!!!Council 1313's News and Information!!!

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The Location for our Monthly Council Meetings

Our new meeting location is at St. Francis of Assisi, 2410 Trade Center Ave Suite B Longmont, Co. 80503 West of Borders Book Store across from the mall. 

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Longmont Council 1313 Turns "100"

Brothers, in the calendar year 2008 our council will achieve a tremendous milestone. We will turn the ripe old age of 100.  Our 100th Anniversary Celebration will be Saturday, May 10th, with Mass at 5:00 PM at St Francis of Assisi In Longmont.  The limited seating dinner/dance will be held at Fox Hill Country Club at 6:30 pm.  During the year we hope to take time to reflect back on the tremendous contributions all of our brothers, through the council’s lifetime, have contributed to the community. If you would like to help in the planning of the gala please contact Bruce Doyle at bruce.doyle@comcast.net or (303) 485-7324. Also we would like to create a 100th anniversary album. If you have any photos and/or clipping about the council, please contact Bruce and he will get them in the album.  All items will be scanned and returned.

The Anniversary committee would like to make sure everyone gets their invitation to this event.  If you have moved or had your phone number, or email address, changed within the last year, please contact Brother James Rawlins to update the council's roster.

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Special Mass For Council 1313

On May 10th, 2008 there will be a special Mass with the Knights of Columbus Council 1313, at St. Francis of Assisi in Longmont.  This mass will be completely supported by members of the Council and the Boy Scouts. If you are a Eucharistic Minister and wish to serve this day, please contact Brother James Rawlins, at (303) 774-1902 or sign up at the next business meetings.

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Blankets and Shirts for the 100th Anniversary Celebration

Anniversary blankets will go on sale for $40.00 each. There will be an initial 50 blankets available.  If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact James Rawlins, Ron Webster or Bob Distel. 

Also, available are shirts with the Knights of Columbus logo with 100th anniversary printed below the logo. Sizes available are S-M-L–XL @ $15.58. 2XX @ $18.59.  If you prefer your name on the shirt, the cost will be $4.50 additional.

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Schedule for Sunday Breakfast in Martin Hall for 2008

May 18th Mother-Daughter Breakfast in Benedict Hall

Please mark your calendars. All Brother Knights are asked to volunteer to help at our Sunday breakfasts.

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Voting for the 2007”  KNIGHT OF THE YEAR”  at April Meeting

Jan - Ken Woeste          July - Ron Webster

Feb - Tom Weber        Aug - Roger Price

March - Mike Klett          Sept - Jim Crowley

April - Paul Eaton         Oct - Phil West

May - Mike Rayl            Nov - Joe Montante

June - Steve Hupka       Dec - Bruce Doyle

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Address and Phone Numbers UPDATE!!

If your address, phone number, or email  has changed in the last 6 months to a years, please contact James Rawlins by phone (303-774-1902) or email  jrs@earthnet.netThis is to keep the mailing list for members current for notifying you of any or all Council matters.

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Council Meeting Refreshments

If you still want refreshments for our council meetings, volunteers are needed now. Please contact GK Bob Distel, (303) 776-1213, to volunteer for refreshments.

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First Saturday Mass

A reminder that there is a special mass held on the 1st Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM.  Preceding the mass is a special Rosary held at 8:00 AM.  After the mass a number of Knights and there wives enjoy breakfast at The Village Inn.

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Daily Mass Readings and the Gospel Reading

Chaplain/Deacon/Brother Mike Berens requests that all brothers and their families prepare for the daily and weekly Mass reading.  You can obtain these readings by going online to http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/.  If you know ahead of time it will help you get a deeper understanding of what God and our Priests are trying to tell you.

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Planning Meeting

Our planning meetings are always the second Monday of the month, at the Pump House Brewery.  Remember the planning meeting is the place to propose new plans & ideas for the upcoming council meeting. Try to attend at 7:30 p.m. if you have some time.

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Membership

Brothers, if you know of a catholic gentleman who wishes to join our honorable ranks, or if you would like to advance within the order, please contact our Membership Director, James Rawlins.  He can be reached at home (303) 774-1902, or his mobile number (720) 232-7165, email jrs@earthnet.net.  Initiations and advancement dates can be found on our website, click on Major Degree Dates.

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COUNCIL DUES

Are you behind in your council dues?  Please contact Brother Mark Pilkington, our Financial Secretary.  He is eagerly waiting for your check.  Contact him at (970) 532-2827 or email him at vmpilk@indra.com.  Keeping current in your dues, helps everyone in the council.

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Blood Drives

Remember, if you give blood you can get credit for the council by giving our donation number,  1977.

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$50.00 FREE

You could win $50.00 at the business meeting if you are present, and your name is drawn after the meeting.  Don’t miss out on your opportunity.  Come to the meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm.  We also do a split drawing for the Scholarship Fund each month.  Tickets are 5 for $1.00.  Half goes to the Scholarship Fund, and the other half goes to a lucky brother. 

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Do you have any ideas for new programs for our council? We would like to hear about any ideas you might have. Please attend the business and council planning meetings and give us your input.