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From the Desk of the Grand Knight: Brothers, If you sponsor a candidate, your work doesn't end when he makes his first degree. Follow your new knight through the degrees. It means a lot to the new member that you “show up” and support him. Equally important, get him involved in the activities of the council. Break the ice for him, personally invite him to join in. He might be intimidated watching the meetings and reluctant to “barge in.” In a GK meeting, I heard the expression, “A new member is like a bright, shiny apple on a tree. If you don't pick the apple, it will rot on the vine and fall to the ground.” Don't ignore your new member and let him “fall out” of the council. Read the December issue of “Columbia” and in particular, read the Supreme Knight's article (pp 3-6) on a new KofC initiative, Building the Domestic Church While Strengthening Our Parish”. This initiative will change some of our programs and the ways Knights deal with our parish. This December, there are MANY ways for you to volunteer and help out our parish and community. Read this newsletter and make note of ways to help . Give the gift of your time and talents! Make a difference. Merry Christmas and Vivat Jesus, Paul St.Amand Who is our __________________? This section has given brief biographies of each officer of our council the past few years. We are now up-to-date. If you want to read about the officers, you can find them in past issues of the newsletter, on our web site . Here is the list of “Poster boys” and the associated newsletter issue. Council 4442 Knightly News Knights of Columbus Council 4442 37 Main St. Salem, NH 03079 www.KofC4442.org Officers 2015-2016 Grand Knight Paul St.Amand Deputy GK Stillman (Butch) Kealey Chaplain Fr. Tom Frink, SJ Chancellor Dave Thompson Recording Sec Mike Banks Warden Jose Moreno Advocate Dan Norris, Esq. Treasurer Bob Fournier Financial Sec Charlie Walsh Lecturer Ron Bourque Inside Guard Dan Buck Outside Guard Paul David Trustee 3 Year Bill Richards Trustee 2 Year Thomas Campbell Trustee 1 Year Don Simmons (Editor: Paul St.Amand -ed) Please send articles to the editor: [email protected] ______________________________ Issue 2015-12, 14 Dec 2015 _____________________________ Bishop Peterson Council #4442 Bishop Peterson Assembly #0641 Colombian Squires Circle #4735 Insurance Agent: Matthew DiCalogero Field Agent 8 Stiles Road, Salem, NH Cell: 508 733 1754; Office: 603 458 6408 Email: [email protected] Highlights inside this issue: Meeting Review – p2-6 Christmas Toy Distribution - p4 Corporation Elections – p6 Mangers and Tables – p7 4 th Degree; XMAS Parade – p8 Christmas Party – p 9 Sbirthright Dinner; Baby Gifts - p9 Help Wanted! Earn Money - p10 Lecturer's Reflections – p10 Support our advertisers – p11 Person Year Mo Person Year Mo Don Simmons 2012 09 Dick Collopy 2013 12 Bill Richards 2012 10 Gene Bryant 2014 01 Butch Kealey 2012 11 Brian Maxwell 2014 02 Jose Moreno 2013 02 Dan Norris 2014 03 Dennis Groulx 2013 03 Fr. John Michalowski 2014 04 Tom Campbell 2013 04 Paul David 2014 07 Ed Powers 2013 05 Enrico Casaletto 2014 08 Matthew DiCalogero 2013 06 Daniel Buck 2014 09 Bob Fournier 2013 08 Paul St.Amand 2014 10 Charlie Walsh 2013 09 Fr. Tom Frink 2015 08 Jim Broadhurst 2013 10 David Thompson 2015 10 Ron Bourque 2013 11 Michael Banks 2015 11

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From the Desk of the Grand Knight:Brothers,

If you sponsor a candidate, your work doesn't end when he makes his first degree. Follow your new knight through the degrees. It means a lot to the new member that you “show up” and support him. Equally important, get him involved in the activities of the council. Break the ice for him, personally invite him to join in. He might be intimidated watching the meetings and reluctant to “barge in.” In a GK meeting, I heard the expression, “A new member is like a bright, shiny apple on a tree. If you don't pick the apple, it will rot on the vine and fall to the ground.” Don't ignore your new member and let him “fall out” of the council.

