Knights of Columbus

Council #10035

Officers

            Grand Knight                Rich Corkrean             462-2597

            Treasurer                        Dick Bass                      462-1057

            Financial Secretary     Tom Leners                  462-4237

Winterset Council #10035 is an organization of dedicated individuals and currently has over 70 members.  We gather at our Parish Hall at 7:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month from September thru June.  You are cordially invited and we look forward to meeting you.    

History

In 1882, Father Michael J. McGivney invited a small group of parishioners to gather in the basement of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut.  His goal is simple, to establish an Order that would unite men in their faith as well as help provide for Catholic families in times of need.  It was in that humblest of beginnings that the Knights of Columbus was founded.

Guided by four core principles - charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism - these founding members strove to overcome the hardships of the time.  Poverty.  Unemployment.  Even persecution.

Father Michael J. McGivney's perseverance and foresight have resulted in the largest Catholic fraternal and humanitarian organization ever created.  An organization that has endured for over a century because of the inspirational courage of so many.

Areas of Service

The Knights of Columbus is an organization fortified by its past, and driven by its goals for the future.  It's through these five areas of service - faith, community, family, youth, and fellowship - that we truly make a difference.

faith  As Knights, our faith is our foundation.  Dedicated to the Catholic Church's growth and her good works, we support religious outreach, promote vocations, and provide financial support for seminarians and postulates.  This way, we help support our Church and strengthen our personal faith.

community  As committed as we are to the Catholic Church, so are we to our communities.  By actively and financially supporting Special Olympics, by leading the charge in pro-life, or by safeguarding the environment, Knights of Columbus members all over the world have helped countless communities prosper.

family  As fathers and husbands, serving our families is not only part of what we do, it's part of who we are.  To that end, Knights of Columbus councils offer programs that strengthen family and marital bonds by holding numerous family focused events, including the "Family of the Month" program that honors outstanding families.  Most importantly, as Knights, we are able to provide assistance and support to Knights and their families whenever needed.

youth  The importance of helping today's youth become tomorrow's leaders is also a huge focus of the Order.  For that reason, many local councils sponsor Columbian Squire Circles, the Order's official youth organization for Catholic young men, ages 10 - 18 , which provide them the unique opportunity to develop leadership skills.  Additionally, through activities such as the Catholic Citizenship Essay contest, The Substance Abuse Poster contest, and the annual Free Throw championship, the Knights of Columbus assists youth in building a strong sense of civic and religious responsibility.

fellowship  To be a Knight means to believe in each other as we believe in ourselves; realizing that by creating strong, social, and supportive local councils, we help create a stronger Order worldwide and ensure an even stronger future.

Local Council

Knights serve as valuable role models for other Catholic men, as well as mentors for all our children.  As a service organization, the  Knights of Columbus owes its many achievements to the members of local councils where the greatest impact is most often witnessed. 

Winterset Knights sponsor yearly activities of meaningful works

• Tootsie roll drive - proceeds go to Madison County Association for Special People

• Adopt A Highway

• Birthright - contributions from the sell of paper roses

• Vocations Brunch - amount raised is matched by Knights

• Fish Fries - six during lent, our main fundraiser

• Free Throw Competition - local level for 10 to 14 year old boys and girls

• High School LIGHT Kickoff Cookout

We are always looking for new members as well as the next generation of Knights.  Men of character and conviction who are driven by both faith and conscience to do truly meaningful works.

For more information about the Knights of Columbus contact:

            Rich Corkrean             462-2597

            Larry Lantz                  462-1936

            Jim Pottebaum            462-1574

 

 

Altar and Rosary Society

 

A Conversation With an Angel

 

"Go break to the needy

Sweet Charity's Bread

for giving is living"

the Angel said.

 

But must I give again

and again without ever stopping?

 

"Oh, No", said the Angel,

"With yourself be true.

Just give until the Lord

stops giving to you.."

 

The Altar and Rosary Society meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month from September to May.  The meetings begin at 1:00 PM in the Parish Hall.  Every woman in the parish is automatically a member.  We invite you all to come to the meetings.  We guarantee a good time will be had as well as doing good work for others less fortunate than ourselves.  We look forward to getting to know each one of you better.  So please come, participate and enjoy.

Officers

President                Shirley Bittinger             462-3700

Vice President       Arlene White                     462-5822

Secretary                Margaret Schlueter        462-1404

Treasurer                Margaret Schlueter        462-1404

Dinner Chair          Marie Wadle                      641-728-4370

 

 

Helping Hands

Mission Statement

To extend the compassion and presence of our parish to any of our parishioners in need.

What Does Helping Hands Do?

We respond to the short-term need of shut-ins, the elderly, the parishioner who has just come home from the hospital, the parishioner experiencing an unexpected illness or other emergency family need, or bereavement.

Food Committee

• Someone just returning home from a hospitalization.

