SPOTLIGHT OF VOCATIONS

Sister Diane Marie Turner, parish life co- ordinator, St. Felicitas Church Beaver Prairie. Sister Diane, a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, was born and raised in East St. Louis. She attended St. Philips' grade school and St. Teresa's Academy. In 1958 Sister Diane was off to the School Sisters of Notre Dame in St. Louis to continue her religious education. Sister credits being educated in the Catholic school system by the nuns as her inspiration, and vocation in her life to follow. 

Sister Diane is the eldest of 3 children. Her father passed away in 1979, while her 85 year old mother, brother and sister reside in Belleville. 

Sister spent 16 years teaching elementary education in St. Louis, Alton, East St. Louis and Herrin. Her professional experience also includes Pastoral Associate at St. Boniface Parish, Evansville & St Pius Parish, Walsh Il. She served as Director of Religious education at Mt. Zion, Nokomis, Witt & Wood River Illinois as well as Keokuk, Iowa. 

Sister is a member of the "National Parish Coordinators and Directors of Religious Education, Illinois Parish Coordinators and Directors of Religious Education holding offices of President, Vice-President and Treasurer, Spiritual Directors International and National Association of Lay Ministers. 

In 2000 Sister Diane was appointed by the Bishop as Parish Life Co-ordinator at St. Felicitas and in July was re-appointed for an additional 3 years. Sister noted that helping people on a daily basis, being part of their lives, walking with them in their journey is a source of strength for her in her Catholic Vocation. 

On a more personal note, Sister Diane stated, "I love working with the people of Beaver Prairie. They are hardworking people of deep faith, who care deeply about family and church. Their care and concern for others enables me to do what needs to be done in my ministry as Parish Life Co- ordinator.

NFL FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKE TICKET ARE AVAILABLE

We are again offering sweepstake tickets for sale to benefit Newman. This year's Newman goal is $3,140. For $10, you can have a chance to win up to $200.00 per week during the last 10 weeks of the season. The more tickets we sell, the better percentage goes to Newman! Contact any of the following Knights for a ticket: Leo Lammers, Gary Jansen. Doug Kuhl, Don Deiters Shane Bowen, Jim Schulte or Joe Langhauser. If you want to help sell some tickets, contact Joe Langhauser. Deadline for sales: 10-10-04

SEPTEMBER 9, PRO-LIFE MASS, FAMILY PROGRAM AND REGULAR MEETING

On September 9th, Father Chuck Tuttle will Celebrate a Mass at 7:15 PM upstairs at the Hall for Pro-Life. Our regular meeting will follow @ 8:00. During our meeting Ann Polka, Pro-Life Coordinator for the Belleville Diocese will give a presentation to anyone of High School age or older that is interested. The theme of Ann's presentation will be: Pro-Life: An expression of God's love. The Catholic Church is a pro-life church; the Catholic Church is a healing church. Come and learn what YOU can do to make the difference in someone's life. The presentation will be on various pro-life issues, including Project Rachel, the post- abortion healing program in the diocese. You may be the one to help someone choose life...you may be the one to help someone to heal. Come and learn how. Come with your questions, concerns and comments! Bring your entire family and invite your neighbors. The Mass and presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation and meeting.

FAMILY PICNIC SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11

We will again have the party at the Breese North Side Park, only this year it will be at the West Pavilion. Please RSVP to Curt Zurliene (526-2018) by Monday September 6th. We will have games for all ages so please bring the whole family. The picnic activities will begin @ 2:00 PM with dinner being served @ approx. 4:00 PM. If you plan on attending please bring a dish, Family's with last name A-L Salad or Vegetable M-Z Dessert. Again please remember to RSVP by September 6th and we will see you at the party.

 UPCOMING PARADES

Breese and other area councils will be participating in both the Mater Dei Homecoming parade on September 15 and Okawville Wheatfest parade on September 19. If you are at the parades, give your brother Knights a wave!

TOOTSIE ROLL WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 17-19

It time for the 35th Annual Tootsie Roll fund drive for Mental Retardation/ Learning Disabilities. Please work your assigned shifts if all possible. A work list should be included with this mailing or personal phone calls will be made. If you have not been contacted and would like to work, please call Chairman Jim Schulte @ 526-4217. Our goal this year is $6,586.36. With your support, both financially and working your shifts, we can make our goal!

FAMILY DAY AT BUSCH, SEPTEMBER 19

Those that have made their reservations to attend the Cardinal /Diamondbacks will be headed to St Louis for a fun filled day. We will be joined by our Squires and recent grade school graduates that were Mass Servers. Knights and their families from Illinois and Missouri will be on hand to cheer the Cards onto victory.

RECIPES NEEDED!

We need your special recipes so that they can be published in the Supreme Convention Cookbook next year when Illinois will host the 123rd Supreme Convention, to be held in Chicago in August. Lets show our typical Council #2869 hospitality and leadership with a multitude of entries! Please submit you recipe(s) along with your name and phone number to Barb Lammers, 813 Vossclare, Breese, IL 62230, by October 1, 2004.

