Knights of Columbus #1185 | | De Soto, Missouri | St. Rose of Lima Parish
January 2024 |
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From the Grand Knight’s Desk:
January's Journey Ahead | | Brother Knights and Ladies,
January is named for the Roman mythological god Janus. He had a head with 2 faces. One looking back and one looking forward. In the cold month of January, we are restricted indoors. There is plenty of time to reflect on the year past and the new one that lies ahead. The business of the holiday season behind us, we can take stock of our accomplishments and failures of the past year, and plan to improve in the new one. The challenges that our council faced last year will fade in memory, as we continue to strive to make our hall a vibrant welcoming place in the new year, as we have for so many years before.
One easy way to help our cause in the new year would be to join the weekly Queen of Hearts raffle. A weekly donation of $5 gets you a chance to win thousands. Everyone dreams of winning the lottery. Our raffle will never make millions, but if every member purchased a ticket, it would be in the tens of thousands. That would be a nice payout for the winner and help out with the operation of our facilities. It is simple to do and you can be automatically enrolled each week if you choose. Check the website for more details.
I hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday season. Thank you to everyone who has participated or helped out in the past year. I look forward to seeing you at our activities in the new year.
Fraternally Yours,
John Ziegler, Grand Knight |
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Embracing the New Year with Columbia Ann’s Spirit | | Ladies,
We did not have a meeting in December. With the Christmas season upon us and all the hustle and bustle of shopping, baking and preparing for gathering of family and friends, we need to remember to be thankful for our Church and faith during this holiday season.
I have asked the Church and School to help buy another small 5 foot warmer which is used for the Auction and St. Rose Picnic. As of today, I have not received a reply if they are able to help out. I will keep you up to date.
January's meeting we will be focusing on rewriting the Bi-Laws and making updates.
Thank you to all the officers and ladies who attend the meetings. We had a busy year with items that needed replacing in the kitchen in 2023. Hoping 2024 is a great year for us.
We had a very successful Knights Little Elves Christmas Party for a lot of children in need. I cannot thank everyone enough who came to help out with the set up, the day of the party and clean up. We added craft tables this year. Thanks to Madison Lewis for taking charge of this project. We had a lot of personal shoppers, so thanks to a lot of the teachers from local schools for helping out. We helped families from St. Rose, Athena, Sunrise, De Soto Junior High, Vineland, De Soto Food Pantry. We had service ponies thanks to Bill Polley, who is also played Santa. We also offered hair cuts by Tammy Schrand Casey and games hosted by Mary Ann Poncet. Our Knights and friends in the kitchen cooked burgers and hot dogs for the children to enjoy. Thank you, thank you, for all you who helped out so much! Looking forward to a successful 2024 Christmas for these children who need our help. Let the shopping begin for 2024. Come on sales.
Have a safe and wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Wishing you a happy new year,
Vicky Moss, President
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Gather and Engage: Clubroom Highlights for a Fresh Start | | What a wonderful year 2023 was. We are so thankful for everyone's help this past year in making the clubroom a wonderful place to be. We will have plenty going on in the next few months with cornhole, fried food, lenten fish fries, football, and so much more. Be sure to join us for all of these fun events.
Football squares will be available for purchase starting December 26th. Make sure to get your name on some squares.
We are still open on Sundays for football in January. December 31st we will be open from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. and the rest of the Sundays will be from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Also be on the lookout for our fun Super Bowl Party on February 11th. We will be having our pork steak dinner again this year!
Hope to see you all there!
Cheers,
Clubroom Committee |
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| New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball
with GTO | Ring in the New Year with elegance and style at our exclusive Masquerade Ball! Join us on Sunday, December 31st for an unforgettable evening filled with live music, sumptuous dining, and a vibrant dance floor.
Your ticket includes:
Admittance: Access to the Masquerade Ball starting at 6 PM.
Dining: A delightful dinner served at 7 PM.
