March meeting is Open House

Sir Knights, please remember that we are asking each Knight to bring a prospective new member to the meeting on March 20. We will have a short business meeting with no program reports. Following the business meeting we will open the meeting room up to our guests. At this time, each program director will give a report and/or an explanation about his program. This is a golden opportunity to recruit new members for our council. Please take advantage of this and BRING AT LEAST 1 PROSPECT!!!

Council Sponsors NCAA Bracket Contest

Thanks to Tony Dickherber for organizing a NCAA Tournament Pick Em contest through Yahoo. You can find the information regarding the rules and entry fee below, half of the pot will go to the prize pool while the other half will go to help the KofC Charities. If you have any questions get with Tony. Make sure you invite as many of your friends or co-workers to join the contest as well, the more the merrier!

In order to join the group, just go to the game front page and click on the "Sign Up" button to create a team. After completing registration, or if you already have a team, click the "Create or Join Group" button and follow the path to join an existing private group. Then, when prompted, enter the following information...
Group ID#: 4854
Password: 9625

The entry fee is $10. 50% to the winner and 50% to the Harvester Knights and their Charities. All brackets must be paid for by the March 20th meeting night. Payments can be mailed to Tony Dickherber, 1 Celestial Ridge, St. Peters,MO,63376. Checks need to be made payable to Harvester KofC. Any questions call me at 636-926-7580 or cell 314-744-1969. Everyone is invited including non-Knights. Thanks.

Family Arena Dates Set for March

Here are the two dates we have for March. Please check your schedules and let Dave Meglio know if you can help. You guys did a great job at INXS in February! Thanks for all the help!!!!!
Dave Meglio
Cell: 314-610-7139
Friday March 17th 5:30-9:30pm Otters
Wednesday March 22nd 5-9:30pm Fall out Boy

Easter Carnival Upcoming

A reminder that the Easter Carnival is upcoming, scheduled for April 8 at the school cafeteria. A reminder that not only do we still need prizes for the kids, but volunteers are needed to sell advnaced tickets for the event after Masses on April 1 and 2.
We are set for attendance prizes, the gum ball count and the raffle item. We could use bags of candy for the lollie pop tree, as long as Glenn Korando can receive them well before the event. If he can't get them at least 2 weeks before, the council will have to buy them. It's to difficult to set up on a moments notice, and he needs to know how many pops to mark.
If you can help out by selling tickets, getting candy or other prizes, please let Glenn know.

Fasting Key Part of Lenten Rituals for Catholics

For an indepth look at why Catholics fast during lent, and some ideas to help you renew your faith during the Lent season, click on the headline above.

Late Dues Noticing Going Out

Reminder to those members who have yet to pay their 2006 dues, please get your dues to Gene Stark as soon as possible, as late notices will be sent and phone calls will have to start being made soon. Save the council money and Gene the time of having to make those phone calls by getting your dues paid and up-to-date.

Service for Kendra Davis Announced

Many of you may not be aware that Kendra Davis, wife of brother Knight Dan Davis passed away yesterday morning do to complications from breast cancer.

Services will be held at Baue at 70 and Cave Springs in St Peters.Visitation will be Saturday from 5-9pm and the service will be 4pm on Sunday.The phone # is 636-240-2242

Baue
3950 West Clay
St Charles MO 63301
In liu of flowers donations can be made to

Kendra Davis Cancer Care
c/o Bank of America
1555 Jungermann Rd St. Peters 63376
(via phone contact Susan at 636-928-1148)
or
Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service 4112 McClay St Charles 63304

or
Donations will be collected at the funeral home too!

Please keep their family in your prayers!