Read the December issue of “Columbia” and in particular, read the Supreme Knight's article (pp 3-6) on a new KofC initiative, Building the Domestic Church While Strengthening Our Parish”. This initiative will change some of our programs and the ways Knights deal with our parish.

This December, there are MANY ways for you to volunteer and help out our parish and community. Read this newsletter and make note of ways to help . Give the gift of your time and talents! Make a difference.

Merry Christmas and Vivat Jesus,Paul St.Amand

Who is our __________________?This section has given brief biographies of each officer of our council the past few years. We are now up-to-date. If you want to read about the officers, you can find them in past issues of the newsletter, on our web site.

Here is the list of “Poster boys” and the associated newsletter issue.

Council 4442 Knightly News

Knights of ColumbusCouncil 444237 Main St.

Salem, NH 03079www.KofC4442.org

Officers 2015-2016Grand Knight Paul St.AmandDeputy GK Stillman (Butch) KealeyChaplain Fr. Tom Frink, SJChancellor Dave ThompsonRecording Sec Mike BanksWarden Jose MorenoAdvocate Dan Norris, Esq.Treasurer Bob FournierFinancial Sec Charlie WalshLecturer Ron BourqueInside Guard Dan BuckOutside Guard Paul DavidTrustee 3 Year Bill RichardsTrustee 2 Year Thomas CampbellTrustee 1 Year Don Simmons

(Editor: Paul St.Amand -ed)Please send articles to the editor:

[email protected] ______________________________

Issue 2015-12, 14 Dec 2015_____________________________

Bishop Peterson Council #4442Bishop Peterson Assembly #0641Colombian Squires Circle #4735

Insurance Agent: Matthew DiCalogeroField Agent

8 Stiles Road, Salem, NH Cell: 508 733 1754; Office: 603 458 6408

Email: [email protected]

Highlights inside this issue: Meeting Review – p2-6 Christmas Toy Distribution - p4 Corporation Elections – p6 Mangers and Tables – p7 4th Degree; XMAS Parade – p8 Christmas Party – p 9 Sbirthright Dinner; Baby Gifts - p9 Help Wanted! Earn Money - p10 Lecturer's Reflections – p10 Support our advertisers – p11

Person Year Mo Person Year MoDon Simmons 2012 09 Dick Collopy 2013 12Bill Richards 2012 10 Gene Bryant 2014 01Butch Kealey 2012 11 Brian Maxwell 2014 02Jose Moreno 2013 02 Dan Norris 2014 03Dennis Groulx 2013 03 Fr. John Michalowski 2014 04Tom Campbell 2013 04 Paul David 2014 07Ed Powers 2013 05 Enrico Casaletto 2014 08Matthew DiCalogero 2013 06 Daniel Buck 2014 09Bob Fournier 2013 08 Paul St.Amand 2014 10Charlie Walsh 2013 09 Fr. Tom Frink 2015 08Jim Broadhurst 2013 10 David Thompson 2015 10Ron Bourque 2013 11 Michael Banks 2015 11

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Council Meeting Notes from Dec 9UNOFFICIAL(Taken from the Worthy Recorder's notes and sometimes edited fordramatic effect. Photographs of this meeting taken by Joe Stafford. - ed)

7:30PM: GK Paul St.Amand opened the meeting at 7:30PM. There were 35 attending; the meeting concluded at 9:20PM. All officers present except for Advocate and inside guard.November minutes were read and a motion passed to accept as read.

CHAPLAIN'S MESSAGE: Fr. Tom on Joy of the Gospel.7:33PM: Jesus founded Catholic Church on aperson (himself), cannot duplicate a person.Where you find the center of the truth, look forthe one person that is in the line of Peter. ABook can be duplicated, we’re up to 30,000denominations. Joy of Gospel – Pope says it isthe program for the church, our gift is to use theJoy of the Gospel to keep us aligned andmoving forward in the right direction. Jesus said“I came that you might have fullest life” youhave not asked for anything in my name “ask forit” so that your joy may be complete. Spreadingthe Joy of the Gospel requires people to beevangelized i.e. happy and joyful, then spreadthe word of the Joy of the Gospel.

BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: GK Paul St.Amand7:43PM: (GK's opening remarks are on page one, “From the Desk” section.)

