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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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|  | | Good Samaritan Council Scholarship
Good Samaritan Council of the Knights of Columbus is offering three $1,000 scholarship grants to deserving high school seniors. | |  | | "24-Hour Knight"
Consider this: If you give only 24 hours per year to the Knights of Columbus, you could have a positive impact in your community... | | |  | | 2010 KOVAR Tootsie Roll Fundraising Drive
Our 2010 KOVAR Tootsie Roll Drive will be held after Masses at our 3 parishes on April 10-11, and grocery stores on April 10, 16-18. | |  | | Third Degree Congratulation
Congratulations to the new Third Degree members and thanks to everyone who enabled our council to host an outstanding Third Degree ceremony. .. | | |  | | Polish Dance Report
Our Annual Polish/American Dinner Dance was held on February 27 and was attended by about 175 enthusiastic participants. | |  | | The Columbus Day Parade
Thanks to everyone who helped our council to hold another successful Columbus Day Parade on October 10. .. | | |  | | Knight of the Month
This Brother Knight is someone who exemplifies in his daily life the principles of Catholic life, and is instrumental to our successes in our Church, Community, and Council. | |  | | Family of the Month
They are members of our Catholic Community who collectively exemplify in their daily lives the principles of Catholic life, and are instrumental to our successes in our Church, Community, and Council. | | |  | | Honorees of the Year
Each year the Grand Knight gets to select a Young Woman and Young Man of the Year. GK also gets to honor a Knight and Family of the Year. | |  | | Chaplain's Corner
Our Council Chaplain Father Pat Kelly, SMA, offers excellent spiritual advice and articles to council members as well to as to website visitors in general. | | |  | | Tuesday Night Bingo
Come join us every Tuesday night for a fun evening of Bingo. Doors open at 6:30pm and Early Bird Games begin at 7:30pm. | |  | | The Handout
The Handout contains letter from the desk of the Grand Knight, Council Calendar for the first quarter, as well as other news about the Council. | | |  | | Compass and Anchor Club
The Compass & Anchor Club is available for wedding receptions and ceremonies, birthday parties, anniversaries, holiday parties and meetings. | |  | | C & A Wins Award
WeddingWire has announced Compass & Anchor Club has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™. |
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Good Samaritan Council of the Knights of Columbus is offering three $1,000 scholarship grants to deserving high school seniors. This year we have made some changes to our scholarship program. The rules and requirements are stated below and in the attached file which also includes the application cover sheet. Please click here to download the file. Winners will be determined by a selection committee of five council members when all the applications have been submitted. Please pass the word if you know a student who is eligible to apply, and contact our GK Len Grus at (703) 300-7297 if you have any questions.
Eligibility
- Candidate must be a registered member of one of the following parishes:
- St. Theresa Church in Ashburn, VA
- Saint Joseph Church in Herndon, VA
- Christ the Redeemer Church in Sterling, VA
- Must be a high school senior graduating in 2010 (home schooled students are also eligible)
- Must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university for 2010
-2011 academic year
- Must have minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
Selection Criteria
- Grade Point Average (GPA) based on 4.0 scale
- Service to Community and Church
- Extracurricular School Activities
- Essay
Essay Topic
- The essay topic is “How will I use my education to make the world a better place?” The essay should be double spaced and at least 250 words, but no more than 500 words.
Items that must be submitted
- Cover sheet
- High school transcript
- One page summary of service to community, church, and/or extracurricular activities, highlighting your specific contributions to the activity or organization
- Essay
All Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2010
and mailed to Knights of Columbus Scholarship, PO BOX 91, Sterling, VA 20167.
No applications can be submitted in person or by any other means.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Top 3 Award winners will be notified by May 31, 2010.
No other applicants will be notified.
Decisions of the Judges are final.
 Scholarship Application 2010.pdf |
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| | | | In today’s world, a man faces multiple commitments to his family, workplace, community, and Church. Every day these responsibilities seem to grow while the time to meet them dwindles. It can be daunting for today’s man to find time to volunteer.
However, consider this: If you give only 24 hours per year to the Knights of Columbus, you could have a positive impact in your community and Church. Here is an illustration of how little time it takes to be an active member in the Order:
Six hoursto support a council-sponsored Church, community, council, family, or youth project of your choice. These may include Special Olympics, Blood Drives, Columbus Day Parade, Free Throw Contest, and Father-Daughter Dance.
Four hours to attend two council business meetings, which are held on the first Thursday of each month at 8:00 PM. We try to finish by 9:15 and then enjoy some fraternalism. It’s a great way to find out what’s happening and make sure your voice is heard when important decisions are made.