Entertainment: Dance to the tunes of GTO, with music playing from 8:30 PM till the countdown at midnight.
Refreshments: Enjoy beer, setups, snacks, and a sparkling champagne toast as we welcome the New Year.
Indulge in the spirit of the occasion with party favors to add to the fun.
Price: $50 per ticket
Contact: For more information, call us at 636-586-2594 or [email protected]
Don your masks and be part of a magical night that promises memories to last a lifetime! | |
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Knights of Columbus Hall | | December 31st | 6 p.m. |
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| Join the Fun:
Annual Winter Cornhole League 2024! | Get ready to toss, score, and enjoy some friendly competition at the DeSoto Knights of Columbus #1185 Clubroom. Our much-anticipated Annual Winter Cornhole League is back, promising fun-filled Fridays! League Details:Teams: Maximum of 40 Teams (with potential to extend) Schedule: 4 Weeks of Play on FridaysJanuary 12, 19, 26, February 2
(with February 9 as a possible make-up day) Registration: Secure your spot. Click the button below. Important Notes:Ensure to read all details on the registration form. This league is all about fun and camaraderie, with a focus on raising funds for scholarships – so bring your best game and enjoy the bragging rights!Don’t forget to set up your Scoreholio account for efficient league management. Grab your teammate, and let's make this Winter Cornhole League a season to remember! | |
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First Day of Play | | January 12th, 2024 |
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BINGO
Help needed in the kitchen. Contact Vicky Moss. | |
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Nativity Scene Break-Down | Help needed. Contact Jason Duepner. |
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Lenten Fish Fish Planning Meeting
Come on out if you are interested in helping! The more the merrier!
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Thank You! | | | | Thanks to Skip Newbury, Tony Vallo,and Vern Blechle for helping cut up the salad for Knights Christmas Dinner. - Knights
Thanks to Jason Cain, Ron 'Blue" Christopher, Wayne Haws and Joe Missey for grilling the steaks for the Knights Christmas Dinner. - Knights
Thanks to Don and Pam Aylesworth, Jen Missey, Debbie Roth and Vicky Moss for helping clean up in the kitchen for Knights Christmas Dinner. - Knights
For everyone who helped take down tables and clean up the hall after the Knights Christmas Dinner. - Knights
Special thank you to everyone who helped with the Knights Little Elves Christmas Party. Thank you to all of you who helped move toys, and the set up. The Knights for donating the hamburgers, hot dogs, buns and their time in the kitchen. - Columbia Anns
Thank you to all the ladies making pies, cakes and cookies in 2023 for the shooting match. This helps make money to buy needs items for the Knights Little Elves Christmas Party. Phyllis Horn, Karen Williams, Barb Dontrich, Debbie Roth, Mary Ann Poncet. - Columbia Anns
Thank you to the great kitchen crew for the shooting matches, Marvin Williams, Linda Buxton, Phyllis Horn, Debbie Roth. - Columbia Anns
Thank you to all who show up weekly/ monthly to work the kitchen for Bingo- Ed Schutte, Andy Hahn, Marshall & Judy Dubuque, Mary Heuer, Sue Heuer, Kathy Murray, Patsy Curtois, Linda Buxton, Clubroom for taking the 2nd week bingo. Morning crew, Ann Oberle, Rose, Tommy Mazurek, Carl Oberle, Joe Missey, Barb Dontrich, Linda Buxton, Sue Krodinger. - Columbia Anns
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the kids Christmas party! Big thanks to Dave & Joan Kennedy, Don & Pam Aylesworth, Bob & Debbie Roth, Judy & Marshall Dubuque, Payton O'Shea, Keith & Karen Newbury, John & Cathy Rogers, Dustin & Rachel Schutte, Liz Sloma, and the Columbia Anns for their help and contributions in wrapping, cooking, set up, clean up and donations. Your efforts made this event magical! - Clubroom Committee
A special shoutout to Karen Newbury for her incredible support with selling the 50/50 tickets every week. This covered 95% of the Knights Family Children's Party costs. - Clubroom Committee |
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| Finance Report | | Knights dues will increase to $50.00 next year. Anns dues will increase to $20.00. You will be able to pay for your dues online as well. Click the button below to pay online.
