Knights of Columbus - November 2024 Newsletter
- Knights of Columbus
- Nov 5, 2024
- 5 min read
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Father Luke Sheehan Council #1872
Bend, Oregon
A Catholic Men's Fraternal Organization - Dedicated to the Support of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and School, Youth and Community Needs.
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We would also like to thank our Parish, PSF (parents of St. Francis), our SAC (school advisory committee), and all of our annual members of the Knights who own businesses throughout our council. Without these supporters, we could not do everything we do in the community. If you are interested in sponsoring an event or our annual newsletter, please click here and send us a form.
Chapter Meetings Every 2nd Monday - Each Month 6:30 PM.
Greetings Brother Knights:
Greetings Brothers: October is in our rearview mirror, along with the ten events that we supported, and once again you rose to the challenge. Thanks, and blessings to all of you that contributed to the successful outcome of so many church activities. You worked long hours often early in the morning into the late evening, setting up, taking down along with a bunch of cooking, serving and cleaning, way to go Knights!!
November is here; we are starting with an inside breakfast on November 3rd after the 7:30 and 10:00 o’clock masses.
On the evening of the 3rd, at 6:00 pm we need help replacing furniture at Saint Vincent's DePaul after a renovation over the past weekend, help if you can. (more likely this is over by the time you read the bulletin)
Our Worthey Deputy Andrew is sponsoring a Fraternal Benefits Night November 9th, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The evening features Cicero Seisdedos (K of C General Agent) Cicero will offer a history of the Knights of Columbus and explain opportunities for Knights to invest and or acquire insurance through the K of C organization.
On November 16th (Saturday, after 5:30 Mass) our council is resurrecting the once famous “Poker Night”. All Knights, school parents and church members are invited and encouraged to attend. It is a Texas Hold “um” style poker game with a $50.00 buy in. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded, drinks and hors d’oeuvre will be served. Great fun, so come meet fellow knights and take their money and run!!
Sir George LeDoux has submitted a document that identifies the funds needed to support a seminarian for a single year which is about $61,000.00. Our Council is the highest contributor in the state for “Pennies for Heaven” averaging about $3,500.00 per year or around 5% of the actual annual cost of educating one seminarian. George would like Knights to understand the costs associated with becoming a priest and consider contributing to Mt Angel Seminary if possible. The itemized document is posted on our web site for your review.
Speaking of funds, Father Jose has carefully outlined our parish funds for the next fiscal year and not surprising there is a significant gap forming between our monthly operating expenses and monthly collections (in the wrong direction). Please take into consideration this serious shortfall (which is in the neighborhood of negative 18%) when filling out the church’s annual stewardship request for this year.
A packaging party for our cans and bottles program was held at the Pederson’s farm/ranch last week, thanks to the Knights that helped, we packaged approximately 150 bags which are now making their way to the recycling center.
George LeDoux pointed out that next business meeting is November 11th, which is also Veterans Day. we will hold a short ceremony honoring our Knights that have honorably served in the United States armed forces. As a side note; It has been rumored that George served in the Pennsylvania militia that repelled the British during the battle of Brandywine in 1777.
Vivat Jesus
Tom Andrade
October Events Review
October 3rd: Supported of the Saint Francis golf tournament.
October 4th: Installed and complete the Knights of Columbus monument to the unborn. Service call to the Jill Street Convent.
October 6th: Burrito Sunday.
October 7th: Hosted a dinner for the Sisters of John Bosco.
October 10th: Hosted a dinner for ALPHA, (about 80 attendees)
October 11th and 12th: Set-up/take-down and serve lunch in support for the Baker Diocesan Pro-Life Conference.
October 14th: Our monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 pm.
October 17th: 4th Degree Dinner Olive Garden 6:00 pm (63459 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97701, USA)
October 25th: St. Francis School Game Night Spag. Feed
October 29th: Moved furniture for St. Vincent DePaul
Events Ahead
November 3rd: Community Pancake Breakfast after morning masses.
November 3rd: Move furniture back in St. Vincent DePaul 6pm at 3rd St. Location
November 9th: Fraternal Benefits Night after Mass
November 11th: Knights monthly meeting
November 16th: Knights and Dads Poker
November 21: 4th Degree dinner at Chans; 6:30pm
November 21: Online Midyear Checkup for your Council
December 1: Morning Pancake Breakfast
Cans and Bottles - Bagging TBD
4th Degree Knights of Columbus • 4th Degree Assembly 908
Greetings Brother Sir Knights of the 4th Degree
The 4th Degree meeting/dinner will be
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Chan’s Chinese Restaurant, 1005 SE Third St, Bend Social at 6:00 PM. Dinner to follow. Sir Knight Ladies invited RSVP to Joe DiPaola at (503) 467-6940
Fr. Luke Sheehan Assembly 908, Bend, Oregon
Joe DiPaola, Faithful Navigator
Prayers for Our Sick and Distressed:
Mary Latham
Dan Dattke
Sheila Kelly
Pat Kelly
Bill Calendar
Mel McConnell
Ron Ricketts
Vicky Hornbeck
Francis Lombat
Tessa, Marshall & baby Tett
Knight of the Month: Kelly Mcdonald
Lady of the Month: Sister Sheila for her work in the community
Family of the Month: Gage Family (Rod, Susie, Ashley and Scott)
November Knights' Birthdays
Vincent Cole Baptista 11-04-1996
Roger C Laubacher 11-04-1959
Wade P Fagen 11-06-1963
Geno Paul Dusan 11-09-1949
Matthew Lagerwey 11-10-1980
David M Rausch 11-11-1984
Robert D Rastovich 11-16-1962
S Kelly McDonald 11-18-1953
Jeff S Rasmussen 11-18-1964
Dennis Kelly Shannon 11-19-1939
Victor M Cano 11-21-1976
William C Heber 11-21-1950
Officers 2024-2025
Third Degree Officers 2024-2025
Chaplain • Fr. Rogatian Urassa
Grand Knight • Tom Andrade
Deputy Grand Knight • Andrew Untermeyer
Financial Secretary • Matthew Deppmeier
Chancellor • Gerardo Gomez
Recorder • Jay Schnoor
Treasurer • Roger Laubacher
Advocate • Augustine Hernandez
Warden • Peter Powers
Inside Guard • Steve Pedersen
Outside Guard • Noel Chavez
Lecturer • Fred Hornback
One Year Trustee • Brent Dattke
Two Year Trustee • George LeDoux
Three Year Trustee • Ken Roberts
Fourth Degree
Faithful Friar • Bishop Liam Cary
Faithful Navigator • Joe DiPaola
Faithful Comptroller • John Thibodeau
Faithful Captain • Bob Latham
Faithful Admiral • Brent Dattke
Faithful Purser • William Heber
Faithful Scribe • Jack Beemer
Faithful Pilot • Brad Thoreson
Inner Sentinel • Darin Moore
Outer Sentinel • Fred Hornback
One-Year Trustee • Bob Latham
Two-Year Trustee • Pat Kelly
Three-Year Trustee • Jack Beemer
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