40 Years of Faith In Action!

And we've got plenty of action lined up! We are front-loaded, gentlemen! The fraternal year is off to a really fast start, and the months of August and September don't slow down. Make notes:

• August 4th business meeting and Rosary 7:00pm
• August 10th Choir OLPH 10:00am
• August 10th Second Degree at 610 3:00pm (candidates arrive by 2:30)
• August 18th Social Meeting 6:45pm
• August 23rd Southern Brewers festival
• August 25th Men’s Catholic Faith night at hall 7:00pm
• August 27th Directors and Officers meeting 6:30pm

FOUNDERS WEEK is Aug 31 - Sept. 7
It is the Holy Family Council's 40th year, and we're celebrating with a week of activities to celebrate our official Founder's Day, September 7.

• August 31st: Labor Day Picnic and Soccer Challenge
• September 2nd: Business meeting and Rosary 7:00pm
• September 5th: 40 YEAR FISH FRY at OLPH 6:00pm
• September 6th: Knight/Cole Golf Tournament
• September 7th: 40th Anniversary Celebration Mass (tba)
• September 7th: 40th Anniversary gala dinner 5:30pm at the hall

You have plenty of opportunities to get involved, so populate your calendar accordingly. Get ready to celebrate 40 years of FAITH IN ACTION!

Rise to THE CHALLENGE at the Labor Day Picnic!

Big events coming up for the council. Make sure YOU and your family take part! Sunday, August 31, it's the annual Labor Day Picnic from 12-6p at the Hall. This is an afternoon planned for the enjoyment of your whole family. Dogs and burgers, games, swimming and other fun for the kids, including a 12 foot waterslide! It's FREE, so why wouldn't you drop by?

Also that afternoon, it's the 2nd annual Knights SOCCER CHALLENGE! This challenge open to youth aged 8-14 with boys and girls winners in each age group. Winners will move on to the District soccer challenge with chances to move to the state and beyond! For more info about the KofC Soccer Challenge, e-mail Youth Director John DeLaune.

PROMACC press conference regarding possible abortion mill in Chattanooga

There is considerably more worry that a new abortion clinic will indeed open up in the Chattanooga area, in Hixson. The PROMACC (Pro-Life Majority Coalition of Chattanooga) held a press conference today to lay out what they have found. Click the links to watch a video of the story or read about it .

The whole thing apparently started when an ad in the phone book (pictured) for abortion services for Chattanooga appeared. Apparently, the local number rolls over to a mill in NC. There is no local address listed in the ad, but PROMACC says their "inside sources" say the new mill, if it shows up, would likely be located at 4066 Hixson Pike in a building owned by TPC Properties. There are more details in the "read" link above.


Defend the Culture of Life! Link and Learn:

• links to pro-life resources on the Supreme website
• links to encyclicals and statements from popes and the U.S. Bishop's conference.

New magazine featuring OLPH Rams Football

The new Tennessee Football Magazine will have a custom cover featuring our OLPH Rams! All you old Rams and dads of new Rams may be interested in the story.

Next fish fry this Friday!

Bring your family and invite your friends! Everyone is welcome at the next FIRST FRIDAY FISH FRY scheduled this Friday, August 1 at the OLPH Parish Life Center. We had almost 200 show up on July 4! Help us reach that number and more for August! All-you-can-eat fish dinner and fixin's available for just a $5.00 donation. Proceeds benefit the Tennssee Wheelchair Foundation. Go to Mass and benediction at 5:30, then join us in the PLC! Service starts at 6:00 p.m. so be sure to join us!

Flea market event raises over $5,000 for Wheelchair Foundation

A little rain, a little heat, but a lot of folks! That's a good way to sum up the success of Chattanooga's LARGEST Outdoor Flea Market held last Saturday on the OLPH football field. Stuff was stacked up and strung out on several rows that reached the 50 yard line, at least, and lots and lots of bargains were there to be found. CLICK HERE to see pictures.

The results? A full parking lot throughout the day turned into a total of more than $5,000 raised for the Tennessee Wheelchair Foundation. The proceeds will be donated to help purchase wheelchairs for disabled Tennessee veterans in need of mobility and hope!

MANY THANKS to co-chairs Moe Rivers (in the picture with Warren White) and Allen Greenwell for spending most of their waking hours the last few weeks organizing, picking up and recruiting the support and volunteers necessary to make this fundraiser a success! Also, thanks to Chip Chapman and Dale Mitchell of WUUS Radio for spending their morning with us to drum up business, and also to Brother Joe Mule', General Manager, for making that partnership possible in the first place! The station's support of the event as our official media partner was outstanding and appreciated!

