Author: Jonathan Ring

Below are some notes and pictures from our Business Meeting on March 03, 2023.

Our Worthy Chaplain, Fr. John Paul Walker, OP, blessed the Icon of Blessed Michael J. McGivney that depicts the miracle that led to his Beatification – the healing of preborn Mikey Schachle of a life-threatening condition. Fr. John Paul received the picture and gave it to the Council.

Worthy State Treasurer, Mike Felerski, attended our meeting and addressed the Council. He also supplied the refreshments after the meeting. Thank you Worthy Brother Mike!

Finally, Worthy Brothers Brian Farwick and John Leventis, Jr. were awarded the Shining Armor Award.

Criteria for the Shining Armor award:
Within the first year, a new Brother Knight must:

1. Attend the Exemplification (online or in-person)
2. Work on 3 Faith in Action Programs
3. Attend a minimum of 3 Council meetings
4. Meet with the Council’s insurance agent or attend a fraternal benefit night
5. Sponsored at least one new member.

The Knights of Columbus are getting the word out about this fantastic opportunity for Catholic men to be inspired and renewed in their faith. Additionally, there are opportunities to volunteer to work this event at the Cintas Center (contact info is at the bottom of the home page for those wanting to assist).

https://nationalmensconference.com/

As part of the Knights of Columbus’ ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy), our Grand Knight and members of our Council presented Elizabeth New Life Center with a donation and received a tour of the facilities.

The K of C Elder Council 1195 graciously thanks the parishioners of St. Gertrude Church for their generous contribution to the Veterans Day Collection.

Parishioners donated 18 bags and boxes of personal items, toiletries, stationary products, puzzles, and detergent. They also gave $1,470.00 in cash and checks and $100.00 in gift cards.

All items and monies go directly to the veterans in the Cincinnati area, who are most appreciative.

Thank you for showing your gratitude to our veterans for all they have done for the United States of America.

The Elder Council Christmas Party will be on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Ferrari’s Little Italy, beginning with a social at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm.

After dinner the Council’s distinguished White Elephant Charity Auction will take place, led by our master auctioneer, Brother Jonathan Pearson.

The cost is $30.00 per person. All children 12 years of age and under will be guests of the Council.

Family is one of the Four Pillars of the Knights of Columbus. What better way than to have a get-together where we celebrate our own families.

Please RSVP by no later than December 15, 2022, to our heralded Elf, Worthy Brother Kevin Graham. [email protected] or 513-703-5251. You do not have to RSVP if you signed up at the Business Meeting on Thursday evening. See the attached flyer.

Please bring your family and celebrate Christmas with your Brother Knights and their families.

Bring a wrapped gift for the White Elephant Auction. Gifts can be a regift, a gag gift, a gift that’s funny and useful, etc. The fun is in the bidding, the stealing, the bartering, and the re-swapping, as Brother Jonathan stirs the pot!