Announcements/Communications: “Thank yous” for our donations, received from

• Penacook Pregnancy Care Center, (web site donation)

• La Salette Shrine (Christmas lights donation)

• Ruth's House of Haverhill (Coats for Kids)

• Pathways Pregnancy Care Center, (Ultrasound machine support)

• Brian Hewett (spaghetti dinner support – he made his goal!)

• Luke Latino (Eagle Scout project support – new sign at St.Joe School)

Paul Lavoie – Church Janitor – the hand rail paint party for St. Joseph church will be postponed until spring.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:Treasurer and Financial Reports 7:47PM Bob and Charlie gave their reports,which were accepted. Membership remains at253, with one addition and one deletion thispast month. Charlie has ordered KofC bluepolo-style shirts with pocket, in various sizes.If you want one, come to January meeting.Cost is $15/ea.

The budget committee will meet on Friday, Dec 18, to prepare a budget of the council to comment and vote on at the January meeting. (Jan 13.) 2

Quickie CALENDAR(And see our web Event calendar!)

December pre-Meeting social

Toy Distribution NightsHarbor Freight Plaza, Rt 28

Tuesday, December 15, 6:00PMThursday, December 17, 6:00PM

(Alan Phair)

Children's Christmas PartySunday, December 20

Our Hall, 1:00PM(Tom Campbell)

Auditorium Chairs for ChristmasSet up for Mass, SJRS School Gym

Wednesday, Dec 23, 2:00PM(Paul St.Amand)

Corporation MeetingTo Approve By-Laws

Tuesday, Jan 5, 7:00PM

Manger Take DownSt. Joe Rectory

Sunday, Jan 10, 1:00PM(Tom Campbell)

Blood DriveOur Hall

Thursday, Jan 21, 1:00-7:00PM(Ken Akerley

Collect Baby ItemsAt our regular Jan 13 meeting

(Paul St.Amand)

State Quarterly MeetingSunday, Jan 24

Election of Directors of CorporationTuesday, Jan 26

“1, carry the 8...”

“Can I have an AMEN!”

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Admissions – Chairman – GK reporting for Bill Richards7:54PM: Looking for Assistant Membership Chairman to phase in – Bill leaving after next fraternal year. (Bill will coach the new chairman and not leave him orphaned! ed)

Membership Drive – Jan 17th target for our churches.

Troops and Veterans Report: Rico Casaletto7:42PM Programs are more about spending time with the Veterans, less about the money donated

Tilton Soldier’s Home – planning cookout – down to 2 dates July 23rd or 30th 2016. The veterans at Tilton will never go home, this is their last stop.

Flag disposal ceremony – planned for June; 4th degree Knights in Regalia always invited, stay tuned formore info.

Veterans Day Breakfast – Woodbury School. Funded with donations, looking for council to sponsor $500 towards funding this event (part of 2015 budget for troops).

Enrico – “A Veteran – wrote blank check, payable to the USA, for the amount up to and including one’s life”.

Culture for Life – Dennis Groulx / Ron Bourque / Ron DiStasio: Dennis – Pro Life Mass Jan 22nd St.Joe Church at7:00PM. Start with rosary then mass at 7:30PM.

Ron B – Ultrasound approved by Supreme, needsSupreme Knight signature.. (Update: Dec 14: I got “cc”letter from Carl Anderson. Check has been issued andmailed to Littleton PCC! - GK) Ultrasound ordered,

delivered Dec 16th; ribbon cutting planned shortly afterwards, invited Bishop, KellyAyotte. Philips, Inc. to setup/calibrate. Ribbon cutting will be coordinated byPathways (Littleton, NH).

Ron D – mentioned Birthright initiative using a billboard by Nashua council. On Feb13th, the Annual Birthright Dinner will be held in Allenstown, NH. (See page 9)Looking for non-perishable items collected and delivered to quarterly meeting fromeach council, presented in laundry baskets. Distributed to pregnancy centersthroughout the State. Pregnancy centers are on the front line preventing abortion.Thank the council for the Ultrasound Machine for Pathway’s. Ron also presented astature of Mary (Fatima) to our council (photo at right >>).

Bingo: Ron Bourque8:17PM This will be the best year ever for Bingo! Thank you to Lou and Paul and the workers, and “Thank God!”

