12/3/03	WELCOME NEW BROTHER!: Congratulations & Welcome to Brother David Cavalari, who was exemplified in the 1st Degree on December 2nd at Immaculate Conception. David is a parishioner at Holy Ghost. Congratulations also to his proposer, Troy Brenny!
	1ST DEGREE IN HONOR OF SK RICHARD MADORE: SK Richard Madore, PGK, PFN (dec.) was the honoree of the 1st Degree ceremony held at Immaculate Conception on December 2nd.
	BLUE MASS COMMITTEE FORMED: An exploratory committee has been formed to handle the beginning planning for the District Blue Mass, tentatively scheduled for September 29, 2004 at Holy Ghost Church. There is a lot of planning to do (as well as confirmation of the date, coordination with Bishop Kurtz, Father Mankel, and the Diocesan Office. The committee consists of John Swindeman, Paul Rodarte, John Sholly, Wes Sheedy, Troy Brenny, Malcolm Wells, Two Bears Hebert, and Jeff Emitt. Contact John Swindeman for more details or to volunteer to assist.
	HOLY GHOST & CONVENT CLEANUP: Help is needed to clean up our basement storage room at Holy Ghost, clean up and arrangement of our supplies stored at the old Convent near Holy Ghost, and moving our supplies out of the Holy Ghost basement and into the Convent. All members are also requested to bring any Council Property (photos, log books, materials & supplies) to the Convent for proper storage. The tentative date is February 17th, in place of the usual business meeting at Holy Ghost. Work will begin at 6:30 pm.
	GOOD OF ORDER: Dan Moneymaker would have been the winner of the Good of The Order had he been in attendance at the Business Meeting & 1st Degree on December 2nd. You can't win if you're not present!
	PLEASE PRAY FOR: Dorothy Swindeman, Robert Swindeman, and the Swindeman family, Mike "Pig" Allen & Family, Scott Hanson, Council 645, the Armed Forces, Police, Firefighters, Priests & Religious, Two Bears Hebert, Malcolm Wells Jr., Greg McGinnis' father & wife Diane, Connie Campbell, Paul Jones & Wife, Elmer Scheidhauer, State Advocate Tim Coyle, and Paul Rodarte's father.
11/25/03	DEGREE NEWS:: 1st Degree, 12/1/03, Council 5207, 7:30pm 1st Degree, 12/2/03, Immaculate Conception, 7 pm 1st Degree, 12/4/03, Council 8781, 7:00 pm 4th Degree, 3/27/03, St. John Neumann, 6:00pm
	4th DEGREE SCHEDULED: An Exemplification in the 4th Degree is scheduled at St. John Neumann Church & School on Saturday, March 27. The Mass and Knighting will take place at 6:00 pm at St. John Neumann Church, with the Banquet following at St. John Neumann School at 7:30pm. The 4th Degree ceremony will honor SK Elvyn "Doc" Davidson, PGK.
11/24/03	CONGRATULATIONS!: Congratulations to Jack McCusker & Malcolm Wells, on your exemplification in the 3rd Degree on Sunday, November 23rd!
11/18/03	CALVARY CEMETERY CLEANUP: It's time once again to gather up the power tools and head on out to Calvary Cemetery for our annual workday. The primary job is raking or blowing leaves from the cemetery grounds out to the front gates of the cemetery for pickup by the city. The cleanup is scheduled for Saturday December 6th from 9 am to 3 pm. Please make plans to attend. For more information, contact John Sholly.
	DEGREE NEWS:: 3rd Degree, 11/23/03, Our Lady of Fatima, 1:00pm 1st Degree, 12/2/03, Immaculate Conception, 7 pm 4th Degree, 3/04
	CHRISTMAS SOCIAL: This year's Christmas Social is planned for Tuesday, December 16th at Holy Ghost, in lieu of the Council Business Meeting.7:30 pm. More details to follow!
	STUDENT DINNER AT JOHN XXIII: We have scheduled a dinner for the Students of UT, at St. John XXIII on March 21st. More details will follow.
	PHOTOS FROM HOLY GHOST HISTORY: Do you have wedding photos or other pictures from Holy Ghost Church? If so, please consider making them available for use in the Centenary Celebration of Holy Ghost Parish, scheduled for April 27 2007 through August 15 2008.
	ADVENT CALENDARS: We will be distributing Advent Calendars at Immaculate Conception and at John XXIII, hopefully on Sunday, November 30th. Help is needed. Send an email to the address at the top of this page to volunteer to help.
