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Guidepost

August, 2026

Grand Knights Message

Brother’s,
It is hard to believe we are already approaching August, and I am not ready for summer to come to an end.

Our event calendar begins to pick up again this month and next with several opportunities for us to gather, including the Summer Social, St. Tim's Carnival, the Soccer Challenge, the Fishing Trip, and the Pizza Social.

Then, in October, we will start back up our Second Sunday Breakfasts.

I look forward to seeing many of you at these events throughout the 2026–2027 fraternal year.

Vivat Jesus!
Matthew J Bliss
Grand Knight
grandknight@kc5141.org

Auxiliary News
I hope you are enjoying summer break, and I look forward to seeing everyone in September!

Thank you.
Jenny Resler
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary President
auxpres@kc5141.org

Council Events

Carnival Grill
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN-UP EARLY
This is your final chance to sign up for your preferred shift at carnival before it goes live to the rest of the parish. Carnival is Sept. 11-12, with clean up Sunday after Mass.
Please email Jeremy with what time of day you prefer and what task you would like at ipgk@kc5141.org

Stiftungsfest Floor Rental
Setup Floor Crew: Meet at St. Tim’s Garage at 8am on Wednesday, August 26th.
Tear down, Leave St. Tim’s 5pm Sunday, August 30th.
Stiftungsfest is Minnesota’s oldest Consecutive Celebration at Norwood/Young America.

Annual K of C #5141 Fishing Trip
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

Saturday, Sept 19th to Tuesday, Sept 22nd
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 is 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!

We have cabins #3 and #4, with beds for 14 men
Hurry, Reserve your spot now!
Email Steve Silverdahl at:
fishing@kc5141.org

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 all volunteer our time doing something above and beyond.

Membership Cards and Dues
Recently those that need to pay dues should have received a mailing from the Financial Secretary with your 2nd billing notice. Please send in your dues unless you would like to receive a phone call from one of the trustees.

Please stand by for an important announcement from the Grand Knight

Safe Environment
The parish has asked us to provide regular training on Safe- Environment Guidelines for those that volunteer with us at Knights of Columbus events. Beginning this month, we will include these guidelines in the guidepost as an ongoing reference, outlining best practices for maintaining a safe and respectful environment. Please read the attachment at the end of the Guidepost to familiarize yourself with these guidelines.

Thank you! You may now return to your normal browsing of the Guidepost.

Prayer concerns
“We lift up this concern to you, O Lord”
Pope Leo XIV, Father Roger Bauman, Lonnie Rudolph, Deacon Tim Zinda, Teri Kalan, Rudy Kalan, John Adkins, Jean Bliss, Jacob O'Meara, Betty Ann Dewolfe, Mary Timm, Ron Frank, Gladys Resler, Don Hosford, Bill Ohland, Ray Bliss, Betty Lauffer, Kevin Bennell, Yvonne Rasmussen, Tim Clancy, 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 those suffering from cancer and depression. All Victims of natural disasters. All serving members of the Priesthood, Diaconate, and Religious Life. All serving members of the Armed Forces.

Happy Birthday Wishes
We have ten members who will be celebrating a birthday in the month of August. Brandon Plante, Neil Lansing, Joseph Miller, Art Ohotto, Dale Eilers, Mike Huey, Blake Miskowiec, David Kieffer, Phillip Sheppard, and John Kirk. 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 all members from our council who have gone before us over the years. Please pray for their families. May they rest in peace. May all Brother Knights from our council rest in peace.