Knights of Columbus Council 1214 Updates

January Bingo News

KofC1214 — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:51:22 -0700

Hard work, persistence and some timely advertizing seems to be paying off as we strive to move our Bingo Program into a region of reasonable profit. The lesson from our first six months of having Bingo back in our hall is that it was not as easy as we thought it would be. Now is not the time to slack off. I ask a renewed effort from all Knights. Too many of our most dedicated Bingo workers are the old timers who seem to have been doing this service forever. If our young membership does not carry on the tradition of Knights like Cecil Stockdill, Bill Merkel, Fred Smith, Jim Kasal, John Glanz, Sy Maier, Dick Hecker, Jay Schippers, and Chuck Hehn, our future fund raising potential will be in doubt. Every new 1st Degree Knight should be recruited to one of our eight Bingo teams. Our Council leadership must lead the way and show by their example the vital importance of a successful Bingo Program to the financial stability of Council 1214. As John Glanz so aptly stated recently—a successful bingo program is the price we pay for the ownership of our own hall. But beyond that it is the source of most of our charitable fund-raising. The next six months will be a make or break period for the program. Our future success rests clearly in our own hands. May God bless our efforts.

-Carl Przekurat, Bingo Director

Breakfast at the Mission

KofC1214 — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:47:22 -0700

In December Council 1214 began a new ministry at Catholic Charities Northern Mission. Each Sunday from 8 to 10 AM one Knight will help in the hospitality kitchen with breakfast preparation, serving and cleanup. The Mission is located just North of Old Town Fort Collins on Linden Street. This is a great community service and outreach opportunity for the council and volunteers can expect to be fully utilized. According to Brother Knight Dan Schroeder, the first knight to volunteer, wearing a short-sleeved shirt is a good idea since the kitchen is warm and “standing around with nothing to do” doesn't happen. Thanks go out to Dan and other knights who have volunteered already. Others who are interested in helping should contact Brother Knight Jon Fairchild at 227-6770.

Columbus Club Update

KofC1214 — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:43:22 -0700

Our Hall Work Day on 22 November was a great success. We had three projects scheduled and all were completed. Landscaping at the front of the Hall was upgraded with shrubs trimmed and mulch weeded and renewed thanks to Brother Knight Clint Lucas, who provided supervision, materials and tools. He was ably assisted by our own Boy Scouts and their leaders. Inside, the kitchen received a thorough clean-up of our ovens and storage cabinets. In the basement heating and air conditioning vents were sealed to further upgrade our energy efficiency. Thanks to our fellow Knights Ed Powers, E. J. Reed, Dan O’Brien, Dave Pinedo, Michael Roberts, Glen Geilenkirchen, Clint Lucas, Duane Rothers, and Bob Wood for their participation. Look for our next Hall Work Day on the calendar in the Mar/Apr Newsletter.

January Grand Knight's Message

KofC1214 — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:40:22 -0700

Your Knights of Columbus Insurance Representative is Brother Steve Huard. Contact him at 970-231-0257 for your estate planning and life insurance needs. Steve’s email address is Steven.Huard@kofc.org. Get free advice without any pressure to buy.

The news on our economy seems to go from bad to worse as the current recession deepens. The average American is concerned about protecting his family’s future. Where can he turn? For members of the Knights of Columbus we suggest a conversation with your professionally trained KofC insurance agent about ways to protect yourself and your family. You may be thinking that you cannot afford to be spending money right now but you must think about saving money when times are hard, even if just a little bit. Saving money with permanent life insurance which has guaranteed cash values or through a retirement plan which pays guaranteed interest rates is a smart way to give your family protection. Both of these products can give you a guaranteed income for life. Let me help you plot the future of your family finances. Give me a call at my number above.

Insurance News

KofC1214 — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:35:22 -0700

Reconciliation

KofC1214 — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:25:22 -0700

In this Christmas season, as we celebrate the gift of Jesus by our Almighty Father, may we honor this gift through reconciliation. We frequently recite the Lord’s Prayer with the words “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us” but do we practice this? We ask the Lord for forgiveness pledging our own forgiveness to others, but do we really keep our end of the bargain? All Knights pledge to practice charity. Can there be real charity without forgiveness? Give the gift of forgiveness for Christmas. Reconcile with fellow Knights and others in our community. It is easy to forgive small annoyances, harder but more rewarding to forgive those with whom we have deep grievances. This is a triple play. We keep our promise “forgive those who trespass against us”, we feel better having restored harmony in part of our life, and we’ve given a priceless gift, forgiveness, to someone. As Knights we pledge to practice charity, unity, and fraternity—forgiveness plays a part in each. Let us fulfill our Catholic obligation for reconciliation at least once each year. Have a holy and forgiving Christmas season.

Please remit your 2009 Annual Dues by January 31, 2009

KofC1214 — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:20:22 -0700

Brother Knights - It’s that time of year again to submit your annual dues, a small cost of membership in this great organization.

Regular Members pay $30.
Honorary Members pay $9.
Honorary Life Members pay nothing.

Help us save time and money by responding to your first notice in the mail.