Six hours for you and your family to enjoy two or three council social functions such as a Friday Night dinner or monthly breakfast at the Barn.
Four hours to volunteer at our annual KOVAR Tootsie Roll drive to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Two hours for you and your family to attend one of our Corporate Communions followed by complimentary breakfast at the Barn.
One hour to read the council Handout or visit our web site ( www.goodsams.org ).
One hour to speak with a Knights of Columbus fraternal benefits agent to ensure that your family is protected now and in the years to come.
Almost any man can fit these activities into his schedule. There are 8,760 hours in a year. By dedicating only 24 of those hours to the Knights, a man has an opportunity to become a better father, husband, and member of the community.
For more information, contact the Grand Knight, Len Grus, at (703) 300-7297. | | |
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WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, has announced Compass & Anchor Club has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Unique Reception/Banquet Hall & On Site Catering. The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognize and celebrate excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.
The Compass & Anchor Club is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.
“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”
Congratulations and thanks to those who are dedicated to providing a great experience for our clientele. They include the C&A Board of Directors, our rental agent Antonio Sossa, service teams, cooks, decorators, and the guys who work on building maintenance. It is truly a team effort and a lot of work behind the scenes. The C&A is always looking for new volunteers. If you want to learn more about the catering operations and how you can help, please attend the C&A Board meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM. If you or someone you know is planning a special event, contact Tony Sossa at (703) 547-7870 or kcreceptions@yahoo.com. C&A offers a variety of catering packages at very competitive prices. There are also discounts and referral fees available to Good Samaritan Council members.
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Thanks to our Worthy District Deputy Jay McCarthy and everyone else who enabled Good Samaritan Council to host an outstanding Third Degree ceremony on Saturday, February 20. It took a lot of people working behind the scenes to make sure everything ran smoothly. A total of 82 Knights took the Degree, including 18 Brothers from our council:
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Steve Anderson |
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Fr. Jim Angert, TOR
(Pastor of St. Joseph Church) |
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John Bishof |
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William Clair |
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Cary Cusumano |
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Joe DeAngelo |
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Steve DeBenedittis |
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Rob Gonella |
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Josh Kelley |
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John McLaine |
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William McLaine |
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Jim Nash |
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Bill Plunkert |
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Jose Salazar |
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Steven Schultz |
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William Sonak |
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Antonio Sossa |
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Chris Whipple |
This group included a father and his son, William and John McLaine. It was an excellent turnout from Good Samaritan Council. Congratulations to all on your advancement within our Order. We want to encourage these gentlemen to get involved with our activities, and perhaps consider leadership roles within the council.
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Good Samaritan Council held their Annual Polish/ American Dinner Dance on Saturday February 27, 2010 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall. This years dinner/dance was attended by about 175 enthusiastic participants. Due to a number of last minute cancellations, the crowd was smaller than anticipated. However, we were able to make our goal profit for the scholarship fund. The success of any event depends on the support of a lot of people within the organization, including those from surrounding councils. This years event was no exception. As evidence, this year we had attendance of 7 couples from St. Veronicas Council, 8 couples from Holy Family Council and several from Seaton Assembly, along with a large number of our own members. There were several attendees from as far away as Woodbridge, Va.
I would like to thank all those who gave of themselves to make this a most enjoyable evening and have it go so smoothly. To all the cooks who helped prepare the food, Gary and Nancy Ball, Bob and Rose Ann Pantall, Ron Ciehoski, Bill Stewart and my wife Mary Ann, I think the food was great. Good job was done by all. To Steve Schultz, for all the behind the scenes logistical help. To Everett Barnes and Ed Linek for their help in the kitchen, they were fantastic. To our Grand Knight, Len Grus, for all his help in planning and for tending bar at the dance. The people who helped serve and stock the serving line; Lori Greenfield, my daughters Tracy and Terri and four grandchildren, Ryan, Josh, Mary and Chris (who is a member of 6175), Dan and Liam Cahill, and Bob and Barb Biller. I also want to thank Don Harris, who handled the publicity, as always, thanks for your expert assistance. I would be remiss if I didn't thank the two people who did the thankless job of collecting tickets and money at the door, Steve and Amy Rogers were able to keep the line at a minimum, getting everyone in before Father Jim said grace and we opened the serving line. As usual, great job!!! Joe Wiglarz was there to help with the set up and tearing down of the hall, along with helping in several other areas. I would be remiss if I didn't give a special thanks to My wife. Mary Ann spends many tireless hours preparing for the event by shopping for bargains, planning dates to prepare the food, baking the dessert and reminding me of everything that needs to be done. Thanks to everyone of you, you're the greatest.
