Council 9016

JMJ

Fr. Maynard E. Hurst Jr.

Knights of Columbus Council 9016

Founded May 29, 1985

November 2008

Finished chemo last week and had my first ill effects: drop in my blood pressure and I’ve been dragging a bit. Not complaining as this is the first time since April that I’ve had any appreciable trouble. Having scans next week to see progress and I must once again say how much I appreciate each and everyone of you and all your help and prayers. My brothers, you are a special lot….November 4, 2008 was a very important date in the history of our great country. Hopefully we, as a part of history, elected a president who will make America strong, proud and save the lives of the unborn. ….Many thanks to our social committee for setting up and arranging our Thanksgiving/Christmas Holiday party on November 15^th to be held in the PAC after the 4:30 Mass at SLKF. Please RSVP to the committee by November 7^th. …..Our appreciation to Agent Kirk for coming to our open meeting and giving a great presentation on what is available through our Insurance Program. Thanks, Kirk. …Don’t forget to set aside some time on Sunday, November 2^nd to help at the SLKF Fall Festival…. We have been approached to prepare 1,500 jambalaya diners for a hospital in our area. This would be a great charity, as we normally do, but we will charge for the meals. This could be a great fund raiser for the council…. November 1^st is All Saints Day. God Bless each and every one of you and yours.

The Auxiliary held their annual Bake/Taste Contest at the October 9^th business meeting. Thanks to all who participated. Winners were Barbara Sanders for her Triple Lemon Delight and Ellen Falgoust for her Lemon Lush Pie. These lucky ladies get to make their desserts again for the state competition to take place on Saturday, November 8^th in Houma……..NOTICE: The council and Auxiliary will be having a family Holiday Social on Saturday, November 15^th in the PAC following the 4:30 PM Mass. Food will be provided. RSVP by November 7^th (or as soon as you receive the newsletter) to John or Elaine Hauler, Ed or Ellen Falgoust, or Steve or Cheryll Thomas. In addition, each attendee who wishes to participate in a gift exchange should bring a $5 gift, wrapped, of course. Additional information can be found in this newsletter…..Other activities scheduled for November include: November 2^nd the monthly Rosary and Mass as well as the church parish FALL FEST (volunteers needed); Thursday, November 20^th – pillows at Jackie’s house at 6:30 PM (bring needles, thread and polyfill); looking ahead to December, Breakfast with Santa is scheduled for Saturday, December 6^th and the Auxiliary will be cooking for the Bishop Ott Shelter on Sunday, December 7^th. Volunteers welcome. More about these at the business meeting…..Anyone wanting a new name badge, please let me know. Pin-on badges run around $6; magnet backed closer to $9, depending on the current price list. Also, if you would like to be added to the electronic notice list, I will need your e-mail address. The next business meeting is Thursday, November 13^th. The Rosary is at 6:30 and the meetings begin at 7:30 PM. See you there!!!!!

Fourth Degree: anyone interested in the Patriotic Degree contact Russell Ruh at 273-1137.

KC Insurance Questions? Kirk Duplantis has answers. Call him at 225-271-8001or cell: 485-4389.

Brother Kirk explained the many new innovations of the KC insurance program at the last open meeting. Several members made appointments to meet with him. Could you be in that number? Call Kirk and get the information helpful in today’s troubled economy.

magnets are available for purchase. Yard signs are $8 and magnets are $5. Contact John Hauler at 225-778-7302 for your sign.

. .Sick and Distressed: Please pray for our sick and distressed whether in mind or body, that God will heal them according to His will. Pray for the military in harm’s way that they return home safe. Pray for the unborn and those who work on their behalf.

Please remember GK John Meyer, Francis Obioha who had angioplasty surgery recently. He hopes to return to Baton Rouge from New Orleans soon. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Nathan Ruh, brother of Russell. Nathan passed away October 23^rd.

FR MAYNARD E HURST JR COUNCIL #9016 WINS COLUMBIAN AWARD: That’s right, folks, under the leadership of GK John Meyer this council received the coveted Columbian Award for all of the activities we, working together, engaged in last year. Congratulations to us. The award was presented at the October meeting by DD Pete Peragine.

had help from his wife Pat as well as Mervin and Evelyn Simoneaux, Ed Landry, John Hauler, Herman Scallon, Ed Falgoust, Dan Reed, Russell Ruh, and Cheryll Thomas. A total of $2443.19 was collected. This collection was for the Mentally Disabled. A great deal of thanks is extended for their hard work.

THANKSGIVING AND CHIRSTMAS SOCIAL to take place on Saturday, November 15^th after the 4:30 Mass. P A C A delicious meal of fried turkey, cornbread dressing, ham, green beans, salad and desert will welcome all who had responded to the various calls that went out prior to the Nov.7^th deadline. NO alcoholic beverages will be served. We will have a gift swap. You may come to the social without participating in the swap. Each person participating in the swap MUST bring a $5 wrapped gift. This also applies to any children who participate. ALSO: Fr. Hurst Council is setting up for the annual:

MARDI GRAS DANCE: The date is Saturday, January 24, 2009. at the SLKF Activity Center. Tickets are $20 each. Doors open at 7:30 and music by REUNION band is from 8 until midnight. This band plays for the UCT, American Legion and other venues around town. Age limit is 21. Ice and soft drinks are provided. You should bring your own snacks and liquid libations. Tickets are available from Ed and Ellen Falgoust: 756-2697; Steve and Cheryll Thomas: 752-0294; John and Elaine Hauler: 778-7302.

CRAWFISH RAFFLE: is coming. Ed “The Crawfish King” Falgoust will be accepting donations of $1 per ticket to allow you and 20 of your best friends to a crawfish party at your house. The drawing will be at the open meeting on April 23^rd.

FRATERNAL SURVEY will appear in the next membership bill. Please fill it in and return it with your dues payment. Supreme uses this information to compile the number of hours of community service volunteered by our members for this past year.

Culture of Life: Supreme Knight sent a letter to all Brother Knights asking for a donation of, at least, $3 to build a “CULTURE OF LIFE FUND” The council will be ASSESSED $3 per member excluding honorary, honorary life, disabled and inactive insurance members. That means the council will be billed an additional $354. The annual dues are $32. When you get your bill in December you are more than welcome to send in $35 instead of $32. You may send in more to the Supreme Council as directed in the letter you received.

This Bulletin is Available On-Line at the State website: www.louisianakc.org, click on news on the left hand column then look for 9016.also on the left hand column.

Our next business meeting is Thursday, Nov 13^th with the Rosary at 6:30PM. The meal is $3 per person and $5 per family.