Cordially,
Todd Milner, Financial Secretary | | | | |
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| Spiritual Report | One evening I was going back from a supermarket. As I have approached my car, I noticed that some person came and stood beside me. He was the one that could be considered as a bum. It seemed that he had no car, no home and no job. I expected that he will ask me for money, but he did not do that, he only said: "Your car is very nice."
After several moments of silence I have replied: "Thanks", and then the inner voice told me: "Ask him if he needs help." After a short hesitation I have asked him, if he needs any help. His respond was astonishing, I will never forget those simple three words that I heard from him: "Don't we all?"
It was a true discovery to me. I needed help. Although I had money and a place to sleep, but I recognized that I needed help too. Then I have opened my wallet and gave him enough money to get a meal and some shelter for a day.
Suddenly I understood that no matter how much money, achievements, luxury things do we have, we all need help. And on the other hand, no matter how poor you are, how many material problems you have, you still might offer your help to others, you still might be giving. Even it's just a nice word, you can give that and it can be priceless to other person.
Maybe that man was just a homeless stranger, but to me he was more than that. Maybe he was sent by the Highest Loving Power personally to me, to open my eyes, to show me that there is one thing, among all other values and achievements, which is very important and irreplaceable for each and every person.
Actually, it is a true gift and it is called Giving.
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| Humor Me: Circus
| A husband and wife who work for the circus go to an adoption agency looking to adopt a child, but the social workers there raise doubts about their suitability.
So the couple produce photos of their 50-foot motor home, which is clean and well maintained and equipped with a beautiful nursery.
The social workers are satisfied by this but then raise concerns about the kind of education a child would receive while in the couple’s care.
The husband puts their mind at ease, saying, “We’ve arranged for a full-time tutor who will teach the child all the usual subjects along with French, Mandarin, and computer skills.”
Next though, the social workers express concern about a child being raised in a circus environment.
This time the wife explains, “Our nanny is a certified expert in pediatric care, welfare, and diet.”
The social workers are finally satisfied and ask the couple, “What age child are you hoping to adopt?”
The husband says, “It doesn’t really matter, as long as the kid fits in the cannon.
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| Happy Birthday!!! | | Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our members celebrating another year of joy and blessings this January. May your special day be filled with happiness, health, and good cheer!
January 1st: Robert Georger
January 2nd: Delores Dvorak
January 6th: Robert Cleary
January 7th: Terry Duepner, Marvin Williams, Cristy Heuer
January 10th: Matt McAnally
January 11th: Ryan McClinton
January 14th: Darrell Boyer, Frank Wilson
January 15th: Connor Hardin
January 16th: Jeff Penaloza
January 17th: Linda Buxton
January 18th: William Cartee, Jr.
January 19th: Doyle Poncet, Mark Solomon
January 20th: Jordan Reando
January 21st: Blaine Baisch, Shannon Johnston
January 22nd: Larry Krodinger, Sr.
January 23rd: Jackie Brock
January 24th: William Leftridge, Mike Pinson
January 25th: Scott Politte, Ed Clancy, Ken Boyer, Lindsey Baldwin
January 26th: William Boley, Jr., Richard Rennick, Madison Chibitty
January 27th: Michael Jennings, Rodney Newbury
January 28th: Cassandra Coleman, Jocelyn Penaloza
January 29th: James Mayfield, Lance ONeail
January 30th: Dan Anthonis, Mary Johnson
January 31st: Keith Newbury, Dwayne Taylor, Dawn Selsor
Each of you adds something special to our community. Here's to a fantastic year ahead! | |
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