• Someone injured (short term)

• New parents.

• Someone too sick to prepare a meal.

Bereavement Committee

• Assist families at the time of a death.  Get in touch with a family member to determine their needs - to function as a "presence" of the church family.

• Determine the parishioners' need for food.

• Contact the family within a week after the funeral and determine and provide any further support, "Keep in Touch".

• Send a mass card for family members who are not part of the St. Joseph Parish Family.

Hospitalized and Homebound

• Have a parishioner volunteer visit each homebound person on a regular basis.

• Grocery shopping, occasionally.

• Give a long-term caregiver a brief respite.

Mother's Helpers

• Contact family about food or other needs.

• See that the "first time parent" gift is delivered.

New Parishioner Welcome

• Contact and welcome new parishioners to the parish and answer any questions they may have.

• Deliver a tote bag full of information about St. Joseph Church.

Handyman

• To assist parishioners in need of home maintenance.

• Assist parishioners with yard maintenance.

Nursing Home

• Provide socialization through a visitation program for parishioners residing in care facilities.

Transportation

• Provide rides for parishioners for doctor visits and for masses.

 

 

Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council provides pastoral planning for the faith community it serves.  Through extensive prayer, listening and learning the council assists the pastor in identifying and assessing the gifts and needs of the faith community; to clarify the parish's mission, and to develop and initiate pastoral plans to serve the mission for the Kingdom of God.

The membership of a Pastoral Council includes a wide variety of people.  The member's objective is to always strive for the common good of the people they serve - to seek the best interest of the entire community of faith.  Of most importance, membership of the Pastoral Council members are appointed on the basis of a discernment of gifts that are necessary for pastoral council members to possess.  The recommended length of membership is three years.

Current members of St. Joseph's Pastoral Council:

Pastor and Presider            Father Chris Hartshorn

Chairperson                         Kris Jacobsen

Recording Secretary         Kathleen Kordick

Members                               Deacon Sam Sullivan        Mike Corkrean

                                                Terry McNamara                Jeff Honkomp

                                                Julie Wheeler

Youth Representatives     Brendan Jackson                Nick Junker

 

Catholic Charities                                                              601 Grand Ave.   Des Moines, IA  50309

Diocese of Des Moines                                                              515-237-5078      tradke@dmdiocese.org

because we all need a little help along the way                  www.CatholicCharitiesDM.org 

Volunteer & Service Opportunities        

Catholic Charities is a non-profit social service organization that serves people of all faiths in Central and Southwest Iowa.  Thanks to the generosity and dedication of our volunteers, Catholic Charities offered food, clothing, shelter, counseling and hope to more than 20,000 people last year.

St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter

Meal Providers - Volunteers can provide a dinner at the shelter in several ways:  come to the shelter with the ingredients to prepare the meal, or prepare the meal at your home/business/parish and deliver it to the shelter by 6:00 pm on your assigned evening.  Volunteers are welcome to stay and eat with the guests and staff.  The average number of guests is about 20.  (Please keep the maximum number of volunteers cooking at the shelter to 5.)  To sign up for a date call the shelter directly at 515-282-1235.

Yard Work/Donation Organization - Small groups of up to 8 people are needed to help with yard work and to clean out the donation garage.  Days and times of projects vary and can be arranged by calling the volunteer coordinator at 515-237-5078.

St. Mary Family Center, Food & Clothing Pantry

St. Mary Family Center, Catholic Charities food and clothing pantry serves more than 100 families each day.  Volunteers are needed to distribute food boxes, administer the clothing area and sort donations.  St. Mary Family Center is open Mon. - Fri. between the hours of 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Collections

Take up a collection for St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter & St. Mary Family Center.

• Baby items - Formula (Enfamil with Lipil), diapers (size 4,5,6), wipes, etc.

• Kitchen supplies - pots/pans, utensils, dishcloths, etc.

• Personal care items - shampoo, toothpaste, etc.

• Cleaning supplies - bleach, Lysol, Windex. laundry soap

• New children's socks and underwear

Contact Trish Radke at 515-237-5078 or tradke@dmdiocese.org for more information on how your group or business can volunteer.

 

 

Just Faith - New Orleans

Just Faith Des Moines is sponsoring two service trips toward rebuilding New Orleans post Katrina.  August 9 - 16 and September 20 - 27 are the dates.  We plan on continuing the work of Operation Helping Hands until the list of 4,ooo homes is completed on the Catholic Charities list.  If you are interested, have questions or would like to make a donation - please contact Celeste Egger at 515-274-6483, eggerj@mchsi.com or Larry Lantz at 515-462-1936, larwin62@yahoo.com

 

Back to Top

St. Joseph Catholic Church, May 2008
Original template by: Dieter Schneider 2007 | www.csstemplateheaven.com
Downloaded from: www.magictemplate.com