Pope Francis' Prayer Intentions for April 2016

Universal: Small Farmers
That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor.

Evangelization: African Christians
That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Christ amid political-religious conflicts.

March Hot Dog and Tamales Sale

Our monthly hot dog and tamales sale is this Sunday, March 20th following all the morning Masses. Please bring your families by to support our council.

Pope Francis' prayer intentions for March 2016

Universal: Families in Difficulty

That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments.

Evangelization: Persecuted Christians

That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church.

November Hot Dog and Tamales Sale

Brothers,

This Sunday, Nov. 15th., is the day of our monthly hot dog and tamale sales following the morning Masses. Please support your council by either assisting us with the sales or by bringing your families by to purchase items.

Please join us on Saturday, Nov. 21, for our monthly meeting in the REC. The social hour/officer's meeting starts at 9 a.m. and the business meeting starts at 10 a.m. Please join us!

Congratulations to Sir Knight Gene Wright

Congratulations to Council #11023 member Gene Wright on his becoming a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus at the Exemplification held on October 24 at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Lake Jackson.

Volunteers needed for Parish Family Mission lunch service

The Parish Family Mission is this Saturday, August 22nd, and Council #11023 will be preparing and serving the lunch. We had a great turnout of brother knights for the Spaghetti Dinner earlier this month and once again need all the help you can provide this weekend. 

Lunch is scheduled for Noon and we'll have access to the Parish Hall kitchen starting at 9 a.m. The key preparation and service time will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with clean-up following. Please let us know if you are available to help.

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday - please wear any Knights of Columbus shirts, hats, aprons, etc. you may have.

August Meeting and Hot Dog Sunday

Our monthly meeting is this Saturday, the Feast of the Assumption, in the REC Building. The social hour starts at 9 a.m. and the business meeting at 10 a.m. Please reach to any brother knights you know who may need a ride or want to car pool. We have some upcoming events in August and September to discuss.

Our monthly hot dog and tamales sale in the courtyard with coffee and donuts in the Parish Hall is on Sunday. We could use your help with set-up, serving, and clean up. We set up beginning at 8 a.m., so please help out for an hour or so after you attend a Sunday morning Mass.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend.

The Holy Father's Monthly Prayer Intentions for August 2015

Please keep the Holy Father's monthly intentions in your prayers this month:

• Universal: That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy.

• Evangelization: That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbours to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society.

August Activity Reminders: Father Chris' Installation & the Spaghetti Dinner

The Installation Mass for our new pastor, the Rev. Chris Eggleton, O.P., will be this Sunday, August 2nd, at 12:30 p.m. I hope all of you who can will attend this Mass to support Father Chris as our new pastor and welcome him to our council.  

The Knights will be assisting with the preparation and serving of the Spaghetti Dinner which will be held on the evening of Saturday, August 8th, which is the Feast Day of St. Dominic. We will be serving from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will need help starting at 4 p.m. - if not earlier. Please let me know right away if you plan to attend and assist.

Hot Dog! We need your Help!

Brothers,

Like usual, we need your help with the hot dog and tamales sales this Sunday, March 20th.

We'll start at 8 and close up at 1pm.

Please, please come by if you can dedicate an hour or so.

We've been having trouble getting brothers to volunteer for the hot dog sales. This is a KEY SOURCE OF the FUNDING that we get for our Council and it's a lot of fun getting out there and helping out.

Let Don Payne know if you can make it. council11023@gmail.com

Fish Fry on Friday!!!

Brothers,

The Fish Fry season is upon us and we need everyones help to make it a success and to serve to the best of our ability.

FRIDAY the 11th is the first fry day. ALL Brothers who can attend are needed in spades.

We will begin at 2pm with set-up and the day will end at around 9pm, after clean-up.

Once again, EVERYONE is NEEDED to make this a success. If you cannot stay for the entire time don't let this stop you; please come by and help whenever you can.

Thank you, see you Friday!!!

Council 11023 -- Upcoming Events -- February

Knights,

As discussed in the last newsletter, the following events are slated for this month. Many thanks are deserved by those brothers who helped in recent months to coordinate and run several successful events for the Holy Rosary Parish Community. Please continue to attend and demonstrate your commiment to the Parish and the Knights, everyone benefits.

