The Saint Louis Knight

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS

Monthly Publication of KC COUNCIL 9016 January 2002

CHAPLAIN: Father Maynard “Tippy” Hurst

GRAND KNIGHT Chris Wielbelt Cwiebelt@aol.com 292-8438	DEP. GRAND KNIGHT Ernnie Bonaccorso, Jr. bonacs@bellsouth.net 926-7939	CHANCELLOR Herman Scallan hscallan@cox.net 926-9790	FINANCIAL SECRETARY John Ellis ellis4315@cox.net 665-4872	TREASURER Russell Ruh rruh@aol.com 272-1127
RECORDER Ryan Phistry 261-9020	LECTURER Earl J Bulot, Jr ouicall@cox.net 272-1530	ADVOCATE Gerald Hughes 272-5987	GUARDS INSIDE Michael Hebert 216-9703 OUTSIDE Ernie Bonaccorso III bonacs@bellsouth.net 926-7939
WARDEN Alex Hunt 928-0593	TRUSTEES 3YR-Jim Deen deen9299@bellsouth.net 296-0323 2YR-Tommy Mannino tommann40@aol.com 296-0252 1YR-Earl J Bulot, Jr. ouicall@cox.neg 272-1530		PROGRAM DIRECTOR Ernie Bonaccorso, Jr. bonacs@bellsouth.net 926-7939		MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Jim Deen deen9299@bellsouth.net 296-0323
FAMILY OF THE MONTH John Ellis	FAMILY DIRECTOR Russell Ruh rruh@aol.com 272-1127	CHURCH DIRECTOR Joe Mannino 927-8515	YOUTH DIRECTOR Ryan Phistry 261-9020 Tommy Mannino 296-0252 tommann40@aol.com		KNIGHT OF THE MONTH Billy Graham
	COUNCIL DIRECTOR Mike Hebert 216-9703	COMMUNITY Alex Hunt 928-0593	INSURANCE AGENT Kirk Duplantis 791-2373

GRAND KNIGHT'S MESSAGE: Chris Wiebelt (225)292-8438 Email: Cwiebelt@aol.com

First, I hope everyone had a happy & safe holiday season.

As many of you know, the council has decided to discontinue Bingo as a source of revenue as of the end of January 2003. Therefore, fundraisers such as Superbowl Sunday will be our main source of funds in the future. We hope to see most of our Brother Knights both participating in the cooking and participating in the fellowship.

Thanks to Brothers Tommie Mannino & Michael Hebert for their leadership with the Blood Drive & the Christmas Social. Both were highly successful. Also special thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary in organizing the Christmas Social.

Finally, Brother John Ellis has mailed to everyone their dues statement for 2003. Please return this to him (with your check) as quickly as possible.

Vivat Jesus. Chris

YOUTH: Director - Ryan Phistry 261-9020 / Tommy Mannino 296-0252 email: tommann40@aol.com

CYLA: Deadline for CYLA winners to the Area Coordinator is Feb 3^rd, 2003. Help needed for the committee. This year’s prize for the State Winners is $5000 per winner.

Free Throw Contest: The deadline for the council free-throw contest is Jan 31^st. The State Free Throw Contest is scheduled for March 22^nd, 2003, 10 am at Teurlings Catholic High Schools in Lafayette, LA. Every Brother Knight is invited, please attend.

Camp Abbey Work Days: Brother Knights Needed April 11-13, May 9-11, and May 16-18 at Camp Abbey in Covington. The Camp will house and feed all volunteers. Wives are welcome. Contact Curtis Stansbury at 985-893-7822 for information and reservations.

Remember the great success of our council is only because you took the time to get involved.

CHURCH: Director – Joe Mannino 927-8515 email:

Rosary for the Unborn: In conjunction with this weekends Knights, Ladies and Circle Family Mass at 9:30 am, an outdoor Rosary will be conducted at 9:00am at the stature of our Lady in front of church, please plan to attend.

Louisiana State Council Knights of Columbus Roman Pilgrimage: November 5 – 14, 2003. $2975 per person includes Air Fare, Ground Transportation, Hotel, Daily Continental Breakfast, And Six (6) Evening Meals. For more information contact Cheryll Thomas at 752-0294 or Betty O’Reilly at 337-478-4668. Join Your Brother Knights for the Trip of a Lifetime.

