Knights of Columbus

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Blaine / Coon Rapids

Council #5141

September, 2001

GUIDEPOST

Grand Knight's Message

Prayer Concerns

Happy Thoughts (Poem)

Ladies Aux. Message

Web Site

Mayo Clinic

Casino Trip

St. Tim's Carnival

Cruise

Benefits Corner

Coming Events

 

 

Grand Knight's Message

We have the St. Tim's festival coming up in September. Also in the month we will have the fishing trip. If you are interested in one of these events call Larry Silverdahl or Dick Dols. Our next meeting in September is a pot luck meal. We get together and have some snacks before the regular meeting. The meeting will be held in St. Tim's Annex.

In October we will have the marathon to work on. Come and help if you can. Also in October we have the steak fry.

May God Bless you and keep you

Dick Smith
Grand Knight

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Prayer Concerns

This month we pray for the following people. For Carmen Gregerson, Bob Hosford, Margo Arett, for the sister of Dick Smith and for the Grand Knight of the Crystal counsel.

Please keep them and each other in your prayers.

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Happiness Thoughts

Be glad of life

because it gives

you the chance

to love and to work

and to play and to

look up at the stars

 

Henry van Dyke

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Ladies Auxiliary

You may have noticed that the men's dues form includes information about the Ladies Auxiliary dues. You may send your Knight's dues and your dues ($3.50) in the same envelope (2 checks-- 1 to KC 5141 Ladies Auxiliary, 1 to KC 5141 for the men). We believe this should make it easier for you to join the ladies auxiliary.

The first general meeting is September 19 where the ladies host a potluck before the meeting.

If you want to have some Fall Fun, consider going bowling with the Ladies Auxiliaries. The State Bowling Tournament hosted by Epiphany on Saturday, September 29, 2001, at Maple Lanes in Fridley. Registration begins at 8 am and bowling at 9 am. Cost is $22.00 (bowling and lunch), $10.00 (lunch only). Please send your check payable to Knights of Columbus Auxiliary #10138 along with your bowling handicap to me by SEPTEMBER 1st, 2001.

Jean Ackermann
President

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Web Site Back On Line!

After an absence of several months, the council web site is once again available on line! Included in the site are listings of council officers, auxiliary officers, current and archived copies of The Guidepost (our council Newsletter). The site also has photos of some council events, links to some of the local area church web sites, and links to other locations which may have interest to us and our visitors.

We have purchased our own domain name, making it easier to get to us. The site will be updated every month, keeping it current and informative. The site can be viewed it:

www.kc5141.org

Bookmark this site to find us quicker, and check back monthly for newsletter updates. If you wish to be added to the update notification list, send your request with name and e-mail address to the Webmaster at jamesackermann@mn.mediaone.net. You will be notified whenever new changes are posted.

If you have questions about or problems accessing the site contact Jim Ackermann.

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A Union With God

The thought of God,

And nothing short of it,

Is the happiness of man

Cardinal Newman

 

KC Link to Mayo Clinic

A little known benefit that Minnesota Knights have is a direct line to the Rochester hospitals. The Minnesota State Council has a representative in Rochester who is familiar with the Mayo Clinic and services in that area. He is available to any brother knight and their family or friends in need of assistance related to their medical treatment. Helping with transportation, housing arrangements, assisting with medical appointments and visiting the sick are a few of his duties. There is no charge to the knights for these services. The Rochester KC Bureau, as it is called, is considered an emergency access to the Mayo Health Center.

If you, a member of your family, or a friend needs help with an emergency medical problem, needs a second opinion, or if your local doctor can't get to the bottom of the problem, please don't hesitate to give our representative a call. He may be able to help get you immediate attention. He can also help with room reservations, directions, and general advice.

The Minnesota Knights established the Knights of Columbus Rochester Bureau in 1931. Since bureau inception thousands of hospital visits have been made and many people have been helped at the Mayo Clinic obtaining appointments and room reservations. They have received answers to questions ranging from "Where can I go to Mass?" to " Will Mayo Clinic accept my particular health insurance?" The Rochester Bureau is available to any person referred by a Knight of Columbus. The Rochester Bureau does not have money available to help pay for room or hospital bills but can help with the other services mentioned.

Our representative in Rochester is Jim Arendt. You can call him at home at 507-289-2416 or at work at 507-289-3600. His occupation is that of a mortician so his work number is a funeral parlor. If you are hospitalized in Rochester he is listed in the hospital directory under "KC hospital visitor" and will be happy to stop in and visit.

This information provided by Al Kempf, Past Grand Knight Council 2018.

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Casino Trip

This fall our casino trip will take us to Hinckley. The trip will take place Sunday, October 14th. We will leave from St. Tim's at 12:00 and return about 8:00 PM. The cost will be $5.00. You will receive $5.00 when you get to the casino. Please contact Loren Yenor or Joe Glinsek by October 7th to reserve your spot. See you there!

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St. Tim's Carnival

St. Tim's Grille could possibly need more help. Anyone not signed up for a shift who wants to help, please call Dick Dols. The dates for the carnival are September 7th, 8th and 9th. Shifts are Friday 5:30 to 8:00; and 8:00 to 10:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday the shifts are 11:30 to 3:00; and 3:00 to 6:30 PM.

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Cruise

A date has been set for the cruise. The dates are January 12, 2002 to January 19, 2002. A particular cruise has been chosen. The cruise leaves Miami with port of calls at Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Roatan Bay Islands, Balize City, Belize, and Cozumel, Mexico. Any more information for interested couples or singles please call Dick & Jan Dols.

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Benefits Corner

WIN ! WIN ! WIN !

FREE VACATION !!

You should have recently received a postcard in the mail, outlining some of the advantages of a Knights of Columbus fixed-interest annuity. The guarantees offered by the program will give you smooth sailing through these troubled times by taking away all risk of any loss.

The mailing included a postcard to return to me to set an appointment to visit about our programs. If you return the card or contact me to arrange for an appointment, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a weekend vacation at a Quadna condominium in Hill City,MN.

If you purchase an annuity for a minimum of $1000, or add at least $1000 to an existing Knights of Columbus Annuity, your name will also be entered in a second drawing. The purchase of each life insurance policy or long term care policy will also qualify you for this second drawing. The winner of the second drawing will receive a one-week vacation at this same resort.

The qualification period to be entered into the drawings is August 1, 2001 through October 31, 2001. The vacations are for lodging only, and do not include transportation or meals. The vacation dates are subject to availability at the resort.

Make your appointment today!!

Mike Grommesh

763-792-1865

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Coming Events

September 4th

First Degree - Anoka

September 5th

Officers Meeting

September 6th - 9th

St. Tim's Carnival

September 14th - 16th

Council Fishing Trip

September 19th

Membership / Ladies Aux. Mtg. (Pot Luck Dinner)

October 3rd

Officers Meeting

October 4th

First Degree - Epiphany Council

October 6th

Marathon

October 14th

Second Sunday Breakfast and Hinckley Casino Trip

October 17th

Membership / Ladies Aux. Mtg. (Steak Fry)

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