Knights of Columbus Holy Infant Council #10794

With the annual State Convention right around the corner, now's your chance to order a shirt or two. Take a look at the order form (click here to download) and bring it to this month's meeting. Our delegates will be taking care of order for the entire Counciil at the convention.

Grand Knight Tom Wardenburg opened the meeting with recruitment awards for Mark Potrzeboski for recruiting 5 new members. Jack Schmitt noted that Tom also recieved the same award.

Fr. Bannes reminded us what Lent is all about, and also that the Parish Mission will be March 8, 9 &10. See Bulletin for more information.

Steve Lane reported that our operating budget is currently over $13,xxx, but all except $6,xxx belongs to Sr. Rosario. Jack Schmitt read reciepts and bills.

Charles Giallanzo was introduced as our newest member, as he was part of the First Degree held prior to the meeting. We are currently at +9 for members and +2 for insurance. Our goal to again become a Star Council is +13 and +4. Thanks again to all who participated in and helped at the Open House.

Prior to the meeting this month, MR Drive checks were presented to representatives of the following organizations:
>Good Shepherd School, $750
>St Gemma Center, $661.46
>Touch Point Autism Center, $750
>Giant Steps, $750
Again, congratulations and thanks to Steve Lane, Larry Colonna and all their staff on another very successful MR Drive!

Membership Committee reports that we are still +8 on membership and +2 on insurance. Our goal for the year is +13 and +4.
The Open House will be this Sunday, January 24th in the lower cafeteria, from 1 to 9. Please try to come and bring a possible recruit from the parish. This is our one major membership drive of the year!Remember, all men of the parish 18 years old and older are welcome!
All members are asked to bring some food item that we can share with everyone. Plenty of beverages and games will be there!!!

The annual St Louis Catholic Men for Christ conference will be Sat, Feb 6th. All Catholic men are encouraged to attend. For more information and to sign up, go to www.catholicmenforchrist.org, or contact Gene Bestgen at bestgenstl@aol.org.

Sunday, Jan 24 is our annual Open House recruitment drive. All men 18 yrs and older of the Parish are invited to join the Knights in a fun filled afternoon, while watching the AFC & NFC Championship games on the big screen. This is a great opportuntiy to see what our Coucil is all about. All Knights are encouraged to bring one potential candidate to this function. Also, please bring your favorite chili or appetizer. Beverages will be available, plus, just maybe, certain games of chance. Plan to attend in the lower cafeteria from 1:00 until ???

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