Help Wanted Friday November 3rd.......

Hello,

 

If you attended the special needs fraternal benefit night and registered for it please email me.   

 

Also we have a fish fry this Friday please come help!!

 

Thanks,

Michael

All Souls Day Observance and Mass

 All Souls Day

Also called	Feast of All Souls; Defuncts' Day; Day of Remembrance; Commemoration of all the faithful departed
Observed by	Catholicism Eastern Orthodoxy Lutheranism Anglicanism Methodism Other Protestant denominations

Worthy Knights and Ladies,

 

 

Knights of Columbus Memorial mass at St. Joseph in Springfield on Thursday November 2nd will be at 7pm with a Rosary at 6:30pm.

 

Thank you

 Michael Weigand/GK

5th Sunday

Brother Knights, this is a reminder this is a fifth Sunday weekend. Please help where you can.  The liturgical ministry schedule does not reflect this but I am sure we can still find jobs to do. Also tomorrow there is a potluck for All Saints Day celebration after 1030 Mass with a Trunk or Treat in the parking lot afterwards. Thank you to all of you. 

Update Don, Chris, Daisy

I received this yesterday.

Don had the staples removed from his leg today. He is in a delicate situation. Though there is no infection, the healing process is not what they had hoped for. At this time they have changed up his wound care. In two weeks the trauma surgeon will check on it again. There is a chance that if it does not improve he will need an additional surgery. We are praying to avoid further amputation. 

Therapy is slow going and very simple. They have to avoid bumping the stump until it has healed to prevent any further issues. Don seems to sleep a lot but when he is awake he gives the CNA’s a run for their money! He has been fortunate enough to have very good care. The wing that Don is currently on at Quail Creek, The Cedars, is now dealing with Covid. Patients testing positive are isolated in their rooms. Visitors are required to wear masks. So far Don is testing negative. 

Daisy’s rash is better. They are keeping a very close eye on her and waiting to see how things progress. On Thursday, depending on how it looks, they will begin weening her off of the steroids by 25%. If everything stays as it is between now and Halloween, Daisy is scheduled to have the central line removed at 8AM on Halloween. 

They have received the results of the Chimerism (Daisy’s blood and the donor). Right now Daisy’s blood is 93% donor. The cells that make the blood are 100% donor. However, the immune cells are mostly still hers. The Dr believes that by stopping the ADA injections Daisy’s immune cells will die. It is normal for the numbers to look like this early on. Those immune cells are the ones that take the longest to come in. They will be rechecked every two weeks. Thank you very much for the continued prayers on behalf of both Don and Daisy. 

Please continue to pray for Don, Chris, Daisy, Daisy's parents, and the whole family. 

O Lord God, you are all good and you know our every need. You have promised that you will give strength to the weary and care for the weak. Please help Don and Daisy to draw on your strength when they feel weak, to receive your healing when they feel pain and to know your comfort in the midst of their distress. You are the God of endurance and encouragement. Help all of us to live in perfect harmony with you and glorify you with our thoughts, words and deeds. We ask this in your Holy name, Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

William Arehart

DGK

Cutting Firewood for Niki Moore

Brother Knights, as discussed at our last meeting we were going to cut firewood out at Nikki Moore's house this weekend 10/28/23. There has been a change of plans as this weekend it is forecasted to rain all weekend. She contacted me yesterday and wants to move the cut date to the following Saturday 11/4/23, so that the weather is a little nicer.  As you all know Nikki lost her Huasband, Jabe, earlier this year. Wood is their primary source of heat, so they are in need of wood for the winter. Her address is 217 Victory Lane, Niangua Missouri, they are planning on starting between 8am and 9am. They should have a few saws, a couple trailers, a tractor and a couple of log splitters. If you have any equipment, you want to bring feel free. I have been to her house and will tell all of you, when you think your lost in the woods just keep going and you will find their house. Nikki has said that she plans on making some soup and chili to feed everyone. Thank you for any and all help that you can give. If you need any more info, feel free to call 417-872-8091.

Deputy Grand Knight 

William Arehart

Fraternal Benefits Night

 

Hello Brothers,

 

As promised I will be hosting the Fraternal Benefit night tomorrow: Aligning Financial Decisions with your Catholic Values. 

 

1. Please register: https://tinyurl.com/KofCOct24 or see attached sheet.
2. Please bring your phone or computer and login at the hall even though I will have it on the big screen.

