Our November Knight of the Month goes to Bob Kulas. Bob has been an outstanding supporter of the Knights by working in the kitchen with Ken Silver’s All-Star Kitchen gang. Bob is very active in the adoration program and is showing his leadership through his own actions displaying all the virtues of a Catholic Gentleman. Council 10208 is blessed to have him.
On December 13th, John and Cheryl Rymark had the honor of attending the Abilities Unlimited Christmas program, thanking Executive Director Karen Kight and her staff for their good works by presenting a $5,875 check on behalf of the Knights of Columbus Council 10208, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.
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Karen and each of her staff offered they’re thanks to each and every Knight and wished everyone a Merry Christmas!!!
Thanks to all our Knights for their individual contributions, our donation solicitors of local businesses, all the Tootsie Roll street corner donation solicitors and those who perform the many financial and administrative tasks of the CPID.
Thanks to all our Knights for their individual contributions, our donation solicitors of local businesses, all the Tootsie Roll street corner donation solicitors and those who perform the many financial and administrative tasks of the CPID.
On October 2, 2019, 130 parishioners and friends of Father Bill Elser gathered to celebrate his 60th Birthday. It was held in the lower hall of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Fr. Bill has been a Priest for over 33 years and Sacred heart's Priest for the past 10 years.
To celebrate his Birthday, a beautiful Birthday Cake was displayed for all to see (and to taste.
God bless the Parish and all those who helped in making this such a wonderful party especially Parish Live, Cindy Lefler and Cathy Silk for coordinating the festivities. They involved the whole Parish from the Spiritual Bouquet, the reading of the famed Priestly Hands prayer and organizing the Parishioners to bring potluck side dishes and desserts. Johnna Westerman catered the roasted turkey breast and honey baked ham.
The Sacred Heart's Choir sang Maureen Morgan's rendition of the 1959 top song Bobby Darin's, "Mack the Knife" with the new title "Father Bill." Lynne Border played it and all sang it just like Bobby Darin's version including the 'shout out' at the end of the song, "Look out for that birthday guy!"
Sacred Heart has been blessed to continue to have Fr. Bill as its Priest.
To celebrate his Birthday, a beautiful Birthday Cake was displayed for all to see (and to taste.
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God bless the Parish and all those who helped in making this such a wonderful party especially Parish Live, Cindy Lefler and Cathy Silk for coordinating the festivities. They involved the whole Parish from the Spiritual Bouquet, the reading of the famed Priestly Hands prayer and organizing the Parishioners to bring potluck side dishes and desserts. Johnna Westerman catered the roasted turkey breast and honey baked ham.
The Sacred Heart's Choir sang Maureen Morgan's rendition of the 1959 top song Bobby Darin's, "Mack the Knife" with the new title "Father Bill." Lynne Border played it and all sang it just like Bobby Darin's version including the 'shout out' at the end of the song, "Look out for that birthday guy!"
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Bonnie Lennen & Betty Mierzwiak donated an Energizer Bunny to resemble some characteristics of the cherished Birthday Priest. The Energizer Bunny would have a hard time keeping up with Fr. Bill!!
Fr. Bill was also presented with a framed print of the prayer, "Beautiful Hands of a Priest".
There were many gifts for Father from the Parishioners, family and friends including a Spiritual Bouquet from the Congregation along with a rosary of his favorite Saint Padre Pio.
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Fr. Bill was also presented with a framed print of the prayer, "Beautiful Hands of a Priest".
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There were many gifts for Father from the Parishioners, family and friends including a Spiritual Bouquet from the Congregation along with a rosary of his favorite Saint Padre Pio.
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Sacred Heart has been blessed to continue to have Fr. Bill as its Priest.
VETERAN’S DAY PATRIOTIC ROSARY
November 11, 2019 was a celebration for our Deceased and Living Veteran’s for so unselfishly giving their all with some making the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom in this great country.A Patriotic Rosary was held with Five of our Brother Knights reading patriotic quotes as part of the Rosary. Fr. Bill then held a Mass for our Vets and afterwards, there was a recognition of sacrifices and service by our Veterans in the Upper Hall.
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A very nice assortment of pastries, fruit, coffee and juices were served with one table and place setting for those Veteran’s that did not return from Duty.
God Bless the Veteran’s and the United States of America where freedom truly reigns
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On Tuesday Evening, November 5th, a memorial Mass and Dinner was held for all the departed Knights and their Widows. The evening was well attended.
Fr. Bill held Mass for the Knights with a very touching homily. For each Knight that had passed in the past year, a White Carnation was presented to the Altar by the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Honor Guard. Each Widow was also presented with a Carnation.
Dinner was server in the Lower Hall with a dinner, catered by our parishioners Bruno Beqiri of Dolce Vita Italian Ristorante, which consisted of a tossed garden salad, fresh garlic rolls with Bruno’s homemade garlic butter, Chicken Mona Lisa on a bed of angel hair pasta. Dessert was a delicious Bread Pudding with a Grand Marnier glaze.
During the dinner, the Family of the Month Award went to Knights that had passed away this past year and their Widows making this such a special night.
