June 16, 2009 by don.simon.

Dear Brother Knights,

This is my last Grand Knight’s Message for the 2008 – 2009 Fraternal Year. My thanks to the Knights of Council 6570 for allowing me another opportunity to serve you as Grand Knight – it has been a pleasure and an honor. Because of your passion, the Nativity Knights of Columbus have had another outstanding year. We’ve served our community, our parish, our families, each other and our faith. We’ve had fun. We’ve made a difference. These milestones are what success should be measured against. Think back to your 1st Degree Exemplification and recall the first Principle of our Order: Charity. Charity means putting the needs of others ahead of our own. I am honored to be a member of a Council that lives the dream of the Venerable Servant of God, Father Michael J. McGivney. I hope you receive the same blessings that I have received as a result of membership in the Knights of Columbus and participation in the many activities of the Nativity Knights of Columbus.
I want each Knight in our council to understand the depth of leadership your 2008 – 2009 Officer team has provided this year. This one of the busiest councils that I know. To be as active as we are takes strong leadership skills, passion, commitment and a desire to serve others. Chancellor Juan Martinez, Recorder Jim Foley, Financial Secretary Steve Motschenbacher, Treasurer Aaron Alton, Advocate Mike O’Leary, Warden Don Schott, Inside Guard Jason Seger, Outside Guard Jerry Solwey, Trustees Paul Schares, Joe Locnikar and David Wilhelmi along with Chaplain Father Kevin Boucher and Assistant Chaplain Father Gary Luiten, have all dedicated time throughout this Fraternal Year ensuring that the operation, administration and functioning of Council 6570 is second to none. The work product of these Knights is a Council that is well positioned to positively impact many more lives because of the decisions this leadership team has made this year. Examples of the team’s efforts include contacting all members with dues in arrears encouraging them to reactivate their membership; fully understanding council finances; and setting a path that can be easily followed by our council’s future leaders. My thanks, praise and gratitude goes to each of these men – it has been an honor serving the membership with each of you.

Vivat Jesus!
Karl Nesler
Grand Knight

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June 16, 2009 by don.simon.

Knight of the Month:
The May 2009 Knight of the Month is Mike O’Leary. Mike has been our Council’s Advocate for a number of years, actively participating in Council planning and events. Mike helped the update the Council’s membership roster, has brought a number of great projects to the Council and brings clear leadership to us. Our thanks go to Mike O’Leary for his faithful service this year.

Family of the Month:
The May 2009 Family of the Month is the David and Jean Wilhelmi Family. David is our immediate Past Grand Knight, a current Trustee and also is a knowledgeable and trustworthy leader in Council 6570. Jean is a past Liturgical Coordinator for our parish. David and Jean are both extra-ordinary ministers of the Eucharist. Along with their children, Joey and Elizabeth, David and Jean also serve as ushers and greeters. The Wilhelmi’s are faith-filled members of Nativity parish and we are blessed to have them in our Council. David, Jean, Joey and Elizabeth are wonderful examples of a Catholic family who also hold the principles of Knighthood in their hearts. Congratulations!

Altar Server of the Month:
The May 2009 Altar Server of the Month is Hanna Altringer. Hanna faithfully serves our Priests at Mass and as a result, Mass is a very prayer-filled time. Thanks for your service Hanna!

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June 16, 2009 by don.simon.

Our parish and the Nativity Knights are partnering on the annual Calendar Raffle. Each year the proceeds of the raffle have gone to the parish for special projects. This year we’ve chosen a wonderful project which goes beyond our parish campus, to help bring affordable housing to our community. The beneficiary of the Knights of Columbus Spring Calendar Raffle is Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity’s Apostle’s Build Project. This project exemplifies the First Principle of our Order: that of Charity; and the project strongly supports our parish’s mission of Social Justice.
This summer, starting in early August, Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on a 4-plex townhouse property at 1108 1 Ave. S. Fargo. Our Council and the Nativity Parish were the first to respond to the “Apostles Build”, which brings together area churches to construct houses in partnership with families in need. Because of the generosity of Brother Knights, Nativity parishioners and the community, we have met the 1st of our two goals: funding two “build days”. Our 2nd goal has been providing the people-power for the build-days, helping to construct the homes. Recently, Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity asked if we could provide the people-power for four build days spread over the course of 3 months. We are looking at fulfilling that request.
Look for more information on how to participate in this wholesome event, as the “Build-Days” approach.

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May 4, 2009 by don.simon.

Family Fraternal Benefits – The Knights of Columbus offers special benefits of membership. Among these are unique programs that exist exclusively for Knights of Columbus Families faced with needs that often fall outside traditional insurance plans.
The Family Fraternal Benefits package, available to all our good-standing members and their families, adds value to membership in our organization. Benefits include: Guaranteed Life Insurance Benefits for Uninsurable Children, Death Benefits Available for Stillborn / Miscarried Children, Orphan Benefits and Member / Spouse Accidental Death Benefits.
Knights of Columbus Insurance Products are available under the following:
• Permanent Plans – the policy lasts as long as you live, and the premium stays the same.
• Term Plans – the policy ends at the end of the specified term and is renewable or convertible.
• Annuities – provide an income that is guaranteed for life.
• Long Term Care – providing funds for long-term, out of hospital care.
Our Knight of Columbus Insurance Agent is Cameron Wolf who can be contacted at his office: (701) 484-9311, or via his cellular phone: (701) 540-3268 or via his Email: Cameron.wolf@kcinsurance.net. Contact Cameron today and set up an appointment.

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January 23, 2009 by don.simon.

Council meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of every month in the Bethlehem Meeting Room with Rosary at 6:30 pm and the Business Meeting at 7:00 pm. Please attend these meetings so your voice can be heard!

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January 3, 2009 by don.simon.

Current membership cards are needed to gain access to Council chambers for all Knights of Columbus meetings and exemplifications. Please make sure your dues are current.

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December 7, 2008 by don.simon.

For those Knights receiving this newsletter on paper, we need your e-mail addresses. It is the intention of the newsletter committee to reduce the cost to produce and mail this newsletter to an absolute minimal amount. For those members who do not have an e-mail address, you will continue to receive a paper newsletter. Please help your council eliminate unnecessary expenses and send your e-mail address to NativityGK@cableone.net. Thanks!

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