Knights September, 2017 Vol. 27 No. 3 Of St. Irene .

knightsof st. ireneIntellectual Disabilities (ID)“Tootsie Roll Drive”Sept. 15-17Put on your most comfortableshoes Sept. 15-17. The annual Tootsie Roll Drive is upon us!The annual fund drive benefits citizens with intellectual disabilities. Oneof our most charitable works is the funding of homes for citizens with ID.Last year the gross proceeds were 7,582, of this we awarded: Illinois State Council Charities Inc. for Disability Homes— 758 Cupertino Home, Warrenville— 4096 Special Camps—Colleen McDonald— 864 Western DuPage Special Recreation Area— 864 Diocese of Joliet Life Office— 25The only deduction is the cost of the Tootsie Rolls of 975.Please consider participating in this extremely worthwhile event. Theamount that we collect is a function of how many Knights participate: themore participation, the greater the collection; It’s as simple as that! Theschedule is as follows:Every Volunteer Counts! Fri., Sept. 15: 6:30 AM-7:00 PMEach hour of solicitation Sat., Sept. 16: 7:30 AM–3:00 PM brings in 50- 100 towards Sun., Sept. 17: After 8:00 & 10:the Goal!AM MassesThis year we are committed toTo signup in advance please fol- staffing 12 Warrenville interseclow this link. Also a City of War- tions and 5 local business locarenville waiver form needs to be tions Friday & Saturday. In ordercompleted and turned in to Nick to be successful we will needbefore or on day of the drive at the Brother Knight’s assistance collecting donations at the intersecvery latest. It is found on the link.(Continued on page 4)Sept. 10—KC Membership DriveThe Knights of Columbus will be holding amembership drive onSunday Sept. 10 after allMasses.Announcements from the pulpit as well as Knight's representative will be present.Come to the Hospitality after Mass and meet some of the members ofthe Knights of Columbus Council along with coffee and cake. Bring a potential candidate our table. Brother Knights will be there to answer any ofyour questions about the Knights of Columbus.It’s time to clean up the trash in the stretch of ButterfieldRd. between Batavia Rd., Hwy 59, and west to the Cityboundary. Meet in the parking lot of the old MB Bank at9:00 AM. Bring a sturdy pair of shoes and work gloves.Council 6710Warrenville, ILSept. 3—KaneCougarsBaseballWe still have 12tickets remaining forthe Peoria Chiefs vs. Kane CountyCougars game on Sunday September 3at 6:30: PM. They are at a reducedprice of 11.00 on a first-come-firstserved basis. For tickets call MichaelBates (630-630-836-0223) or PGKRay Scott (630-393-0868).This is the final Sunday game of theseason. There will be fireworks. This isa SUNDAY FUNDAY KIDS EATFREE!Sept. 30—Blood DriveThe KC-6710, VFWPost 8081 and the Lyons Club are sponsoringa Community BloodDrive on Saturday, September 30 from7:00-11:45AM in the ACL. Look for anew advertisement sign posted at thecorner of Warren & Warrenville Rd.There will be a full breakfast. Youmust be 18 years old. Photo ID is required. For information, call Joe Gattone at 630-876-1136. Walk-ins areWelcome!If you cannot make theblood drive, go to the nearest regionalblood center and give them our number102267 and we will get credit.What’s Inside? Oct. 7—Adopt-A-Highway CleanupVol. 27 No. 3September, 2017 Council & LA News .24th Degree News .2Upcoming Events .1,2,3,7GK and Life Columns. .3Reports on Past Events .4,5Expanded Calendar .6Birthdays/Anniversaries .6

