The St. Ann Knights of Columbus presented four $1000 scholarships to members of St. Matthias Parish on June 19, 2022. Present to receive awards from Barry Nelson were Rachel Sielski, Makenzie Barchiesi, and Colby Kuhns. Not present was J.T. Eggleston. Congratulations and Best Wishes from the St. Ann Knights of Columbus. Special thanks to Robert Goewert, project chairman.

St. Ann    Council  12703

232 E. High St.
Waynesburg, Pa. 15370-1821
Grand Knight: 724/833-7752
Financial Secretary: 724/852-2529

The St. Ann Church is located in downtown Waynesburg at the top of the hill after you pass the traffic light at McCracken Pharmacy at the corner of East High St. and Porter St. East High St. is a one-way street as you head west through town. We are located on the left and have a 10 Commandment Monument and sign out front.

MEETINGS
            Our regular council meetings are held the second Thursday of every month. They are held in the Social Hall of the church at 7:00 pm. Meeting notices are usually found in the church bulletin, via email to the members or on Facebook to those that are connected to our Knight’s page. Members may also get a phone call alerting them to special meetings or events.

ABOUT OUR COUNCIL
            The St. Ann Council #12703, District 111, was established in 2000. We have grown to over 100 members including several from the university as well as the surrounding community. Many of our members are active in the many ministries in the church as well as community groups, local government and civic organizatons. We have members serving the needy through the Good Neighbor Lunch program and serving those in Guatemala through the church mission group.
            Our council derives most of our funding through various fund raisers including ticket sales and especially food sales such as the Lenten Fish Fry and Fair Booth.
 We are eager to welcome new or transferring members and offer membership to those men in good standing with the church. Men can also join the Knights on-line at kofc.org and follow the prompts. Once they find a council, they will become regular members after review by the admissions committee. There now is an online exemplification ceremony that can have a man join or members advance to the 3rd degree by watching the presentation of the lessons of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Most ushers at St. Ann are Knights so if you want to contact a Knight you can start there.
             
OFFICERS
Grand Knight                                                  Keith McClure                        724/833-7752 
Deputy Grand Knight                                     Matt Moyles                            724/766-5529
Chancellor                                                       Paul Sielski                             724/627-9174
Treasurer                                                         Keith Davin                            724/984-2474
Financial Secretary                                         Barry Nelson                           724/852-2529
Recorder                                                         Robert Goewert                       760/828-2186
Chaplin                                                            Fr. Francis Frazer                    724/627-7568

COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
            Activities vary with the season around Waynesburg. We start the year with a Mardi Gras party and dance into the Lenten season which will have us offering fish lunches and dinners on those Fridays. We conduct a “Baby Bottle Campaign” to raise funds to promote pro-life efforts from mothers’ day until fathers’ day. Then there is a  Rain Day celebration unique to Waynesburg, you can bet your hat on that on July 29^th and stop at the church for a buckwheat or buttermilk pancake breakfast. The Greene County Fair will find us at our food booth under the grandstands. During May and October, the Knights lead the Rosary before all masses. After the fair is the Truck Pull at the fairgrounds and we again man a food booth. Throughout the year we hold breakfasts for fund raising for special occasions. Other activities include helping any Knights or church and community members as their needs arise.
            When you go to mass at St. Ann you can easily meet a Knight at the door or helping as an adult acolyte. Please shake the hand of anyone near you and ask if there is a Knight nearby that you might talk to if you need to get more information about the Knights of Columbus.
 

COUNCIL NEWS
Any man interested in joining the Knights of Columbus should contact Barry Nelson at 724-852-2529 so an application can be completed and brought before the membership committee for approval. An applicant must be 18yr. of age and in good standing with the church. Our dues are $10.00 for those attending school or post graduate education and $22.00 for all others and the first year is free for any new member. We have over 100 members from 18 years old to retired, single to married with children. Our members are from St. Ann, St. Marcellus and other churches and states. The Knights are committed to the values of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. 


 UPCOMING EVENTS     8-1-2022 
Our next meeting will be June 9th in the St. Ann social hall. You are asked to conform to all current precautions regarding the virus. Thank you.         

• More information about the Knights can be found at www.kofc.org A qualified man at least 18 yr. of age may now join on the internet. A local council may then transfer that man into their council. There are also “virtual ceremonies” scheduled at this time for those seeking membership and those that wish to advance to the 3^rd degree in full Knighthood. Contact our council Grand Knight, Pat Fitch at pdfitchlaw@gmail.com.

• Dues are now due for 2022. Regular membership is $22.00 and any “student” member is assessed $10.00. Dues are payable to the Knights of Columbus and can be given to Barry Nelson, financial secretary, preferably at a meeting which is the 2^nd Thur. of the month at 7:00pm. Checks should be made out to “K of C “.

•  We start the new year with anticipation for the “Faith in Action” programs They cover the topics of Faith, Family, Community and Life. Each module has sub classes which are further detailed and can be found at www.kof.org/faithinaction.

• Another program for Knights is “Into the Breach” which features several short presentations on growing in and sharing the Catholic faith. Find it at www.kofc.org.

• You can experience mass daily by going to www.sainthmatthiasgreene.org which is the St. Matthias home page. Usually posted by noon daily.

• The “Baby Bottle Campaign” is now over. The St. Ann council 12703 was able to donate $1532.64 to Catholic Charities “ Pregnancy and Parenting Program” and to the “Ultrasound Project” to purchase and maintain machines. The Knights thank all for their generosity and commitment to protect the unborn and new parents.

• We are still accepting donations for the Knights of Columbus “Ukraine Relief Fund”. We have helped the knights in Poland and other countries take care of the refugees with nearly $9000.00 so far. Keep them in your prayers.

• Our next outing will be at the Greene County Fair from the 8^th through the 13^th. Our booth is under the grandstands at the west end. A full menu, including our famous “Cod Fish Sandwiches” is available. Stop in and enjoy the food. Thanks.

• We have Knights of Columbus hats, tee shirts, golf shirts and “Keep Christ in Christmas” magnets for sale. Contact Barry Nelson or ask at the next meeting.

• The Pickle Prize is growing again after the latest winner at the February 2021 meeting. It pays to go to your meetings.