KOC Holy Ghost Council #4977

REMINDER ABOUT the LIVING ROSARY THIS WEDNESDAY!

The Knights of Columbus have been asked again this year to pray the LIVING ROSARY together. This event will take place at St Thomas of Villanova Church this Wednesday, October 7th at 7 PM.
Please come and pray together with fellow Knights and parishioners, especially since October is Right to Life month.

Knights - Please arrive about 6:30 PM. Wear your 1) 4th degree uniforms; 2) dark suit (sashes will be provided); 3) council Green Shirt; or 4) come as you are and help us pray together. We can be a bead to start the Rosary. Thank you!

SK Jim DeGiulio
1yr Trustee

Every weekend, Catholic men walk through the doors of St. Thomas of Villanova and St. Theresa. Most of them are practicing Catholic gentlemen who would make excellent Knights of Columbus—but no one has asked them to join.
I know that approaching another man and asking him to join the Knights can sometimes feel uncomfortable. You may wonder what to say. Being ignored, or even rejected, can be a bit disheartening. But remember: you don't have to give a sales pitch. Your responsibility as a member of the Knights is to simply extend an invitation.
As Knights, we have made a commitment to reach out to Catholic gentlemen and invite them to become part of our fraternity. We cannot leave that responsibility to just a handful of members. Experience shows that it takes at least 10–15 Knights actively asking men to consider joining after each mass for our recruiting efforts to be effective. More is even better! When we have many Brothers participating, the responsibility becomes easier for everyone—and our chances of finding new members increases dramatically.
You don't have to be an experienced recruiter. Just say, “Are you a Knight? We'd like to invite you to learn more about the Knights of Columbus.” That's it. A simple invitation can change a man's involvement in his parish, his community, and his Catholic faith.
Please make a commitment to help with next weekend’s recruiting effort at St. Theresa after the masses (October 10/11). Please make that same commitment to support our St. Thomas of Villanova Recruiting Effort at the October 24/25 masses. [Please put on your calendar]
Your participation truly matters, and together we can build and insure the future of our great council.
Vivat Jesus!

This is at St. Theresa Church

Worthy Brother,
You and your wife/friend are invited to our annual 4977 Past Grand Knight Banquet Dinner. This year, we honor the achievements and service of Past Grand Knight Steve Taromina.

When? Sunday, October 25, 2026
Where? At Gianni's Café. 18 W. Station St. in Palatine
Cost? $30 per person (cash bar). Payment is required before reservation can be confirmed.

Reservations and Payment are due by October 16.
Pay in 2 ways:
1) CHECK. Payable to "Holy Ghost Council #4977" and mailed to: Tom Pyra, 253 Aberdeen Drive, Barrington, IL 60010-4018, or
2) ZELLE. Send to Tom Pyra's email [email protected] or to Tom's phone at (847) 650-1779

Doors open at 4:45 PM. Cocktails at 5:00 PM. Dinner at 6:00 PM.
For questions, call or email Tom Pyra @ (847) 650-1779. [email protected]

Worthy Brothers,
Please help us celebrate and welcome our newest 4977 Brother(s) by attending an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity on Monday, September 28 at 7:00 PM in the Bernardin Room of St. Theresa's Pauline Center. The Pauline Center is the connected building between St. Theresa's Church and School facing Benton Street. Park in the front lot off Benton Street, and enter through Door 1. (See the attached flyer for details).

We will have lite food and refreshments after the ceremony to celebrate our newest 4977 Brother(s). Please REPLY to this email if you plan to attend. Want to get a reasonable count for food planning. Truly hope to see you there! Vivat Jesus!

SK Robert J Novak
Exemplification Ceremony Chairman

In spite of some challenging weather, our Holy Ghost Council 4977 ID Drive Volunteers were once again out in force making a big difference in the community last weekend. Notable was the strong support from many of the organizations served by our Tootsie Roll fundraising! Please click the attachment picture for a small collage of our 2026 ID Drive Volunteers!

Thanks to all our volunteers and donators for your support!

SK Bernard J Bojarski
Tootsie Roll ID Drive Chairman

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our Brother Knight, Robert J. Niersbach, whom God graciously called on September 5, 2026. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1959 (66+ years) and a long-time member of Holy Ghost Council 4977.

Sir Knights in Uniform and brothers in Suit & Sash are requested for the Visitation on Sunday, September 20th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy. Palatine, IL. 60067. Please arrive by 5:30pm to assemble.

Funeral Mass: Monday, September 21st at 10:00am at St. Theresa Church, 455 N. Benton Street, Palatine, IL 60067. Please arrive by 9:30am to assemble.

Please keep Robert and his family in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

SK Lawrence A Ruff

The Knights of Columbus have been asked again this year to pray the LIVING ROSARY together.

This event will take place at St Thomas of Villanova Church on Wednesday October 7th at 7pm. Please come and pray together with fellow Knights and parishioners, especially since October is Right to Life month.

Please come about 6:30 pm. Wear your 4th degree uniforms or suit. Sashes will be provided. Or just come and pray together. We can be a bead to start the Rosary.

Thank You
Jim DeGiulio
Past Grand Knight

Worthy Brothers,
You are invited to the Annual Family & Friends Council Steak Fry.
When: October 3rd at 6:00PM (Following the 5:00PM Mass)
Where: St Thomas - Raleigh Center

Cost : $25/ Per Person (Kids & Priests eat free)
** Hot Dogs & Burgers will be provided for the kids free

IF you would like to attend, you can pay at Monday's ( 9/14) general meeting.

PLEASE RSVP Jim Arns by September 28th, if you haven't already signed up.
224-661-1877 or [email protected]

See attachment for more details
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Vivat Jesus,
- Dave Tuegel

SK Dave A Tuegel