Also, THANKS to the many Brother Knights who gave up most of their weekend to help make the sale a success! Didn't get a chance to work? Then DONATE to the Wheelchair Foundation.

Update on abortion mill situation

Please read this letter from Paul Simonau at the Diocesan Council for Justice and Peace updating the situation regarding what was reported as the location of a possible abortion mill in Chattanooga. There is still a possibility this could happen.

Once again, the Supreme Council website offers links to pro-life resources that we would do well to check out. Also, there is a list of KofC pro-life programs and initiatives and links to encyclicals and statements from popes and the U.S. Bishop's conference. Look these resources over to sharpen your defense of the Culture of Life!

Take a Monday night to know your Catholic faith!

How much do you really know about Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular? What is Columbian spirituality and how can you best live it day-to-day? To help you find out all this and more, the council is starting a new and informative Men's Catholic Faith Discussion program presented exclusively for Brother Knights.

The group will meet on the 4th Monday of every month. Brother Sir Knight George Bercaw will lead us in a presentation and discussion. This is a great opportunity for you learn more about your faith. The first meeting will be August 25th in the evening at the council hall (time to be determined). Knowledge sharpens the sword of truth, so make plans to attend!

LUAU for the MR Fund, mon! Be there!

Get ready to fire it up for the 4th Annual Caribbean Luau and Dance on Saturday, August 9, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the hall. Proceeds from the event will benefit our MR Fund, which helps three local charities that support people with mental disabilities: Orange Grover Center, Signal Centers and Azuwer. The council raised more than $12,000 for these charities in MR fund activities last year. The annual Luau benefit is the largest single benefit event for this fund during the year.

Tickets are $15 each or $30 per couple. Caribbean style food and beverages will be served. The band PLUM CRAZY will provide live music. There will also be a limbo contest, as well as prizes awarded for the best beach and cabana wear. SAVE THE DATE AND JOIN THE FUN!

For a variety of reasons, you may have forgotten how much FUN the Luau was last year. Refresh your memory with pictures! Click here to check them out.

Rumors about new Chattanooga abortion mill called false

If you haven't read the Saturday newspaper, please read this article regarding rumors about a new abortion clinic planned for the Chattanooga area. The rumor, according to the owners of a chain of clinics in North Carolina and Georgia, are false, but this is a reminder to us as defenders of the Right to Life that we must be vigilant in doing what we can to prevent another abortion mill opening up in our area. We have been blessed to be abortion mill-free since 1993, but that doesn't mean it can't happen again! Be sure after you read the story to leave your comment on the site.

Supreme Council website offers links to pro-life resources that we would do well to check out. Also, there is a list of KofC pro-life programs and initiatives and links to encyclicals and statements from popes and the U.S. Bishop's conference. Look these resources over to sharpen your defense of the Culture of Life! Brother Knights, be on watch for protection of women and the unborn!

Countdown to Chattanooga's Largest Outdoor Flea Market

Here we are, counting down to the big day -- Saturday, July 26, the day of Chattanooga's LARGEST OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET! Get ready to be a part of something really BIG! We need YOU to step up and volunteer! The fun starts on Friday, July 25. If you have a spare day or even a few spare hours, make sure you come down to OLPH and help set up the football field. We need as many arms, hands and backs as possible to arrange and organize donated items we have for sale.

We start EARLY on Saturday morning. The official opening is 7 am, but there will be shoppers there long before that! Whatever you think you can do help out on Friday and/or Saturday, e-mail Moe Rivers and let him know. The flea market will close about 4pm.

Proceeds from the flea market will benefit the Tennessee Wheelchair Foundation, providing wheelchairs, mobility and hope to disable Tennessee veterans in need. You can still donate items at OLPH and St. Stephens after Mass or bring stuff down to the hall

Many thanks to Brother Joe Mule', General Manager of WUUS Radio for being our Flea Market media partner. WUUS 97.3 & 99.3 FM will sponsor a three hour remote broadcast from the event, so listen up and come meet a famous radio personality!

Let's Get Busy!

The new fraternal year is here! After taking a couple of weeks to catch our breath and plan, we've got a full 6 weeks or so coming up. Scan the calendar and pick the events at which you can contribute. There are plenty to choose from!

• July 19th - Work and clean up day at hall. Starts in the morning.


• July 21st -The Social meeting at 6:45p. BRING A PROSPECT!


