June 2017

Pope John Paul II Council Business Minutes for 09MAY17 Meeting
 
Pope John Paul II Council Business Meeting Agenda  

• Call to Order by GK Andy Sciacca at 7:01
• Warden’s Report (Warden Willie Towell)
• Opening Prayer led by GK Andy Sciacca
• Pledge Of Allegiance led by Warden Willie Towell
• Roll Call of Officers conducted by Recorder Don Williams

   

• Opening Ode was sung.
• Chaplain’s Message – taken from most recent Supreme Chaplain’s Columbian article.

      As this issue of KofC Chaplain’s Report was going to press, joyful news of Pope Francis’ approval of miracles for both Blessed Francesco Marto and Blessed Jacinta Marto — two of three shepherd children who received miraculous visions in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917 — was announced. The youngest non-martyrs to be canonized to date, the Marto siblings died when they were just 10 and 9 years old, victims of a pandemic flu that swept through their village. Their canonization fittingly will take place during the 100th anniversary celebration of their visions from Our Lady. 
Among the many lenses through which one can view the apparitions at Fatima, perhaps the most important remains that of the family. Fatima is a school of prayer for the family. It is, of course, stunning that the Lord would choose three young children to reveal the messages of mercy amid the conflagrations of the 20th century. Even more amazing is the fact that an angel and the Blessed Mother would ask such young children to lead lives of intercessory prayer. To the astonishment of all who cared for them, Francesco and Jacinta offered their final sufferings to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary.
      Today, surveys of Catholic families reveal that the best indicator of whether or not children will practice the faith later in life is whether they witnessed their father praying and practicing the faith. Is it any wonder that the father of the Marto children is depicted as a wise and kind man of faith, inclined to believe in the goodness of his children? 
      As the Church marks the jubilee anniversary of the appearances at Fatima, may it be an occasion for our brother Knights and their families to return to the practice of family prayer and the rosary. How many children and grandchildren of our brother Knights could be inspired by the lives of Blesseds Francesco and Jacinta and seek to emulate their prayerful intercession? Let us encourage our brother Knights to nourish a spirit of prayer in their own families, so that all of us would one day enter the same glory of heaven. 

• Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting (SK Don Williams)

Motion made, seconded and voted to approve minutes as electronically distributed.

• Report of Admissions Committee and Reading of Applications (SK Dave Kuboushek)

None to report.

• Balloting for Membership (New members, readmissions, reapplications, transfers)

Nothing to report about membership.  

• Grand Knight’s Report (SK Andy Sciacca)

• VA Bingo – May 17, 2017 - May 20, 2017 @ 6:30 PM, 2^nd Floor CLC

Brother Mike Memrick reports this was a successful event.

• Roadside Cleanup

8 Knights participated.  Trash on roadside was light.   Brother Art again provided a fantastic breakfast.

• 1^st Degree Ceremony – May 21, 2017

Our council’s 1 ^st Degree team provided an outstanding 1 ^st Degree Exemplification.   9 candidates became 1 ^st Degree Knights.  These Knights were from several councils in our area.

• Memorial Weekend Reading (May 27 & 28, 2017 (All Masses)

Brothers Joel Lipsey and Tim Leonard read the Memorial Day remembrance at the conclusion of Masses.

• Regional Training – June 10, 2017

~35 Knights from Region 5 attended the Regional Training session sponsored by our council in the Parish Center.   Attendees came from as far away as Roanoke Rapids.   At the awards session our council received 1 ^st place Council activity award.

• Baccalaureate Mass – June 10, 2017

Our council prepared gift bags for 13 candidates based on information from St. Matthew DRE.  However, only 9 attended the 5:00 PM Mass.   At the conclusion of Mass GK Andy Sciacca, DGK Ken Johnston and Recorder Don Williams presented the gift bags to the graduates.   These gifts were well received by those in attendance.

• Thank you letter from Ms. Yetta Sciacca (flowers sent to funeral)

The note was from the family of John Sciacca, Jr., our GK’s father, who thanked our council for the flowers and kindness expressed to their family on the passing of John Sciacca, Jr.