Texas Hold-Em' – Larry Belair8:18PM: 10th and final night for 2015 was last month. Total for 2015 is $11,500 over budgeted forecast to the better. With only 8 dates total next year revenue expected to dropThanks to Al Hamel for help while Larry was away.

Bike Ped Corridor Update – Larry BelairThe Bids are in for the construction needed. The good news is Bids in, under budget. Break ground in May, on trail in September.

Blood Drive – Ken Akerley: Next drive is set for Jan 21st 1-7PM. Blood collected down last month – 46 pints out of 55 presenters. Thanks to Butch for cooking 33

Ron and Ron seeing eye-to-eye

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Children’s Christmas Party – Tom CampbellJose will be handling the pizza, cake, and entertainment. We are in goodshape. Now all we need is kids to show up! Santa WILL be there.

Info for new members:... This party is open to any child who wants to meetSanta. No cost to you, but each parent is to bring a wrapped toy of modestcost ($10-$20) for their own child, with the child's name on the gift. Santa willread the name, and hand out the gift. Party starts at 1:00PM and ends around3:00PM.The party is Sunday, December 20, 1:00PM

Christmas Toy Distribution – Alan PhairFrom Alan Phair: (This is a listing of what remains in the schedule)

2. Our toy distribution center will again be at 356 South Broadway in the plaza where Harbor Freight Tools is. The distribution nights will be on Tuesday December 15th and Thursday Dec 17th, starting at 6:00PM. We need a lot ofpeople to help recipients pick out toys so if you and/or your wife or any adult canmake it on a certain day or both, please let me know. As in the past, I will do my best to schedule people based on their availability and the needs of the fund. Email me on which day(s) you can help. Usually, we are done by nine o'clock.. If you have never done this before, please show up at 5:30 so we can show you the ropes.

I will be in contact with people via email with any updates. This is a very busy season for all of us, but this is such a worthy cause, and we all know how warm

we feel after helping out that it is well worth our efforts. This is the Salem Christmas Funds 40th year. Without the Knights jumping in when asked back in 2001, the program would most likely not be in existence today. As many of you know, I started my new job as Town Administrator in Atkinson on Tuesday Nov 17th so my day time availability will be limited, which means I am going to need more help than ever to get all this done.

Thank you in advance for any help you can give us…Again, contact me at: Alan Phair, Cell 603-401-1001 Email: [email protected]

P.S. Don’t forget that if you have the ability to do so, a contribution to the fund would be greatly appreciated. Checks can be sent to the Salem Christmas Fund, PO Box 1234, Salem NH 03079 or you can visit our new web site at www.SalemChristmasFund.org and make a credit card donation on-line.

Finally, and even more important, if you find yourself in a situation where you need help or you know a family that needs assistance, please let me know. Arrangements can be made for private toy pickups for example so that no one will know other than myself. I can guarantee you won’t be the first nor the last to need assistance. Our goal has always been to never let a family go without necessary food, clothing, or children without toys under the tree.

May God Bless all of you for all you do to help us each year…….Alan

Free Throw Challenge – Mike Schwing8:29PM Met with Salem B/G Club – will assist with organizing

Cub Scouts – Don GagnePack 4442 going well. Baskets made for each school in town – Catholic and Public.Food drive – 7000 cans collected – record year.Scout charter coming up – moving from KofC to Parish, per Supreme's guidelines. (Council are not to be charter holder for scouts, but should continue to support scouting efforts. Paul StA and Don met with Scout leaders on Friday, December 11, to explain. Don also talked with Fr. Tom, who indicated he will sign the charter for 2016. - ed)

Bag Ladies and Knights

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Santa and kids(2012)

Santa's helpers - 2014

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Corporation – Don Gagne: New light for flag pole, pay attention to ice dams this winter, Linehan set up for plowing, stumps to be ground down shortly, new ice machine. Looking for new members to install a base under the shed in the spring, patch up until then.

Alter Server Recognition – Mark Alfono: Framed recognition and $20 gift I-tunes gift card for about 25 Alter Servers. Costs to be submitted to trustees. Committee is Mark Alfano and Richard Gomez.

