Knights of Columbus is holding a Fraternal Services Webinar Wednesday, April 24 at 7pm.  This is an excellent chance to learn more about the financial benefits for you and your family of being a Knight.


Passcode is 864485

Join Zoom meeting at 7pm on April 24th at 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88031291904?pwd=UjEvc3FVVHZpWIRIK2PzTHJiV1hLUT09

The Pacific Agency - www.kofcpacific.com      

                                Main Office: (855) MCGIVNE (855-624-4863) 

                        Proudly Serving Hawai’i, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon

Correction to Glory Singers Event

DAY correction:

As mentioned at the meeting, Mary and Mike O'Phelan sing with the Glory singers, and are performing on Friday May 3rd at the Community Center at Marquis at 7 PM.  

The address is 

19805 SW Boones Ferry Rd in Tualatin, OR 97062.  

The funds go to the Mother and Child Education Center.  

It would be wonderful if some of the Knights could be with us.  

_______________________


Saturday, April 20, 2024

Call for Volunteers: Wine and Cheese or Breakfast at St. John Fisher

Calling volunteers!  Help is needed for the Wine and Cheese after 4:30 pm Mass on April 27 and for the Pancake Breakfast on April 28 after the 9am and 11am Mass at St. John Fisher.  These are good opportunities for service to community, and increases the visibility of our council at St. John Fisher.

Setup on the breakfast will begin at 7am, start serving at 10.  Ted will be there for coffee and taking credit cards- so we might get some more business.

For both these opportunities, e-mail Mike Devlin at mdevprop@hotmail.com

Friday, April 19, 2024

Glory Singers Charity Show for Mother and Child Education Center

As mentioned at the meeting, Mary and Mike O'Phelan sing with the Glory singers, and are performing on Friday May 3rd at the Community Center at Marquis at 7 PM.  

The address is 19805 SW Boones Ferry Rd in Tualatin, OR 97062.  

The funds go to the Mother and Child Education Center.  

It would be wonderful if some of the Knights could be with us.  


Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Financial Webinar April 24, 2024 at 7:00pm

 As mentioned at the meeting last night, it's our goal to get 10 members, or even potential members (men over the age of 18) to attend this Zoom meeting.


                                          


                             Links:
Join Zoom meeting at 7pm on April 24th at 
https://us02.web.zoom.us/j/88031291904?pwd=UjEvc3FVVHZpWIRIK2PzTHJiV1hLUT09


The Pacific Agency - www.kofcpacific.com      

                                Main Office: (855) MCGIVNE (855-624-4863) 

                        Proudly Serving Hawai’i, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon

Passcode is 864485

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Meeting Notes April 16, 2024