The Knight of the Month was awarded to Russ Tessier. Russ has been a member in Council 10208 less than a year and having transferred from Council 9016 in Baton Rouge La.
Working with the council, he has been an assistant dish washer at breakfast events, Chairman of the REY dinner for our youth, teachers and parents and assisted with Prolife and CPID donations. God Bless you Russ and all you do for your Brother Knights and Community.
Fr. Bill held Mass for the Knights with a very touching homily. For each Knight that had passed in the past year, a White Carnation was presented to the Altar by the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Honor Guard. Each Widow was also presented with a Carnation.
Dinner was server in the Lower Hall with a dinner, catered by our parishioners Bruno Beqiri of Dolce Vita Italian Ristorante, which consisted of a tossed garden salad, fresh garlic rolls with Bruno’s homemade garlic butter, Chicken Mona Lisa on a bed of angel hair pasta. Dessert was a delicious Bread Pudding with a Grand Marnier glaze.
During the dinner, the Family of the Month Award went to Knights that had passed away this past year and their Widows making this such a special night.
The Knight of the Month was awarded to Russ Tessier. Russ has been a member in Council 10208 less than a year and having transferred from Council 9016 in Baton Rouge La.
Working with the council, he has been an assistant dish washer at breakfast events, Chairman of the REY dinner for our youth, teachers and parents and assisted with Prolife and CPID donations. God Bless you Russ and all you do for your Brother Knights and Community.
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| Knight of the Month Russ Tessier |
Deceased Knights since last year's Memorial Service
Brother Knight Jack Barrett
Brother Knight Richard Geppert
Brother Knight James McDermott
Brother Knight Mike Murphy
Sir Knight Jim Anderson
Sir Knight David Andorfer
Sir Knight Cliff Kernen
Sir Knight Ray Peters
Sir Knight Robert Rodgers
Sir Knight Jim Staudt
Sir Knight Tom Thornton
4th Degree Honor Guard
Bill Patterson - Commander
Tom Donnelly
Ken Gordon
Francisco Gutierrez
Russ Harrison
Mike Kerwin
Gerald Krawczynski
Rich Rivera
Gary Wolfer
Tom Yerina
Brother Knight Jack Barrett
Brother Knight Richard Geppert
Brother Knight James McDermott
Brother Knight Mike Murphy
Sir Knight Jim Anderson
Sir Knight David Andorfer
Sir Knight Cliff Kernen
Sir Knight Ray Peters
Sir Knight Robert Rodgers
Sir Knight Jim Staudt
Sir Knight Tom Thornton
4th Degree Honor Guard
Bill Patterson - Commander
Tom Donnelly
Ken Gordon
Francisco Gutierrez
Russ Harrison
Mike Kerwin
Gerald Krawczynski
Rich Rivera
Gary Wolfer
Tom Yerina
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| Tom Donnelly and Gary Wolfer displaying the Silver Rose |
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| The Silver Rose in front of the Alter |
On Wednesday October 30, the Knights of Columbus, Council 10208, sponsored the Silver Rose program to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe. The devotion is part of the KofC Silver Rose program and honors Our Lady as the patroness of the Americas and affirms the sanctity of all human life. The Silver Rose is carried by Knights from city to city, district to district, and council to council from Canada to the Cathedral in Mexico City. The Silver Rose will arrive in Mexico City on the Feast Day of the Lady of Guadalupe. The rose symbolizes one of the roses that fell from Juan Diego’s cloak when he delivered the Virgin’s message to his Bishop on December 12, 1531. The program included a Rosary, Mass, and additional Prayers.
The rosary began at 8:30 a.m. Tom Donnelly and Gary Wolfer escorted and posted the Rose at the front of the alter. Fr Bill presided at the rosary and the mass. Bob Bowman coordinated the “Silver Rose” rosary, mass, and hospitality breakfast.
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The Plaque has been installed on the Sacred Heart of Jesus Statute. The stone looking bench is on order!!
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| Close up of Plaque |
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| Knights of Columbus Volunteers working the West Gate Friday Morning for CPID |
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| Birthday gift to Fr. Bill from his Brother Knights presented by GK Rich Rivera |
o Fr. Bill Elser on his 60th Birthday, October 2nd:
Two weeks ago, during a homily, Fr. Bill mentioned that one of his favorite classes in the Seminary was Church History. After thoughtful consideration, we decided that Council 10208 could present him with three of Pope Benedict XVI’s books. “Fathers of the Church”, “Fathers of the Church (Vol. 2), and “Doctors and Teachers of the Church”. Although there are some redundancies in these publications, we pray you’ll enjoy reading them. Happy Birthday from your Brother Knights!
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| Ed Doyle, on behalf of all the members accepting the Star Council award from District Deputy Andy Anderson |
STAR COUNCIL:
Council 10208 of Hot Springs Village achieved 114% of our goal for Star Council. On Behalf of all the members, past Grand Knight Ed Doyle for the 2018-2019 Fraternal year, accepted the award from District Deputy Andy Anderson.