Knights of Columbus Bishop Nold Council 6557 Monthly Schedule: Published Monthly 1st Thursday P.O. Box 130878 Officer Planning Meeting 7:00 PM Spring, Texas 77393-0878 2nd Thursday We meet at: Council Meeting Starts at 7:00PM 29327 South Plum Creek Drive SPRING, TX 77386-2302 4th Thursday TEL: 281-292-4275 Family Knight Grand Knight Delegates Health David Polasek Bill Moeller Dan Armbruster Chaplain David Polasek Vocations Fr. Pat Garrett Rich Eimer Deacon Rene Ramon Deputy Grand Knight Insurance Agent Emergency Coordinator (Site Commander) Harold M Schambach Alexander Vu Ricky Rogers Assistant Diocesan Deputy JFMHA President Charity Bill Moeller John Groneck Larry Hawkins Chancellor JFMHA Vice President Golf Phil Rimoldi Ken Scales Rich Laboda Recorder Bowling Dan Armbruster Standing Committees David Polasek Financial Secretary Program Director Bingo Pete Palasota Harold M Schambach Mickey Manore Treasurer Church Director OTS (Old Town Spring) Ken Scales Ken Scales Lecturer Community Director Scholarship Fund David Foltyn Ken Scales Bill Moeller Advocate Council Director Fundraising Ed Varosky Warden Family Director Kitchen Yogi (Paul Ybarra Jr.) David Foltyn Inside Guard Youth Director Cleanup Crews Danny Spurlock John Tatman Larry Hawkins Outside Guards Culture of Life Director VA Assistance John Groneck Yogi (Paul Ybarra Jr.) Chuck Keesee Membership Director (Recruitment) Degree Team Trustees Rich Eimer Jim Ledwig (1yr) Retention Welcoming Committee Bob Castro (2 yr) Jim Ledwig Robert Perotta (3 yr) February 2017 Grand Knight David Polasek 29327 SOUTH PLUM CREEK DR. SPRING, TX 77386-2302 TEL: 281-292-4275 SUPERBOWL PARTY AT COUNCIL 6557 FEBRUARY 5, 2017 4:00 PM Please note that we are looking for items for our Silent Auction. Proceeds from this year’s party will be split between the St. Vincent de Paul at Sts. Simon & Jude and St. James food pantry. Both of these ministries are in need of support at this time of year. Please help us support these ministries by attending our Super Bowl party as well as supporting our silent auction. February 2017 Grand Knight David Polasek 29327 SOUTH PLUM CREEK DR. SPRING, TX 77386-2302 TEL: 281-292-4275 Changes at Council 6557 Saturday January 28th turned out to be a beautiful winter day to tackle some big ticket chores on the JFMHA grounds. Under Brother Ricky’s guidance, 12 other brothers removed the fence posts and cables along the entrance way and Plumcreek perimeter. JFMHA is indebted to Ricky’s brother, Gary, who came in from New Waverly with his vintage (1954?) Massey-Ferguson tractor to extract the old posts and auger in the new, 8-inch diameter posts. Brothers using posthole diggers cleared the holes for easily installation. After settling for a month or so, we’ll trim the posts to height and reinstall a double cable. We even straighten some posts around the ball field. The Brothers were treated to a full Sugaree (former Pit Master) BBQ lunch with all the sides. Brother Ken led a crew to install new soffits on the tractor barn as well as prep it for upcoming painting. The tractor shed and pump house will be painted once the temperatures stabilize. Along with the recent addition of the parking lot and exterior lights from the Watkins Benefit; we have a lot to be proud of and so thankful for at #6557. Stay tuned for next round of updates; improvements!! February 2017 Grand Knight David Polasek 29327 SOUTH PLUM CREEK DR. SPRING, TX 77386-2302 TEL: 281-292-4275 We had our Major Degree on January 21, 2017 at our Council Hall. I want to acknowledge the candidates: Fr. Kailas Hivale, Patrick Polasek, Christopher Gillespie, Larry Johnson, and Stuart Hoels- cher for taking that step to full Knighthood. I hope the Degree was special and meaningful to all of you. Now you are eligible to run for an officer position and get even more involved in your Council, but in any case get involved in you Council. Our “SUPER BOWL” Party is Sunday February 5, 2017 beginning at 4:00 PM. All our proceeds are going to Sts Simon and Jude St Vincent de Paul and St James Food Pantry. We will have not only a great Football game, but several Football Square boards, Silent auction, snacks, fellowship, and our squires will be selling fried chicken dinners. Plan on attending and supporting this great cause to assist both of our parishes. Plan on attending and bring a small snack to share and enjoy the fellowship and rout for your favorite team. We are planning to reschedule the famous “White Elephant” for February 23, 2017. Plan on at- tending this fun night and bring that good gift, gag gift, or the ever famous bottle of wine. Hope to see you there. Continue to recruit possible candidates to increase our ranks so we can continue to meet our chari- table