• July 25th - Set up for CHATTANOOGA'S LARGEST OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET. Call Moe to help, 892-8633


• July 26th- CHATTANOOGA'S LARGETS OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET at OLPH football field. Call Moe to help, 892-8633


• August 1st - First Friday Fish Fry at OLPH PLC, 6:00p


• August 3rd -Second degree at Council 610


• August 4th -Business meeting and Rosary 7:00


• August 9th -6099 Annual Luau to benefit the M.R. fund. Bring friends. Live music by Plum Krazie and other fun stuff begins at 7:00p


• August 10th -Fr. McGivney's Holy Family Singers at OLPH, 10a Mass


• August 18th -Social meeting at 6:45p. BRING A PROSPECT!


• August 23rd Chattanooga Brewfest, all day on the river, to benefit Kids on the Block. To volunteer for afternoon or evening shift, e-mail Ken McVay at ksmcvay@tva.gov .


• August 31st -LABOR DAY PICNIC and 2nd Annual KofC Soccer Challenge at the hall.


• September 6th - Knight/Kohl Golf Tournament at Brainerd Golf Club. We need PLAYERS and SPONSORS! E-mail Ron Schleifer

Volunteers and Stuff needed for Chattanooga's LARGEST Outodoor Flea Market!

What we think will be Chattanooga's Largest Outdoor Flea Market will take place on Saturday, July 26, 7a-4p on the football field at OLPH to benefit the Wheelchair Foundation as they focus on buying wheelchairs for disabled veterants in Tennessee. Chairman Moe Rivers is seeking LOTS of volunteer help for that day. We will need AT LEAST 70 VOLUNTEERS to run the event throughout the day, as well as help load and unload items, set up tables, chairs, tents, etc. on the day before.

This is a HUGE undertaking that will require ALL HANDS ON DECK! Please put aside at least part of your day on Friday or Saturday to help make this community-wide event a tremendous success! E-MAIL MOE RIVERS now to let him know you can volunteer or get more information, or call 892-8633. Or call Allen Greenwell at 899-3981.

ITEM DROP OFF: Drop off your items to sell before or after Sunday Masses at OLPH or St. Stephen's. There will be a tractor trailer next to the gym at OLPH. Also, bring your stuff by the hall to drop off there.

SPACE RENTAL: Know anyone who wants to rent a space? 10x10 spaces are available for $10.00 each or get a space with table for $20.00. Contact Moe Rivers or Allen Greenwell at the information above.

Council installs new officers for fraternal year

Council 6099 installed new officers for the 2008-09 fraternal year on June 29 at council hall. Click here for pictures. About 50 members and families were on hand for the ceremony and the fantastic dinner prepared by Council Chef Steve Reker and able assistants Al Squillante and Bill Woods. Also, winners of the annual council awards were announced. Those recognized for oustanding service to the council last year were:

• Knight of the Year: Ron Schleifer, PGK (pictured)
• Family of the Year: Allan and Rebecca Greenwell
• The Stumpy Award: Mike Doyle, PGK

New council officers for this fraternal year are:

• Grand Knight: Jason Randall
• Deputy Grand Knight: Richard Buske
• Chancellor: Victor Williams
• Warden: Corky Evers
• Recorder: Wayne Collins
• Advocate: Ray Fox, PGK
• Financial Secretary: Ron Schleifer, PGK
• Treasurer: Earl Riecke
• Lecturer: Allen Greenwell
• Trustees: Mike Doyle, PGK; Rusty Phillips, PGK, FDD; Chris Humkey, PGK
• Outside Guards: Chuck Laplante, Joe Salamone
• Inside Guards: Rick Hick, Steve Horton

This year's slate of directors are:

• Youth: John DeLaune
• Family: George Ames
• Church, OLPH: Joe Reinert
• Church, St. Stephen: Warren White, PGK
• Community: Wayne Collins
• Membership: Allen Greenwell
• Hall Rental: Steve Horten
• Pro-Life: Michael Doyle
• MR Foundation: Steve Reker
• Brewer's Festival: Ken McVay, PGK
• 52 Club: Earl Riecke
• Wheelchair Foundation: Moe Rivers
• Food for the Poor: Dennis Meinert
• Building & Grounds: Chris Bryant
• Golf Tournament: Ron Schleifer, PGK
• Council Chef: Steve Reker
• Webmaster: Mark Simpson
• Blog Chief: Wayne Collins

What will YOU do to help make our 40th year the best ever? Think about it!