Tomb of the Unborn Child Program: Special thanks and congratulations to you, Worth Grand Knights, officers and members of the councils that have participated in this program and have kept Louisiana, the No. 1 jurisdiction in the Order ever since this program was initiated in November 1992. Latest reports indicate that you have erected 219 monuments in the state. Well Done, Brother Knights.

Note: If you have prayer requests, please contact Joe, he will relay the request to all members.

COMMUNITY: Director – Alex Hunt (225)928-0593 email:

KC INSURANCE: Kirk Duplantis (225)791-2373 email:

Kirk Duplantis, Your Knights of Columbus Insurance agent is available to help with any life insurance needs for our members, their spouses and children.  Please keep in mind that we also offer long-term care for our members and their spouses, as well as annuities, which continue to pay 5%.

OUR GOAL IS TO GET EVERYONE IN THE "INSURED" RANKS OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Please contact for additional information. Kirk at 791-2373

FAMILY: Director – Russell Ruh (225)273-1137 email: rruh@aol.com

Family of the Month: The Tommy Joe Mannino Family.

MEMBERSHIP: Director – Jim Deen (225)296-0323 email: deen9299@bellsouth.net

New Members: Council 9016 needs new members!!! Ask a friend to join our ranks at St. Louis King of France. Call Jim for further help. Recruit 5 New Members. Recruit A Basketball Team. What better way to meet your Membership Recruitment Goals and your Council Activity Requirements? Recruit A Basketball Team for the State Tournament…March 8-9, 2003.

COUNCIL: Director –Mike Hebert 216-9703 email:

Knight of the Month: The Knight of the Month for January is Billy Graham.

Blood Drive: Thanks Brothers, Ladies and Members of the Parish. We collected enough blood for the entire parish use for the next year. Look for the next Blood Drive in 6 months.

Christ the King: On January the 23^rd, council 9016 will be cooking for the students of LSU at Christ the King, please contact Mike for further details

Accompano Raffle: The Accompano Raffle was very successful. Over 55,000 was collected, with 22,000 plus dollars sent to the two seminaries. Thanks to all for a job well done.

State Bowling Tournament: The state-bowling tournament will be held in Baton Rouge on the 1^st three weekends in February 2003 at Metro Bowl. Any Brother Knight wishing to participate please contact Mike.

Be Proud to be a Knight: Put a KC License plate on every car you own. This tag has a one-time cost of $25. You can move this tag from vehicle to vehicle as you purchase newer ones. You only cost after purchase is the regular renewal fee that you would pay for any tag.

State Softball at Pelican Park/Carencro on August 9-10

31^st Annual State Horseshoe Tournament September 6-7 at Welsh Council 2855

57^th Annual State Golf Tournament Various Courses/Lake Charles, October 3-5

PROGRAM: Director – Ernie Bonaccorso (225) 926-7939 email: bonacs@bellsouth.net

See Programs submitted by Directors.

LADIES AUXILIARY: – Shirley Bonaccorso (225) 926-7939 email: bonacs@bellsouth.net

Happy New Year everyone! It’s hard to believe that 2002 is over and 2003 is here already.

Many thanks to our members and the Council members who assisted with the activities that occurred last month. Some of our members prepared food for the Bishop Ott Shelter while others graciously volunteered to serve the meal to the residents. Breakfast with Santa was a success again this year even though the number of attendees was down from previous years. At these events, Knights were present lending their valuable assistance. In addition, the Council’s Family Christmas social was very well attended and many thanks to those who brought food.

Super Bowl Party: At this time the Council is planning, as a fundraiser, a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, January 26^th, at the Parish Activity Center. Tickets are to be pre-sold for the event that is to include a meal. The Council will be planning more fundraising events in the future as they have decided to discontinue hosting bingo sessions twice a month.

Bus Trip Fundraiser: The Auxiliary’s annual fundraising bus trip has been scheduled for Thursday, February 27^th. The trip will be to Cypress Bayou Casino. The price is $6 per person and departure will be approximately 9:30 a.m. Those going will have opportunities to win prizes on the bus while traveling. Contact Teenie Bajon at 273-1557 to reserve a seat. Since this is an Auxiliary fundraiser, even if you can’t go, you should still consider donating $6 and/or a prize to be used in the raffle and bingo games held on the bus. All proceeds will benefit the Auxiliary and the various programs so please give your support. Due to the date and time of this event, our auxiliary meeting will be moved to Thursday, February 20^th at the Parish Activity Center.

