Knights of Columbus
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)- ...