Thank you to all the participants of our 2023 K of C Free Throw Competition held on January 21 at Father Rappe Hall at St. Michael Parish. We had 13 participants, with 6 winners moving on to the next level on February 25. Thank you to Chairman Randy Kula, George Schimek, Jimmy Ludwig, and Randy Katona for helping out.
On Thursday, Dec. 8, Brother Knights, their wives, and families gathered at Stancato’s Restaurant in Parma to celebrate friendship and the Christmas season. As you can see from the pictures, we had a good turnout and a fun evening of delicious food and wonderful conversation. Thank you, Kenny Cuglewski, for making the arrangements.
I’d like to thank Chairman Brother Tom Oden for organizing another successful corn roast on September 18. Thanks, too, to the Brothers and others who helped out decorating, setting up, and with cleaning up afterwards. Donations of desserts and beer added to the delicious menu of roasted fresh corn on the cob, hamburgers and hot dogs, all grilled to perfection. An added treat this year was being serenaded by a live German polka band, NorthCoast Mix, attired in authentic lederhosen. Another memorable event is in the books.
Randy Katona, GK
Thanks to all the Brother Knights who sold tickets for the Ohio Charities Campaign. We sold 666 tickets for a profit of a whopping $2,844.67 to be used for our charitable donations. That’s double from last year! With rebates, we kept $4.30 from each $5 ticket. I’m proud of our Brother Knights who went above and beyond to make the campaign such a success.
Randy Katona, GK
Join your Brother Knights in helping man the raffle booth Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 & 6, to sell tickets to raffle off several baskets of cheer, wine, and lottery tickets. Any amount of time you can spare is appreciated, whether one hour or two. Contact Chairman Kenny Cuglewski @ 216-337-6716 or Grand Knight Randy Katona (440-845-4821).
Dear Brother Knight,
The Ohio Charity 2018 Super Cash Bonanza Campaign is under way. The State Council is offering 25 great cash prizes for this campaign. The drawing will take place at the State Convention May 19 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, KY. The State Council ticket format remains the same, $5.00 per ticket.
Our council’s goal is five (5) tickets per member. At the highest rebate level, our council could realize nearly $4.50 per ticket for our council’s charities. We are asking for your support and cooperation in selling as many tickets as possible, particularly during the 1st Phase. The major incentives for council rebates are highly weighted toward the 1st Phase. Make the check out to the Knights of Columbus #3970 and mail the ticket stubs to Randy Katona, PGK, listed below, or drop them off at the council hall during the business meetings on April 5 (1st Phase turn-in deadline) or May 3 (final turn-in).
Monies earned from the Ohio Charity Campaigns over the past four years realized over $4,500 for our council, which was used to fulfill our charitable missions in support of our foremost principle of the order. In 2017, Lafayette Council #3970 donated $1,000 to the Westside Catholic Hunger Center, St. Malachi Center, the VA Hospital, and Cornerstone of Hope. We thank those who participated for their strong response and hope you continue to help our council.
First Phase Turn-In or mail in by: Thursday, April 5, 2018, Lafayette Council Hall, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Final Turn-In or mail in by: Thursday, May 3, 2018, Lafayette Council Hall, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Don’t miss a sale because you were caught short. Additional tickets may be obtained at any time through Randy Katona, PGK, or Matt Mayher, GK.
Make checks payable to the Knights of Columbus #3970
Thank you, Brother Knights; all ticket sales efforts are greatly appreciated, ESPECIALLY FOR THE 1ST PHASE. Once again, we look forward to your participation in the council. Join us at our meetings, the first and third Thursdays of each month, at 7:30pm at the St. Francis Spiritual Center behind St. Michael School, Independence.
Fraternally,
Randy Katona, PGK Matt Mayher, GK
1000 Rustic Tr. 6595 Josephine Dr.
Parma, OH 44134 Independence, OH 44131
440-845-4821 216- 524-1123 council3970@gmail.com
St. Michael Parish is holding their annual parish picnic on June 16, 2017, from 4:00pm until the last person leaves, held at the Kiwanis Pavilion in Elmwood Park, Independence, OH.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken burgers, Polish and Italian sausage, and drinks will be provided. Bring your favorite main dish, appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share!
Enjoy live music and, for the kids, a coloring contest, face painter, and balloon artist!
The event is free and open to to everyone. Come share in the festivities and fun!
Call Gary Mann if you have any questions: 216-272-0220.
Thank you to all Brother Knights of Lafayette Council and St. Michael Holy Name Society for selling 385 Ohio Charities raffle tickets. The drawing date will be May 27, 2017 at 9:30am at the Columbus Airport Marriott.
The monies raised will be used to support local charities that desperately need the donation. We hope you see your name on the winners’ list below!
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The Knights of Lafayette Council sponsored a charity dinner with proceeds going to Richard Simade, a seminarian at St. Mary Seminary. Nearly 200 dinners were served, and Fr. Pete Colletti presented a check to Richard for $500! Richard greatly appreciated the donation to help defray the cost of his education towards the priesthood.
A special thank you goes to State Deputy Robert Collins, Jr., and his wife, Linda; and District Deputy and Chapter President Ken Perk for supporting our efforts with their presence. And thank you to St. Michael Parish parishioners for their support and donations — you were very generous.
Pictured below are the eight hardworking Brother Knights who spent all day preparing and serving the delicious food, State Deputy Robert Collins, Jr., District Deputy Ken Perk, Seminarian Richard Simade, Fr. Pete Colletti, and Karen Mayher. Not pictured, but who also helped throughout the evening, are wives Pat Wolf and Pam Katona. A job well done, gentlemen and ladies!
