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The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

Council 7473, established January 15,1980 now represents Holy Spirit, St. Elizabeth Seton, and St Helen Parishes. Dedicated to the support of the Catholic Church and the community, the Knights raise money for contributions to various charities. They also offer its members' time and efforts to Church needs and the needs of its neighbors. K of C also sponsors social activities for its members.
The Knights of Columbus organization is open to all Catholic men 18 years and older. However, the K. of C. membership not only works within itself but also offers its assistance to any community organization that is working for the good of its citizens.
 

                                             2007-2008

                                            August      8   Business Meeting, SES, 7:00pm

12      Rail Cats Game

25    Wives night  out

                                       September       8   Blood drive

12    Business meeting, HS, 7:00pm

                                                              15  Soccer  Shoot-out

                                                              22  Family Hayride

                                                              26  Social Meeting

                                           October      10  Business meeting, SES, 7:00pm

13    Holy Spirit, Rosary, Corporate Communion, Family Pizza

24    Social Meeting,

26    Halloween Parade, Lion’s Park, 12 noon to 1:45pm

                                         November     4  Pancake breakfast, SES, after Masses

                                                             14  Memorial Service, SES, 7:00pm

27    Business meeting, HS, 7:00pm

                                          December     1  Adult Christmas Party

12    Business meeting, SES, 7:00pm

16    Kids Christmas Party, HS, 1:00pm to 3:00 pm

                                           January         9  Business Meeting, HS, 7:00pm

18     Wives Night Out

23      Social Meeting

26   Free throw contest

                                            February      3   Pancake Breakfast, SES, after Masses

13    Business meeting, SES, 7:00pm

23-24    One rose, one life

28     Social Meeting

                                                 March   12  Business meeting, HS, 7:00 pm

14    Soup and Salad

25    Social meeting

                                                  April      9  Business meeting, SES, 7:00 pm

12      Wives night out

23      Social meeting

26-27    K of C convention, Indianapolis

                                                      May  10   Tootsie roll drive

13      Business meeting, HS, 7:00 pm

24      Altar boy recognition, SES

28   Social meeting

                                                      June  11  Business meeting, SES, 7:00pm

                                                      July     9  Business meeting, HS, 7:00pm

     The Knights of Columbus Council 7473 would like to thank all those who participated in our second Halloween Parade at Lion’s Park, LOFS, on October 28th.

     Thanks to the 300 children who attended as well as their parents who escorted them. It’s very gratifying to see so many parents who took time out of their busy schedule to be with their children and share in their happiness.  Thanks to all the merchants, many of them who had to leave their places of business on a busy Saturday or had to pay employees to represent them, who gave of their valuable time and money. Thanks to the service organizations that

came on their day off to help in demonstrating safety programs to local children. Thanks to the magician who donated his time and talents. You all participated in making some happy memories for a lot of youngsters.

     Special thanks also to our Knights of Columbus leader, Marty DeBattista who first came up with this great idea.

     We ask that all the people in our community shop at the merchants listed below and to support the service groups who all so graciously and enthusiastically supported our community and your children.

Albanese Candy Company                4 Seasons Fire Force                       P.B.S., Channel  56

Amelia’s Market                                   Rees Funeral Home                          Pizza King

Baja Restaurant                                    St. Anthony’s Hospital                     Sir Speedy Printing

Centier Bank                                         Jorie’s 109 Hair Design                   McColly Realty 

Century 21 Realty Pace 4 Seasons   Kid Zone Learning Center              Sam’s Cafe

Chachan City Burritos                          Scrap Away Inc.                              Winfield American

LOFS  P.O.A.                                        Southlake YMCA                             World’s Finest Homemade English Toffee

LOFS  Security                                      Mc Donalds                                      Edward Fugate, Magician                                    

Sanctuary                                               Ventura Wireless                              Winfield/Jerry Ross PTO

Members Advantage Credit Union      Dr Lara Azzi                                    Southlake YMCA

Quick Hicks Auto Repair                      Gary Rail Cats                                  

Council 7473 has a business meeting at 7:00 P.M. on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Holy Spirit and St. Elizabeth Seton Parishes on alternate months. They also meet on the 4th Wednesday monthly for a social meeting.
 

                                            Grand Knight-----------------------------------------Bruce Spindler

                                             Deputy Grand Knight-----------------------------Robert Marchina

                                             Chancellor--------------------------------------------Jason Krampen

                                             Recorder---------------------------------------------Michael Velasco

                                             Treasurer-------------------------------------------------Jim  Murphy

                                             Advocate----------------------------------------------------Bob Lukas

                                             Warden--------------------------------------------------Mike Doherty

                                             Inside Guard---------------------------------------------Robert Pictor

                                             Outside Guard-------------------------------------------Tom Johnson

                                             Trustee, 1 year--------------------------------------------John Ryczaj

                                             Trustee, 2 year-----------------------------------------------Jim Quirk

                                             Trustee, 3 year--------------------------------------Martin DeBattista

                                             Financial Secretary---------------------------------------Dale Waters

Anyone desiring more information may contact Jim Murphy or Michael Velasco.

Jim can be reached at mj+6@msn.com or via telephone at 464-2705.

Mike can be reached at mavelasco6@hotmail.com or via telephone at 663-0509.