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Grand Knights Report MARCH

  1. I will do my very best to make this short, as we have the Pasta Knight 150 to talk about at this meeting. SATURDAY is the Regional Free Throw Championship @ Melrose Park Civic Center, 1000 N 25th Ave, Melrose Park. ALL of the winners from the 1628 Championship have advanced to the Region 4 Contest. Come out and support our kids. Competition is scheduled to start at 9am. I plan to go to support our kids.

Programming Update

  1. If you haven’ done so yet, please sign up to help out at Pasta Knight 150 on Sat 4/12 @ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0849ABA62EAAFC1-55689388-pasta
  2. I want to encourage EVERYONE to volunteer to lead a program, or at least participate. Our web page kofc1628.org is active and we are adding content as we can. Right now, the calendar function is accurate and lists our activities that are planned through Christmas. I encourage everyone to visit this often. I also plan to start posting agendas and GK Reports to the website, along with any necessary paperwork and/or event flyers as we figure this out.
  3. The Knights of Columbus has a Defund Planned Parenthood protest effort scheduled for 4/2. If you would like to participate, let me know and I will connect you. All the signage, permits, rules, and talking points are already assembled for you.
  4. Check our new website calendar for upcoming events and opportunities to volunteer @ kofc1628.org

Housekeeping

Transactions

  1. There were no additional donations made this month or extraordinary expenses. I have put together a preliminary budget that I will present to the Officers and then to the council that will cover most of our regular expenses and donations. This will speed up the meeting a little bit next fraternal year.

Ongoing Programs

  1. That Man is You (TMIY) SAT  @ 700am at Mater Christi. Remember, this program does not require prior participation to attend. Video starts at 730am and discussion concludes at 830am.
  2. GAF Fund Collection – Every meeting, please donate to the General Assistance Fund. This is a STATE program that provides emergency financial assistance to Knights, Councils, Parishes and Communities in times of need or hardship..
  3. BEDS Plus in Summit every 3rd Friday of the month.

Ketteler Council Action Items and Events

  1. Soup n Stations is scheduled for 6pm on Fri 3/21. We will serve soup and salad and then host the Stations of the Cross at 7pm in the Mater Christi Church. Please volunteer to make some soup.
  2. Also on Fri 3/21, the Knights will help staff BEDS Plus in Summit. We serve food to the residents every 3rd Fri of the month from 530pm – 930pm. To volunteer, contact Joe Coglianese 847-875-4302 or (sk.joecoglianese@gmail.com)
  3. Sunday 3/30 is the Fifth Sunday of the month. As always on the 5th Sunday, the Knights will lead the Rosary @ St Mary Church following the 5pm Mass. Please plan to attend if you are able. We will go for dinner afterward.
  4. On 3/31, the Knights present our Lenten Speaker, Kevin Matthews, a St. Mary Church at 7pm. We will host a reception and book signing immediately following. Please volunteer to help staff this event by contacting grandknight1628@gmail.com.
  5. On Sat 4/5 St Paul VI and the Knights will host a SPRED Mass. SPRED is Religious Ed for Special Persons. At least one Special Person will be receiving Sacraments at this Mass. Everyone, especially Special People are invited to this Mass. The Knights will host a light reception afterward in the Oak Room. Please volunteer to help out by contacting grandknight1628@gmail.com.
  6. Next meeting is scheduled for Wed 4/2. We will have a live exemplification for our first year Knights. Please plan to attend, as the State Council will send a couple representatives to perform this ceremony. Families invited.
  7. Sat 4/12 is Pasta Knight 150. This is a huge undertaking. Plan on helping out as we need all the help we can get. Get the family involved.

Other Knights Events

Save the Date – The State Convention is 5/15 at Oakbrook Hills. See the Archdiocesan Newsletter flyer for more details.