September, 2025
Grand Knight’s Message
Brother Knights,
It was good seeing so many of you at the summer picnic. Our next meeting is our annual pizza social, and the one after that is our steak fry!
Please RSVP to Dick Dols if you plan to attend.
Thank you to everyone who was involved with the dance floor rental at Stiftungfest in Norwood Young America.
The Church Carnival is coming up, if you have not signed up yet, please do so.
Our first breakfast of the year is coming up on October 12th. Along with our winter gear coat distribution.
Finally, If anyone is interested in the position of lector, please reach out to me.
Vivat Jesus!
Matthew J Bliss
Grand Knight
grandknight@kc5141.org
Auxiliary News
Greetings everyone,
I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer! Our first meeting will be on Thursday, September 18th following a pizza party in the gym. Social hour starts at 5:30pm with pizza around 6pm. Cost is $5 per person. Please contact Dick Dols if you plan on attending the pizza party.
Reminder, annual membership dues are due in September. If you have not already sent in your dues, please bring your dues and membership form to the meeting. If you need a copy of the membership for, please email me, and let me know.
Also, I am requesting that everyone bring some ideas of new groups to support or activities you might want to try to September’s meeting. I am looking for new ways that the Ladies can be present for our parish and community.
Many prayers for the health and safety for all in the world.
Jenny Resler
Ladies Auxiliary President
auxpres@kc5141.org
Annual September Pizza Night
September 18th. Social 5:30 - 6:00pm.
Pizza & refreshments from 6:00 to 7:00. $5.00 per person.
7:00pm. KC and Ladies Auxiliary Meetings.
Reservations to Dick Dols.
NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 15th
Annual Fishing Trip
Please Note: Steve needs a solid headcount as soon as possible.
The 2025 Annual K of C #5141 fishing trip is approaching fast! Saturday, Sept 13th to Tuesday, Sept 16th Come relax, fish or golf at Minne Teepee Resort on Woman Lake, in Hackensack, MN. Check out the resort by going to www.minneteepee.com
From the resort you have access to Woman Lake and IXL Lake.
Woman Lake has abundant structure including many rock sand points, bays and deep holes that challenge all anglers, with excellent populations of Walleyes, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Muskie, and Panfish.
IXL Lake has 2 miles of shoreline, 40’ at its deepest with a variety of fish including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, Walleye and Yellow Perch.
WOW! For only $150
• A roof over your head and a bed for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday evening
• Supper Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Lunch Sunday and Monday
Wait there’s more!
• 8:30am Sunday Mass @ Sacred Heart, 300 First St., Hackensack, MN
• Breakfast after church at Viddles and Joe, 105 MN-371, Hackensack, MN
• A Monday morning Egg Bake
• A Monday afternoon fish fry
• A fishing contest
• And a cribbage tourney
• A Great Deal for a Weekend of Fun!
Owners Gary and Linda Knox have us in log cabins #3 and #4, with beds for 14 men.
Hurry Reserve your spot now!
Contact Steve Silverdahl by email at recorder@kc5141.org ASAP if you wish to join us.
The $150 fee is due immediately to hold your spot.
Bring your own breakfast for Tuesday, as well as BYOB, toiletries, bath towels, and wash cloths.
FISHING Serenity Prayer
God grant me the SERENITY to accept the size of the fish I catch,
The COURAGE not to fib about it,
And the WISDOM to know that no one would believe me anyway.
2025 St. Tim’s Carnival
Carnival will be September 5 & 6
Help Is still needed at the grill and soccer challenge during the carnival. Please visit the carnival sign-up page from the link on Saint Tims website to view the latest available slots.
FS Notes
Have you moved, have you changed your phone number, have you made a change to your email address? Please keep the council updated when you have a change of address, change of phone number and finally a change to your email. It really helps us to keep track of where to send things to you. If you have any changes, please forward them onto the FS.
Please look at the back of your membership card. What do you see? It has my contact info. Please make sure your loved ones know this in case you are sick or have passed away.
Former Officers,
The FS is looking for Council Jewels that you may have in your possession. Please turn them in as soon as possible. Bring them to the office at St. Tim’s, we have a mail slot that they can be left in. Thank you.
Members in hospital etc.?
Please contact the FS so that the council can send a card.
Here is a reminder to send me your service hours as often as you would like. Many hours go by each day that we never hear about. Each day we each volunteer our time doing something above and beyond.
Membership Cards and Dues
Recently another notice was sent out to members who still owe their dues. Please respond to that notice if you are one of those members. We currently have 11 members that need to send in their dues. Soon you should be getting contacted by one the Trustees.
Prayer concerns
“We lift up this concern to you, O Lord”
Pope Leo XVI, Archbishop Hebda, Father Roger Bauman, Father Gabriel Walz, Deacon Tim Zinda and his wife Maureen, Don Berg, Gary Knox, Bob Matthison, Kristi LaValle, Joanne Bliss, Betty Lauffer, Joan Hadash, Kathy Huey’s brother’s family, Bev Bromen, Family of Jim and Jean Ackermann (nephew Rick), Kevin Bennell, Ray Bliss, Yvonne Rasmussen, Tim Clancy, Mary Hosford, Bob Cuddigan, James Fortwengler, Jorge Slater, Lorraine Koss, John & Teena Badzinski, and Robert Sibinski. The people of Ukraine, The prayer for Life and the Pope’s prayer for peace. All those in Purgatory. All LA fire victims, and all emergency response services, providing support to those victims. All those suffering from cancer and depression. All those suffering from the Coronavirus. All serving members of the Priesthood, Diaconate, and Religious Life. All serving members of the Armed Forces.
Happy Birthday Wishes
We have 6 members who will be celebrating a birthday in the month of September. Frank Perry Jr., Douglas Otte, Kirk Bonner, Greg Hacker, John Lodato and Michael Leibfried. Happy birthday to all, hope you have a great day.
We Remember
Each month we take time to remember members who have passed away. This month we pray for Arthur Krych, Ronald Labiak, David Van Den Broeke, Wilfred Weiers, George Antonozzi, Vern Hughes, Robert Murphy, Larry Silverdahl, Gilbert Speath, Norman Hovland, Leroy Primus and Paul Van Wagner. Please pray for their families. May they rest in peace. May all Brother Knights from our council rest in peace.
The Passing of a Brother Knight
Brother Knights,
It is with sad news that I deliver the news of the death of Brother Knight Steven Schuetze.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 13 at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church.
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