KNIGHT OF THE MONTH AWARDS 2008

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH AWARDS:

St. Elizabeth Seton Council 10025 Knight of the Month awards were presented by Grand Knight Vince Nirtaut to the following Knights at the October 20th meeting:

February 2008: Lt. Col. John Amberg II on his retirement from the US Army; for his long and distinguished military service to our country.

March: Jack Meister for his leadership as chairman of the pancake breakfast; our most successful breakfast ever.

April: Steve Orzech for chairing and leading the Memorial Day parade for the Naperville tri-council sector.

May: Tom Galenziewski for long and dedicated service to our council as treasurer and blood drive food/kitchen coordinator. Tom and Paula, his lovely wife, are moving to Arizona.

June: Rey Russo and Doug Deutsch for successfully leading our first ever golf outing and fundraiser.

July: Vince Nirtaut for leadership in attaining the elusive Star Council Award as our Grand Knight.

August: Deacon Andy Cirmo for outstanding effort in coordinating the hugely successful “Praise in the Park” event.

September: Jeff Sweeney in the directing of our council’s Tootsie Roll fundraiser, for our charities, to exceed our goal.

October: Don Lesher and Greg Vos for coordinating another successful blood drive where 42 pints were donated.

WOW: Congratulations and nice job guys!

Knights’ Korner – July 12

Our Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Outing is open to all golfers at Tamarack Golf Club, in Naperville, on Saturday, July 18. Lunch starts at 12:30; Golf , shot gun start at 1:30. For only $98, you get lunch, golf with cart, beverage, dinner and some fantastic memories. Sign up today.

Contact SESKnights@aol.com  for information on how to participate. If you can’t golf, come to the dinner for just $50. Hole sponsorships are also available. All proceeds go to the K of C charities.

Open to all golfers.

Upcoming special events and Council activities:

July 18: Support our Troops concert

July 18: K of C GOLF Outing: Tamarack Golf Club – still time to sign up. Only $98.

July 18-19: Dream Builders Distribution

July 20: Council Social Meeting, 7:30 pm, lower level

Aug 3: Council Business Meeting

Aug 17: Council Social Meeting, 7:30 pm, lower level

Oct 3: Blood Drive ~ write it in your calendar today.

St. Elizabeth Seton Council 10025 welcomes it’s newest Knight and the latest father and son team to join the Council. On the evening of June 24, Knight Greg McClain was present at the ceremony inducting his son, Brad McClain, as a First Degree Knight. Greg initiated the form that started Brad on his journey. The McClains’ join several other father/son Knights in our Council participating in works of Charity.

Here we see proud papa Greg fastening the Knights of Columbus membership pin on Brad.

Ever considered enlisting your son or your father, or brother as a Knight? If you are over 18 years of age and a practicing Catholic, you’re eligible. Stop at the Welcome table or ask a Knight for information.

Knights’ Korner – April 5

Holy Week has arrived! 

How are you doing on your Lenten journey? 

Our fasting and sacrificing has allowed us to better our lives. Come worship with us this week as we relive the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord and Savior; the last supper, the foot washing, His Passion and death on the cross. Join us, to walk with Him; to suffer with him, and to witness Jesus’ ultimate act of mercy and love.

 Upcoming special events and Council activities

 Apr 18: Blood Drive & Health Fare

April: Membership drive continues.

Apr 5: Palm Sunday

Apr 6: Council Business Meeting

Apr 7: Vote early; Vote Tuesday.

Apr 10: Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 3:00 pm

Apr 12:  Easter Sunday 

 

 Apr 19 10 AM: SES K of C Twentieth Anniversary Mass

Apr 20: Council Social Meeting, 7:30 pm, lower level

Apr 25-26: Dream Builders distribution

May: Cradle of Love: Lower Level

Mondays in May: Pray the Rosary at 7PM

May 4: Council Business Meeting

May 10: Mother’s Day

May 16-17: Dream Builders distribution

May 18: Council Social Meeting, 7:30 pm, lower level

To learn more about the Knights, visit our website:
www.sesnaperville.org/kofc10025/ ;

or email us at SESKnights@aol.com

New Knight John Ripoll is welcomed into the brotherhood by a very proud Grand Knight, Vince Nirtaut.

Stations of the Cross will occur Friday at 3 pm. What aprice Jesus paid to cover our sins, to open the gates of heaven for us and to fill our souls with His own Spirit.

Blood Drive – April 18

Blood Drive

Saturday, April 18  7:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

Patients in our community need our help, so please

blood drive

consider donating blood on April 18th! This drive is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, in cooperation with Heartland Blood Centers.

Call Greg Vos to schedule an appointment, or schedule a time online at www.heartlandbc.org.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred.

Give the gift of life and donate blood to those in the community that are in need. Breakfast will be served.

 

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.