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"But when the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not because of any righteous deeds we had done but because of his mercy, he saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the holy Spirit, whom he richly poured out on us through Jesus Christ our savior, so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life."
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"But when the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not because of any righteous deeds we had done but because of his mercy, he saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the holy Spirit, whom he richly poured out on us through Jesus Christ our savior, so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life."
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News and Notes
Congratulation's
to John and Joan Mahoney and family for being named KC Family of the
Year! John's KC duties are many and varied (past Gr Knight and currently
on board at State KC's), he volunteers at Church, and he's an engineer by
trade. Joan is shaping the lives or our young as Assistant Principal at O'Gorman HS, along with other Church and Community duties.
Congratulation's to Mark Steffes for being named KC of the Year! Besides his many KC duties, Mark is an Usher, Lector, Communion server and was on the Construction committee at St Katharine Drexel. He has been his Condo Association President since 8-06 and does many volunteer duties with that! Mark is a trucker, crane operator and warehouse manager at Allied Bldg Products (8 yrs) and works Security every other weekend at the Ramkota, plus he's a CERT volunteer!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Congratulation's to Mark Steffes for being named KC of the Year! Besides his many KC duties, Mark is an Usher, Lector, Communion server and was on the Construction committee at St Katharine Drexel. He has been his Condo Association President since 8-06 and does many volunteer duties with that! Mark is a trucker, crane operator and warehouse manager at Allied Bldg Products (8 yrs) and works Security every other weekend at the Ramkota, plus he's a CERT volunteer!
History of Council 12617 Sioux Falls, SD
St.
Michael Council started as a round table from Marquette Council No. 815
in approximately 1996 or 1997, with monthly round table meetings held
on Saturday mornings in the Commons of the church. As a round table,
the Knights of Columbus organized such things as the Father / Son
Dinner, charity garden, and put in benches and shelves in the hallway
of the new school. Jon Schulte organized many of the meetings. Other
members who were active at the time, to name a few, were Joe French,
Keith Koletsky, Rich Peters, Don Olinger, Jeff Ihry, Jim Bennett, Joe
Boyer and Les Schmitz. Father Michael Wensing was the pastor.
The
decision to start a new council was made by the round table members in
the fall of 1999. Informational meetings were held after the Sunday
masses on November 28. Many parishioners who were either members of
other councils or were previously KC members, as well as some who were
never KC members previously, showed an interest in starting a new
council.
On Sunday, December 19, 1999 the St. Michael Council of
the Knights of Columbus held a 1st Degree initiation of new members and
organizational meeting. Over 50 men were present, 21 of which were
brand new Knights and the rest were transferring from other councils.
In addition, there are about 20 to 30 additional Knights from other
councils that have indicated an interest to also become a charter
member of the St. Michael Council. We also had a large number of men
who expressed an interest in becoming a Knight, but could not make this
initiation.
During 2000, many of the round table activities have
become annual events, such as the Father / Son Dinner and the charity
garden. Additional activities were also started, such as the Tootsie
Roll Drive and free-throw contest. Benches and coat hooks were
installed in the new addition of St Michael school and the parish
garage was repainted (both organized by Tony Anderson).
On October 15, 2000, the first 2nd and 3rd degree initiation held at St. Michaels took place.
In the spring of 2001, Friday Stations of the Cross and fish fries were organized during lent. Support of right-to-life activities was pursued.
The Clete and Lola Heim family was selected as the Family of the Year, and John Claeson was selected as the Knight of the Year for 2001.
Stations of the Cross on each Friday and fish fries on three Fridays during lent were continued in 2002. A kids’ bike rodeo was also organized in September 2002. In the summer of 2002, 14 bookshelves were built for the St Michael school (organized by Keith Koletzky). An annual charity golf outing was started (organized by Marc Anderson).
The Monty Miller family was selected as family of the year, and Jerry Priebe was selected as Knight of the year.
In the summer of 2003 members built a balcony on the parish rectory (organized by Joe French) and built additional cabinets for the St. Michael school (organized by Keith Koletzky).
In the spring of 2001, Friday Stations of the Cross and fish fries were organized during lent. Support of right-to-life activities was pursued.
The Clete and Lola Heim family was selected as the Family of the Year, and John Claeson was selected as the Knight of the Year for 2001.
Stations of the Cross on each Friday and fish fries on three Fridays during lent were continued in 2002. A kids’ bike rodeo was also organized in September 2002. In the summer of 2002, 14 bookshelves were built for the St Michael school (organized by Keith Koletzky). An annual charity golf outing was started (organized by Marc Anderson).
The Monty Miller family was selected as family of the year, and Jerry Priebe was selected as Knight of the year.
In the summer of 2003 members built a balcony on the parish rectory (organized by Joe French) and built additional cabinets for the St. Michael school (organized by Keith Koletzky).