Please Keep Young's in Your Prayers

For those of you who haven't heard yet, please keep Barry and Sue Young in your prayers. The Young's home in Spencer Creek subdivision suffered a major fire on Thursday evening which destroyed the second level of their home (the level where their bedrooms, clothes, and other personal items were located). Thankfully no one was hurt in the fire and Barry, Sue, Thomas and Maddi all are OK. Also the Young's insurance company has stepped up and done a fabulous job finding them temporary housing at a local hotel until they can secure more short-term housing in an apartment while repairs are being done on their home, which the insurance company says could take as long as 12 weeks.
At this time Barry has said that the family is being accommodated by the insurance company and they were able to get replacement clothes and other essentials on Friday. But we ask that you still keep the entire Young family in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with aftermath of the home fire. Barry did want to pass on regards to everyone and thank all of the Brother Knights who have been calling to enquire about their well being and ask what assistance could be offered to them. He said he is very thankful for everyone's support and gives great thanks to God that no one in the family was hurt.
Let us give thanks to the Lord for the Young's safety and please keep them in your prayers over the upcoming months.

Free Throw Contest Winners Honored

The council had five different winners at its Free Throw Contest for boys and girls aged 10-14 in late January.
The group advanced to the District Free Throw contest where they were presented with trophies from Grand Knight Dan Breneman and Deputy Grand Knight Kevin Smith.
The five winners were:
Shelby Mueller in the 10 year-old girls division
Dustin Weber in the 10 year-old boys division
Jake Stumpf in the 11 year-old boys division
Emily Echele in the 11 year-old girls division
Elizabeth Knobbe in the 14 year-old girls division.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Unfortunately all the Council winners were unable to advance out of the district contest, with all of them having great showings and losing out by only 1 or 2 made free throws against their fellow shooters. Thanks again to all those who participated and we will see you all again at the gym next year.
To view a slideshow of the winners, click on the headline above.

4th Degree Exemplification Scheduled for April 1 -- NO JOKE!!

The 4th Degree Exemplification will be at the St Louis Airport Marriott Hotel at I-70 and Lambert Field on Saturday April 1, 2006. Any 3rd Degree member in good standing who has been a member for 6 months is eligible. The cost is $65.00 and includes the Degree, 4th Degree pin, a social baldric, certificate, and one banquet ticket. Additional banquet tickets are available for $31.00. There will be an information night at the Cottelville K of C Hall on March 8 at 7:00 pm. There will be a luncheon and entertainment for the ladies while the Exemplification is in progress. Your Form 4 and full payment need to be read and approved by the Assembly before the Exemplification, ( by the March 21 meeting at the latest). If you are interested you can contact Mike Narkawicz, (636) 978-6381 for more information and a Form 4.

Harvester To Host 4th Degree Meeting for March

Harvester Council will be the host for the March 21,2006 4th Degree Assembly meeting and the clean up Council for the February 21, 2006 meeting. As the host, we will be responsible for providing the meat and deserts for the March meeting. As the clean up Council, we will collect the dinner money, pick up the trash, and wash the dishes at the February meeting. The Assembly will host the 4th Degree Exemplification on April 1, 2006 and is in need of help for that weekend. Any one who is a 4th Degree is asked to come to the February and March meetings and see if there is an area you would be interested in helping out. We will need people to set up on Friday, man the hospitality room, the rental room Saturday morning, and many other areas.

Council Member Heads to New Orleans for Aid Work

Harvester Knights of Columbus member Doug Helfrich spent part of his Christmas vacation helping Katrina victims in the New Orleans area. Doug was joined by his wife Stephanie and his two sons Patrick and Ryan.
Click on the headline below to see Doug's online photo album of their work in New Orleans.
If you are interested in a joining a group of other Knights from our council and area contact Kevin Smith (smittyk@charter.net) as he is trying to set something up with the Supreme Council if there are enough interested people in heading down there, as you can see from the photos there is still a lot of work that has to be done in order to get people's lives back on track in the effected areas.
A special kudos to Doug and his family for making such a great sacrifice over the holidays and living God's work.