• Thank you letter from American Legion Auxiliary Unit 175 ($150 donation)

Cathy Lipsey, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 175 Vice President thanked our council for its donation of $150 that will be used as scholarships for Veterans served by the Durham VA Health Care System attend National Veterans Rehab events (see letter at bottom of these minutes).

• Knight of the Month – SK Art Saraphis

Our GK thanked Brother Art for his frequent participation in council activities and for his generosity as council Hospitality Host.

• Family of the Month - SK Tom & Susan Clifton

Our GK thanked Brother Tom and his wife Sue for their broad range of contributions to our parish.

• Financial Secretary (SK Mike O’Kane)

 

• Auditor’s and Trustee’s Report (SK Art Saraphis)

Council reminded that 1 ^st Year Trustee is serving his 3 ^rd term, while 3 ^rd Year Trustee is serving in his 1 ^st term.   There was no report other than to note that upcoming audit due 15AUG17 will be initiated at the conclusion of the June.  FS and Treasurer will supply their books to the Trustees for review.

• Chancellor’s Report (SK Dave Kuboushek)

Nothing to report.

• Service Program Reports (Brother Ken Johnston)

• Church Director – Open
• Community Director – SK Joel Lipsey

No report.

• Council Director – SK Don Williams

Program Directors are asked to team with Brother Don to organize the shed.  Items in the shed are not organized and are misplaced.  Items need to be stored in standard place and pictures taken as a guide so that items returned to the shed can be placed correctly.

• Culture of Life Director – SK Paul Hilchey

Provided details on upcoming Big Dog Fathers Day event to be held on June 24 ^th & 25 after the 5:00 PM and 11:00 AM Masses in the Parish Center.   Council will provide hot dogs, condiments (mustard, ketchup, chili, relish, onions, sauerkraut, slaw), potato and macaroni salad, chips, beans and beverage.   One winner of a Big Dog t-shirt will be drawn at each event.

• Family Director – Open
• Membership – Brother Ken Johnston

No report.

• OPLAMB – SK Chris Cushing

Passed around sign-up sheets for the 6 upcoming OpLAMB dates in July and August.  Stores will only let us solicit at 1 door and only 1 date per year.  Brother Chris has prepared a table, flags, Tootsie Pops tree, banner and signage that we will use for each event.   Proceeds will be distributed to Special Olympics.

• Parish Council – SK Willie Towell

Next meeting is in September.

• Public Relations – SK Dave Kuboushek

Continues his support of our council by having taken pictures of many events recently (e.g., Senior graduation gifts, donation provided to PSS)

• Youth – SK Willie Towell

Soccer Challenge will be in September

• Report of Standing Committees

Nothing to report.

• Unfinished Business
• New Business

• Flag Pole Dedication Ceremony: June 14, 2017 @ 6:00 PM

Brother Joel Lipsey is running point on this.  Sir Knights are asked to be in regalia or social attire and serve as the Honor Guard.  Brother Art will be providing light refreshments.   Flag has nighttime spot light (on timer) and won’t have to be lowered each night.   St. Matthew Cemetery committee funded purchase of the flag pole for this Eagle Scout project. 

• Big Dog Cookout: June 24 & 25, 2017

Our council will also distribute Father’s Day prayer cards at the conclusion of Mass during the weekend of June 17 ^th and 18 ^th.

• Installment of Officers: July 1, 2017 @ 1:00 PM (Potluck)

Post meeting update: ceremony has been rescheduled to our council business meeting on 11JUL17.

• Caldwell Fourth of July Parade: July 4, 2017 @ 8:30 AM in St. Matthew’s Parking Lot.

Volunteers needed to place platform on Brother Don’s trailer and to assist in getting decorations placed on trailer.

• July 2017: Inventory of Council’s possessions by previous Warden & elected Warden
• July 2017 Planning Meeting: Wednesday, July 5, 2017, 7 PM, St. Matthew’s Parish Hall
• Bicycle Repair: July 8, 2017 @ 9 AM, Brother Joel Lipsey’s residence

Need volunteers who can put air in tires, wash bicycles, adjust brakes.   Bring air compressors, small tools, cleaning supplies.