 

I will have Elk chili!!!

 

YBIC,

Michael

 

Council Events

Brother Knights, our Council has been busy and will be staying that way for the next few weeks. As all of you know, we have a fish fry tonight. If you can be there around 2pm great, if you can come later and help clean, great, no matter what, come help. Also if you can bring a dessert, please do.  

We also have Coats for Kids tomorrow 2pm - 4pm. Come early help setup I think at the last meeting we talked about setup at 1pm. Please if there is a man of the Catholic faith that you think would make a great Knight please invite him to help with Coats for Kids it is a great event and makes in impact on both the  families that we are helping but also those that help,

This weekend we have our recruitment drive in both Conway and Marshfield. Please help out where you can, even if it is just stopping outside after Mass to let men who are not a Knight know what being a Knight means to you. Invite them to all of the activities that we have coming up, all our fish frys, Silver Rose Service this Sunday at 3pm in Springfield at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, wood cutting for the Moore family on Oct. 28th, also invite them to help serve in church with us as we have a 5th Sunday this month, also don't forget Knights are serving coffee and snacks after 10:30 Mass this month. 

Thank you to all who helped with the Tootsie Roll Drive. I don't have numbers on how we did but when I do I will let everyone know. I know it was a lot of fun and people were happy to see us out helping those with disabilities. Those of you that wanted to help and slots filled up quickly don't worry next year we will need more help as we hope to be able to set up at Walmart once again. Thank you to anyone that took time out to help Bob with the fence for Holy Trinity or helped John build a wheelchair ramp for someone in need. Thank you to John and Bob for heading up these projects and for all you both do. 

Deputy Grand Knight 

William Arehart

 

Marshfieldian of the Year

Brothers, we have the Marshfieldian of the Year in our midst. Jerry Nehl was the winner of the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce Marshfieldian of the Year award.

Here is an excerpt from the Marshfield Mail on Jerry. "His steadfast commitment to service exemplifies the very spirit of our values," Whittaker said. "In the quiet corners of our town, Jerry has worked tirelessly to support those in need. His efforts, often behind the scenes, have made a profound impact in the lives of many."

I think all of us know that Jerry is very crucial to the Food Pantry, Knights, and Holy Trinity. I never knew for years how much Jerry did for our community and for other people. I am sure there are many things I still don't know that he has done and still does. I feel he sets a great example of the words of Jesus in Matthew 6:1-4. Teaching About Almsgiving. 1“Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. 2When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, 4so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. 

Congratulations, Jerry. Thank you for all you do and for setting a great example. While you don't do these things for recognition, this is recognition well earned. 

Deputy Grand Knight

William Arehart

Fish Fry Friday October 20th

Hello Brothers,

 

Please come assist with Fish Fry tomorrow!!!

 

We will need help early and late.  If you can get there by 2pm great!!

 

Best Regards,

Michael

 

Fence Project at the Church

 

Ramp Build in Elkland MO

 Ramp Completion in Elkland,MO

Help Wanted wheelchair Ramp

I'm picking up the materials for a 5' X 5' deck and a 12' ramp for Ellsworth  Eisele at 

31 American Rd, Elkland, MO. tomorrow from Crosscut or CHC in Marshfield. I would like to start about 0900 on Tuesday 17 October, 2023 building the deck/ramp. any and all help will be appreciated. Thank You in advance!!!

John L Tieskotter

Fence Building, Help wanted

I will be working on the prayer garden fence next Monday after 10:30am, Tuesday after 9:30am, and Thursday after 9:30am, weather permitting. There are 8 holes yet to dig, and 8 posts to install. Holes need to be 32" deep and 10-11" in diameter with precise spacing so the panels will assemble properly.

Anyone willing to help can just show up. Bring gloves. I have digging tools to keep 3-4 people busy.

Thanks,

Bob   

Council Star Council Award

Brother Knights, it is with great joy that I get to congratulate and thank Gary Gray for leading our council to receiving the Star Council Award. During the last council meeting our Worthy District Deputy presented our council with the Star Council award.

 I know none of us do what we do for awards or other recognition, but what this award means to me is that our council worked hard last year to spread the love and example of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We brought men into the Knights which means more men to help accomplish our works of Charity, and to grow with us in the Faith. There are certain activities the council has to do to make Star. Our council does many of these activities without  a thought if it applies to Star Council. We just have to remember to turn in the forms so Supreme knows what we do. We also need members to participate in Fraternal Benefit Nights, while this has been a bit of a challenge in our council, the info is valuable and worth watching. With that being said we have a FBN on OCT. 24th at 7PM with chili being served in the hall for all who want to attend. 

