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Fathers Nellen Council 6371
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Newsletter for September 2008

NEXT MEETING DATE is September 17 – starting at 7 PM. We have a first degree scheduled. Please invite your son or a friend to join us! Please contact John Dremsa if you are interested in becoming a member of our First Degree team.

KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH are Vern Meier, Keith Clemens and Darrell Kutchmarek. These gentlemen plan and organize our involvement with Waunafest, our primary fund raiser. It takes countless hours to make sure the multiple day event runs smoothly. Each year there are new challenges, but none are too great for this team of leaders. If you see Vern, Keith or Darrell, thank them for another job well done.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OTHER WAUNAFEST HELPERS: Don Ripp for donating his weekend to haul, set-up and run the pancake griddles. Don also made about 2700 pounds of ice. Thank you to Gary Ziegler for donating LP gas, Gary Endres and family for the providing milk, Ace Hardware for the help with the new grills and Carrie Meier (Vern's mother) for helping with the stickers on the foil sheets.

FAMILY OF THE MONTH goes to Curt and Natalie Dresen. Curt is a past Grand Knight and was the chair for the State Bowling Tournament. He coaches soccer and plays on our softball team. Natalie has served on the parish council and is very involved with the Waunakee Ecumenical Board. Their children attend St. John's. Hats off to the Dresens and all they do for our parish and community.

KOUR COUNCIL PROVIDED A MEAL FOR MEN at the Grace Episcopal Shelter on June 30. Thank you Denny Pucetti, Chuck Frederick, Greg Goetsch, Bernie Cleary and others who helped. The next date is September 29. If interested in helping, please call Denny.

THE COUNCIL SOCCER CHALLENGE WAS HELD Saturday, August 23. The event was chaired by Erik Hayko. About 25 young athletes participated. Thanks to Erik and his wife Brenda for their leadership. The next level of competition will be held September 21 in Fort Atkinson.

BOWLERS STILL NEEDED If interested, please contact Dan Meyer.

RECYCLE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS Please place old cell phones, ink jet and toner cartridges in the collection box located in the gathering area adjacent to the chapel. An additional collection box is at Neil's Liquor. Contact Rick Raemich.

ROSARY: Waunakee Manor, 6:15 pm Thursdays
The schedule for the upcoming month is:
Sep 4th: Harry Vos & Vince Endres
Sep 11th: Dan Meyer, Gil Roessler & Steve Gieshirt
Sep 18th: Earl Miller, Ernie Labarre & Rick Maier
Sep 25th: Bob Niesen & Delbert Schutz
PGK Vince Endres is Rosary Chair.

UPCOMING EVENTS
KC PARISH PICNIC SEPTEMBER 21 will be held at the school cafeteria starting at 11:00 AM. There will be games for the children. Come and enjoy yourself. Chairs – Ed Gilkes and Chris Lezotte.
DISCOVER THE BIG PICTURE OF THE BIBLE with Dr. Tim Gray, renowned Catholic Bible teacher. September 26, 7:00-9PM and September 27, 8:30 AM – 4:00PM at St. John's. The KC's are helping with some of the expenses. Contact: Marshall Frey or the parish office.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER VIGIL is scheduled for September 24 – November 2. This year, our council is taking a 24 hour time slot, 4PM October 2 to 4PM October 3 to pray at the abortion center, 3706 Orin Rd, Madison. This is a big commitment and we need your help in the form of peaceful witness. Contact Brad Nygaard.
RETREAT AT MONTE ALVERNO IN APPLETON October 17-19, contact Earl Miller or Jim Tillman.
KC MEMORIAL MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED Saturday, November 8, at 8PM. This is a time when we remember our fallen brothers. The families have expressed great appreciation. For more information, contact Jim Elvekrog.
SERVER RECOGNTION – Date TBD. The contact is Fred Riederer.

DENNIS O'CONNELL, FICF field agent writes, "I'd like to meet with you in your home, at your convenience. I'll work with you to make sure your family is protected. As a brother Knight, you can trust I'll take the stress and worry out of the buying decision." Dennis can be reached at (800)795-4287 or Dennis.O'Connell@kofc.org.

Fraternally yours,
Jim Tillman
Grand Knight

"Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on a rock." Matthew 7:24

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