Book Looks at Life of Fr. McGivney

Parish Priest -- Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism, a new biography on the Order's founder, is now available online. Written by best-selling author Douglas Brinkley and Julie M. Fenster, the book is a fascinating account of Father McGivney's world and the people who influenced him and came to know his greatness.
If you are intersted in ordering a copy of the book, go to the link below. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060776846/qid=1135286271/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-7402758-0806524?n=507846%26s=books%26v=glance

Community Events Listed

In order to help promote and spread the word about various events in the community and that are fundrasiers for youth and family and friends of Knights we are updating the Yahoo Group to include a speial section in the "Calendar" area that will allow us to promote events that aren't directly for the Knights of Columbus.
This month there are two events that are included in the calendar for March. The Duchense High School booster club is holding a Texas Hold 'Em tournament on March 18 while Avalon Soccer Club will also be holding a Hold 'Em fundraiser tournament on Saturday March 13. Details for each event can be found on the Yahoo Group page.
If you have an event you would like to include in this second just send the info or an official event flyer to Kevin Smith (smittyk@charter.net) and he will include it in the group.
If you haven't done so yet, make sure you sign up for the Harvester KofC Yahoo Group, you can do so by going here:

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Fundraiser Ideas Sought

The officers and directors are sending out an invite to all members of the council to come to the Feb. Directors meetings with ideas for possible fund raisers for the 2006 year. In the past we have had fish fries, trivia knights, poker knights, and a host of other activities to help supplement funds we get from UMB and Family Arena. We would like to explore some new and fresh ideas of ways we can raise significant money throughout the year, or at a one-time event. Please come to the Feb. meeting to help with the brainstorming ideas. If you can't make the meeting but have a few ideas you would like to throw out there for consideration make sure to let one of the officers or directors know.

Roses for Life Raises Money for Pro-Life Causes

Thanks to all those who worked the tables after masses this weekend for the Roses for Life. Deaton will have a final count on how much money we raised for the program that helps excepted mothers get through their pregancy within a few days.

Family Arena Events for Jan.

We have two Jan. events for the Family Arena. There is a SLU basketball game on Thursday Jan. 26, and a boxing event on Sat. Jan 14. If you are free and willing to work either event get in touch with Dave Meglio.

First Degree at Jan. Meeting

Don't forget we will have a First Degree at the Jan. meeting (Jan. 16) so if you have any potential Knights make sure to bring them to the meeting.

Council Remembers Past GK Lindewirth

Members of the Harvester Knights of Columbus ask for prayers and support of friends, family and brother Knights after the passing of past Grand Knight Ray Lindewirth.

Ray passed away at DePaul Medical Center on Wed. Dec. 14 after a series of complications including congestive heart failure and kidney problems.

The council was blessed to not only have Ray as one of its members, but were honored to have such a great Knight and friend as its leader as Grand Knight from 1997-98. Ray was also an active volunteer with the Sts. J&A Care Service.

Medical issues prevented Ray from being an active member in the council during his later years, but he remained tied in to the council by continuing to communicate with members and Grand Knights eventhough he may not have physically been at meetings.

Ray wasn't the most wealthiest member of the council but the richness he held in his heart and his desire and willingness to do whatever he could on behalf of the council or those in need set an example for all Brother Knights and mankind to strive for.

Funeral arrangements will be posted here as they become available. Until then, we ask that you pray for the Lindewirth family and the council in general as everyone deals with the loss of Ray and celebrates in the joy of God having given us such a great friend, leader, and admirable man.

Grand Knights Column -- Dec.

Brothers,

I would like to take the time to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! As we close out this very busy year I would like to thank each and every one of you for being a friend, a brother, and a good Knight.

I know that there are other things we all can be doing, but I have to tell you that I am overwhelmingly impressed with the turnouts that we've had for Tootsie Roll Drive; No Hunger Holiday; Breakfast With Santa; and Adopt a Family. You guys always seem to come through. For this I commend you one and all.

I want one more good showing from you if you can spare the time. Our worthy lector has announced that he is preparing a wonderful Christmas dinner immediately following our December Meeting. Let's celebrate another successful year together.

Fraternally
Dan Breneman
Grand Knight