• OPLAMB: Storefront Locations and Dates
  • Harris Teeter @ Willowhaven Shopping Center
    • July 8, 2017: 8 AM – 8 PM
    • July 22, 2017: 8 AM – 8 PM
  • Harris Teeter @ University Place
    • July 15, 2017: 8 AM – 8 PM
    • August 5, 2017: 8 AM – 8 PM
  • Harris Teeter @ Hope Valley Commons
    • July 29, 2017: 8 AM – 8 PM
    • August 12, 2017: 8 AM – 8 PM
• Fund Raiser Meal: July 15 & 16, 2017, Menu TBD, Saturday & 11 AM Sunday Masses

Proposed fund raiser – menu to be determined.

• 1^st Degree Ceremony: July 16, 2017, 5:30 PM
• 5^th Sunday Rosary: July 29 & 30, 2017; Before each Mass
• Ice Cream Social: August 12 & 13, 2017 @ Parish Hall

Our event will be held as our event for Supreme’s Family week.

• Audit Due: August 15, 2017; Submission of FS & Treasurer’s books.

 

• Report of the 4^th Degree (SK Dave Kuboushek)

Msgr. William F. O’Brien Officer Initiation ceremony will be in the Parish Center on 22AUG17 during our regular business meeting.   District Master will be officiating.  Event will be catered.

• Field Agent’s Report

No field agent present.

• District Deputy’s Report (SK Tim Hall)

DD Tim Hall issues greetings from the newly elected State Deputy John Nussbaum.   Our DD wants a district meeting either in July and January at Holy Cross.   He asks all councils to submit their Supreme 185 and 365 forms as early as possible – no need to wait for the 30JUN17 deadline (our council has already submitted them weeks ago).  There is a possible new criterion for eligibility for State Deputy’s award – hosting either a 2 ^nd or 3 ^rd Degree.    Asks councils to focus on membership and retention and notes that if a council obtains the Supreme Star Council the Supreme dues are waived.  

• Good of the Order: SK John Toohil, SK Chris Cushing, SK Mike O’Kane, Fr. Bob Diegelman, Brother Joe Marro & Family, SK Jim Godowitch, SK Mike Memrick & Family, Monsignor Keenan, Mr. Robert Kelly
  • Prayer to Mary: Help of Christians  

Most holy and Immaculate Virgin, Help of Christians, we place ourselves under your motherly protection. Throughout the Church’s history you have helped Christians in times of trial, temptation and danger. Time and time again, you have proven to be the Refuge of sinners, the Hope of the hopeless, the Consoler of the afflicted, and the Comforter of the dying. We promise to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, your Son, to proclaim His Good News of God’s love for all people, and to work for peace and justice in our world. With faith in your intercession, we pray for the Church, for our family and friends, for the poor and abandoned, and all the dying. Grant, O Mary, Help of Christians, the graces of which we stand in need. ( SK John Toohil, SK Chris Cushing, SK Mike O’Kane, Fr. Bob Diegelman, Brother Joe Marro & Family, SK Jim Godowitch, SK Joel Lipsey, Monsignor Keenan, Mr. Robert Kelly) May we serve Jesus with fidelity and love until death. Help us and our loved ones to attain the boundless joy of being forever with our Father in heaven. Amen.  Mary, Help of Christians, pray for us!

• Lecturer’s Class (SK Paul Hilchey)

Brother Paul reviewed the fraternal benefits noted in the Order’s Fraternal Benefits brochure.  He intends to mail one of these to all council members who haven’t paid their fraternal year dues.     The Knights of Columbus life insurance is #1 rated provider in United States as ranked by AM Best.   Brochure is shown at bottom of the minutes.

• Closing Prayer

Council did 1 Hail Mary.

• Adjournment at 8:57

 

• Thank you note from American Legion Auxiliary

 

• Knights of Columbus Member Benefits

 

 

 
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