Page 2Knights' NewsLadies of Columbus (LOC)Council Business Meeting Sept. 147:30 PM at St. Irene Parish CenterFourth Degree NewsThe next meeting of the Bishop BlanchetteAssembly we be Sept. 13 at the NapervilleCouncil #1369, 615 E. Ogden Naperville, IL.Rosary starts at 6:30 PM, dinner at 7:00 PM, and meeting at 8:00 PM sharp.Sept. 30 & Oct. 1—Make-ADifference Day Food CollectionThe Ladies Auxiliary will be conducting afood drive for the St. Irene Food Pantry onthis weekend. The weekend before, Sept.23-24, auxiliary members will be handing out bags toparishioners to return the next week at church with donated food items.Sept.Shots10—FluShots given atSt. Irene ActivitiesCenter during hospitality after all Masseson this Sunday. Theflu shot are administered by Walgreens.Pray for Our Loved OnesPray for the health & recovery of MaryHughes, Phil Kemp, Beverly Scott, JoeGattone, Sr. Roseann Eck, and CharlieFahrenwald.September, 2017 Now that the summer is winding down, theAuxiliary will be revving up with the following activities in September and October:Sept. 12—Our next board meeting will be at 7:00 PMin the ACL. All LOC are invited to attend.Sept. 23-24—On this weekend, we will be passingout bags for Make a Difference Day.Sept. 30-Oct. 1—On this following weekend, bagswill be collected. Please help out St Irene's FoodPantry.Oct. 10—The monthly board meeting will be in theACL at 7:00 PM. All Ladies of Columbus are invited to attend.Oct. 13—LOC will be having a mother/child craftnight at 7:00 PM in the ACL. We will be doing Halloween crafts. Non-auxiliary members are welcome.Just email me, patkemp2004@yahoo.com, to reserveyour spot.Oct. 21— Bunco Night at 7:00 PM in the ACL. Thisis a semi-annual event. All proceeds from will bedonated to the new American Legion Post #589 inWarrenville.ContactMissyatmissyree2004@yahoo.com to make your reservation in advance. Admission fee is 20, or 25 at the door. It's afun filled evening for both men and women. We willserve finger foods, a light dinner and dessert, softdrinks and water will be provided, but you can bringyour own beverage of any kind. But don't forget ourfamous punch.Mark your calendar's for December 9 for our Lady ofGuadalupe Mass and Fiesta. Remember our Lady ofGuadalupe is the patron saint of the Americas.Pat KempLOC PresidentSt. Irene Knights of Columbus Council 6710, Warrenville, ILCouncil Officers 2017-2018Fr. Jim Antiporek (630-393-2400 x 13)Tom Perez (630-301-1481)David Schar ( 630-461-2198)James Halama (630-433-6240)John Ernst (630-606-2671)Michael Bates (630-836-0223)Bob Rauko (630-337-1568)Scott Hurley (773-677-9057)Wayne Decker (630-393-1891)Dan Cyrus (312-415-8369)Patrick O’ConnorOutside GuardDave Abhalter (630-857-0972)LecturerWilliam Lintner (630-841-6155)3rd Yr. TrusteeKen DiIulio (630-747-3673)2nd Yr. TrusteeGlen Kussman (630-393-6545)1st Yr. TrusteeKevin Looby (630-329-1316)Insurance Agent Matthew Kling (630-485-8705)ChaplainGrand KnightDep. Grand KnightFinancial e GuardMembership in the Knights of Columbus is open to all Catholicgentleman over 18 years of age. To join or obtain furtherinformation, contact our Membership Chairman Ray Scott at630-393-0868.Business Meetings:Meeting Location:2nd Thursday of every month at 7:30 PMActivities Center - Lower Level28W451 Warrenville Rd, Warrenville, ILCommittee DirectorsProgram DirectorDavid Schar ( 630-918-5113)Membership DirectorRay Scott (630-393-0868)Community DirectorCouncil DirectorBob Rauko (630-337-1568)Church DirectorJoe Gattone (630-876-1136)Family DirectorMichael Bates (630-836-0223)Youth DirectorPublic Relations Director Richard Kostner (630-310-9642)Blood Drive DirectorJoe Gattone (630-876-1136)Pro-LifeJack Gorski (630-393-4742)VocationsBrad Hentz (630-836-0332)Support our TroopsKevin Looby (630-329-1316)The Knights' News is published monthly by Council 6710. Forcontributions and corrections contact James Halama at @comcast.net prior to the 21th day of each month.