	FLAG RAISING: There will be a flag raising ceremony at Holy Ghost, following the 7:00 am Mass on Sunday, December 7th (Pearl Harbor Day). Members of the Council will raise the new super-tough Polyester American Flag donated to Holy Ghost by Council 645.
	CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Jack McCusker, on your exemplification in the 2nd Degree!
	LATIN NOVUS ORDO MASS: The Latin Novus Ordo Mass will be celebrated at Holy Ghost twice during Advent. First on November 27th, and again on December 22nd. Contact the Holy Ghost Parish for more details.
	MID-YEAR MEETING: The K of C State Mid-Year Meeting will be in Nashville at St. Edward Parish, Saturday January 10, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm CST. The Mid-year meeting is hosted by Council 9586.
	DEVOTION OF DIVINE MERCY: The Divine Mercy Icon will be in Knoxville from January 10 through January 31. The Icon is tentatively scheduled to be at Holy Ghost, Immaculate Conception, and John XXIII from January 10 through January 25. Plans are underway for a devotion and Holy Hour at Holy Ghost on January 20th. More details to follow on the devotions at Holy Ghost, as well as IC and John XXIII.
	OPEN HOUSE AT HOLY GHOST: Holy Ghost Catholic Church will have an Open House on Sunday, November 23rd. There will be a display of icons from the Church, the opportunity to view the adornments and artwork of the Church, and Vespers at 5pm. Fr. Mankel reminds us that liturgical prayer is the highest form of prayer and surpasses all private devotions.
	COUNCIL 645 HOSTING 4th DEGREE MEETING: Council 645 will host the 4th Degree Assembly meeting at Immaculate Conception on January 11th from 4pm to 8pm. Help is needed from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree members of Council 645.
	TRIDENTINE MASS IN EAST TENNESSEE: The Diocese of Knoxville will see its first legal post-Vatican II Tridentine Mass, beginning soon at St. Stephen's in Chattanooga. Note that there are conditions for Catholics who wish to attend a Tridentine Mass. Chief among these conditions are the recognition of the validity of the Novus Ordo Mass. The Mass will occur monthly on a trial basis.
11/11/03	CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Paul Jones and Don Williams, on your exemplification in the 2nd Degree!
11/5/03	WELCOME NEW BROTHER!: Congratulations & Welcome to Brother Jack McCusker, who was exemplified in the 1st Degree on November 4th at Immaculate Conception. Jack is a parishioner at Immaculate Conception. Congratulations also to his proposer, Doc Davidson!
	1ST DEGREE IN HONOR OF SK JIM BENTLEY, SR: SK Jim Bentley, Sr, PGK, PSD (dec.) was the honoree of the 1st Degree ceremony held at Immaculate Conception on November 4th.
	DEGREE NEWS:: 2nd Degree, 11/6/03, St. John Neumann School, 7:00pm 2nd Degree, 11/16/03, Our Lady of Fatima, 2:00pm 3rd Degree, 11/23/03, Our Lady of Fatima, 1:00pm 4th Degree, 3/04
	PLEASE PRAY FOR:: Jim Bentley and Family , Jim Tritt's brother David, Elmer Scheinhauer, Marty Haver, Tim Coyle, Joe Vadeboncoeur, Troy Brenny's father-in-law Eugene Leach, Paul Jones, Malcolm Well's cousins Kathy Hudson & Marie Allen, PGK Two Bears Hebert, Pig Allen & the Allen Family, Council 645, the Armed Forces, men & women of Law Enforcement, Greg McGinnis' father, Margie Leatherwood, Bill Simms, Wes Sheedy's friend seeking employment, Jeff Emitt's cousin Marty, the Swindeman family, the Russell family, Br. Bob Hunt, the Knights of Columbus, and the Clergy
	ALL HANDS ON DECK!: Pig Allen informed the Council of an urgent project to replace the roof of an elderly woman's home. This woman lives near DD John Sholly, and if her roof is not replaced, the city will condemn the house and evict her. All Knights are needed! Contact Pig Allen for details and to volunteer.
	MORE HANDS ON DECK!: The Veterans Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for next Tuesday, November 11, at Immaculate Conception at 7pm. This will be a spaghetti dinner. Veterans will eat free with proof of military service. Knights are needed from 4pm to 10pm for cooking, cleaning, and serving. Consider this project part of "serving those who served". Call GK Paul Rodarte to volunteer.
