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The Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council 10685 is dedicated to the service of our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, our Bishop The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, our Pastor Reverend Father Paul C. Helwig, our parish school and children, and to the people of Good Shepherd Parish. We as a council supply manpower for parish activities and hold fundraising events to benefit our parish community.Links
Council News)
5th Annual Italian Dinner - Thank You
The 5th Annual Pasta Dinner, sponsored by the Good Shepherd Council of Catholic Women (CCW) and the Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Council 10685, was held on Saturday, January 30, 2010, in the Good Shepherd Parish Hall. More than 250 dinners were served. Thank you to Father Helwig for his support. Thank you to Boy Scouts of Troop 58 who helped set the tables on Friday night and took down the tables and chairs and cleaned the hall on Saturday. Thank you to the members of the parish Youth Groups who were the wait staff on Saturday night. You did an excellent job taking care of the diners. Thank you to Ed Kaminsky who provided the great live entertainment for the evening by playing his accordion. Thank you to the members of the CCW and the Knights of Columbus who sold the meal tickets, sold the Italian basket raffle tickets and the 50/50 tickets, purchased the food and decorations, prepared the food on Friday and Saturday, served the food on Saturday, washed the dishes and cleaned up after dinner on Saturday. Thank you to the parishioners who supported the dinner this year.
(posted 02.01.10)
Free Throw Competition
Brother Knights Jerry Wood and Pete Joyce are co-chairing this event. The Free Throw competition is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2010. The event will be held in the gymnasium of Good Shepherd School. The competition begins at 4:00 pm and will end by 5:30. The competition is open to boys and girls, ages 10 to 14.
Brother Knights, your help is needed. You can volunteer as a score keeper, line judge, or rebounder. At least eight men are needed to run this event. Please contact Jerry Wood, Pete Joyce, or Grand Knight Marty Carr (732-2041) to volunteer or for more information.
(posted 01.24.10)
Haiti Earthquake Relief
In an effort to come to the aid of the people of Haiti, who are suffering a humanitarian catastrophe of huge proportions in the wake of Tuesday evening's 7.0 earthquake, the Knights of Columbus has today sent an immediate contribution of $50,000 to Catholic Relief Services, and we invite Knights to make contributions through the Supreme Council so that we can maximize the impact of the funds raised, and document the amount donated in this tragedy by members of the Order.
Donations by individual Knights can be made on line, and this feature should be available on the Supreme Council website by later this evening. Checks should be made out to Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. and mailed to 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510. Please write "Haiti Earthquake Relief" on the memo line of the check.
Contributions will be used to provide assistance wherever it can have the most immediate impact, and where the need is greatest.
We ask all Knights and their families to also offer their prayers for the victims of this terrible disaster.
(posted 01.16.10)
5TH ANNUAL ITALIAN DINNER!
The Good Shepherd Council of Catholic Women and Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus will host their 5th Annual Italian Dinner on Saturday, January 30, 2010, in the Parish Hall. The Dinner will begin at 6:45 p.m.
This year’s menu will feature Chicken Parmesan, penne pasta, marinara sauce, tossed salad, fresh bread, coffee and beverages, and of course a variety of homemade baked goods for dessert.
Tickets
Tickets are priced at $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under. Ticket will be on sale after all Masses in the Parish Hall three consecutive weekends; January 9-10, 16-17, and 23-24.
An Italian Entertainment Basket will be raffled off the night of the Dinner. As always, all proceeds will benefit the Parish General Fund. Plan on joining us for a night of fun and fellowship in support of your Parish
(posted 01.11.10)
Luck of the Irish!
Congratulations to Mr. Angelo Alesi, Brother-in-Law of Ann Janik, who was the lucky winner of two tickets to see Notre Dame battle Connecticut on November 21, 2009 in South Bend, Indiana. Thanks to all who stopped by the Knights of Columbus table last weekend, and a special thanks to those who tried their “luck” in the raffle.
(posted 10.20.09)
Christmas Card Sale
The Good Shepherd Knight of Columbus will once again be offering for sale religious Christmas Cards. The cards come in a variety of designs and prices.
Also available will be “Keep 
Christ in Christmas” car magnets and tree ornaments. The Knights will be in the Parish Hall after all Masses on every weekend beginning Saturday, Oct 31 through Sunday November 22, the Feast of Christ the King.
Be sure to come by early while the selection is the best. During these coming weeks, please remember that Jesus is the reason for the Season. Keep Christ in Christmas!
(posted 10.12.09)
Good Shepherd School's New Web Site
Good Shepherd School has launched its new web site. This upgraded site has a fresh look and is very easy for students, parents and faculty to utilize. We urge all Knights to direct anyone intersted to visit the new site at: www.gsschpa.org.
(posted 08.14.09)
KofC French Toast Breakfast
Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Council 10685 sponsored a French Toast Breakfast on Saturday, April 4, 2009, from 8:30 to 11:00 am, in the Parish Hall.
Brother Knight Harvey Letterman was the Chairman of the event. Harvey planned the menu, priced the supplies, solicited donations, purchased supplies, organized the manpower and served as chief cook on the morning of the breakfast. Artie Tafoya, a member of Good Shepherd parish, assisted with purchasing the food items and showing Harvey and his crew the workings of the Parish Hall kitchen. The adults of Cub Scout Pack 197, sponsored by Good Shepherd Parish, and Boy Scout Troop 58, sponsored by Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Council 10685, helped with selling tickets and serving breakfast.
One hundred sixteen tickets with sold. The Knights of Columbus Council 10685 donated the profits from the breakfast to Cub Scout Pack 197 and Boy Scout Troop 58. Thank you to Harvey and all the Brother Knights who helped make this breakfast a success.
(posted 05.14.09)
EASTER EGG HUNT - Thank You
Good Shepherd Council 10685 hosted our annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 4, 2009 on the Church grounds. Over 250 children attended the event this year. The children were treated to a special visit from the Easter Bunny, as much candy they could gather, and additional prizes for those lucky enough to have collected any of the special eggs.
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Thanks to all of our Brothers who assisted the morning of the Hunt. Special thanks to Brothers Steve Schlager and Jeff Palkovic for obtaining all of the candy and prize items for the event. We would not be able to hold these events without the generosity of so many people and businesses.”
(posted 05.08.09)
Volunteers Sought for Good Shepherd Library
The Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Council 10685 will be volunteering to provide the staffing for the library at Good Shepherd Elementary School for the upcoming academic year. We welcome all volunteers, including brother Knights, parents of schoolchildren, or any interested parishioner, to help provide this service to OUR School. Please respond to kofc10685@yahoo.com or go here for additional information.
Please note all volunteers must have Pennsylvania State Police clearances on file.
Go here to access the necessary state form.
In addition, volunteers must view the Diocesan video and complete the training on child abuse before entering school property.
(posted 08.11.08)