Page 3Knights' NewsGrand Knight’s CornerGreetings Brother Knights. It has been arelatively quiet month, but we are gearingup for what we hope will be a great TootsieRoll Drive in September. The Tootsie Rolldrive is one of our most long-tenure Connorhandled the food.WarrenvilleAmerican Legion Post 589Warrenville VFW Post 8081 is proud to announce that the newly chartered WarrenvilleAmerican Legion Post 589 will be meeting atour post home.Brother Knight Vince Morello is the Commander of thenewly chartered Post. The 2-4 million member American Legion is dedicated to four pillars of service: veterans, nationalsecurity, youth, and Americanism. All military veterans toinclude Active Duty, National Guard & Reserve may be eligible to join. Download this file for further information. If youare interested in membership please contact Vince at morel5@aol.com or 630-341-6886.Happy Anniversary Ken &Bonnie DiIulioOne year ago Sept. 16 rightduring our Tootsie Roll Drive.Nick Battaglia, drive chairman,is still besides himself.September, 2017

Page 6Knights' NewsSeptember, 2017Knights' CalendarKane County Cougars baseball gameLabor Day1:00 PMNational Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children—Resurrection CemeteryAll Masses Council Membership Drive—Council to host hospitality in St. Irene ACL7:00 PMLadies Auxiliary Board Meeting—St. Irene Activities Center8:00 PMBishop Blanchette Assembly Meeting—Naperville Council, Naperville,8:00 PMDr. Thomas Dooley Assembly Meeting—St. Jon’s Council, WestmontSept. 147:30 PMKC Council Business Meeting —St. Irene Activities CenterSept. 151:00 PMSt. Irene Golf Outing—Bliss CreekSept. 169:00 AM Weeding of City of Warrenville Welcome signs—Batavia & Hwy 56Sept. 15-17KC Council Tootsie Roll Drive. Plan to participate.First Day of FallSept. 22Sept. 23-24 All Masses Ladies Auxiliary distribute bags for drive at St. Irene ChurchSept. 307:00 AM KC/VFW Blood Drive—St. Irene Activities CenterOct. 1All Masses Ladies Auxiliary Food Drive for Make-A-Difference Day at St. Irene ChurchOct. 107:00 PMLadies Auxiliary Board Meeting—St. Irene Activities CenterOct. 127:30 PMKC Council Business Meeting —St. Irene Activities CenterOct. 146:00 PMCouncil Family Hay Ride and Bonfire—Galusha FarmsOct. 217:00 PMLadies Auxiliary Bunco Night—St. Irene Activities CenterSept. BirthdaysSept. 3Sept. 4Sept. 9Sept. 10Sept. 12Sept. 136:30 PMCarole KleinwachterMichael HoffmanPam BatesPaula PetersonChuck DumbrisTheresa PavelIrene FograseSue KometzJohn AugustynowiczRoxanne MorelloDwight ShermanMichael FelloRichard NagodeJames CapezioBonnie DiIulioSept. 2Sept. 4Sept. 5Sept. 5Sept. 6Sept. 6Sept. 8Sept. 8Sept. 10Sept. 10Sept. 11Sept. 12Sept. 12Sept. 17Sept. 18Justin WagnerGustavo BosoliCaren BurchettJulie HentzPhilip KempJohn SobieskiDebi RossiLaura McGowanMario SchwartsBetty KnellPatricia JackowiakJennifer O'MalleyTerry FahrenwaldBill GraneyDavid PetersonSept. 18Sept. 20Sept. 21Sept. 21Sept. 21Sept. 21Sept. 22Sept. 23Sept. 23Sept. 24Sept. 27Sept. 27Sept. 28Sept. 30Sept. 30September Wedding AnniversariesTruman & Yvonne Stevens Sept. 1Ralph & Dolores DieterSept. 2John & Jennifer O'MalleySept. 6Anthony & Suzanna Standifer Sept. 6Jack & Ellen GorskiSept. 8James & Maryann BartzSept. 14Paul & Colette LindseySept. 14Michael & Julie DuquetteSept. 15Kenneth & Bonnie DiIulioRaymond & Beverly ScottMike & Ana Maria O'HareMarcello & Debbie AlleruzzoRichard & Maggie NagodeRichard & Kathleen KostnerStephen & Colleen BrummelRobert & Maryann TrueSept. 16Sept. 16Sept. 21Sept. 22Sept. 22Sept. 25Sept. 26Sept. 30The FatherMcGivney GuildThe Father Michael J. McGivneyGuild serves as asource for information about the life,works and g/mcg/guild/*** If your birthday oranniversary date ismissing or incorrect,contact PGK JamesHalama(630-4336240) orjrhalama@comcast.nettomake the corrections.

the Knights of Columbus Council along with coffee and cake. Bring a po-tential candidate our table. Brother Knights will be there to answer any of your questions about the Knights of Columbus. Sept. 3—Kane Cougars Baseball We still have 12 tickets remaining for the Peoria Chiefs vs. Ka