11/4/03	PLEASE PRAY FOR JOE VADEBONCOEUR: S.K. Paul Vadeboncoeur's brother, who passed away October 21st in Michigan.
	TO COUNCIL 645 FROM THE FAMILY OF SK JIM BENTLEY, SR: The following note was received for Council 645 from James Bentley, Jr: To thank you for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was deeply appreciated: Dear Knights: We can't begin to thank you enough for the wonderful support during this sad but joyful time. Sad to see him go but joyful in knowing that he is where he wants to be and is no longer suffering. The Honor Guard was wonderful. He loved the K of C. Sincerely, the Bentley Family.
10/23/03	TO COUNCIL 645 FROM THE FAMILY OF SK JIM BENTLEY, SR: The following note was received for Council 645 from James Bentley, Jr: To thank you for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was deeply appreciated: Dear Council Members, Thanks so much for the beautiful flowers. My Dad passed away on Columbus Day. How appropriate for a man who loved the KoC, what it stands for, and its members. Jim Bentley & Family.
	THANKS TO PAUL VADEBONCOEUR: The State Convention fund for the 2002 State Convention has now been closed, and the last of the monies transferred to the General Acccount. At the last business meeting, particular attention was paid to the role played by Paul Vadeboncoeur, PGK, in organizing the Convention, which was the last Tennessee State Convention hosted by an individual Council. Thanks, Paul, for your hard work & dedication!!!
	DEGREE NEWS:: 1st Degree, 11/4/03, IC at 7 pm 2nd Degree, 11/6/03, Council 5207, Council Hall, 7 PM 3rd Degree, 11/23/03, TBA
	FALL FESTIVAL NEWS: Council 645 sponsored a hole at the Red Kidd Memorial Golf Tournament, and several members also assisted with parking for the Fall Festival on Saturday. In addition, Doc Davidson worked the First Aid Station at St. Joseph's on Saturday. Thanks to all who participated. St. Joseph's School raised over $50,000 with these two events!!!
	ADVENT CALENDARS: The Advent Calendars ordered by the Council have arrived. Help is needed affixing the K of C logo, counting out the calendars for each parish, and distributing the calendars. Please contact any Council officer to volunteer your assistance.
	SURVEY & QUESTIONAIRRE: The Financial Secretary has distributed questionairres to all current active members of Council 645. Please review the information provided and correct any errors you may find. Also, your responses on the survey (2nd page) will help Council 645 to better meet the needs of its members and the community. Please return the survey by December 1, 2003 to be eligible to win the super secret mystery surprise gift!!!!!
	PLEASE PRAY FOR:: Jim Bentley and Family , "Pig" Allen & Family, Council 645, The Clergy, members of the Military Service, Patty Loveday, Margie Tucker, Bill Simms, Jim & Kathy Cloud and Family, Malcolm Wells & Family, all people afflicted by cancer, Leslie Hebert, "The General's Wife", Calvin Lane & his sister, the Cortese Family, the Sholly Family, particularly Leslie, the Davidson Family, Jeff Emitt's cousin Marty, Eugene Leach (DGK Troy Brenny's Father-in-law), Carrie Bunch (wife of Joseph Bunch), the Swindeman Family, the Russell Family, the Oliver Family, Rachelle Burkett & Rachelle Burkett's aunt.
10/14/03	BROTHER KNIGHT HAS PASSED AWAY: On Columbus Day, October 13, Council 645 lost one of its long time brothers; Sir Knight Jim Bentley, Sr., PGK, PSD. Jim had been a Knight for 65 years, and will be greatly missed by his brother Knights. Visitors will be received at Stevens Mortuary, 1304 Oglewood Ave (524-0331) from 6:30-8pm on Wednesday, October 15. A rosary will be prayed at 8 pm. A Funeral Mass will follow on Thursday, October 16, at 10am at Holy Ghost. Interment will follow at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at 5901 Lyon's View Pike. Pie Jesu, Domine, dona eis requiem sempiternam. Amen.
10/6/03	OKTOBERFEST: Oktoberfest in the Bavarian Alps. Actually this particular Oktoberfest will be held at the Knights of Columbus Activity Park, on Hwy 70 East, in Crossville, TN. Dates are Oct 10-11 and will kick-off at 2:00pm CENTRAL Daylight Time on Friday with a traditional tapping of the keg. There will be several bands from across the county coming to perform. Come join the fun.