KofC Council 15485 Hybrid Meeting Notes

April 16th, 2024

Hybrid Meeting

  • 7:00 pm - Call to Order
    • Prayer - Our Father
    • Pledge of Allegiance
  • 7:05 pm - Warden’s Membership
    • Roll Call of Officers Present: GK FS DGK Chancellor Recorder Treasurer Advocate IG OG 1YT 3YT
    • 15 members present --11 officers present
  • 7:10 pm - Reading / Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes (March)
    • accepted as sent  
  • 7:15 pm - DGK’s Remarks (Don Mey)
    • Welcome new members! Tom McCaffrey and William Douglas II.
    • Thanks to all who helped and supported the SC Pancake Breakfast
    • Blog/Calendar - Volunteer Opportunities
    • Membership Challenge
  • 7:20 pm - District Deputy Remarks (Mark Larson)
    • We are a FAMILY organization
  • 7:25 pm - Treasurer’s Report (Mike Devlin)
    • Fraternity- 2850.76
    • Unity- 544.31
    • Charity- 5.71
    • Report Accepted
  • 7:30 pm - Financial Secretary’s Report (Erik Riechers)
    • Accounting of the breakfast on Blog
    • Semi-Annual Report passed around
    • CUF degree last Saturday
    • Report Accepted
  • 7:35 pm - Membership Reports
    • Membership Director (Dan Riechers)
      • Great weekend for membership- 18 and 21, not going to stop now!  Speaking to dads at every breakfast and every Sunday at C&D
    • Retention Chairman (Richard Digregorio)
      • FS & Chair getting together on non-payment of dues
    • No Neighbor Left Behind Phone Calls (Richard Digregorio)
  • 7:40 pm - Programs
    • Program Director - (Gene Andres)
  • 7:45 pm - Committees
    • Parish / School Updates
    • St. Clare (Don Mey)
      • School auction is underway, see bulletin at http://www.saintclarechurch.org
    • St. John Fisher (Mike Devlin)
      • 27th of April for Wine and Cheese
      • 28th of April SJF breakfast
  • 7:55 pm - Faith / Community / Family
    • Challenger Baseball will be on the blog
    • Mother's Day Pro-Life flower sale will be on the blog
  • 8:00 pm - KofC Business
    • Pancake Breakfast at SJF 4/28/2024, volunteers needed, see Mike Devlin.
    • Credit Card processing was only $0.91 on $95.00 of sales
    • Book “Beautiful Eucharist”, initial discussion at 4/16/2024 meeting.
      • 15 minutes - introduction and 1st chapter next meeting
    • COR SC parish discussion groups “Beautiful Eucharist” to begin May/June timeline, propose, once per month following the 8:30 AM and 10:45 PM Masses. Consider volunteering. SJF TBD. (Tom O, Michael O)
    • Representatives for 116th Annual State Convention, May 3rd thru 5th, in Newport will be Erik Riechers and Don Mey. (Don M)
  • 8:15 pm - KofC New Business
    • Officer Nominations 2024/2025 - all incumbents staying except Trustees moving up.
      • 3YT Nominated- James Michael Morgan
    • Review of State Resolutions.
      • Quite a bit of discussion on Baker City Resolution
      • This council has concerns on both sides
    • Fraternal Benefits Webinar Wednesday 7:00 PM 4/24/24
        • Need 10 potential members - Male 18 and older
    • Open Business
  • 8:20 pm - For the Good of the Order (Mike O’Phelan)
    • Called to Glory Singers will be doing charity May 2nd- on blog
  • 8:25 pm - Closing Prayers
    • Intentions for the Sick and/or in Distress – Hail Mary
      • Continued Prayers for Daniel's sister's custody battle in a war zone
      • Shannon Seeber

    • God Bless the work of the council and its members and grant eternal peace to the souls of the departed members.
    • Prayer for the Canonization of Father Michael J. McGivney.
  • 8:30 pm - Adjournment

Mother's Day Flower Sales May 11 - 12, 2024

 We need three people a mass at St. Clare's, two a mass at SJF

And while Ted Seeber has taken charge of ordering and obtaining the flowers, due to a conflict with a Challenger Baseball opportunity, Ted will need somebody else to deliver the flowers to St. John Fisher and St. Clare's on May 11 for the 4:30pm and 5pm Saturday masses (plus the people to sale).


If you'd like to volunteer for this vital pro-life activity, please e-mail seebert42@gmail.com for scheduling..

Monday, April 15, 2024

Meeting Announcement

 Meeting Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

 KofC John Clare Council Hybrid Meeting Tuesday 4/16/2024

The meeting on 4/16 will be in-person @ St. Clare Parish Hall, doors open at 6:30 PM, and on-line, meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Online information listed below. Meeting Highlights;

 - Officer Nominations for the 2024/2025 year, please consider volunteering.

 - Review of the various State Resolutions to be presented at the upcoming 116th State Convention in Newport.

 - Volunteer opportunities @ St. John Fisher Pancake Breakfast on 4/28. See Mike Devlin for sign up.

Here is the Agenda to download.

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Sunday, April 14, 2024

Hybrid Meeting, Tuesday, April 16 7:00pm

There will be a Hybrid Meeting of Council 15485 at St Clare's School Cafeteria for in person, or you can click through to the blog and click on the meeting link in this article.



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Saturday, April 13, 2024

Eucharistic Revival In Tualatin Valley Vicariate

 Click through to blog to see the flyer- April 13 to May 24, a Pilgrimage of Adoration is happening from Cornelius to Aloha.


