St. Joseph, Patron of The Church #18037 
Minutes of Meeting Held on February 21, 2023
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Call to Order
Meeting Commenced at 7:09pm with the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call of Officers: All present, except the Chancellor, Warden, Advocate, 2nd&3rd Year Trusteeswhohave been excused.
Recognition of Guests and Dignitaries: District Deputy Steve Joutras and Father Wojdelski.
Vote on New Member: After discussion, a motion was put forth by Br. Julian and seconded by Br. Kevin to approve Leo for membership in the council, all in favor.
Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting: Motion by Br. Paul, second by Br. Chuck to approve the previous meeting minutes. All voted in favor, motion passes.
Chaplain’s Message:Father shared words of motivation for our season of Lent. We should look forward to Lent, it should not be something feared or dreaded but welcomed. Let it be a time of prayer, self-denial, self-discipline, and a chance to work on our relationships. Do not make others pay for our sacrifices and use Lent for our benefit, and those in our lives.
Grand Knight’s Report: Thank you to the Financial Secretary, Treasurer and Trustees on completing our first ever audit.
Thank you, Br. Randall, for representing our council at the recent Chapter meeting.
We’d like to explore having council Shirts made. If anyone is interested in heading up a small committee to get that off the ground, please contact Br. Jim.
Men’s Book Clubwill be reading Knowing the Love of God by Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange on Thursday nights at 7pm in the St. Michael room.
Our next Officer’s Planning Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 7that 6pm in the St. Michael Room and is open to all membership (only Officers can vote).
The General Meeting for next month will be held on Tuesday, March21st at 7pm also in the St. Michael Room.
Don’t settle for mediocrity during this Lenten season.
Thank you to worthy DGK Paul Ward for assistance picking up this evening’s pizzas; freewill donation for $5 is appreciated.
Treasurer Report: $10 cash donation and it was deposited in bank, and we have $284.82 in the account.
Financial Secretary’s Report: Began the General Assistance Fund (one of the 5 State Charities) this evening, a pouch was passed around and $43 was collected.
Billing Statements for dues have gone out and $120.00 has been collected, along with Br. Paul’s donation of $60 (reimbursement for last meetings pizzas) $180 dollars has been passed to the Treasurer for deposit.
We’ve committed to hosting the St. Joseph Pilgrim Icon on Wednesday, April 26th. Though supplies were free the shipping wasn’t which was discovered until after processing. A motion was sought for approval of the spending of $11.72, motion made by Br. Eric and seconded by Br. Julian, no discussion and the motion passed with all present in favor.
Bill to still come from State, most likely will come in April.
Respect Life Program Director: The ILLINOIS March for Life will be held in March, not in January, for 2023.The 2023 Illinois March for Life will be held in Springfield on Tuesday, March 21.https://illinoismarchforlife.org
The rally begins at noon, and the actual march begins at 1 PM. Earlier in the day, a Catholic Mass
will be held locally: Catholic Mass will be celebrated at the Sangamon Auditorium on the University
of Illinois Springfield Campus, with Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki presiding.
Pro Life Women’s Counseling Service WATERLEAF, which is based in Aurora (3055 W. New York
St.) very near to the huge Planned Parenthood Abortuary, recently held their annual banquet / fundraiser in
Glen Ellyn on February 04. I haven’t seen any fundraising amounts from that event, but I know that they
had over 800 people attending, which is a record high # for this event. Sounds very encouraging. This
group does great work and is deserving of all the financial help it receives.
St. Joseph Pilgrim Iconprayer service at the church on Wednesday, April 26thwhich is the Feast of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the BVM.We may have the icon for more than one day, and we may do more than one event. The plans are still to be workedoutonce Mr. Kleckler has confirmed our Council request to host.Details to be hammered out at our nextOfficer Meeting with hopes to have most details finalized before our next (General) Business meeting on March 21. Ultimately, we will need several Knights to assist in this activity.
Our council has also made a request to the Joliet Chapter (to Stewart Mattson specifically) to host
the Silver Rose for at least one day this coming summer when it will be travelling thru the Joliet
Diocese. [to occur sometime during the span August 13 thru September 23 (route #3)]. When the date(s)
is(are) worked out, our plans will begin in earnest. Further announcements to follow . . .
Membership Report: No applications or transfers. It’s recommended to nail down our mission, who are we as a council; perhaps we function as “spiritual doing” group.
Br. Michael would like us to have an event that announces to the parish who we are and what we do, and a “Family Prayer Night” was discussed. The evening would be both spiritual in nature and serve as a nice recruitment opportunity.
It could be nice collaborative event with theFlame of Lovegroup who meet with Fr. to discuss doing a presentation at St. Joseph’s sometime in February.