	FALL FESTIVAL: October 18, 2003 is St. Joseph School Fall Festival - All Day. Knights are asked to help out with the parking.
	IN MEMORIUM: STUART METZ: October 7th is the 2nd anniversary of the tragic and untimely death of Sir Knight, District Deputy Stuart Metz,, PGK. Please keep Stuart and his family in your prayers. Domine Jesu Christe, Rex gloriae! Hostias et preces tibi laudi offerimus, tibi Domine, laudus offerimus. Tu suscipe pro animabus illis, quarum hodie memoriam faciemus. Libera eas. Fac eas, Domine, de morte transire ad vitam.
	PLEASE PRAY FOR:: S.K. Jim Bentley, "Pig" Allen & Family, Walter Schroeder, Clay McGinnis, Patty Loveday, Barbara at UT Hospital, Mrs. Hebert, Richard's stepdaughter Mary, Paul Jone's wife, Soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines, Connie Campbell, Bert Benedict's father-in-law, Doug Russell, Jim Cortese's father & brothers, Mike Williams, Unknown patient on the 8th floor of Fort Sanders, Wes & Audrey Sheedy, Pope John Paul II, Don Williams' daughter & grandchildren, Calvin Lane, Jim Meadowcroft, Joe Busch, Mary Evylyn Long, Peppy Ferraro, Addy Shirski (wife of Harold of Harold's Deli), Pinky Woods, the Palestinian Catholics and their families, Clara Raborre, Stuart Metz & family, Doc's grandson, those with recent operations, illnesses, or sickness. Wes Sheedy's grandfather.
9/17/03	WELCOME NEW BROTHER!: Congratulations & Welcome to Brother Paul Jones, who was exemplified in the 1st Degree on September 16th at Holy Ghost. Paul is a parishioner at Immaculate Conception. Congratulations also to his proposer, Malcolm Wells, a recently inducted Brother Knight.
	1ST DEGREE IN HONOR OF DOC DAVIDSON: Long time Council 645 member, Past Grand Knight, and current Recorder Elvyn "Doc" Davidson was the honoree of the 1st Degree ceremony held at Holy Ghost on September 16th. Congratulations, Doc, and Happy Birthday!
	CHAPLAIN'S CHALLENGE: The new Roman Missal has been released and November 30 is the big day for implementation. The Diocese is hard at work educating not only the laity, but the clergy as well. As Knights of Columbus, we should be taking advantage of all the Diocese is doing to instruct us in the Liturgy. Please use all diocesan resources, as well as Columbia magazine, Our Sunday Visitor, and other sources to become better educated in the Catholic faith. Now for the challenge: Fr. Mankel has hinted at the time, talent, and treasure required to bring the Diocese into uniformity with the new liturgical forms. Are the Knights of Columbus, and specifically Council 645, prepared to serve the Church?
	PLEASE PRAY FOR:: S.K. Jim Bentley, "Pig" Allen & Family, Joe Vadeboncouer, the Sholly family, Connie Campbell, Doug Russell, Dan Moneymaker, Troy Brenny's father, John Leptor's widow, Doc Davidson, the Clergy, Military, Police, Firemen, our Parishes (John XXIII, Holy Ghost & Immaculate Conception), the Knights of Columbus, and Pope John Paul II.
9/3/03	DEGREE NEWS:: 1st Degree, 9/16/03, Holy Ghost at 7 pm, 2nd Degree, 9/4/03, Alcoa Council, Our Lady of Fatima Church, 7 PM, 3rd Degree, 11/22/03, TBA
	PLEASE PRAY FOR:: S.K. Jim Bentley, Malcolm Richards, Rachelle Burkett, "Pig" Allen & Family, Ed Cloud, Joe Vadeboncouer, Richard's stepson Gary and stepdaughter Mary, the Sholly family, Connie Campbell, Doug Russell, Dan Moneymaker
	K.O.M. & F.O.M:: Check out the Awards page to see who made Knight of the Month & Family of the Month for September!
	NEW COORDINATOR, CP HOME:: New Brother Malcolm Wells, Sr., has offered to take over coordination with the Cerebral Palsy Group Home, given that Richard Krowicki is moving to New Orleans. Brother Krowicki did a great job getting this effort off of the ground. It's wonderful that Brother Wells has agreed to step in and keep this project going. If you haven't participated in one of the CP Home Workdays, please give it a try. It's very rewarding!
