Brother Knights

Just a Reminder, October is going to be a busy month for us Knights. We have a breakfast and lunch on October 5th. We will have a 4th degree dinner that we will be cooking for on October 11th. The Harvest Festival weekend is also fast approaching. We will need help on October 22nd for set up at 3:00pm in the gymnasium. Some help will be needed during the auction on Saturday night, October 25th as well. Remember the Friday Night Dinner Dance at Lakeside Gardens – it would be great to see lots of Knights with their wives in attendance. REMEMBER, BE ACTIVE, it’s why you have joined the Knights.

Vivat JesusCharlie MarinoGrand Knight

September 7th, Sunday was St. Henry’s Opportunity weekend when all of the parish different groups were represented at the gymnasium. The Council thanks the six of our Brother Knights who showed up to man the station. However, there were no inquiries from any of the Catholic gentlemen who visited the event. September 14th, Sunday Breakfast – This Sunday morning we had a less than average turnout on people who took advantage of our Great Breakfast deals. As always Dale’s special pancake recipe was great and the sausages were very special. Assistance from our Brothers were not really scarce but could have used more help.New Member of the Council – Please join us in welcoming Clarence (Clancy) P. Squellati who transferred from St. Louis, Misouri.September 25th – After the Business meeting, 13 people enjoyed watching the football game between the local Beavers against USC. It was a happy hour as the Beavers slam-dunked the USC 27 – 21 despite being the under-dog. The game was shown on our 60 in HDTV.

Important Dates to Remember

Oct. 2nd, Thursday – Regular Membership Meeting7:45pm - Rosary8:00pm – Meeting

AGENDAPop machine in the hallHarvest WeekendVirgin Mary StatueChristmas Season planning

Oct. 5th – Anointing of the Sick BreakfastOct. 11th – 4th Degree Exemplification DinnerOct. 22nd – Harvest Weekend Dinner/DanceOct. 25th – Parish Auction/DinnerNov. 20th @ 7:00pm – Deceased Knights Mass

New Council # 3179 OfficersFor 2008 – 2009

Grand Knight – Charles Marino - 503 661 3390Deputy G.K. - Randy Paden - 503 618 0783Chancellor - Harvey Nolting - 503 667 7985Recorder - Stu Ragnone - 503 490 8334Treasurer - Glenn Zmuda - 503 663 5198Advocate - John Freuler - 503 663 9277Warden - Dwayne Fellis - 503 358 8052Inside Guard - Eugene Melvin - 503 491 8725Outside Guard- Doug Klein - 971 222 33721-yr Trustee – Marlowe Jayme - 503 593 52882- yr Trustee- Bill Pfeifer - 503 665 08743-yr Trustee- Joe Wiggins - 503 667 0716Financial Secretary – Rod Spring - 503 665 4823Lecturer – Scotty Scott - 503 663 4082Chaplain – Fr. Rick Sirianni - 503 665 9129

Grand Knight’s Report

Knights of ColumbusEast Multnomah Council # 3179

October 2008 Bulletin, Volume 2, No.4

Last Month’s Council Activities

October 5th, Anointing of the Sick Breakfast. This is one of our largest Breakfast events since we offer free breakfast for the anointees and their sponsors. Please mark down your calendars and extend us your benevolent help in making this event memorable to a lot of people. Brothers one or two or 3-hour help would tremendously make it easier for everyone.

October 11th – 4th Degree Exemplification Dinner – Our Council will be cooking and serving dinner for the new 4th degree members of the 4th degree and guests. Please lend us a hand during this fundraising event. Help is needed starting at 3:00pm this day. From any 4th degree members of the council, we can also use your help in setting up the McMahon Room for the ceremony.

Harvest Weekend October 24nd, Friday - Dinner /Dance at the Lakeside Gardens. Our Council will be donating a flag

pole kit including installation to be raffled during the event. Our own Grand Knight is spear-heading the grandiose event. Come and join and enjoy the evening with us while at the same time help the church in its fundraising event.

October 25th, Saturday: Help will be needed starting at 3:00pm at the gymnasium to set up chairs and tables for the oral auction and dinner. For those of you who would like to help in the auction as Spotters please contact Charlie Marino @ 503 661 3390.

November 20th- Deceased Knights Mass on Thursday at 7:00pm with Fr. Palladino. Please join us in honoring our late Brother Knights who have preceded us to the after-life. Their names will be said during the Mass.

November 26th, Council Business Meeting. From this time on, the business meetings will be conducted at 7:30pm.

