Where/when do we meet?
Our council meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 PM. First
meeting of the month is at St. Celestine Parish Center, second meeting is at St.
Raphael's basement. It is NOT expected for you to attend all meetings.
Who can join?
Any man who is at least 18 years of age and a practicing Catholic is welcome to join the Knights of Columbus. We welcome any and all new members!
What is our purpose?
The Good Shepherd of the Hills Council is dedicated to the support of our parish
communities of St. Celestine and St. Raphael, our Pastor, or Pope and the Catholic
Church.
What has our Council done to support these groups?
1. We use Council funds along with our annual Tootsie Roll drive to support
handicapped and at risk children. We recently donated to: Freedom Reigns,
Dubois Co. Special Olympics & the K of C sponsored Gibault School outside of
Terre Haute.
2. We show support for vocations by donating to K of C's SOS (Support Our
Seminarians), St. Meinrad and numerous other programs.
3. We hold annual Men's and Boy's Breakfasts for local families and brin in a local
motivational speaker.
4. We hold an annual fundraising Fish Fry and Shooting Match where we raise the
majority of funds we donate throughout the year.
5. We have major donations to both Parishes: installed a much-needed sidewalk
handrail for the St. Celestine Church and mand and equal donation to the St.
Raphael roof project. We are a lead sponsor on the annual Cluster calendar as
well as the weekly Cluster bulletin.
6. We help those in need in our communities. Past projects include: paying for a
fellow parishioner's accessibility ramp and financially assisting parishioners in
need with their utility or grocery bills.
7. We annually hold our local round of the national K of C Free Throw contest for
middle school-aged boys and girls.
8. In coordination witht the American Legion, we place flags on the graves of all
veterans in the Celestine & Dubois cemeteries for Memorial Day. We also recently
installed a veteran's memorial at St. Celestine and made improvements to the
memorial at St. Raphael's
9. We volunteer our man power and numbers to help with various community and
Church projects and fundraisers. Recently we have done work in the St. Celestine
cemetery and grounds. We have supported a Habitat for Humanity home.
10.We financially support community projects we believe in including school programs
religious education programs & events, the future Dubois Library, St. Vincent de
Paul soup kitchen and more.
11.We award an annual college scholarship to a student related to a member of our
council.
12.We stand ready to provice assistance for any projects suggested by our Pastors.
hat does it cost to be a member?
Our annual dues are $25.00 per year. As a member you have the right to purchase Knights of Columbus Insurance for yourself and your family. This is voluntary.
What do we expect from new members?
Ultimately we expect a 24 hour annual commitment from all members. Those 24
hours could be spent:
* Attending and participate in meetings, at least 6 times a year.
* Serving at our Shooting Match, Tootsie Roll Drive , Free Throw Shoot and
Breakfasts.
* Committing some of your time and talents to support our projects.
* Vounteering for K of C work sessions helping the parishes.
* Sponsor a new member.
* Experiencing the fun and satisfaction that our organization creates through our
meetings, efforts and events
How to join the Knights of Columbus
Contact any member for a breif application or contact Grand Knight Gerald
Vonderheide at 482-2389.
If you would like more information or might be interested in joining the Knights of Columbus please contact any current member of the council and we will be glad to help answer any questions that you may have or assist you with joining.
2009-2010 Officers:
Grand Knight: Gerald Vonderheide
Deputy Grand Knight: Ted Schnackertz
Financial Secretary: David Gudorf
Treasurer: Tony Buechler
Chancellor: Mark Gessner
Advocate: Tony Buechler
Warden Jarrod Beck
Inside Guard: Mike Hassfurther
Outside Guard: Dallas Knies
Recorder: Ted Schnackertz
Chancellor: Gerald Vonderheide
Trustee 3rd yr.: Stan Goodman
Trustee 2nd yr: Mark Gessner
Trustee 1st yr: Kurt Hassfurther