	CALL CHAIN:: Contact DGK Troy Brenny, or email kc645@korrnet.org, if you are interested in helping with the Call Chain. Please consider helping out in this regard, particularly if your schedule prohibits you from attending meetings or activities.
	UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:: There are a great many activities planned for the next few months. Please check out the Activities section of this website for details.
8/31/03	CONGRATULATIONS:: Congratulations to Malcolm Wells and Robert Hunt, on your exemplification in the 2nd Degree!
	ICE CREAM SOCIAL:: Saturday (August 30) was our 1st annual Ice Cream Social, which was held at IC Church. It was a big success due in part to the fact that Brother Wells recruited a new prospect for our council, who has filled out a Form 100 and is excited about joining. Oh, and by the way, the social more than paid for itself. Our Worthy District Deputy, Council 645 member, and Sir Knight, John Sholly (PGK) was also in attendance with his family as "Honorary Ice Cream Taster". Kudos to our Worthy Grand Knight, Sir Knight Paul Rodarte (PDGK) for being the Master of Ceremonies at this high profile event!
	BROTHER KNIGHT HAS PASSED AWAY:: We were sad to hear of the death of Brother Knight John Croes. John was a parishioner of Holy Ghost, and received his first three degrees in 1948. Our condolences to the family of Brother Croes: his wife Mary, and children John, Peter, Catherine and Christine. May he rest in peace, and may everlasting light shine upon him. Brother Croes' obituary can be read at: http://www.oakridger.com/stories/041003/obi_20030410026.html
8/14/03	WELCOME NEW BROTHERS:: Congratulations and Welcome to Malcolm Wells and Robert Hunt, on your exemplification in the 1st Degree honoring Fr. Mankel, and membership in the Knights of Columbus!
7/23/03	PROGRAM MEETING:: All Council 645 Officers and Committee Directors or Members are required to attend the Program Meeting next Tuesday, July 29th, at 7pm in the basement of Immaculate Conception.
	INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS & AWARDS BANQUET:: Officers were installed following a Mass at Holy Ghost, on the Feast of St. Mary Magdelene - Apostle to the Apostles. After the Installation, the Awards banquet was held at the Texas Roadhouse. Despite a late start, we had a very good dinner, and a lot of fun as PGK Two-Bears Hebert and GK Paul Rodarte speechified & presented awards. Of particular note were the PGK plaques presented to John Sholly and posthumously to Stuart Metz. An appreciation plaque was also presented to Dan Moneymaker, outgoing Financial Secretary.
	WELCOME NEW BROTHERS:: Congratulations and Welcome to Brian Dufrene, Steven Bell (CSP), and Pisut Vongkasemsiri on your exemplification in the 1st Degree, and membership in the Knights of Columbus!
6/23/03	SPANISH CLASSES:: Holy Ghost Church is offering a Spanish language class for people who would like to better communicate with our ever-growing Hispanic community. Classes will meet on Thursday evenings, beginning July 3 (through the end of August) from 7-9 p.m. in the basement of Holy Ghost Church at 1041 N. Central Street. This class is designed to give basic knowledge of conversational Spanish to anyone, especially the people who deal with the public, i.e.: pastors, teachers, health care workers, law enforcement, etc. There is no charge for the classes. A free-will donation will be collected at the first session. Pre-registration is required so that we can plan for the appropriate facilities and number of teachers. Please call Lorraine McWilliams, Aida Davis or the Church Office (522-2205) for information and/or pre-registration.
6/1/03	CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION:: John Sholly, District Deputy, Wes Sheedy, Doc Davidson, & Elvyn Davidson II, who are members of Immaculate Conception Church and all the Brother members we didn't mention. We appreciate you all and Thank you!
	CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION:: Fr. Xavier Mankel, Pastor of Holy Ghost Church. Fr. Mankel has graciously been our Chaplain for years. And, to Fr. John O'Neil, Associate Pastor of Holy Ghost Church, who was formerly the State Chaplain. Thank You!
5/1/03	LADIES OF THE KNIGHTS:: Jessica Swindeman would like to apologize for the last-minute cancellation of the "Ladies of the Knights" meeting at her home this past month. Combination of bad health & spring break. We'll try again soon. Thanks for the RSVP's.