GK Jim offered Br. Joe’s group the “Blue Knights” support from the council if ever needed.
Br. Mike shared about his councils “Family Dinner” that was a huge success and he’s happy share advice on how it was all planed.
Respect Life Program Director: The 51stAnnual NATIONAL March for Life will be held this week in Washington.This year’s rally and march will be the first one since Dodd decision came down from the Supreme
Court that overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.https://marchforlife.org/national-march-for-life/
Also, this year, the annual Youth Rally and March for Life Mass was cancelled by Wilton Cardinal
Gregory. These events have been an annual fixture for over 25 years, but are not part of the 2023
program. Cancellation was reported by Life Site news back on 11/15/2022.https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cdl-gregory-cancels-first-post-roe-youth-rally-and-mass-for-life-ahead-of-2023-march/
The ILLINOIS March for Life will be held in March, not in January, for 2023.The 2023 Illinois March for Life will be held in Springfield on Tuesday, March 21.https://illinoismarchforlife.org
The rally begins at noon, and the actual march begins at 1 PM. Earlier in the day, a Catholic Mass
will be held locally: Catholic Mass will be celebrated at the Sangamon Auditorium on the University
of Illinois Springfield Campus, with Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki presiding.
Pro Life Action League has two events they are promoting. [Joe &Eric
Scheidler’s organization]
- Protest Planned Parenthood’s “Fighting Forward” Fundraiser on THU February 2nd
Planned Parenthood of Illinois will be throwing a huge fundraiser for their massive abortion
business—and we’ll be there to remind them that taking human life is nothing to celebrate! Here
are the details:
- When: Thursday, February 2nd from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
- Where: Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan Street
- Signs: Will be provided.
- Protest at Walgreens in Aurora, IL.
Walgreens and CVS pharmacies have announced that they intend to sell the abortion pill mifepristone ( RU-486) following a recent decision by the FDA, and the Pro-Life Action League is
co-sponsoring a nationwide protest in response!This includes a protest on SAT February 4th of our own outside a Walgreen’s location in the cityof Aurora, Illinois. Here are the details:
- When: Saturday, February 4th at 1:00 p.m.
- Where: Walgreens, 1221 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL
The Knights of Columbus Silver Rose Program comes to Illinois in 2023 during the spanAugust 13 thru September 23 (route #3).When exactly it will be in the vicinity of Will Countyremains to be determined. If St. Joseph’s in Rockdale will be holding a Prayer Service for the 2023Silver Rose, preparations will need to be made somewhat soon. More info to follow . . .
Recommended reading: The Wanderer: 2022 Victories: Challenges For The New Year, by FR. SHENAN J. BOQUET
Committees Report: Br. Chuck has volunteered to be point person on a T-Shirt/Polo design for our committee, if interested in lending a hand and input get in contact with him; we’re open to ideas.
Br. Andrew is also taking on the Website committee for our council, if interested in lending ideas and talent let him know.
4th Degree Report:There was 4th Degree Exemplification held on February 11th, with 129 new Sir knights inducted into the 4th Degree.
The Next Meeting for Joliet Assembly will be held on Monday March 6thin downtown Joliet at St. Joseph’s Ferdinand Hall, 6pm-Meal, and 7pm-Meeting.
District Deputy: Reminded us about the March for Life in Springfield on March 21st.
State Convention in Springfield is being held April 21st – 23rd, every council is invited, and we get two delegates/representative to attend.
Keep up the great work up.
Unfinished Business:None to report.
New Business:Family Movie Matinee (in the gym) and onSaturday March 25th, 2:30pm doors open with the movie to begin at 3pm and the Rosay to follow at 5pm before Mass.A motion was sought for approval to spend $150 for the event, Br. Julian motions and seconded by Br. Kevin, no discussion and motion passes with all in favor.
$3 General for unlimited popcorn and water, Soda & Lemonade .50. If pizza is included, it would be on a reservation basis.
Good of the Order:Pray for the Carmelite Sisters of St. Joseph (contemplative order near St. Louis) who are praying for us. Pray for Fr. Magiera and Fr. Woldelski, Br. Jim asks for prayers for the repose of his Father-In-lawRonald James Engler soul who recently passed and for his wife Marcia and the rest of the family. Continue praying for Veronica and Raiden. Pray for Br. Steve’s recently deceased friendPatrick Flynn’s soul. Also, lift in pray all our children and family members who have fallen from the faith, Pray for Br. Kevin’s Great-Grandfather (my apologies, I failed to catch his name). Pray for the participants of Br. Leo’s retreat that a spark may be ignite in their souls for the faith.
Closing Prayer, Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney, and Blessing
Meeting Adjourned: 7:54pm
Minutes prepared by:
Respectfully Submitted, Glenn Proud, MFA