• Our Council recited a rosary for our Dearly Departed Sister, Shelley, the wife of our Brother Knight, Tom Krush
• First Friday Eucharistic Adoration – The Knights sponsored a “Holy Hour” of prayer and rosary – (we hope to continue this each month)
• Brother Carmel Camillery’s Memorial mass – we supported the family by showing our presence
• Mass for the “Faithful Departed” Knights of our council was held, we processed in as a group, the names of the faithful departed were read, a bell was rung after each name was read
• We hosted two “Socials” this month – Hamburger/Hotdog and Pancake Breakfast
• Feed the Hungry Food Drive for July was hosted by The K of C - Ladies Auxiliary
• A Back-to-School – Back Pack Drive was sponsored by the Squires Circle

Wow! That is a great deal of “volunteer” hours and lots of energy! Many “Thanks and Blessings” to all who participated and made it happen. Continue the good work!

With July behind us, it is time to start preparing for our busiest months. In addition to our usual monthly activities, our biggest challenges are forthcoming. The St. Francis of Assisi Feast, Tootsie Roll Drive and the Christmas Dinner/Dance are just around the corner. These three events will require many resources; we need everyone’s help – big or small – in order to be successful in these events.

“Brothers We Need Your Help”
Charity does not always come in the form of money; it can also be expressed by volunteering your time. Look at this as an opportunity to help our parish and community and in doing so,we will be blessed with love and fellowship.

I am pleased to announce that our Brother Knight, Fernando Ruvalcaba has been accepted into the seminary, in preparation for Priesthood. He will be studying theology at the Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon. Fernando will be departing to Oregon on August 22, 2010.

Fernando has been an usher at St. Francis of Assisi
11:30 AM mass, since the days at Twitchell Elementary School. He chaired the position of Program Director, for our council, and served as faithful Inner Sentinel for the Rev. Theodore Van Skee Assembly #2164. Fernando was knighted in April, 2007.

Next Officers Meeting
August 17, 2010 (3rd Tuesday of the month) at 6:30PM in the “Our Lady of Angel’s room”, St. Francis of Assisi, San Damino parish center.
Next Business Meeting
September 7, 2010 (1st Tuesday of the month) at 6:30PM in the “Our Lady of Angel’s room”, St. Francis of Assisi, San Damino parish center. All Brothers are invited to join us for a social at 5:45PM prior to our business meeting.

Vivat Jesus!
Herman Sisneros, GK

THIS POLICY ESTABLISHES THE BASIC FINANCIAL CONTROLS TO BE FOLLOWED BY ALL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERS OF COUNCIL #13456.

• CASH COLLECTED FROM ANY SOURCE APPLICABLE TO COUNCIL 13456 ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, FUND RAISERS, ETC. WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT.

• CASH COLLECTION LOGS WILL BE MAINTAINED AND GIVEN TO THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY.

• FOR ANY EVENT OR ACTIVITY REQUIRING FEES FOR TICKETS, PARTICIPATION AND/OR ATTENDANCE WILL BE COLLECTED IN ADVANCE. IN RARE CASES FEES MAY BE COLLECTED AT THE DOOR/EVENT BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT. IN THESE CASES, PERSONS REQUESTING PAYMENT AT THE DOOR/EVENT SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT THEY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FEES INCURRED BY THE COUNCIL DUE TO LATE CANCELLATION OR "NO SHOWS".

• RECEIPTS FOR EXPENSES INCURRED BY MEMBERS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY WITHIN SEVEN DAYS. ORIGINAL RECEIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND WILL BE ITEMIZED AND TOTALED WITH THE PURPOSE OF THE EXPENDITURE INDICATED.

• ALL CONTRACTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COMPANIES, ETC WILL BE SIGNED BY THE GRAND KNIGHT AND THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY. ALL CONTRACTS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE COUNCIL OFFICERS.

• CHECKS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 13456, TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR COMPANIES, WILL BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE "KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL # 13456" AND MAILED DIRECTLY TO THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY.

• ALL REQUESTS FOR ACTIVITIES/EVENTS WILL REQUIRE A FORMAL REQUEST PREPARED BY THE APPLICABLE DIRECTOR OUTLINING THE RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS; REVENUE AND COST; BENEFITS TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS; BENEFITS TO THE RECIPIENT. THE REQUEST SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE GRAND KNIGHT AND THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY. AFTER REVIEW, THE DOCUMENT WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR THEIR APPROVAL AND SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL BY THE COUNCIL DURING A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING, IF REQUIRED. THIS DOCUMENT WILL BECOME THE BUDGET FOR THE ACTIVITY/EVENT AND THE AUTHORIZATION FOR DIRECTORS AND CHAIRPERSONS TO COMMIT FUNDS TO CARRYOUT THEIR ACTIVITIES. ONLY THOSE RESOURCES SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED WILL BE CONSIDERED APPROVED. RESOURCES THAT ARE NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE APPROVED DOCUMENT CANNOT BE COMMITTED WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL OFFICERS. ADDITIONALLY, EACH ACTIVITY/EVENT PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE A 5% COST FACTOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL'S CONSTITUTION. VENDORS, IF USED WILL BE IDENTIFIED AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OFFICERS.

The Saint Francis of Assisi Council 13456 will be hosting an Exemplification of the 1st Degree of the Knights of Columbus. This Ceremonial is to welcome new candidates, who have passed their application requirements for membership into the Knights.

We encourage all Brother Knights to attend and welcome these candidates into the Knights of Columbus. Please, Mark your Calendar!

DATE: August 14 (Saturday)

TIME: 9 am (Candidates and sponsors arrive by 8:30 am.)

LOCATION: St. Francis of Assisi / San Damiano Parish Center. 2300 Sunridge Heights Pkwy

For more information, or if you are bringing a candidate Please notify;
Chancellor, Terry Benko, at 702-269-9217 or gonzotb@yahoo.com

Visiting Councils Bring Materials (MC, R, B, and LP) for each candidate.