Knights of Columbus – K of C, Tootsie Roll Fundraiser Donation Distribution Ceremony: March 29, 2009

K of C, Tootsie Roll Fundraiser Donation Distribution Ceremony Your SES Knights of Columbus distributed funds collected during September, to five local charities in a ceremony on Monday, March 16. Pictured left to right are:

Bill McDonald (Parishioner) representing Misericordia Home; Reed Callahan Past Grand Knight, Faithful District Deputy, (Co-Founder) representing Special Camps for Special Citizens; Jeff Sweeney (MR/LD Chairman); Vince Nirtaut (Grand Knight); Catherine Buss (Scholarship Committee) representing All Saints Catholic Academy Special Education; Mike Deegan (Foundation Board) representing Western DuPage Special Recreation Association; and, Deacon Andy Cirmo (Past Grand Knight). All recipients expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Knights and especially the SES community for your generosity during this annual K of C Charities fundraiser.

Knights of Columbus – Living Rosary for Bishop Kaffer: March 22, 2009

This is a reminder that this Sunday, March 22, 2009 the Knights of Columbus Joliet Chapter will be hosting a Living Rosary. This Rosary will be in honor of our State Chaplain, Bishop Roger Kaffer. The Chapter is requesting 20 Sir Knights in Regallia from the Bishop Romeo Blanchette Assembly. All are welcome. Here are the details:

 Living Rosary, Sunday March 22, 2009

Our Lady of Angels, 1201 Wyoming Street, Joliet, IL 60435

Honor Guard gather at 2:30 PM; Rosary begins at 3:00 PM

Knights of Columbus – The Ides of March: March 15, 2009

The Ides of March. How are you doing on your Lenten journey?  Did you give up chocolate, chips or booze? Did you give up hatred, anger or gossiping? As Fr. Tom wrote back on February 22, “Fasting is good for us to do. We sacrifice from our pleasures to show God our love. We fast from our faults in order to improve our lives.” Lent is such a cool time of year; an opportunity to renew our faith. To remember God “gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” (John 3:16) Continue the good work you are doing. And if you are stalling, it is not too late to fast from something. Our God is awesome; unconditional love.  How are you doing on your Lenten journey?

Knights of Columbus – CONGRATULATIONS! March 9, 2009

Congratulations to our newest Brother Knights: On February 8, 2009, at St. Raphaels, Glenn Campbell, and Joe Gladfelder received the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree. Our membership drive continues; please contact us at the address below if you are ready to begin your journey to Knighthood.

 Congratulations to Jack Meister on his retirement Friday, February 27, 2009.  Way to go, Jack!

 Congratulations to our newest 4th Degree Sir Knights. On February 21, 2009, at Lisle Wyndham Hotel, Mike Kuppinger, Deacon Scott Pace, Joe Udell and Dan Jungclas, received the 4th Degree.  Deacon Scott and Fr. Tom assisted Bishop Sartain at the closing Mass during this beautiful once-in-a-lifetime exemplification.

Knights of Columbus – Job Transition Services: March 2, 2009

Job Transition Services Lots of folks are out of work for various reasons. If you are ‘between assignments,’ the first thing we urge you to do is file for unemployment benefits. Even if you received a severance, file on line today; it’s easy. Job transition services are numerous. Lisle has a job club in their library the first Friday of every month (this Friday 3/6) at 10AM. The Community Career Center at 1971 Gowdy Rd (Rt 59 across from American Sale) has a meeting every Wednesday at 10AM. They also have ample resources for job seekers. The SES ETS (Employment Transition Support) has support and job leads posted on the SES website. You are not alone. For more info contact your Knights at the address below or Deacon Andy Cirmo. As Fr. Tom mentioned in his letter last week, “Lent gives us the opportunity to look deep into ourselves and to recognize what we need to change. May these forty days be a season of new life for all of us.” Stay Strong.

Knights of Columbus – Recruting Weekend: February 22, 2009

Last weekend we had a dozen men register to find out more about what we do as Knights. Thank you for your support. For those of you who were unable to meet with us, there is still time to join our order. Please email us at SESKnights@aol.com and we will answer any questions you may have if you have been thinking of joining the Knights; or when to begin your journey to Knighthood. You will be part of a wonderful group with a desire to become better Christian gentlemen.