Old Business: $1000.00 for Honduran Mission – motion to take off the table. Eventually this fund would be added to 2016 budget. Amendment by Dave Thompson to reduce to $500 for Honduran Mission, which is state-wide, and give $500 to Mexico Mission of our Parish. Amendment was debated but did not carry. Main motion voted and passed by 2/3 majority.

Mike Petrilli - Chair in memory of deceased members – Paul David offering to donate chair to KofC, Paul to bring in duringJanuary meeting, for “look see” in the council hall.

New Business: Trustee Report (8:47PM)

• Children’s Christmas Party $200.00 – voted/approved• Ken Ackerly – Toys for VFW Hudson - $200.00 for toys for tots – voted/approved• Jim Frahm – donate to Mexico Mission $100.00 (in lieu of payment to him for oak shelf) – voted/approved • (Don Simmons – Personal thanks to all Knights for coming to Don’s Father in Law wake)• Parishioner – request for up to $250.00 for mattress – voted/approved

Santa Maria Float / Boat / Trailer – Skip Troisi8:55PM. Start committee to repair float. Current condition is unsafe, not fit for scout nor Knight.Will provide quotes which will be submitted to trustees – voted at future council meeting.Larry suggested to reach out to builder in Plaistow for quote

Mike Banks can obtain a new 2” ball and have trailer brakes repaired when the time is right.

District Deputy Report – Bill Richards (as District Warden)9:03PM New Fund Raising Program – Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson. Appeal to State KofC and all councils -for funds from 4442 in the near future. Goal is to build new Gym and Art Center. The parents of the kids are the only ones doing the fund raising. January time frame to discuss if 4442 can provide financial support. Projected costs $8.5M. The Budget Committee will look at this first and report to the council in the January meeting. Some information received.

PMA is a private school totally supported by parents who run fund raisers. Current population is 510 in grades K through 8. There are 3 students from Salem; 2 families out of 356.

Tuition accounts for 75% of the yearly expenses; tuition is about $5,500 per year. Current capital campaign is first major one in 200 years of nun's order; campaign has been on for past 8 years. About $1.5M are in savings, funds needed are $7M. $1.6M in secured pledges already. 17% staff and families

contributing to date. Hope to break ground in spring, 2016, completion in 2017.

GOOD OF THE ORDER announcementsHelp Wanted: The Parish set-up folks have asked our help to prepare the school auditorium for the Christmas Eve Mass. The time is 2:00PM on Wednesday, Dec 23. If you have an hour or two, meet at the gym. We don't have to move tables, just chairs.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe: Local cable channel 17 will air the documentary on Friday Dec. 18 at 5:30 PM and Saturday Dec 19 at 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This Knights funded documentary was originally broadcast prior to the feast day of Dec 12; however, it is being re-broadcast on our local public access TV-17.

Knight of the Month(s)October KOM – To Mark Bunnell, for taking on the Soccer Kick Challenge as a new member. And also helping out with several council activities.

November KOM to Tom Campbell, for volunteering to be the chairman and efficiently getting all the duties needed to be done. Tom was chairman for the Christmas Parade, Manger Set-up/Take down, and Children's Christmas Party. Thankyou, Tom, for making my GK's job easier!

Thank you, PGK Bill Richards

We thank Bill for his two years of service as our Grand Knight, plus all the other activities he either led or participated in. Bill is always ready to take onnew challenges; he is now the District Warden, and will soon accept the role of District Deputy. (Watch out, Carl Anderson - ed)

Attendance Drawing No one had the official roster, so we couldn't draw numbers in November. So, tonight we drew a namefor $40. George Camire was not present. The prizewas now raised to $50, and after drawing 11 names, we got a winner on the 12th name, Chanel Simard being present to get the prize. January, the prize resets to $10.

Closing Prayer was done at 9:20PM by Fr. Tom.

Hall Rental PolicyFor hall rental call George Masciarelli at 603-893-3035. Or, go to the council web site and contact him through email. George will match your needs with available dates and send you a rental agreement for your signature and deposit. You must be a member of Council 4442 and/or Assembly 0641 to rent the Hall and, you must remain at the hall during the rental period.Full details of fees and policies are available on the Web Site: Council Hall Rental.

George can also arrange for members to get a key to the council home.

