Archive for January, 2010

New Member Information/Orientation

Posted by John Bane in Membership on January 24, 2010

An information and orientation meeting to be held this coming Monday, February 1, at our Council Hall.
Consider contacting a friend or acquaintance about the possibility of joining our order.
Qualifications for membership are that you are male, over 18 years of age, and a practical Catholic.
Form 100′s will be available at the meeting.

The meeting will begin at 6:30, and will last approximately 40 minutes.
The history, activities, and responsibilities of being a Knight are presented.
There will be ample time for Q & A.

At the conclusion, a short tour of the facilities is offered.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

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Pro Life Events

Posted by Michael Savage in Events on January 20, 2010

Fifteen 799 members were at the march downtown. 799 members participated as flag bearers, marshals, coordinators and in the color corp. Had to keep march on sidewalk which was a minor problem.

Culture of Life event is Saturday. Fred Fink at new Pro Life Clinic is in charge. At Biblical Arts Center by Northpark. It is called Birth Choice Culture for Life Concert Saturday, January 23, 2010. Museum of Biblical Art 7500 Park Lane Dallas, TX. Patron Dinner starts at 5:30, Champagne Dessert at 8:30 pm To get tickets call (972) 783-0890

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“A Family Night Out” hosted by St Patrick Mother’s Club

Posted by Chris Widhelm in Events on January 20, 2010

The St. Patrick Mother’s Club would like to announce a fun evening out for the whole family. Our event, “A Family Night Out,” will take place on Friday, February 5, 2010 at the KC Hall on Shoreview. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. The evening will start with a buffet dinner and time to browse our wonderful silent auction. A concert performed by “The Wrecking Crew” will be the entertainment as well as face painting, crafts, a balloon artist and a surprise costume character for the kids.

Ticket prices are as follows: Age 2 and under are free; 3-17 yrs are $10.00; 18 yrs and up are $20.00. Get your tickets after the 8:00, 10:00 & 12:00 masses at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on January 24th and January 31st or by contacting Bridget Jung at 214-349-6252/bridgetcjung@sbcglobal.net.

All monies raised from this event benefit the St. Patrick Mother’s Club and the charities it supports.

This event is open to the public.

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Knights of Columbus FREE THROW CONTEST

Posted by Chris Widhelm in Events on January 20, 2010

Saturday, January 30, 6:30 P.M.
Registration @ 6:00

St. Patrick Church Gym
9643 Ferndale Rd.
(Approx. 1 mile north of Northwest Hwy)

Hot Dogs & Cokes for the kids

BOYS & GIRLS
Ages 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 as of 1/1/10

Winners advance to District Contest
Then to Diocesan Contest
And Possibly the State Contest

Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 799
Call Brian Bessner (214-454-7557) for info

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Volunteers Needed

Posted by Patrick Vlk in Events, Volunteer on January 12, 2010

Brothers,

The following volunteers are needed very badly. Please consider helping out
at the Roe Memorial Rosary, Mass, or March on Saturday January 16th.

Rosary (7:00AM Routh Street Abortion Clinic)- Have 3 safety marshals signed
up, need 7 more

Mass (9:30AM Cathedral) Need 10 Ushers to assist with Mass – Please wear
Tux or Suit and tie

March (After Mass, around 11:00AM) Have 8 Safety Marshals, Need 2 more)

Flag Bearers at March – (After Mass, around 11:00AM)Have 3, need 3 more

Bullhorn – Have 1, need 1

People to Dismantle Stage after March (around 12:30) Have 2 need 2

Please call or write if you have questions.
Tom Clark
State Pro Life Chairman
Texas State Council KofC
214-282-6297

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Brother Knight Host Culture for Life Concert January 23!

Posted by Thomas Kelton in Events on January 6, 2010

David Holder, our Pro-Life chair for KC799 is heading up yet another important event this month. On January 23, the Culture for Life Concert will be held at the Museum of Biblical Art, and the event includes dinner and a concert. Our very own brother knight, and accomplished violinist, Hubert Pralitz will provide the music. There will also be a string ensemble, a choir, and a jazz ensemble. The concert benefits Birth Choice Counseling Centers for Women.

If you are interested in attending, contact David Holder, Hubert Pralitz (hpralitz@smu.edu), or call 972-783-0890. Let’s all recognize the significant contributions that many of our brother knights make for protecting the unborn.

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