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2.12.11 10am - 11am (social hour begins at 9am)
Council 11023 Meeting -- Please join us next Saturday morning for the regularly scheduled meeting of the Kinghts of Columbus, council 11023. The meetings involve discussion, the occasional burst of laughter, and at least one box of doughnuts. Show your support and contribute your voice next Saturday, February the 12th.

2.13.11
Pancake Breakfast – We have scheduling our next Pancake Breakfast for February 13th. Since this is the day before St. Valentine’s Day, we might be serving red pancakes. Your help is definitely needed to prepare and serve the pancakes and sausage. All of the previous breakfasts were profitable, but we now know that it isn’t wise to hold them in the summer.


2.16.11
First Degree Exemplification – We have another 1st Degree Exemplification schedule for February 16 at 7PM. You are encouraged to recruit new brothers and to attend the exemplification that Wednesday night.

Council Meeting This Saturday, January 8th

Brother Knights,

I hope all of you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I just wanted to remind you that our next monthly meeting is this Saturday, January 8th. You are all encouraged to attend to discuss the events that we have on our calendar for 2011. We can always use your point of view and recommendations concerning these events and the overall operation of our council.

I hope to see you at the Education Center. The social hour begins at 9 and the business meeting at 10. We should be finishing up by 11 or 11:30.

Don Payne

Grand Knight

Hot Dog / Tamale Sales

Brother Knights,

Unless otherwise posted, all Hot Dog and Tamale Sales will take place from 9am to 1pm in the Courtyard of Holy Rosary.

Of course your assistance is needed for all events and for both set-up and break-down. It is a great time to give to your Parish and bond with your fellow Knights.

Mark Your Calendars -- Here are the dates of the next few Hot Dog / Tamale sales:

10/17/2010

11/21/2010

12/19/2010

1/16/2011

Contact Don Payne or leave a comment on this blog for more information.

10/17/2010 3rd Degree Exemplification Information

Knights, below find the address and a link to the map of the location for the 3rd Degree Exemplification on Sunday, the 17th of October.

Registration begins at 8:30 am with the ceremony to follow at 10 am.

Please come and support this proud event for your fellow Knights.

3rd Degree Exemplification 9623 Zaka Rd, Houston.

Click the address for link to map.

October 15th -- Council 11023 -- 30 Day Window

Brother Knights, I hope each of you has had a great week and an especially enjoyable Columbus Day on Monday.

The Health Fair was a great success this past Sunday. Thanks to all Knights who helped provide a warm environment for dozens of parishioners to address health concerns and enjoy a Sunday afternoon. The breakfast and lunch tacos definitely helped the latter.

Below, please find information about the activities of Council 11023 over the next 30 days. The hot dog / tamale sale this Sunday will go more smoothly with additional Knights present. Contact Don Payne or leave a comment on this blog if you will be able to attend.

10/17/2010 Hot Dog / Tamales Sales

10/17/2010 3rd Degree Exemplification

10/30/2010 4th Degree Exemplification

11/6/2010 3rd Degree Exemplification

11/7/2010 Market Day

11/13/2010 Council 11023 Meeting

11/21/201 Hot Dog / Tamales Sales


Thank you, have a wonderful weekend . . .

Corporate Communion this Sunday

Brother Knights, we are having our Council's Corporate Communion Mass this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All brothers and their families are asked to attend. After the Mass, we are expecting to serve tamales to the brothers and family members who attend in the church's community hall. 4th Degree Knights are asked to wear their full regalia. Please attend in support of our Council and our fellow Knights.

Ryan Anderson completes Major Degrees

Congratulations to our Brother Knight Ryan P. Anderson who received his Second and Third Degrees today at the Major Degree Exemplification hosted by Council 8424. Ryan joined our council and received his First Degree last month.

April Meeting This Saturday

Brothers, please join us for our monthly meeting on Saturday, April 10. The social hour starts at 9 a.m. and the meeting at 10 a.m. We will discuss upcoming events such as our monthly Hot Dog Sales and the Marian Procession and Mass on Mother's Day. Thank you to everyone who assisted with Holy Week and Easter events at the Parish this past week, especially those who help decorate the altar on Holy Saturday Morning and those who helped with the Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday or who turned out with the Fourth Degree for the 11 a.m. Mass.