Corporation By-Laws and ElectionThe draft updated By-Laws will be available at the Council Web Site (email notice will be sent). Hard copies will be available in the hall in the upper area. The prior issue was reviewed and updated by the members at the Tuesday, Dec 1 meeting. This issue will be approved and signed at the Jan 5 meeting. If there are any concerns with this Draft copy, please contact Don Gagne, the Corporation President.

The Election of Directors for the Corporation will be on Tuesday, January 26, at 7:00PM. All members of the council arealso members of the corporation and may run for any office.

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Good job, Rico!Mark Bunnell

Tom Campbell

PGK Bill Richards“Can I bang the gavel?”

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Some Contact Information for our Council Members' quick accessIf you have a question and need to talk and don't have email, one of us should be able to get you an answer!Grand Knight Paul St.Amand 603.898.2421 Deputy GK Stillman Kealey 603.898.4976Chancellor Dave Thompson 603.898.1217 Financial Sec. Charlie Walsh 603.894.0048Admissions Bill Richards 603.893.1836 Treasurer Bob Fournier 603.893.8940Trustee (1 yr) Don Simmons 603.458.5950 Insurance Matt DiCalogero 603 458 6408District Deputy Dick Collopy 603.898.7020 State Deputy Wayne Griffin 603.560.3824

Birthday WishesHappy Birthday to all our members getting another year older during December:

Enrico CasalettoWalter (Dennis) ColemanMichael BanksManuel SousaRobert BryantJoseph StaffordWilliam Mahoney IIIGeorge Spates IIIGeorge HatemPaul David

Louis Lipomi, JrBrian DowningRobert SpurrellBenjamin WilsonWilliam FergusonLaurence BelairJoseph ChelstowskiRoland HamelCurtis GouletAlbert Raymond

In the past month....

First round of tables and Chairs for the Toy Distribution – Alan PhairOn Saturday, Nov 21, tablesand chairs were moved from theschool garage to the ToyDistribution site on SouthBroadway by seven Brothers.On the left is Charlie Walsh,“cleaning up” on the deal!

Manger Set-up at St. Joseph ChurchOn Sunday, Nov 22, a heartyband of six apprentice carpentersworked to set up the Manger atSt. Joseph Church. Under thewatchful eye of Maryann Murack,union steward, and the directionof master carpenter Jim Frahm,the job was done on time andunder budget.

But looking ahead, there werecalls at the December meeting to get a new structure. Proposals at the council ranged from a Plexiglas enclosure like thatat MQP, to a pre-fab, inflatable barn, to a three story granite edifice tied into the Tuscan Kitchen redevelopment plan. The GK wisely tabled the discussion to the spring. (How come we can't get Jim Frahm into the Knights? - ed)

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Charlie cleans up!

6 Dwarfs. (Charlie took the picture, he's dwarf #7)!

Jim Frahm, when you gonna join?

We can't find three wise men nor a virgin.

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Assembly 641 news:Richard Botti 4th degree - Nov 21On Saturday, Nov 21 an exemplification was held atSt. Kathryn Church in Hudson. Richard Botti tookhis degree, supported by (l to r in picture) BillRichards, Paul St. Amand, (Richard Botti), DennisGroulx and Ken Akerley.

Christmas Parade- Nov 29The good ship Santa Marie was on display at the Salem Christmas Parade. There were ten Sir Knights marching in regalia, three taking a cruise ride, Mike Banks towing the float, four knights riding in cars and trucks, (and 48 people as support staff at the hall, eating and snacking after we marched by. -ed) Thanks go to Dave Thompson for his marvelous hot soup and sandwiches, and to Wayne Griffin, Frank Saglime, Bill McCarthy, and Rick Dube who marched with the Sir Knights of our council.

Hey Mike, there's a boat following us. Can we eat yet?

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Lots of colorful hats!

Jim Broadhurst: “You guys have tickets to

ride this boat?”

Good, only two more hours to wait.

Does this count as “hand free” texting?

Stow-awayscaptured.

How many marchers? How many support staff?

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Christmas Party“What a party!” A big THANK YOU to Wil and Tina (a.k.a. “Lucy”) Boutin, who put together a great Christmas party at the hall on Saturday night. The food was excellent. (Lenzi's Catering, family style,all-you-can-eat, soup, salad, ham, beef, potato, broccoli, strawberry shortcake.) Vocalist / DJ Gino DiMaio had the joint dancing away. Happy birthday to George Spates and Bill Fergueson. Fr. John even made a trip over from the Holy Land for a surprise visit.