	ELECTION OF OFFICERS COMING UP FOR 2003-2004:: Nominating committee are: Doc Davidson, Wes Sheedy and Paul Vadeboncoeur. Nominations will be on the first Tuesday in June. Anyone wanting to run for office, please see one of the officers listed.
	TN RIGHT TO LIFE:: Life Savers Program will be on Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. We have two sessions to work, either 9 am - 1 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm. If you can help, please contact Paul Dunn III or Jim Cortese days or evenings. Please note: we will meet at the CVS pharmacy parking lot on Merchants Road and Clinton Hwy.

4/1/03	YEARLY DUES:: 2003 dues are now due! Some have paid and others have not paid. Please make your check payable to K of C Council #645 and send $40.00 attn: Financial Secretary, John Swindeman, and mail this to our PO Box 1142, Knoxville, TN 37901, or you can bring it to the meeting.
	STATE CONVENTION:: Anyone attending the State Convention? This will begin on Friday, May 2,3, & 4, held in Memphis, TN (see John Sholly for more details).
	MEETINGS:: Tuesday, April 1st at Immaculate Conception at 7:30 PM and April 22 at Holy Ghost Church at 7:30 PM (please note): the second meeting of the month has been changed to April 22nd instead of the 15th due to the Chrism Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 7:30 PM. Hope to see you all there.
	LADIES OF THE KNIGHTS:: Wine & Cheese Meeting hosted by Jessica Swindeman, Children are welcome! On Tuesday, April 22nd, 7:00 PM (while the Knights are at their meeting). This is a good way for the Ladies to meet and have some fellowship! RSVP.
3/1/03	CONCERNING THE DISTRICT AND REGIONAL:: The winners for District - Girls: 10 year old - Tara Hoover, Council #645, 11 years - Lauren Jacobi, #8781, 12 years - Michelle Pritchard #8781, 13 years - Caitlan Case #645, & 14 years - Maggie Gann #645. Boys: 10 years-Matthew Seaver #645; 11 years Zack Riley #8781; 12 years - Russell Tinker #5207; 13 years - Bryan Hansen #645 & 14 years, Matt Riley #8781. Congratulations to all the boys and girls.
	THANK YOU!: Dan Moneymaker for the position that you held for so many years as our Financial Secretary. Dan has resigned his post and we have selected another brother Knight to take his place. Thank you Dan! Our new Financial Secretary is, John Swindeman who will be taking over this month. John is a member of Immaculate Conception Church. Welcome!
	DUES: 2003 Dues are now due and a good time to pay! Please make your check payable to K of C Council #645 and send $40.00 attn: Financial Secretary, John Swindeman, and mail this to our PO Box 1142, Knoxville, TN 37901, or you can bring it to the meeting.
	MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Sunday, March 30 at Immaculate Conception Church, during the Sunday Breakfast. Any questions, call Paul Rodarte. ALL HELP IS NEEDED!
	CONGRATULATIONS: To new parents Robert and Lora Leigh Moneymaker for their new baby Boy, Theodore Xavier (Teddy) Moneymaker. Congratulations to them and grandparents Dan & Kathy. Also, Congratulations goes out to Wes and Audrey Sheedy for their grandson, Jacob Matthew, parents Alisa and Chris Howard. Their baby Boy was born just a day after Alisa's birthday. Sorry we missed this news at the last newsletter.
	THIRD DEGREE: Saturday, March 15 at the Alcoa Council at 10:00 AM. For more information, please call John Sholly. All candidates arrive at 9:30 AM.
	M.R. DRIVE: Saturday, March 22 at 9:30 AM. Meet at the Clinton Hwy and Merchants Rd.
	CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT: On Saturday March 29, from 7 AM to 3 PM at Tellico. Early registration $110. All proceeds go to Sertoma Center, Cerebral Palsy and TIPS. For more information, please contact Richard Krowicki or email mappolak@bellsouth.net.
2/1/03	DISTRICT FREETHROW CHAMPIONSHIP: District Basketball Free Throw will be on Saturday, February 8th at St. Joseph's School at 12:00 PM. We'll need help for this occasion with the children. For more information, please contact Jim Cortese at 522-0533 or 637-3098.
	DUES: 2003 dues are now due and a good time to pay! You can save your council a stamp and help keep the cost down if you pay early. Please make your check payable to K of C Council 645 and send $40.00 to our P.O. Box 1142, Knoxville, TN 37901. Also we need for each one of you to turn in your list of how many hours you have volunteered in service to the council, the Church, and the community, so we can turn this into the Supreme for a chance of obtaining one of the prestigious awards given each year. You can bring this to the meeting or mail it to our P.O. Box 1142.
	SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFASTS: Sunday, February 2 at Holy Ghost Church and on Sunday, February 23 at Immaculate Conception Church. ALL HELP IS NEEDED!
	THIRD DEGREE: Saturday, March 15 at the Alcoa Council at 10:00 AM. For more information, please call John Sholly at 524-9590. All Candidates arrive at 9:30 AM.
	M.R. DRIVE: It won't be long until the M.R. Drive. Keep this date open and mark your calendar for Saturday, March 22 at 9:30 AM.
1/1/03	FREETHROW CHAMPIONSHIP: Local Knights of Columbus Council 645 will sponsor a Youth Free Throw contest on Monday, January 27. All boys and girls ages 10-14 are invited to participate in the local level for 2003. Place is at St. Joseph's School at 8:00 AM. We can use any help throughout the day, set-up, scoring, etc. For more information, please contact Jim Cortese at 522-0533 or 637-3098
	DUES: 2003 are due in January and a good time to pay! You can save your council a stamp and help keep the cost down if you pay early. Please make your check payable to K of C Council 645 and send $40.00 to Dan Moneymaker, our Financial Secretary at 6014 Wichita Dr., 37921, or to our P.O. Box 1142, Knoxville, TN 37901. If you have a question, call him at 694-8472.
	RIGHT TO LIFE MARCH: Will be on Sunday, January 19 at 2:00 PM. Meet at the Lynnhurst Cemetary on Adair Drive. The Fourth Degree will lead the March to the Rachel Mourning Statue, and we ask you to please bring a flower to set at the statue. Remember, this is the 30th Anniversary week or Roe vs. Wade.
	MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY PARADE: Observed Monday, January 20 at 9:15 AM. Meet at the Tabernacle Church on Martin Luther King Ave, across from the Calvary Cemetary. The Fourth Degree are asked to dress in Full Regalia.
	TN RIGHT TO LIFE: Will sponsor a bus to Washington, D.C. for the National March for Life. Cost is $50.00. The bus will leave on Tuesday, January 21 at 9:00 PM and return after midnight on January 22nd. For info or sponsorship, please call Paul Dunn III at 689-1339.
	2003 K of C Calendars: Council #645 is proud to send you our patriotic theme of "Liberty" calendar. It is filled with important information. If you did not receive one of these calendars, please come to the meeting on Tuesday and we will take down your name and address so you can receive one.
	SECOND DEGREE: Saturday, January 18 at the Alcoa Council at 11:00 AM. For more information, please call John Sholly at 524-9590. All Candidates arrive at 10:45 AM.
	STATE MID YEAR MEETING IN NASHVILLE: JANUARY 11th - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
12/1/02	CHRISTMAS SOCIAL/HOUSE WARMING: Saturday, December 14, 7:00-10:00 PM. Christmas Social combined with a House Warming at Sharon Metz, 1983 Maplewood Drive, 37920. Please bring a salad, veggie, casserole, or dessert, and soda pop of your choice. We will furnish the turkey or ham. Also, bring a gift for each child attending and one for the needy children. Any questions, call Sharon at 577-9723. Please RSVP so we'll know how much food to prepare.
	KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS: We have several cards to sell to raise money for our council, while in the same time become part of the evangelization effort of spreading the true meaning of Christmas. If you need cards, buy them from a Knight!
	INSURANCE: If you need any insurance, place your trust in us. How secure is the future of your family? Kevin Dick is our K of C Field Agent. If you have any questions, please call him at 927-8883.
	CONGRATULATIONS: Troy Brenny and Elvyn Davidson II for their Fourth Degree Exemplification last month.
	HELP NEEDED AT CALVARY CEMETARY: CLEAN UP ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7th AT 9:00 AM (BRING RAKES AND TOOLS)
	CEREBRAL PALSY HOUSING: Help is needed on Saturday, November 30th. If you can help, please meet there at 1:00 PM at 2014 Highland Drive, 37918
10/3/00	UPCOMING DEGREES: See the October Calendar for upcoming Second & Third Degrees.
	RECORDER: Brother Richard Krowicki was recently elected as our Council's Recorder. Thanks, Richard, for agreeing to assume this office.
	ADVOCATE: S.K. William Two-Bears Hebert has been nominated to be our Advocate. We will be balloting on this position at our next meeting.