NEWS FROM THE SCOUTS

The Scouts of Pack 717, Troop 664, and Crew 664 are as always active and having fun.

PACK 717 is getting ready for their join night. We anticipate some big growth this year.The Pack did a service project pulling weeds and some minor landscaping at Woodland Elementary School.

TROOP 664 recently held their after Summer Court of Honor. 4 Scouts advanced to the next rank, 65 merit badges were awarded, 7 Scouts received the Mile Swim award, 3 Scouts earned the Snorkeling BSA Award, and two of the Scouts were awarded the World Conservation award. It was a busy summer for the Scouts of 664.The Troop came in Third Place at the Fairview “Chili on the Green” event. The Scouts came up with an awesome chili that warms the belly, but does not burn on the way down.And the Scoutmaster won the Camp Baldwin cowboy cook off.They wrapped up their elections, and are excited about the outcome. It should be another great year of Scouting for us. The summer culminated with a great canoe trip out on the coast over the Labor Day weekend. It was one of the best camp outs we have been on.On the horizon, we will be heading down to Butte Creek in October along with 3 Cub Scout Packs Webelos Den’s to show them a thing or two about camping.

CREW 664 has been getting its act together. Made up of mostly the older boys of the Troop, the crew has been helpful in teaching the younger Scouts skills.

The Crew is scheduled to do a service project along the Spring Water Trail this month.

Check us out on the web at: http://www.scoutingpages.org/us/or/troop664/

Thanks again for your continued support.

Youth

This Month and Upcoming Events – Please MARK your Calendars

Jerry Schleining Scoutmaster

A Happy Birthday to all these Brothers, the Council wishes you all a blessed and long and happy life!

Dwayne Fellis Joe & Gloria Wiggins

Brothers Dwayne Fellis is one member of the council who is always involved in our fundraising dinners and breakfasts while Brothers Joe and his wife Gloria exemplifies a model of Catholic Marriage and couple-involvement in the pursuit of uplifting lives of indigenous people who needed assistance.

Charlie Marino, Grand Knight - 503 661 3390 Rod Spring, Financial Secretary - 503665 4823 - rspring6@verizon.netMarlowe Jayme, Trustee/Editor- 503 593 5288 (cell)marlowej@comcast.net 2165 SW Binford Lake Parkway, Gresham, OR 97080

St. Padre Pio (1887-1968) Feast: Sept. 23rd

Born Francesco Forgione to poor farmers in Pietrelcina, Italy, in 1887, St. Padre Pio was marked by God to receive abundantly rich blessings. He took the habit of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin in 1903 and was ordained priest in 1910.

On September 20, 1918, while praying before the crucifix, Padre Pio received the stigmata, the visible marks of the wounds of Christ’s crucifixion. For the next 50 years, these wounds bled daily, reminding him in a most intimate way of the

Lord’s Passion. At the Mass of canonization in 2002, Pope John Paul II said:”throughout his life, (Padre Pio) always sought greater conformity with the Crucified, since he was very conscious of having been called to collaborate in a special way in the work of redemption.”

Padre Pio devoted himself to a fervent celebration of the sacrament of reconciliation. It is reported that he spend 10 to 12 hours daily hearing confessions.

Of course, St. Padre Pio’s effectiveness came not from himself but from his intimate union with God, which was nurtured by his long hours spent in prayer. The saint repeatedly counseled: “I am a poor Franciscan who

Knight of the Month Family of the Month

October Birthday Celebrants

Joel Harrington Oct. 2ndRaymond Pliska Oct. 2ndWesley Wood Oct. 13th

Jerry Cooper Oct. 14thRommel Relos Oct. 19thIra Beeson Oct. 22nd

Randy Paden Oct. 24th

Fred & Remy AustriaMarty PetruzzelliDale FraserMatt TuttleBill PfeiferMark Dombkowski

Bertha – Wife of late Bro. Bill BrackenbroughDan – Father of Deacon Del De SartGerry Blank – Father-in-law of John FreulerDorothy Wiggins – Joe Wiggins MotherMary Jo Simon (Ed Rice Daughter)Dr. Rene Pizarro

Prayers needed for the following Brothers/ Family Members

Catholic Man of the Month of September

prays.” Despite the mystical gifts he received from God, and the miracles that frequently surrounded his ministry, Padre Pio was fundamentally one who prayed.

From St. Padre Pio, Knights should be inspired to meditate on the mystery of the Divine Mercy and celebrate regularly the sacrament of reconciliation. Above all, Knights should recognize their own call to be men who pray.Excerpts taken from the September Columbia monthly issue.