It was Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday, so there was a common theme to the music. We all had fun, and we all “did it my way.”

Birthright Dinner Feb 13, 2016 – Paul St.Amand)The 9th Annual Birthright Dinner will be Saturday, Feb 13, in Allenstown, NH, about 40 minutes from our Hall. The featuredspeaker will be Bishop Libasci. (He will also be saying the 4:00PM Mass.). The banquet with Cranberry Chicken w/ Garlic mashed potatoes as the main course is only $15/pp. The deadline for reservations is Feb 5. You can contact me and I will gather up names and we can sit together as a council. I will collect names, and also your checks or cash. (Checks to “KofC Council 4442”) and get one ticket order from State. Or you can contact Ed McCann directly for tickets.

Baskets for Pregnancy Care Centers – Paul St.AmandAt the State Quarterly meeting, a collection of baby items will be gathered to distribute to 15 pregnancy care centers in NH. Each council is asked to collect items. I will buy a laundry basket (the recommended “bin” for packing, as the basket itself is a gift.) The list below is from the weekly NH KofC update. I will collect your items at the Jan 13 meeting.

Diapers Receiving Blankets Wipes

Blankets Infant Socks and Hats Baby Powder

Burp Cloths Sweater Sets Lotion

Bibs Stretch Outfits Q-Tips

Sleepers Feeding Spoons Shampoo

Onesies Diaper Bags Baby Thermometers

Crib Sheets Maternity Clothes Baby Formula

8 oz. Playtex Bottles and Liners Maternity PJ’s Desitin

Regular Undershirts Tipper Cup

“Did Larry pay?”

“Bless me Father, for I have moved my seat”

Party Animals

Hey Birthday Boy, no lit flames in the hall!!

4 PGKs (with good looking women!)

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Is someone you know looking to earn extra money?Our Bingo managers, Lou Stella and Paul Simard, are looking to train oneor two qualified people to learn the management side of Bingo. Lou andPaul are looking to share the load that our Council's biggest fund raisingeffort demands. Lou, in particular, is looking to train his eventualreplacement so that he and Maryann can enjoy their retirement more.

Perhaps you’re not ready to take on a job that requires every Wednesday or Friday night throughout the year. But, how about someone close to

you, like a son or daughter, or your wife? Can a part time job and its pay make a differenceto someone in your family? Do you know a man who is qualified to join the Knights and might bewilling to learn more about Bingo management?

The first, and most important, trait that you must bring to the job is honesty. Everything else can be learned if you are someone who has good math skills, is a good ‘people person’, and can supervise a team with diplomacy and understanding. There are reports to be filed and rules to be followed, but you’ll be trained by the best. Paul and Lou are not going anywhere; they will be there to help you get settled into the position. At present, the Bingo events are held over in Hudson, about 15 miles from Salem, so you’ll need a car or a dependable ride. It’s not a volunteer job. It’s a serious commitment…and you get paid to do it. So ask around your family. Call Lou Stella at 978-683-6313. He’ll answer all of your questions, and he’ll explain the whole process for you.

Lecturer's Reflections: - Ron Bourque

A video – What would the Christmas History be, if Christ were bornin this digital age?

Click to open the link to “Digital Christmas.” Enjoy!

Understanding Engineers

A priest, a doctor, and an engineer were waiting one morning behind a particularly slow group of golfers.

The engineer fumed, "What's with those guys? We must have been waiting for fifteen minutes!"

The doctor chimed in, "I don't know, but I've never seen such inept golf!"

The priest said, "Here comes the greens-keeper. Let's have a word with him." He said, "Hello George, What's wrong with them?”

The greens-keeper replied, "Oh, yes. That's a group of blind firemen. They lost their sight saving our clubhouse from a fire last year, so we always let them play for free!"

The group fell silent for a moment.

The priest said, "That's so sad. I think I will say a special prayer for them tonight."

The doctor said, "Good idea. I'm going to contact my ophthalmologist colleague and see if here's anything she can dofor them."

The engineer said, "Why can't they play at night?"

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