9/16/00	ALUMINUM CANS: We are still asking that you bring your cans to our Tuesday night meetings. At this time they are paying around 50 cents a pound. This doesn't sound like much, but it does add up. Other than Pancake breakfast, this is our only council fund raiser. Also, please save the tabs in a separate container, as these go for another worthwhile cause. They are used to provide Chemotherapy treatments for someone in need. Your donations are appreciated.
	DISTRICT DEPUTY: Stu Metz has assumed the duties of the District Deputy serving the Councils of Knoxville and Alcoa (District 16).
	UPCOMING DEGREES: See the October Calendar for upcoming Second & Third Degrees.
5/11/00	COUNCIL HALL SOLD!!!!!!! The sale of the Magnolia Hall has been finalized. This has been a great burden lifted from the shoulders of the council. Attend the next Business Meeting for further details.
	2000-2001 OFFICERS NOMINATED: The nominating committee has recommended the slate of officers for 2000-2001. See the Officers page for more details.
	WWII MEMORIAL WALL: In response to Supreme Knight Virgil Dechants call for the support of the Knights of Columbus on the erection of the World War II Memorial Wall, the Council has elected to contribute a portion of the net proceeds from the parish breakfast held at Immaculate Conception Church on May 28, and at Holy Ghost Church on June 4. Please show your support and come join us for breakfast on those days. You will also have the option to view a short video about the memorial. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
	OPEN HOUSE: To be able to start off the new year with an abundant number of enthusiastic members, we will be hosting an open house on June 20 (our 2nd Business Meeting night) at Holy Ghost Church. This will be open to existing members, former members, and to prospective new members. Help get the word out, and let us get a new commitment of the council body!
	FAMILY SOCIAL: Scheduled for June 24 is a Family Social. Pool Party at the Metz home, starting at 5:00pm. Please bring a side dish or desert. See you all there!
4/13/00	EASTER EGG HUNT: The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 22 at the old Knoxville Catholic High School
	MR DRIVE RESCHEDULED: The MR Drive has been rescheduled for Saturday May 6.
	GRADUATIONS: High School & St. Joseph Graduations, South Doyle High May 19, 6:30pm
2/26/00	WWII MEMORIAL WALL: Supreme Knight asking for member donations in support of construction of the WWII Wall.
	CATHOLIC DAY ON THE HILL: Make plans now to join members of the Catholic Public Policy Commission at the state capital for Catholic Day on the Hill 2000. Don't miss morning mass at Old St. Mary's with Bishop Kurtz and all our Tennessee Bishops! Meet our lobbyists, and learn which issues they are working on. Sit in on committee meetings on the Hill. Enjoy meeting with your representative and senator and share with them the Catholic position on pending legislation. We are counting on Knights of Columbus throughout the state to come and be a part of the Catholic presence on the Hill in Nashville! Families are encouraged to attend this event together, especially children who are interested in government. Catholic Day on the Hill offers Catholic Tennesseans a unique opportunity to live out our faith in the public arena. " Called to be informed, active and responsible participants in the political process" by the United States Bishops, Catholic Day on the Hill provides a day on which we can gather together in prayer and witness as the Church of Tennessee and live out the call. CATHOLIC DAY ON THE HILL Tuesday, March 28, 2000 Nashville, Tennessee BE THERE!! Jane Carter Catholic Day on the Hill Committee Catholic Public Policy Commission
	ORDER WIDE JUBILEE PILGRIMAG-E: The Supreme Knight, Virgil Dechant is calling for all Knights and their families to come to Washington D.C. on April 1, 2000 - for the Orderwide Jubilee Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Transportation and hotel accommodations are available. Please contact Bill Olka at (865)483-1564, if you wish to attend this event. Deadline for reservations &endash; March 5, 2000
	ALUMINUM CANS: We are still asking that you bring your cans to our Tuesday night meetings. At this time they are paying around 53 cents a pound. This doesn't sound like much, but it does add up. Other than Pancake breakfast, this is our only council fund raiser. Also, please save the tabs in a separate container, as these go for another worthwhile cause. They are used to provide Chemotherapy treatments for someone in need. Your donations are appreciated.
	EMAIL ADDRESSES: Email is a great way for our members to be updated on upcoming events or unscheduled activities. If you have email (and chances are that you do if you're viewing this site), why not send an email to kc645@ntown.com so that your name can be added to the email distribution list? Please include your full name.