Send checks to:

Knights of Columbus
PO Box 2413
Fort Collins CO 80522

January Angels News

KofC1214 — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:13:22 -0700

Ladies,

Invitations have gone out to the wives of Knights from all four councils in Fort Collins inviting them to a Tea at 7:30 PM on 14 Jan 2009 at the Council 1214 Hall. It is our hope that we can expand our Angels’ membership to include all of the Fort Collins councils. If we have left anyone off of our invitation list, please call me at 266-0011. We want all of the ladies to come.

-Eva Lieser

Bulletin Announcements for Nov 16

KofC1214 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:13:22 -0700

FAC at the Hall!
Friday, Nov. 21, 4:30 – 7:30. Snacks, drinks, and fun. Families welcome! Contact Jon McDonnell at 215-7381 for details.

Hall Landscaping
Join your brothers for some labor in the fresh air... Landscaping in front of the Hall, and other chores. Saturday, Nov. 22 starting at 8:00 am Contact Ed Powers at 484-1881 for details.

2nd & 3rd Degree Exemplication
Nov. 22 in Loveland. Contact Bill Gargan at 226-8690 for details.

Bingo with the Knights of Columbus: November Promotions

KofC1214 — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:27:52 -0700

The Knights have moved BINGO back to the our hall: 121 N Meldrum Street. Join us on Thursdays at 6:30 pm and Sundays at 6:00 pm at the Knights Hall. We have great snacks and affordable homemade dinners! $1500 in prizes & progressive jackpot up to $15,000!.

The Knights Bingo Sessions provides a wonderful chance to win money and have a good time. Arrive early and play pickles and win even more money. Last year the Knights paid out a total in excess of $156,000 dollars in prize money to its bingo players.

Current Promotions

November is veterans appreciation month. Veterans buy one bingo packet, get one free.
Players that bring a new player buy one bingo packet, get one free.
On every fourth visit, customers buy one bingo packet, get one free.
Customers that buy two bingo packets get a free triple-sheet for the first-half double action game.
Customers that buy three or more bingo packets get free triple-sheets for both first-half and second-half double action games.

Knights Continue Tootsie Roll Tradition

KofC1214 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:05:08 -0700

On Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, Knights of Columbus Council 1214 will continue the decades-old tradition of the Tootsie Roll drive to benefit the intellectually disabled. The drive takes place at Fort Collins grocery stores. On the following weekend, the drive will continue after Masses at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

This tradition dates back to 1970, when three Knights with intellectually disabled daughters distributed Tootsie Rolls a means of raising awareness of the needs of the intellectually disabled in their own city of Chicago, Illinois.

The Knights of Council 1214 do not ask for donations during the Tootsie Roll event. They ask only that in this simple act of exchanging a piece of candy, the citizens of Fort Collins reflect on the lives of some of God’s special children. But the Knights do accept donations, and 100% of proceeds are donated to Foothills Gateway in our own community.

Bulletin Announcements for October 12, 2008

KofC1214 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:01:05 -0700

Halloween and Oktoberfest Party!
Friday, October 24, starting at 6:30

Costume contest and games for the kids.
Free bratwurst, wienerschnitzel, and hot dogs.
Bring a salad, side, or dessert to share.

Calling all Knights!

FAC at the Hall! Friday, Oct. 17, 4:30 – 7:30.
Snacks, drinks, and fun. Families welcome!

Bulletin Announcements for October 5, 2008

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 12:13:54 -0700

Join us for Dinner and Bingo!
Thursdays at 6:30 pm and Sundays at 6:00 pm at the Knights Hall, 121 N. Meldrum Street. Great snacks and affordable homemade dinners.
$1500 in prizes & progressive jackpot up to $15,000!

Calling all Knights!
Tootsie rolls are coming... Help us distribute tootsie rolls and support Foothills Gateway.

Oct. 11 at local grocery stores.
Oct. 18 & 19 at St. Joseph Masses.

Contact Mark Coleman at 223-5931 to sign up.

Annual scholarship awarded

KofC Council 1214 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:29:28 -0700

The Knights of Columbus at Fort Collins Council 1214 have announced this year's college scholarship winner. Each year the Knights accept applications for the scholarship from young Catholics in the community. Heidi Mayer was selected from a pool of excellent applicants for her academic and athletic achievements, as well as participation in numerous community, school, and church activities. Heidi's family belongs to Blessed John XXIII Catholic Parish, and Heidi graduated from Rocky Mountain High School this spring with a 4.0 GPA

Heidi has received a $1000 scholarship from the Knights of Columbus for study at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Also Heidi is recipient of the Humanitarian Award at Rocky Mountain High School for her "commitment to improving the human condition". In addition, Heidi will play for the CU women's soccer team, and be part of the CU President's Leadership Class. The Knights are proud to recognize the achievements of this outstanding young woman.

Grand Re-Opening of Knights of Columbus BINGO

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 03:36:49 -0700

We've moved!

Starting July 6, the Bingo with the Knights will be moving BINGO back to the our hall:
121 N Meldrum Street. Join us for our Grand Re-Opening on Sunday, July 6 & Thursday, July 10. We'll be serving free hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, and drinks!

The Knights of Columbus is a non-profit organization and uses its winnings to help other needy groups, organizations, and individuals in the Fort Collins and surrounding communities. Every year we give back the profits to those people in need.

Come play with Knights of Columbus and you'll be helping our community grow and prosper.

Come celebrate 50 years of Knights of Columbus BINGO Proudly serving Fort Collins & Northern Colorado since 1958.

Check out our web site for more information & directions