Gary you are a great leader and put yourself in all you do and it shows. I am honored to learn from you and to stand with you as a Knight. Congratulations on a job well done.

Deputy Grand Knight

William Arehart

Congratulations brother Gary and to council 10844 on a job well done. 

Vivat Jesus!

DD53 David Kandlbinder 

Council Activities

Brothers tomorrow is the start of the Tootsie Roll Drive but we also have the Rosary on the square as well. Carrie Smith sent me the readings for the Rosary, I am attaching them to this email. John Tieskotter is bringing a podium and microphone for us to use. Everyone please come out,let Marshfield know us by our faith and let's pray this powerful prayer.

John Tieskotter is wanting to build a wheelchair ramp out in Elkland on Tuesday, 17th of October 2023. It will be a 5' x 5' deck with a 12' ramp. Address is 31 American Rd, Elkland, MO. He would like to start at 9am, the gentleman's name is Ellsworth Eisele. If anyone can help John please call or text him by Monday. John cannot build this on his own and Ellsworth needs to be able to get out of his home as he cannot at the moment. Thank you in advance to all that can and will help. John's number to let him know if you can help is 319-464-0444.

I went over and helped Bob with the fence at Holy Trinity. Bob had the three corner post already set and was leveling out the concrete on the last one when I got there. We removed the two large bushes that were near the garden and I cut a stump that is where one of the posts is to go. If anyone has time I believe Bob plans on working on it again on Monday and Wednesday next week, and would appreciate any and all help. 

I Know our council is busy right now with so many projects and activities, I would like to say thank you to each and everyone of you for all you do for without everyone pitching in the good works that our council does cannot happen. 

I also received an update on Don Broyles yesterday, He has been Moved to Quail Creek on 1514 W Lark in Springfield. He is on the Cedars Wing, room 72-A. Don is nervous about beginning therapy without his weight bearing leg. He is experiencing some grogginess, they have said this may be due to a change in his pain meds. Other than that, Don is doing quite well. They said thank you all once again for all the prayers. Let's continue to pray for Don's recovery and peace of mind as he starts his therapy. 

For those who were unable to attend Tuesday's meeting please add Russell's brother, Leslie Rouse to your prayers as well as he is battling cancer right now. 

St. Jude Prayer for the Healing of Cancer

 God of healing mercy,

in Jesus your Son
you stretch out your hand
in compassion, restoring
the sinner, healing the sick,
and lifting up those
bowed down.
Embrace us now in your
loving care, particularly
those afflicted with cancer,
for whom this intention
is offered. May the Spirit
of Jesus bring us all health
in soul and body, that with
joy and thanksgiving we may
praise you for your goodness,
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Tootsie Roll Volunteer Roster October 14th

Sorry Brothers, I attached the wrong file to the last email, this one is the correct one I believe. 

Saturday, October 14, 2023

K of C Tootsie Roll Drive at Price Cutter

 

9:00-10:00____Bob Schultheis____________

10:00-11:00____Troy Trujillo______________

11:00-12:00____Richard Holland__________

12:00-1:00____Gary Gray________________

1:00-2:00 _______Mike Wigand ___________

2:00-3:00_________Matt Wingo___________

3:00-4:00_____John Tieskotter____________

4:00-5:00_____William Arehart___________

 

In case you need something, call me at 417-880-7444.  Thanks Gary Gray

Misc Tootsie Roll and Meeting items

Brother Knights, I am sorry that the Sign up sheets were not out this weekend to sign up for handing out tootsie rolls.  I have attached the sign up sheets that Gary Gray sent for the Tootsie Roll Drive. If you have a time that you would like please reply to this message or message me and I will add you to the sheet. I will bring the sign ups with me to the meeting on Tuesday. We are only doing Price Cutter on Saturday and Sunday this year, we will work on getting Walmart next year. John Tieskotter, can we please use your canopy for the drive?

A couple of other items to discuss Tuesday we have a meeting at 7pm, Confession and Adoration starts at 5pm with Mass at 6pm. If you can come for the time with the Blessed Sacrament and feel free to receive the grace that comes from Confession. Please Join us for the meeting as we have a very busy Month ahead and have items to discuss. 