This year I had a co-chair, Bernie Patchan. Bernie was there for every step of the way. It was a learning process for him I'm looking forward to his future leadership in Good Samaritan Council. I'm also looking forward to the day that I can turn this event over to him. However, for now, I'm still having fun, so he will have to wait at least another year.
As you can see, there are a lot of man hours expended to hold an event. But, the end results far outweigh the effort. To think, three graduating seniors will get $1,000. to start their college career. That's what the Knights of Columbus is about. That is what we are here for. Get involved in our fundraising efforts and your council. Attend functions and have fun doing it.
John Thomas
Past Grand Knight
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Brother Knights and Ladies,
Thanks to everyone who helped our council to hold another successful Columbus Day Parade on October 10. It’s almost impossible to list all the names, but the Grand Knight would like to mention a few individuals and groups:
Grand Marshalls Bill Jr. and Jody Furlong (and Bill’s wife Beverly). We were especially honored to have them participate in this year’s parade, an event coordinated by their dad “Wojo” for 25 years.
Parade Chairman John Reaser, who did a fantastic job in finding 45 groups for the lineup and coordinating many details of the event
Bobby Gannon and his Cone Head crew
Steve Rogers and the kitchen staff who prepared 500 hot dogs for the after-parade festivities
Bill Cahillane and the marshals who kept traffic under control
Members of the 4th Degree who led the parade with distinction and honor
Several Knights who transported and assembled the reviewing stand
Deputies from Loudoun County Sheriff’s Department
And of course, many thanks to all the groups who marched in the parade, including the Park View High School Band. We hope to see them return next year.
Photos of this year's Columbus Day Parade are now posted in picture albums. Click here to view the photos.
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BINGO!!!
Come join us every Tuesday night for a fun evening of Bingo.
Doors open at 6:30pm and Early Bird Games begin at 7:30pm.
For more information click here.
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Mexican Enchilada Dinner Hosted by Lady Leddy & PGK Leddy
Click here to download the flyer.
When: Friday, June 19th
Time: 6:30 pm - ??
Meal Includes:
- Green Chili **MILD** Chicken Cheese Mexican Enchilada Casserole
- Mexican Rice
- Refried Beans
- Tossed Salad
- Pan De Dulce (Mexican Sweet Bread)
- Homemade Salsa made by Lady Leddy
- Chips
Just $ 10.00
Available for $2.00 - Cheese Quesadilla
The meeting begins at 7:30 PM. Come and find out how you can help with our catering operations and facility rentals.
Dinner Menu: (to be announced)
The Diocese of Arlington will hold its inaugural Men's Conference at St. Joseph Church. The conference aims to awaken in men a sincere love of Christ, and a renewed dedication to our mission as servants of Christ and brothers in the Church. There will be inspirational speakers and Mass with Bishop Loverde. The diocese anticipates attendance of 1,000 men. Our Council may assist in some of the logistics for this event. Watch the Arlington Catholic Herald, your email, and our website for more details.
Sunday Breakfast Buffet Returns to the Barn!
Presented by the Good Samaritan Breakfast Team
Sunday, March 14, 2010
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Menu:
Scrambled Eggs
Salsa Eggs
Pancakes
French Toast
Bacon
Sausage
Home Fries
Fruit Cocktail
Cereal
Bread/Bagels/Donuts
Juices/Coffee/Tea
Adults: $7, Children under 12: $3
$30/family (max 5 people)
Knights of Columbus
Good Samaritan Council
Will Present
A Fraternal Benefits Night At The Barn
Thursday, March 18, 2010 8:00 PM
Our Council Field Agent, Dennis Riley, will provide the latest information on products available exclusively to our members and families through the Knights Insurance Program. These include life insurance, annuities and other retirement planning, and long-term care insurance.
We will also have a speaker, Marieann Machida. She is an attorney and will speak about wills, trusts, and estate planning. Her husband is a Knight with another council.
There will also be a number of door prizes.
You and your spouse are invited to attend and learn more about our extensive benefit programs.
Click here to download the flyer. Dinner Menu: (to be announced)
Dinner Menu: (to be announced)
The Agnew and McAllister Duo
CONCERT DETAILS
WHERE:
Knights Of Columbus Good Samaritan Council 401 W Holly Ave. Sterling, VA 20164 703-430-6789
WHEN:
7:30pm. Wednesday April 14th, 2010
TICKETS:
This is a free concert sponsored by Good Samaritan Council 6175. To help defray touring expenses, donations will be greatly appreciated.
Click here to download the flyer.
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