Thursday, April 11, 2024

CUF Degree Exemplification Scheduled April 13, 6pm, at St. Clare's

 If you are around, please attend 5pm Youth Mass at St. Clare's on Saturday, and stick around for about a half hour afterwards to welcome our new members Bill & Tommy into the Knights!  

If you haven't had a chance to see a post-Covid exemplification, I highly recommend this chance.  Remember that the CUF degree is no longer secret- invite your families, especially your teenage children and grandchildren, to come learn what our order is about.   Boys today, can volunteer with us and will be the Knights of tomorrow.

Breakfast Results!

 Thank you to all who volunteered at the extremely busy breakfast at St. Clare's on Divine Mercy Sunday.  I have the following statistics and lessons learned to report.

First of all- the money.
We took in $803 in cash, $35 in Venmo, $95 in credit card donations, for a gross take of $933.00

Ted's business passed $94.09 on to the bank account, $.91 was eaten in credit card processing fees.  This is a small enough amount that Information-R-Us will continue to offer credit card processing with the next breakfast- better signage will be created before then.

Total expenses, including credit card processing, was $298.45, for a net of $634.55.

We lost track of number of breakfasts served- at least 206.  Ted was expecting less than 200 and only put 200 plates out.  We also let the restocking cart run out of silverware during the 10:45 Mass- Ted will be asking for a volunteer next breakfast at St. Clare's to take over overseeing coffee and busing tables for both masses.

On shopping, Ken Paulsen did most of it and should have done all of it; Ted tried to use Christopher's Fred Meyer discount on the sausages, but we ended up spending about $1.80 per bag over advertised price at Winco.  We bought 600 sausages, had 3 bags left which we will use for next breakfast (had one bag from a previous breakfast for a total of 650- so the proper amount going forward at St. Clare's is 500 sausages).  We purchased 480 eggs and used 384, the remainder 96 eggs were broken down into 8 cartons and donated to SVDP.   Since we buy in 5 dozen boxes- and used 32 dozen, recommended buy from here on out will be 35 dozen for St. Clare's breakfasts.

Thank you greatly to Roger Hebling, Christopher Seeber, James Michael Morgan, Rich Digregorio and Shannon Seeber for helping Ted set up.

Scott Young flipped pancakes for us again and mixed up 4 tubs of batter- I did not hear if we ran out or not but we only had a couple ziplock bags of pancakes left over.

Paul Pommpili, Gene Andres, Michael Chau and Daniel Salomon did a good job on the serving line.

Mike O'Phelan did his normal great job on the eggs.

Dan and Jazlyn were on coffee and orange juice, while Tom Owens and Oanh Nugyen did a good job resetting tables between the masses.

Don Mey and Mike Devlin kept up nicely on the dishes and helped with cleanup at the end, along with Rich Digregorio.

Thank you all for your hard work!  This was a large and stressful breakfast.  But it resulted in 2 new candidates for the Knights, whom we will see this Saturday at 5pm Mass at St. Clare's for a CUF degree!

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Blessing of the Rose Festival and Special Planting Honoring Fr. Richard and the St. John Fisher Community

 Below is a clipping from this past week’s St John Fisher's bulletin:

Please plan to attend.  This is a good opportunity for the Knights to be visible and show our support for Father Richard and the St. John Fisher Community.



Wednesday, April 3, 2024

2nd Call for volunteers at the Divine Mercy Breakfast!

 With the 2nd graders doing 8:30am Mass, we're likely to have quite the rush early.  Got plenty of volunteer spots still left open.  Email seebert42@gmail.com to get on the list.



Monday, April 1, 2024

Easter Egg Hunt was a great success


I did not get any pictures of the crowd- was way too busy shouting "0-5 to my left, 6-12 to my right" and trying to spot kids trying to start early!  4500 eggs hidden, nearly 1000 kids showed up. We had 3 Knights volunteer, and 25 other volunteers from the school stuffing and hiding eggs.

These photos were taken a few minutes before Mass let out, nearly 30 people showed up only for the egg hunt (hope they went to Mass later).

Ted Seeber donated 100 saints medals for lucky kids- but with 4500 eggs, I only saw 3 or four who claimed they found Saints Medals.