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Knights of Columbus Father William P. O’Reilley Council #4967
North St. Paul, MN
August 2008 Volume 3; Issue 1
Father William P. O’Reilley Council News
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GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE SUPREME RAISES ANNUITY INTEREST RATES TO 4.75%
Are you getting concerned about stock market fluctuations and the low rates paid on CD’s and other accounts? The Knights of Columbus has just announced a rate increase to 4.75%* on their flexible premium and single premium annuities. This compares very favorably to what is available out there in other investments. A few important facts about Knights of Columbus annuities: Growth is tax deferred (tax free on a KC Roth IRA). There is never a “fee”. Rates can never go below 3.0%. Guaranteed growth – every year! Low surrender charges (5% and declining over 7 years). Free withdrawals of up to 10% once each year through surrender charge years. Commissions are NOT taken from the money you invest. Rollovers from 401k’s, 403b’s, IRA’s (Roth and regular), and transfers from other annuities accepted. Take advantage of these rates while they last! Why not see if a Knights of Columbus annuity is right for you. Contact us at kcquestions@catholic.org or call us at 651-757-4400.
*4.75% on deposits of at least $10,000. $10,000. 4.5% on deposits under
Brother Knights: A huge thank you is in order for the newest Past Grand Knight Scott Franzmeier for a great year well done. We start a new fraternal year looking forward to fellowship and charity. I really am looking forward to this year. We have a lot to look forward to. We will be running all of the usual events plus a couple of new ones and as usual we are short of chair people for them. Please look at your calendars and see if you would have the time to run a program. We have a lot of support available for people who want or need help. During the general meeting we were treated to a tour of the new worship space and offices. The architectural detail tying the old and new together is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. I don’t know if God cares about such things but I certainly was impressed. The dedication should be the event of the year. Membership is always a concern for any organization; if you are not growing you are not healthy. The average age of our membership is aging. We really need to be on the look out for members under 60. If you know any catholic men under 60 it might be a good idea to ask them if they are interested. Charity, Fraternity and Unity are very good words but without the implied action they are meaningless. The family picnic was a lot of fun even though Duane Perizzo won the Grand Prize in the cribbage tournament. I was lusting for that beautiful custom made cribbage board that Brother Dennis Zweber donated. And Al Worms’s wife Norma won the second place board that was very nearly identical and for third place I got a very nice deck of cards. The burgers, brats, hot dogs and chicken were grilled to perfection and the salads, fruit and cookies made for some fine dining. The other game that was a big hit was the bag toss game that Mark Slaikeu provided. Let’s get together and make this the best year ever for our council in the fun and fellowship part. Vivat Jesus, John Lawless
CONGRATULATIONS COUNCIL 2008-09 OFFICERS!
Congratulations to the 2008-09 Council 4967 Officers, who were elected by the membership at the June meeting: Grand Knight Deputy Grand Knight Chancellor Recorder Treasurer Advocate Warden Inside Guard Outside Guard Trustee 1 year Trustee 2 year Trustee 3 year John Lawless Frank Schultz Mark Slaikeu Joe Morrisette Mike Stahlmann Zach Morgan Ben Rauen Russ Mitchell Mark Maurer Dick Fredrick Paul Koller Scott Franzmeier
CHARITIES REPORT The Membership approved a donation in the amount of $365.00 to pay for a one week Catholic Youth Camp experience for St. Peter’s student Max Doren.
2008-09 KC’s FALL EVENT CHAIRS NEEDED
We are currently planning our event schedule for Fall 2008 and need chairmen for the following events. Please contact Program Director Al Worm at 651-777-0910 if you are interested in working as a chairman or volunteer for these events: NSP Fall Round-up Parade – September 20, 2008 Fall Festival Bingo – September 20-21, 2008 Spaghetti/Pizza Dinner – October 25, 2008 Pancake Breakfast – October 26, 2008
NEWSLETTER SCHEDULE REMINDER
This is a reminder that there will be no newsletter in September. The next newsletter will be published in October.
KC FAMILY PICNIC
Thank you to all of the KC families who attended the Family Picnic on July 12 at Casey Lake Park. Thank you also to all of the members who volunteered for the picnic, especially John Lawless for chairing the event. Thank you also to Ben Rauen for setting up the logistics for the picnic and to Paul Koller for overseeing the Cribbage Tournament.
COUNCIL 4967 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
CHAPLAIN GRAND KNIGHT DPY GRD KNIGHT CHANCELLOR RECORDER ADVOCATE INSIDE GUARD OUTSIDE GUARD BOB O’CONNOR JOHN LAWLESS FRANK SCHULTZ MARK SLAIKEU JOE MORRISETTE ZACH MORGAN RUSS MITCHELL MARK MAURER 777-4406 779-0917 770-0749 777-5187 770-5203 426-2372 770-4100 777-2617 TRUSTEE YR 3 TRUSTEE YR 2 TRUSTEE YR 1 WARDEN FINANCIAL SEC TREASURER INSURANCE AGENT DISTRICT DEPUTY SCOTT FRANZMEIER PAUL KOLLER DICK FREDRICK BEN RAUEN BOB BRUTON MIKE STAHLMANN BRIAN GOSTANZIK MIKE SCHILLING 793-6742 777-4277 773-0912 777-9176 777-2224 770-9148 224-6263 738-3626
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS: All events are held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church or School unless noted otherwise. To volunteer for an event, call Program Director Al Worm at 651-777-0910 or via email at wt12@msn.com
DATE
9/20/08 9/20-21/08 10/19/08 10/25/08 10/26/08
EVENT
NSP Fall Round-Up Parade (downtown NSP) Fall Festival Bingo Fall Booya Spaghetti/Pizza Dinner Pancake Breakfast
CHAIR
Chair Needed Chair Needed Paul Otte Chair Needed Chair Needed
NEXT FULL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Monday, August 18, 2008 in Fellowship Hall; Rosary at 6:45 pm; Meeting at 7:00 pm NEXT OFFICERS & DIRECTORS MEETING: Monday, September 8, 2008 in School Library; Meeting at 7:00 pm
Celebrating Faith In Action
Knights of Columbus Father William P. O’Reilley Council #4967 PO Box 9072 North St. Paul MN 55109
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