Knights of Columbus
Council 4410 – St. Mary’s Church, Rome, Ga.

Knights of Columbus Council 4410 salutes community servants

The 2010 Knights' community service winners are, from left: Bobby Bates, Floyd Emergency Medical Services, winner in EMS category; Robert Noble, Scouting category winner, a Boy Scout leader for many years; Rick Stephens, winner in Fire Department category, he's a battalion chief with more than 40 years of service; Jon Sisson, winner Police Officer category, a police officer since 2002, with many letters of commendation; and Steve Thacker, Grand Knight. Each year, the K of C honors those who serve the community in four categories: Police, fire, EMS and scouts (alternate years for boys and girls).  The honorees are selected by managers and leaders in each of the areas. The winners were honored at a dinner held at the Landmark Restaurant on Feb. 15. They were presented with Knights of Columbus Service certificates and a small monetary prize, compliments of Outback Steakhouse.

LABOR DAY BBQ

THANK YOU, ROME & FLOYD COUNTY FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR

Knights' Labor Day barbecue raises $13,000 to help local groups  

The annual  Labor Day Barbecue produced by the Knights of Columbus of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rome earned close to $13,000. Those funds and others will go toward local projects supported by the Knights as well as toward other appeals for aid brought before the Catholic fraternal group.

The 2009 edition of the barbecue, held Sept. 7 at the Rome Civic Center, again saw huge crowds of both dine-in and carry-out customers. In addition to pork and beef, diners also enjoyed ribs, chicken, Brunswick stew and special baked goods commemorating the city of Rome's 175th Anniversary

Dozens of Knights were joined by their families, friends and other members of the St. Mary's parish in preparing for the annual feast that has been a part of Rome's Labor Day tradition for more than four decades.   "

On behalf of the Knights, their families, our sponsors and the entire St. Mary's Church community, we thank our friends and neighbors for your support to help make our 42nd annual barbecue a success," says Jim Powell, co-chairman of the event..

"We are all proud to carry on the tradition our brother Knights started many years ago, serving some pretty good barbecue but more importantly, celebrating the important values of faith, family and service to others."   In addition to proceeds raised by the selling of meals and bulk food sales, the Knights also saw a robust boost in event sponsorships from the community. The spike was especially noted given the state of the economy.  

Members of the Knights' planning committee held a post-barbecue meeting on Sept. 11 to review this year's event and to get started on the 2010 fund-raiser, set for Sept. 6 at the Civic Center.  Those interested in sponsorship for 2010 are asked to contact Powell at 706-346-2532.   Additional information about the 2009 and 2010 barbecues--as well as the Knights -- is available at www.romekofc.com.  

And please save the date for next Labor Day: Sept. 6 at the Rome Civic Center!

We thank our 2009 sponsors. Please support our local businesses!

Knights in action:

Photos by  Mills Fitzner

From left, Pat Adams, Don Barcik and Dan Sydow help present the colors at the Sept. 4 Rome Braves-Augusta GreenJackets game.

New e-mail address for the Knights:

Fellow Knights,   I am sending this email so you will know the Council's new email adress that can be listed on the new website and used to send out our event details. I will check the email mailbox frequently for any inquiries. I would also be happy to send out information on future Knights events or news from this email address and forward any responses to members as needed.     Thanks, Jim Powell

romekofc@gmail.com

How to help the Knights help others

The Knights of Columbus is the fraternal organization of the Catholic Church devoted to family, faith, charity, patriotism and service to others. Each year the St. Mary’s council supports a number of Greater Rome charitable groups and individuals/families who may be in need of immediate social support or financial assistance. The Supreme Council also accepts donations through the Columbian Charities which support national and international programs.

Contribute to the Knights of Columbus in the following ways:

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Donations made directly to our local Council /Assembly
Make checks payable to the Knights of Columbus (amount is not tax deductible)

Columbian Charities-

Make donations made to this national K of C organization
Make checks payable to the K of C-Columbian Charities (amount is tax deductible)

St. Mary’s Church -

Donations made to St. Mary’s Church to benefit K of C Make checks payable to the St. Mary’s (amount is tax deductible)

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Send contributions to St. Mary’s Church - 911 N. Broad St. - Rome, GA 30161

“Help the Knights help others.”

Knights elect new officers:

The following individuals were elected to their positions on June 1, 2009:

Chaplin Deacon Stewart Neslin
Grand Knight Steve Thacker
Deputy Grand Knight John Giles
Chancellor Leo Grajzar
Recorder Bill Anderson
Financial Secretary Roger Dexter
Treasurer Steve Wacker
Lecturer N/A
Advocate Jim Parker
Warden Art D’Ambrosio
Inside Guard Pat Adams
Outside Guard John Meyer
Trustee (1st Year) Jim Powell
Trustee (2nd Year) Ed Brady
Trustee (3rd Year) Andy Bressette

Knights honor 'Servants of the Community'

Pictured from left are Grand Knight Andy Bressette and honorees Shelli Morgan, post commander

Chuck Sizemore, Lt. Michael Patterson and Capt. Larry Lynch.

(From the Knights) Members of the St. Mary’s Church Knights of Columbus Council

presented their Second Annual Servant of the Community Awards at a dinner held at

the Landmark Restaurant on Monday, March 16.

Honored during the dinner were:

>Capt. Larry Lynch, a Rome city firefighter of 34 years.

>Lt. Michael Patterson of Floyd Emergency Medical Services.

>State Patrol Post Commander Chuck Sizemore.

>Shelli Morgan, Service Unit Director for Girl Scouts of Floyd County.

   >Lt. Michael Patterson with Bressette

<Capt. Larry Lynch with Andy Bressette

Post commander Chuck Sizemore and Bressette   Shelli Morgan with Former Grand Knight Cero Pena

Each was nominated by their directors and chosen by the Knights in recognition of their charity and selfless acts in service to others during the past year. Frank Curti, Selection Committee   Chair, said: “We decided to honor members of our community because so often we fail to thank those who work daily in service to others.”

Said Sizemore after receiving his award: “In my 22 years serving our community, this is the first time I’ve been publicly thanked for my service and I truly appreciate this sentiment more than you can know.”

Said Andrew Bressette, Grand Knight of Council 4410: "Although locally we are known for our Labor Day Barbecue, the Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic fraternal organization    in the world primarily dedicated to charity and service to those in need. Last year, Knights worldwide

donated $145 million to charitable causes and logged nearly 69 million volunteer hours to local   organizations. Because we value charity and service to others, it is fitting that tonight we honor   four members of our community who exemplify these ideals through their work within Rome and Floyd County."

The Knights' 2009 Labor Day Barbecue is set for Monday, Sept. 7, at Rome City Center.

Photo of the Knights, their families and the honorees dining at The Landmark.