Upcoming Events: KCA of Louisiana, Inc. bowling tournament on Saturday, January 18^th at the River Bend Lanes in LaPlace; KCA sponsored Pro-Life Mass January 26^th at 11:00 a.m. hosted by St. Jane de Chantal Auxiliary of Abita Springs; Sweetheart Dinner at a time and place to be announced; KCA meeting in Lakeland on Saturday, February 15^th; and the card tournament on Saturday, March 15^th in Covington.

Reminder: Our January meeting will be on Thursday, January 23^rd at 7 PM in the meeting room at the Parish Activity Center.

Auxiliary members who are into computers and would like to receive updates via e-mail are invited to provide your address to the Auxiliary President. All addresses will be kept confidential and used strictly for Auxiliary business.

Shirley Bonaccorso, President

BUS TRIP

A bus trip to Cypress Bayou Casino is scheduled for Thursday, February 27^th as a fundraiser for the St. Louis Kaycee Auxiliary. Departure time will be 9:30 a.m. and the cost is $6 per person. Contact Teenie Bajon at 273-1557 as soon as possible to reserve your seat. There will be games and prizes on the bus so call now to signup for the chance to “pass a good time.” Anyone wishing to donate door prizes or money should also contact Teenie as soon as possible.

KC EVENING OF SACRAMENTAL MARRIAGE

On February 16, 2003 there is a Knights of Columbus Evening of Sacramental Marriage for all Brothers Knights, members of the Ladies Auxiliary and their spouses in Area E & F. This event will take place at St. John the Evangelist Church in Prairieville, starting at 3:00 pm. Some of things that will occur during this evening of Reflection include: Spiritual Talks by Fr. Jeff Bayhi (who serve as the Spiritual Director for this event), Reflection Time among couples following each talk, a Holy Mass that will fulfill your Sunday Obligation with a renewal of your Marriage Vows at the end of Mass, a nice banquet. The cost in participating in this event is only $35 Per Couple. This is not only a very affordable event, but also promises to be a very special event for Married Couples that chooses to participate with other Knights of Columbus Married Couples throughout our Diocese. Come join these couples and F. Jeff for a special evening. For a registration form and for more information please call Delmas Forbes, Jr. at 665-2915.

MEMBERSHIP

St. Louis King of France Council 9016 wishes to congratulate and welcome our newest members: Fr. Francis Nguyen, Stephen Andre, Derek Duroncelet, Douglas Langlois and Mike Mannino. We wish to congratulate Fr. Francis Nguyen and Mike Mannino for receiving their Second and Third Degree this past month. We wish to not only joining our Council to express their desire that stay in the Knights of Columbus will be filled many enjoyable and rewarding moments.

AREA COORDINATORS REPORT

Our next Area Meeting will be held on January 30, 2003 at Council 4085 in Baker. There will be a meal serving starting at 6:15 pm and we asking member to donate $3.00 to help the host Council cover the expenses of the meal. During this meeting we will discuss some important topics, however will allow enough time to discuss upcoming Area Events.

Return to: St. Louis King of France Council 9016

2121 North Sherwood Forest Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70815

2002 Calendar of Events

January 1 New Year’s Day

January 3 BINGO, 6:30 p.m.

January 4 Deadline for KCA bowling tourney

January 5 Rosary for Life, 9 a.m.

January 5 Council Family Mass, 9:30 a.m.

January 9 Council Business Meeting

January 18 Auxiliary Bowling Tourney, LaPlace

January 19 Grand Knight’s Day

January 22 Open Meeting

January 23 Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m.

January 26 KCA Pro-Life Mass, 11 a.m. in Abita Springs

January 26 BINGO, 2:30 p.m.

January 26 Super Bowl Party @ PAC

January 30 Area F Meeting at KIC 4085 – Baker Louisiana (Meal 6:15 pm – Meeting 7 pm

February 2 Rosary for Life, 9 a.m.

February 2 Council Family Mass, 9:30 a.m.

February 2-3 KC Bowling Tourney, Baton Rouge

February 8-9 KC Bowling Tourney, Baton Rouge

February 13 Council Business Meeting

February 15 KCA of LA, Inc. Meeting, Lakeland

February 15-16 KC Bowling Tourney, Baton Rouge

February 20 Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m.

February 26 Open Meeting

February 27 Bus Trip to Cypress Bayou