SOUTHERN FRIENDSHIP DINNER, OCTOBER 2

Breese Council Past Grand Knight, Jerry Jansen has been chosen to be one of the 5 honorees. A fun filled evening has been planned beginning with a 5:00 PM Mass concelebrated by Bishop Gregory and Msgr. Bill Hitpas @ St Nicholas Church, O'Fallon followed by a Social Hour and Dinner at the O'Fallon K of C Hall. Price for the dinner is $12.00 per person wich includes most drinks. Paid RSVP deadline is September 24 to the Grand Knight @ P.O. Box 5, Breese, IL Lets show our pride in honoring one of our very active members while socializing with the rest of the Knights in Belleville Diocese. Lets do it "For the Fun of it"!

BREESE HARVESTFEST, OCTOBER 1 & 2

The Breese Council will again be selling food during the weekend at the corner of North 4thand Main. Chairman Leo Lammers says the menu will include potato pancakes, steak sandwiches and misc other favorites. The proceeds from the food stand is earmarked for community projects. If you are contacted to work, please do so. If you are in the area, stop by and get a bite to eat.

PRO-LIFE BREAKFAST

Breese and other area councils will be hosting our annual breakfast to benefit Pro- Life at St Barbara's Parish Center in Okawville the morning of October 3. Why not take a drive to Okawville and support Pro- Life.

OCTOBER 14, INITIATION AND MEETING

Prior to our regular meeting @ 8:00 PM, we will be conducting a First Degree Initiation @ 7:15 PM. Goal for October is 10 new members. We currently have 663 members in our council. Our goal for this fraternal year is 32 new members. If 1 out of 20 Knights would sign a new member we will achieve our goal, but don't leave it up the other guy! Why not ask your neighbors to join? Give Membership Chairman Mike Poiter a call at 228-7102 if you need any help or information.

150 COOPERATIVE RAFFLE TICKETS SOLD!

Lets pat ourselves on the back for a great return of the raffle tickets! Chairman Mike Nettemeier was collecting and selling tickets right up until the deadline. Thanks Mike for a job well done!

FRIDAY NIGHT FUN AND GAMES

Don't forget that chicken, fish, fries cole slaw and now potato salad is served from 4:00 PM. Bingo begins @ 7:30 PM with Lightning Raffles and Win-a-buck game sheets available from 6:30 PM. Watch for bingo specials on the marquee.

BREESE COUNCIL BRINGS HOME TROPHIES

Our 7 horseshoe pitchers and 4 washer throwers had a great day at the State K of C Tournament held Saturday August 28th. Winning horseshoe pitchers from Breese Council were: Jerry Dumstorff - 2nd place in A flight, Tom Harper - 2nd place in B flight, Charlie Hilmes - 1st place in D flight. Winning washer throwers were: Jim Wesselmann - 1st place A flight and Wally Eilers - 2nd place B flight. Thanks guys for representing our council and bringing home the hardware !

RELIGIOUS VOCATION APPRECIATION DAY

Breese Council was well represented on Sunday August 29 at the Shrine of our Lady of the Snows for the Belleville Diocesan Chapter Knights of Columbus Religious Vocation Appreciation Program. A beautiful prayer service was conducted by Bishop Gregory and State Chaplain Retired Bishop Kaffer followed by a social hour and dinner. It was a wonderful evening of prayer, visiting and gracious comment. What a great feeling it was to be present to show our appreciation to these individuals that serve us through Christ everyday of their lives.

FAMILY OF THE MONTH

Deputy Grand Knight Curt and Maria Zurliene. Curt did an excellent job with the Golf Tournament and has planned a fun filled Family Picnic for September 11. Curt is always available to help the council in anyway he can, and has really taken the office of Deputy Grand Knight seriously. Curt is employed at FCB Bank in Albers. Maria teaches and moderates many activities at Mater Dei High School. She is highly respected by her students and fellow teachers. Thanks to Curt and Maria for making a positive impact on so many people.

 KNIGHT OF THE MONTH

Our Friday Night Lunch Chairman, Ralph Maue. Ralph puts in countless hours in planning and working this weekly program. Many times Ralph will be working early Fridays with cleaning chicken and checking the deliveries for the day. In the afternoon and evening, he will be on hand to assist any crews who might be short handed. Most often he is available to reconcile the cash drawer at the end of the night. Recently, Ralph took another role as "The Grand Knight's body guard". I know I feel safer now!

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH  

If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging!

 Fraternally 

Joe Langhauser

Grand Knight

CALENDAR:

September

6 - Labor Day & deadline to RSVP for the Family Picnic 

9 - Pro-Life/Family Mass, regular meeting with ladies and youth programs 

11- Family Picnic at Breese North Side Park 

15 - Mater Dei Homecoming Parade 

17-19 Tootsie Roll Weekend 

19 - Family Day at Busch Stadium 

19 - Wheatfest Parade @ Okawville 

24 - Deadline to RSVP for Southern Friendship Dinner

October

1 - Deadline for recipes 

1&2 - Harvestfest Food Stand 

2 - Southern Friendship Dinner. O'Fallon 

3 - Pro-Life Breakfast, Okawville 

14 - Initiation and meeting

CONTACT INFORMATION

Web Site: www.breeseknights.com

 Grand Knight:

Joe Langhauser

            P.O. Box 5, Breese, IL 62230

grandknight@breeseknights.com

Daytime: 526-4277

            Evenings: 523-8189

 Financial Secretary:

Cyril Athmer

P.O. Box 124

            Breese, IL 62230

Ph 526-0221