requirements. Awesome Vintage Massey Fergasen Fraternally, Thanks Gary Rogers, brother of Brother Ricky Rogers David Polasek Grand Knight Brother Eric leveled and spaced the posts at the 2017 Post Hole Party February 2017 Grand Knight David Polasek 29327 SOUTH PLUM CREEK DR. SPRING, TX 77386-2302 TEL: 281-292-4275 Mickey Manore Mickey Manore is our knight of the month for February. Mickey has been dedicated to our Convalescent Bingo for several years now. When Rudy Charest was unable to continue Mickey stepped up and continued to be there and bring an evening of enjoyment to our seniors. You will find Mickey helping at several of our fund raisers as well. Thanks Mickey for all that you continue to do for your Council. The Douglas Saunders Family The Douglas Saunders Family is our Family for February. At a recent Work Party at the Hall Doug and Julie came with the whole Family to help in any way they could. All the children and Julie pitched in and began to pick up all the little fallen branches. What a big help they all were. Doug was also able to make some needed repairs to our storage shed. Thanks Doug and Family for all that you do for you Council. POST HOLE PARTY FEBRUARY 2017 SALESMAN NEEDED: We need a Membership Director. Please contact WGK David Polasek if you can help. Duties include arrang- ing orientation meetings for new candidates. Must be able to meet and greet new candidates and their wives. Scheduled meetings usually are on Wednesday nights for about an hour. Show these new recruits what we are all about with a video and Q&A. February 2017 Grand Knight David Polasek 29327 SOUTH PLUM CREEK DR. SPRING, TX 77386-2302 TEL: 281-292-4275 Respect Life FAMILY COMMITTEE Brother Knights, We are looking for a knight to be the Chairman of the Men and Women were created for something Family Committee. Responsibilities include gathering great, for infinity. The desire for a more meaningful info on all the young families and getting info to them Life is a sign that God created us and that we bear His about family nights and programs. If you have a fam- “Imprint”. God is Life, and that is why every creature ily or know a family, let this be your big start. Keep reaches out towards life. Because human beings are track of events so you can get our families together and made in the Image of God. We do this in a unique and grow our council family. Kids love doing stuff where special way. We reach out for Love, Joy and Peace. other kids are doing stuff. With each January focus is directed toward the United States Supreme Courts decision, Roe vs Wade, Which legalized the destruction of millions of unborn babies through the evil of abortion. The message to reach out for Love, Joy and Peace toward all human beings, including the unborn, was a theme expressed throughout the entire State of Texas with many “Ral- lies for Life” on January 28, 2017, the 44th anniversary of Roe vs Wade featuring Bishop Joe Vasquez, Bishop of the Austin Diocese, supporters expressed their Love for the Vulnerable, the Unborn, by their visible partici- pation in peaceful processions and prayers. The monthly Pro-Life Mass and Rosary Pro- Be the Face of the Knight cession sponsored by the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants is scheduled for Saturday 18, 2017 at Christ of Columbus The Good Shepherd, 18511 Klein Church Road in Keep our work in front of people Spring, Tx.77379. Mass is at 8:30 am followed by a Rosary at Planned Parenthood Clinic, 4747 Louetta. Brother Knights please encourage your Families, Rela- VA Assistance tives, Friends and Parishioners to display their Dignity The goal of the VA Assistance Committtee is to have of Life Commitment with their attendance. an active corps of Knights serving as volunteers at every Veterans Administration medical facility in the May God Bless you abundantly for all you do for the nation. We meet once a quarter and venture down to Dignity of Life!! the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Your Brother in Christ TX to mingle with the veterans and take them to mass Paul(Yogi)Ybarra Jr. if they choose to go. Next Visit Mar 12 February 2017 Grand Knight David Polasek 29327 SOUTH PLUM CREEK DR. SPRING, TX 77386-2302 TEL: 281-292-4275 FALL GOLF SUMMARY 2016 The Knights of Columbus Fall Golf League finished its 15 weeks season on December 21, 2016. Robert (Bob) Anderson of Woodlands Council 12327, finished on the top of the leaderboard. As the season winner, Bob chose the Montgomery County Right to Life organization to receive the $1000.00 charity prize. Rounding out the top 5 on the leaderboard were Brad Spurlock, Spring Council 6557, Carl Busbee, Con- roe Council 6456, Steve Kane, Spring Council 6557, and Bob Stegge, New Waverly Council 5921.