October is the Month of the Rosary, this upcoming Saturday not only do we have the Tootsie Roll Drive but we also have the Rosary Rally on the Square near the gazebo at Noon. If you can help read and be a part of this it would be greatly appreciated. Lets pack the Square and let Marshfield hear us with "Hail Mary" on our Lips. Please come do so and if you will help let me know.

This is from Discourse on the Rosary from our exemplification ceremony, let us never forget how powerful this is. 

 

Mary, Mother of God, with her Knights, 

 for the sanctity of human life in all stages. 

 Mary, heart of the Holy Family, with her Knights, 

 for faithful marriages and joyful families. 

 Mary, the Immaculate Conception, with her Knights, 

 for decency and purity in our world. 

 Mary, to whom her Son would refuse nothing, with her Knights, 

 for justice and compassion for the downtrodden 

 and all those who suffer. 

 Her Holy Rosary in our hands going where we go. 

 The salutation “Hail Mary” on our lips. 

 What challenge can we not face? 

 What victories can we not achieve?

Thank you, to all Knights and for all you do.

Deputy Grand Knight 

William Arehart 

Update on Don Boyles

The latest on Don:
Don feels better than yesterday. I’m really happy about that since he was doing some hallucinating yesterday. He is more like himself today. His pain level is a 7. Having said that, he is not complaining and appears to be comfortable. 
I spoke with the nurse. She looked things up on the computer for me. They are still waiting on the infectious disease Dr to sign off on releasing Don. OT and PT still need to make their recommendations. Tomorrow or Tuesday I would image they will move him. It will either be to the Mercy rehab hospital or to Quail Creek. I’ll keep you posted as I hear updates.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church,fall festival today

Brother Knights, 

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the help of Council 6871 is having their fall festival today. The online silent auction link is below. Feel free to share this with others.

They've got some MSU Bears tickets on our auction that aren't getting much action. If you know someone who likes Bears football  or basketball they could possibly get a pair of tickets really cheap. 

www.32auctions.com/6871.  

Lots of good stuff available like gift certificates for restaurants in town, Branson show tickets, oil changes, etc.  Share the link to the auction with your family, friends and co-workers.

Thank you.

Steve Norris

GK, Council 6871

417-288-9116

update Don Broyles Sat Oct 7th

I received this update from Chris:

Passing along an update on Don. His surgery was last evening and all went well. The Dr did not have to remove quite as much of the leg, leaving it longer below the knee. This will be  helpful after the healing process when Don receives a prosthetic. 

The nurse told me that Don had a good night last night. They are doing a very good job with pain control. Don is very sleepy and groggy, but when he is awake he is joking. I am told that he will be in the hospital until Monday or Tuesday. From there he will go to the Mercy rehabilitation hospital in Ozark for a couple of weeks. Thank you for all of the prayers as they have been heard and answered. God is so very good!

Sent from my iPhone

Knights I wanted to add a couple of things to this Email.

I stopped by the day after the surgery and saw Don and Chris, Don seem to still be in good spirits as he was joking about the amputation. His overall health is now improving, Chris said that some of the infections may have been caused by the infection that started in the heel. Don said he needed someone who can taxidermy a foot and a shark so he can mount them on the wall for future stories, but they wouldn't let him keep the foot. Chris said if anyone wants to come by feel free, also all the prayers are felt and appreciated, please keep them coming. 

She also updated me on how Daisy is doing, this is an update from 4 days ago on Facebook. 

Welcome to day +21 post transplant! Things have been very eventful. Last weekend Daisy was given too much tacrolimus. She was only supposed to receive a dose of .08. The doctor typed it in wrong as .8. Her taco level was dangerously high afterward. We are very lucky that there wasn’t any damage to some of her organs. During that time things quickly started returning to normal for Daisy! Her mucusitis started clearing up. She is still dealing with some vomiting from it though. She is eating on her own and taking her medications orally. Her white blood cell count went up quickly and she is engrafting! We are going through training on how to take care of her line and her new medications. With that being said Daisy is being discharged this week! One of her doctors told us she is a new record here at Children’s Mercy for the fastest discharge for a bone marrow transplant. We won’t be going home until the end of the year though. Daisy needs to stay at the Ronald McDonald house because her appointments will be so frequent and she is high risk for infection for the first 100 days. Daisy is doing so well so early. They said that never happens with children her age. Daisy is so incredibly strong. She has been so happy since she is no longer attached to the iv pole anymore. We still have a long road ahead. Please continue praying for sweet Daisy. 

