Grand
Knight's Letter
Grand Knights letter
We made it though
another Christmas holiday. Well most of us did! I try to slow down and
remember the “reason for the season”, but as with most of us it gets the
better of us at times. I am just glad that we haven’t taken Christ out
of Christmas, even though there are groups still trying to do it. I pray
that you all were able at some point, and time, to slow down and
consider that our God came to us, as a helpless baby, to save us all.
Our Christmas party
was a good time for all who came! The food was first-class and the games
were even better. It was good to see everyone and share some Christmas
spirit. I would like to personally thank Donny Gallagher who ran the
games that brought so much fun and laughter. To Donny’s family, for
setting up and decorating the hall. To John Nussear, a big thank you,
who put a lot of time in getting together the prizes and being the chair
for the party. Last, but not in the slightest, to Bill Nickum who MC’d
the party. Bill jumped in to fill for John at the last minute. Basically
Bill MC’d by the seat of his pants and did such a great job you would’ve
thought he had rehearsed for days. To my brother Knights who helped look
for Rita Miedl’s gift. I know, if I left out somebody, it was by pure
loss of brain cells from when I was young! Merry Christmas & a happy New
Year!
Jeff Parenteau our
Brother Knight lost his brother Gary on the 18th of December.
He was 53 years old. From what I understand, Gary died from a heart
attack. The Knights came together and helped the family by taking care
of the funeral luncheon. By the efforts of Jeff’s family and his brother
Knights we were able to feed over 200 people. I have to say, it truly
was a miracle. We did all this with less then a weeks planning. The
Parenteau’s have donated $500.00 to the Knights to start a fund to help
in the future with other brother knights that have a loss in their
family. At the Meeting on the 2nd of January we voted to call
the fund the “Gary Parenteau Memorial Luncheon Fund” In
the future, we as Knights will make sure that our fellow Knights have
help when they have a loss in their Family.
May God Bless you &
your Family and hold true to the Gospels’ of Jesus Christ’s Church.
Grand Knight
Chris Spinner
January 2008
This year we will start a new feature
for each month, the Saint Joan of Arc Family.
Knights of Columbus Family of the Month
January 2008
Peter & Linda, Audrey & Pete Schirmer
You will recognize Pete
& Linda Schirmer by his towering height and her winning smile.
They where married on November 13th 1994. They have 3
children Jeff - 20, Peter - 11 and Audrey - 9. Jeff Grove is in
the Army stationed in Texas where he is studying to be a Surgical Nurse.
Peter was born on May 22nd, 1996. he
likes to play sports and was on the all-star baseball team this past
year.
Audrey as born on January 19th, 1998. She likes
ballet and also plays softball. Audrey plays 3rd base and
has a good throw to 1st base.
Pete is the Pharmacist Manager at CVS in Easton.
For relaxation he likes to fish, crab, and play golf. He is a
Philadelphia Eagles fan and his Birthday is September 25th. Pete
is a 1st degree knight and has already taken on some responsibility with
the council; he expects to complete his 2nd, 3rd and 4th Degree
this year.
Linda works in the
cafeteria at North Caroline H. S. She likes to sew, garden and cook.
Her Birthday is September 28th
and she is a New England Patriots fan.
The
Schirmer's have a Yellow lab, named “Boomer”, who doesn’t like the water, but
he does like to take a bath! Maybe he just doesn't like 'deep'
water.
The
Schirmer’s moved here in August of 2005. Since moving to the Eastern Shore
and the Denton area they have been able to spend more time with each other and have a
less hectic life style. They love the parish and the community. They
really feel welcome here!
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A message from Deacon Bill Nickum!
Why Prayer?
At a time when we are caught up in the excitement of the football playoffs
and the Cinderella year that Brett Favre and the Packers have had, I found
this interesting article on how he and his wife Deanna face their life
struggles.
With the strength that comes from
prayer, Green Bay Packer Brett Favre and his wife Deanna credit their
Catholic faith with helping them face life's struggles. Among them, Deanna's
breast cancer, which has been overcome.
"I just feel like, with faith, it
helps me see the good in everything," Deanna said in a telephone interview
with The Compass, diocesan newspaper of Green Bay. At the time she was
diagnosed, she and Brett were dealing with several family tragedies,
including the death of her younger brother and Brett's father.
Since overcoming breast cancer,
Deanna has become a spokeswoman for breast cancer prevention. She founded
the Deanna Favre HOPE Foundation in 2005, which provides grants for
uninsured and underinsured women battling breast cancer.
Deanna said she and Brett truly believe in the power of prayers and that "
It's changed our lives, our family", She also stated that she still prays
for her husband for a lot of different reasons and in particular she prays
for his protection on the football field each week.
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The next Parish Super Sunday is February 3rd
Our first Parish Breakfast
of the new year has come and gone; with a visit from the 3 Wise Men.
Each "Super Sunday" our knights turn out to cook eggs, potatoes, toast,
sausage and bacon for our parish families. We have donuts and coffee,
milk and juice to go with the food.
Each time our
council members provide breakfast or hospitality for our parish we are doing
God's work to help bring together the families of our community.
And, when our friends and neighbors see us working for our Catholic
Community they know we are serious in our dedication to our Church.
It makes all of us feel
good when our men turn out to serve the parish families on Super Sunday
Breakfast, and I can tell our community is impressed because of the comments
they make and when how our knights are looked up to.
Keep up the GOOD WORK!
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Saint Joan's Poster Contest
"Keeping
Christ in Christmas"
The
winners are:
Kindergarten - Madeline Thompson
1st Grade
- Ryan Freeman
2nd Grade - Hope Brown
3rd Grade - Amber Haight
6th Grade - Tasha Haight
7th Grade - Mellinee Casale
Saint Joan's Knights thank all our
parish students for creating posters for our "Keeping Christ in
Christmas".
Each poster creator receives a 'Gold
Dollar' and winners are judged by members of our Council.
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Saint Joan of Arc Polo Shirts are still
available
Some members still do not have a Saint
Joan of Arc shirt. They come in all colors, red, blue, grey, white,
green, etc. We get them from Benedictine Graphics, and the price is
$23.60 for S - L and $25.60 for XL - XXXL.
Anyone interested in in a shirt should
contact Donny Gallagher at; 410-634-2859, or bring it to our attention at a
meeting.
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4th Degree Exemplification
Saturday, April 5th 2008
This year the Exemplification Degree ceremony will be held in
the Holliday Inn, Frederick, MD. We have many "Patriotic Degree"
members in our council.
4th Degree KofC
To
become a member our ‘Patriotic Order’ you must be a 3rd degree
member and an active member of your council.
Fourth Degree membership is by invitation from the active membership
of the local 3rd degree Council. It is, and should be considered an
honor
to asked to be a member.
Fourth Degree members are
identified by their Tuxedo and the red, white and blue Baldric. The
Color Corps are seen at church and community functions in cape, chapeaux,
white gloves and sword.
Saint Joan of Arc 4th Degree members:
S/K Father
Norman Carroll
S/K Charles Alder
S/K Dennis Clegg
S/K Fred Bradbury
S/K William Nickum
S/K
Joseph Dunnington
S/K John Nussear
S/K Donald Gallagher
S/K David Wood
S/K Josh Gallagher
S/K C. Talbot Rowe
S/K Michael Goodman
S/K Dick Sade
S/K Nerus ’Skip’ Gunther S/K John Lane
S/K R. Scott
Wood S/K Michael Musachio
S/K Michael Porter
S/K Howard Reardon Jr.
S/K Chris Spinner
S/K Dan Tuel Jr.
S/K Mickey Usilton
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