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December 2008 Newsletter (Issue 10)

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Events scheduled for this fraternal year

2008	JULY	AUGUST	SEPTEMBER
	OCTOBER	NOVEMBER	DECEMBER
2009	JANUARY	FEBRUARY	MARCH
	APRIL	MAY	JUNE


Entire Fraternal Year (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009)


2008

JULY
10	General Membership Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

24	Officer's Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

AUGUST
14	General Membership Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:00 PM (Brief meeting to allow for Social, afterward)

14	Social: Corn Roast and Euchre Tournament (and other games) after the General Membership Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, approx. 7:15 PM (Meeting at 7 PM to last about 15 minutes)

16	SOCCER CHALLENGE MOVED TO SPRING 2009
	Soccer Challenge	St. Gerald South Field, 10:00 AM

28	Officer's Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

31	Family Communion Mass	St. Gerald Church, 12:00 PM

SEPTEMBER
11	General Membership Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

24	Michigan State Council K of C Night	Comerica Park, 7:05 PM Tigers vs. Kansas City

25	Officer's Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

28	Assist With Parish Blood Drive	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall (Additional details to follow)

OCTOBER
??	Detroit Tigers World Series Game Night	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall (Additional details to follow)

4 / 5	Membership Drive / Blitz	After All Masses At the entrances to the Church

9	General Membership Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

11 / 12	Tootsie Roll Drive	After All Masses At the entrances to the Church

23	Officer's Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

26	Pancake Breakfast with 50/50 drawing(s)	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall 9 - NOON

NOVEMBER
8	Spelling Bee	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, Noon

8	Poster Contest Begins	Announced at Spelling Bee

13	General Membership Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

23	Family Communion Mass	St. Gerald Church, 8:30 AM Donut Sunday

27	HAPPY THANKSGIVING!	ANOTHER DATE TO BE DETERMINED FOR OFFICER'S MEETING

DECEMBER
7	Assist Parish Gift Program	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall (Additional details to follow)

11	General Membership Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

14	Breakfast With St. Nicholas	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall ?? - ??

25	MERRY CHRISTMAS!	ANOTHER DATE TO BE DETERMINED FOR OFFICER'S MEETING

2009

JANUARY
8	Men's Game Night BCS Bowl	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall ?? - ??

8	General Membership Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

22	Officer's Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

25	Pancake Breakfast w/State Raffle Tickets	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall 9 - NOON

25	Poster Contest Judging	At Pancake Breakfast

FEBRUARY
??	DATE YET TO BE ANNOUNCED - COULD BE FEB / MAR / APRIL
	7th Annual Catholic Conference for Men Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Detroit Officially Supported by the Knights of Columbus	U of D Mercy Calihan Hall Detroit 8 AM (Meet at St. Gerald's at 6:30 AM)

12	General Membership Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

15	Family Communion Mass	St. Gerald Church, 10:00 PM Donut Sunday

24	Staff kitchen, assist at Parish Pancake Dinner	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall

26	Officer's Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

MARCH
12	General Membership Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

24	Assist at Parish Soup Supper	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall

26	Officer's Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

APRIL
9	HOLY THURSDAY	ANOTHER DATE TO BE DETERMINED FOR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

18 / 19	Membership Drive Blitz	After All Masses Donut Sunday

23	Officer's Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

26	Pancake Breakfast with 50/50 drawing(s)	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall 9 - NOON

MAY
3	Assist With Parish Blood Drive	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall (Additional details to follow)

14	OFFICER NOMINATIONS at General Membership Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

28	Officer's Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

31	Family Communion Mass	St. Gerald Church, 12:00 PM

JUNE
7	Parish Picnic	St. Gerald Parish Grounds

11	OFFICER ELECTIONS at General Membership Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

25	Officer's Meeting	St. Gerald Parish Social Hall, 7:45 PM (Mass at 7:00 PM in Church)

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	Order Rolls on With Wheelchair Foundation Since the start of their partnership in 2003, the Knights of Columbus has helped the Wheelchair Foundation distribute more than 710,000 wheelchairs to needy recipients worldwide.

	A 40-Year Partnership with Special Olympics Forty years ago the very first Special Olympics was held in Chicago, and the Knights of Columbus was there to help from the very first day. Joining with Knight Sargent Shriver and his wife Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Order helped spread Special Olympics throughout the United States and world with both financial and volunteer support. Learn more by watching this very special 11-minute video.

Saving Money versus Spending Money
These are certainly difficult economic times, and everyone is very aware of the turmoil that surrounds us: credit issues, housing issues, banking issues. For the average consumer, and the average member of the Knights of Columbus, the question is obvious: where do I turn? We’d like to suggest a conversation with your professionally trained K of C insurance agent about ways to protect yourself and your family. While some might say, “I can’t think about spending money right now,” the goal is not spending money, but saving money. Saving money through permanent life insurance with guaranteed cash values, and/or saving money through a retirement plan with guaranteed interest rates are excellent ways to prepare for your retirement. Both products can offer you a guaranteed monthly income for life. Let us help you. Contact your agent today. If you don’t know him yet, let us help you find an agent. Or call 1-800-380-9995.

	Just Work and Wage On the Web site sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, fathersforgood.org, listen to an exclusive podcast by a Vatican official about the Church's teaching on the dignity of the worker and just remuneration for labor.

Supreme Knight Offers Essay on Moral Dimensions of Economic Crisis
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson contributed an essay titled National Examination of Conscience to the online “Sins of the Wallet” symposium on the Web site of the National Catholic Register. Through the symposium, Anderson and other prominent Catholics explore the moral dimensions of the economic downturn and the question: “What sins got us into this mess, and what virtues are required to get us out of it?”

Worried About Your Retirement Money?
Turmoil in financial markets has left many people worried about retirement accounts. If you're one of them, it's time for you to take a close look at our annuities! The interest rate on a Knights of Columbus Retirement Annuity is currently 4.25 percent in the United States. The current interest rate for new deposits is 4.10 percent in Canada. Call your agent today for more information on how to get started! (click here to Find your Agent or click here to have an Agent contact me)

Statement on Financial Services Markets and the Knights of Columbus
In a statement on the recent upheaval in financial markets, Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson said "there is no reason to be concerned about the value of your Knights of Columbus annuity or life insurance. Because of the very conservative approach we take to investing our $14 billion in assets, the impact on the Knights of Columbus has been far smaller than for many other organizations and the industry as a whole."

	Knights Launch News and Information Web Site for Catholics The Knights of Columbus has established an Internet-based news and information service for Catholics – Headline Bistro. The new Web site provides a digest of daily news of interest to Catholics. You'll also find video clips, detailed state-by-state information about voting and public policy, and recommended books.

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