Deputy Grand Knight 

William Arehart

Update on Don Broyles 03oct 23

Deacon Fritz sent this update. Please be in prayer for Don and his family tomorrow.

I received the text below from Chris Broyles. Your continued prayers are requested.

Just an update. As of now Don is on the board to have surgery tomorrow. The time is up in the air. Emergency and ER patients take priority. The nurse told us that Don will most likely be worked into the surgery schedule. It could be in the morning or possibly in the afternoon.
A priest did come by to visit Don while I had stepped out for a little bit. He anointed Don.
That’s the latest information that we have at this point. Thank you for the prayers being said on Don’s behalf. He and I both appreciate it very much!

Update on Don Broyles 3 oct 23

Deacon Fritz sent this to me this morning. I have attached a prayer for healing at the end.

I received an update from Chris Broyles’s this morning. Don is requesting our continued prayers.

Good afternoon. I hope that all is well.

We have a bit of news on Don’s situation. In addition to his pneumonia, UTI and sepsis, there is also an infection in the bone of the heel where he has been fighting a wound.

He is still waiting to speak with a trauma surgeon. Once we have a few of our questions answered, Don will be scheduled for a leg amputation just below the knee. This is of course not the news that we were hoping for, but the best course of action at this point. With all of the issues that Don has had, this situation morphed into the perfect storm leading him to this point.

When I find out anything more concerning his surgery date I will pass it along. Don has also requested prayer from his brother Knights and is greatly appreciative to them for all prayers said on his behalf.

Thank you very much!

Prayer to Jesus for Healing

Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to you. Allow Your healing Hand to heal Don. 

Touch his soul with Your compassion for others; touch his heart with Your courage and infinite Love for all; touch his mind with Your Wisdom, and may his mouth always proclaim Your praise. Guide him to reach out to You in all his needs.

Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring him health in body and spirit, so he may serve You with all his strength.Touch gently this life which you have created, now and forever.

Amen.

October is the month of the Rosary

Brother Knights, 

Today is October 1st, and October is the month of the Rosary. Our Worth State Deputy is challenging the Auxiliaries and Councils in the state to say 1,000 rosaries this month for the Catholic Church in Missouri. He wants every Auxiliary and Council to participate by saying at least one rosary this month. Rosaries can be said before meetings, at COR groups, before Sunday Mass, during adoration, or in the members homes. Some Councils have run with this and have a rosary scheduled everyday this month.

This challenge will be coming out in the October Mariner. We kicked things off this morning with a rosary at the pilgrimage in Laurie. Councils and Auxiliaries will total and report the number of rosaries said and let me know so I can report those totals to Anthony Jansen, State Faith Director.

We have seen some challenges in our church and faith. Prayer, especially the rosary can be our most powerful response.

Please forward this to your Council members. 

Thank you for everything you are doing to make Missouri Strong! 

DD53 David Kandlbinder 

Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device

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Worthy District Deputies,

Today is October 1st, and October is the month of the Rosary. I'm challenging the Auxiliaries and Councils in the state to say 1,000 rosaries this month for the Catholic Church in Missouri. I want every Auxiliary and Council to participate by saying at least one rosary this month. Rosaries can be said before meetings, at COR groups, before Sunday Mass, during adoration, or in the members homes. Some Councils have run with this and have a rosary scheduled everyday this month.

This challenge will be coming out in the October Mariner. We kicked things off this morning with a rosary at the pilgrimage in Laurie. Councils and Auxiliaries will report the number of rosaries said to their District Deputies. I would like you to total them and get that information to Anthony Jansen, State Faith Director.

We have seen some challenges in our church and faith. Prayer, especially the rosary can be our most powerful response.

Please forward this to your Councils, and Directors send this out to your teams.

Thank you for everything you are doing to make Missouri Strong! 

Vivat Jesus!

Doug

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Knights October is our month to serve coffee and snacks after 10:30 Mass

Brother Knights, I know this is short notice but October is our month to serve coffee and snacks after 10:30 Mass. If you can help please do it would be greatly appreciated. This is an easy way to be active in the council. Thank You Knights for all you do.

Deputy Grand Knight 

William Arehart