January 4, 2010 by don.simon.

Dear Brother Knights,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you a Happy New Year. Thank you to David Wilhelmi, Chris Steiner, Roger Genoch and Josh Mathern for all their efforts in putting together a successful Christmas Tree Sale. We sold out early, which was great! The results of the tree sales will be in the February newsletter. The Council’s Appreciation dinner is for all members whether you worked the tree lot or not. The date is January 8th at the Speedway Restaurant in West Fargo with the social starting at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm.
Thanks to Rob and Cheryl Link for chairing the Blankets project. The group made about 24 blankets which were divided evenly between Saint Gianna’s Maternity Home in Warsaw, ND, and Birthright in Fargo. I had the honor of delivering the blankets to Sister Gianna’s and they were grateful for your efforts. Rob and Cheryl Link delivered the blankets to Birthright in Fargo.
Our Valentine’s Dinner and Auction will be February 13th at the Holiday Inn. My thanks go to Ken and LuWayne Barnes for chairing this event. We are in need of lots of help with this project: making contacts with businesses, gathering items for the silent auction and door prizes, and in a few weeks you can sign up to make a date with your spouse. Remember, Brother Knights, this dinner is for you and your spouse and the silent auction raises money for Seminarians going into the priesthood. Without this fun project, we will not be able to provide our future priests the scholarships they count on. By working together, we will make this another fun and successful event.
Vivat Jesus!
Jerry Solwey
jpsolw@cableone.net

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January 4, 2010 by don.simon.

Knight of the Month:
Congratulations to Roger Genoch on being the December Knight of the Month. Roger is active in the parish as a cantor and choir member. He was a co-chair for this winter’s Christmas Tree Sales and was indispensible to the tree lot. Thank you Roger for you hard work and congratulations on being the December Knight of the Month.

Family of the Month:
The Nativity Knights of Columbus would like to honor Stan and Helen Schatz as our family of the month for December. Stan and Helen have always exemplified what a true servant of Christ should be to a faith community. Most recently, they helped to coordinate the dinner and fund raiser in support of Fr. Joji and the church and school in India. Thank you Stan and Helen.

Altar Server of the Month:
The Altar Server of the month for November is Michaela O’Leary. Michaela regularly serves the Sunday Mass and frequently volunteers for other special Masses. Thanks Michaela for your commitment to serve.

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January 4, 2010 by don.simon.

Tree Lot Takedown We will be taking down the Christmas Tree Lot this week; volunteers are needed Sunday, January 10th at 1:00 pm to help take down the fence, tree stands, lights, and trailer. Please just show up to help!

Knight Appreciation Party — A “Good Job” goes out to everyone for the great work you’ve done in the past calendar year. As a thank you, all Knights are invited to the New Year Knight Appreciation Dinner. This is a free event and all Brother Knights are invited. It will be held on January 8th at the Speedway Restaurant in West Fargo. There will be a social hour at 6:00 pm, with a steak dinner at 7:00 pm. The meal includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres. There will be pinochle afterwards! Please RSVP to djwilhelmi@cableone.net. If you are signed up in the Tree Shack and are not able to make it or just want to confirm that you did, use that same address. We want all Brother Knights to attend, and we would love to see you there!

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January 4, 2010 by don.simon.

The Degree Ceremonials Schedule for the next few months is as follows.
4th Degree January 9, 2010 St. Anthony
1st Degree January 21, 2010 St. Leo’s
1st Degree February 18, 2010 Blessed Sacrament
1st Degree March 18, 2010 Nativity
1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree April 11, 2010 Cardinal Muench Seminary

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January 4, 2010 by don.simon.

Parish Breakfast January 17, 2010–
If you are listed as a shift worker and you cannot work, please find a replacement. Workers will also be contacted by postcard with more information. Workers are as follows:
7 am – 10:30 am: Shift Leader: Ken Barnes, Cashier: Ed Tupa
Patrick Baker, William Carlin, Kevin Cote, David Dusek, Al Evert, Jeff Gould, Morris Hund, Gary Kaeding, Robert Link, Pat McMullen, Victor Slag, Gerald Zaun
10 am – 1:30 pm: Shift Leader: Joe Locnikar, Cashier: Erwin Fendt
Kevin Capouch, Steven Conrad, Bruce Dahl, John Ermer, James Foley, Monty Grotte, Edward Johs, Duane Koble, Ronald Markwardt, Robert Schumacher, Kevin Wolf, Ryan Younggren

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January 4, 2010 by don.simon.

The 2010 Valentine Dinner & Auction is just weeks away. The proceeds from this event help support men and women studying for religious vocations. Last year we raised $3500 and were able to distribute six $500 scholarships to local seminarians and $500 to help Fr. Joji finance seminarians in India.
To be successful, your help is needed gathering donations from area businesses and individuals for the silent auction. Please make some time to ask area businesses to donate new items – all types and varieties are welcome! Proceeds from the auction go to the RSVP program.
Then mark Saturday, February 13, 2010 on your family calendar right now and reserve this evening for your attendance at the 2010 Valentine Dinner and Auction at the Fargo Holiday Inn. There will be a Social, Dinner, Auction, and Dancing (hopefully). To help our families with younger children attend this event, there will be a staffed child care room available. Tickets will be available very soon! For any questions please contact Ken Barnes, the chair for this event at 235-2172 or 541-0601.

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January 4, 2010 by don.simon.

In support of healthy marriages Nativity is inviting you to Chuckles and Chocolate: Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage facilitated by Jim & Mary Jane Foley. Attend one or more of the four evenings starting at 7:00 pm January 28, February 4, 11 and 18. The gathering is based on the very popular video by Mark Gungor. Take this time to make your marriage a priority. Check out the Nativity Voice and future bulletins for more information.

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