Good Shepherd Council 11672 Volume XXII, Issue X November 2018 Shepherd's Watch Newsletter of the Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council 11672. GK Message 1 Council Administration 2 Financial Secretaries Report 3 2nd/3rd Degrees 4 Special Prayers 5 Faith in Action 7 Lecturer’s Corner 10 Family of the Month 12 Knight of the Month 12 Birthdays 12 Family 13 Community 19 Oct & Nov Calendars 22 Membership Doc Form 23 Event Report Form 24 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Brother Knights, Catholic Gentlemen - Tibi Necesitas Es (You are needed) I begin this message with a note of sorrow. We lost Brother Bill Schultz to cancer this month. Bill was every bit the third leg to the stool. Without Bill and members like Bill our Council would find it difficult to stand. I look around and see we are blessed to have many third legs. As Bill would expect me to do, I will challenge each of you to be that third leg, or the first or second. But consider what we would be without the sup- port we receive from each other; without each other we will fall. So in Bills name, rise to the occasion and step up, make your mark on our Christian community and support one another, raise your neighbor up, don’t tear him down. Do as Bill would do. The Intellectual Disability (ID) Campaign is going strong at Good Shepherd. To date our overall collections equal $1748.74. This consists of $1533.74 in donations and $215.00 in direct sales of available tootsie rolls. We will continue with our Tailgate Par- ties collecting donations at the door and our ID drive at St Josephs on the weekend of 10-11 Nov. Continue to do good work and support other councils in their drive to im- prove the lives of those with intellectual disabilities. We will be taking to assisting in an Eagle Scout project this month. I would hope that some of you would find this type of support—up you alley. Working to build the char- acter of our young men is a great opportunity to show the community who we are and why we exist. Join us 17 Nov in the Good Shepherd Kitchen 8am - noon. Tailgate Party - Special thanks to our party planners for coming up with the Football tailgate parties. Who would not want to eat food, drink a drink and watch football. You all will have another opportunity Saturday 3 Nov, LSU vs. Alabama 7pm. $10 cov- er charge for each family with all funds going to the ID Campaign. Special guest visits will happens so don’t miss it. It’s a bring your own food tailgate, we will leave the grill on for you. Don’t forget the Council Christmas party 2 Dec from 2 –5PM. Located in the all pur- pose room, we will have a potluck smorgasbord of goodness. All family members are invited to attend; especially if they bring something! Heard Santa is stopping by so plan accordingly. Lastly I say loud and clear - Get you and your loved ones out of the bed on Tuesday 6 November and VOTE. Make your wishes known and may the best man/woman win! God Bless You All Vivat Jesus, Mike Weist Grand Knight, Council 11672 USEFUL WEBSITES Knights of Columbus Council: http://council11672.weebly.com Knights of Columbus Insurance: www.kofc.org/un/en/insurance/index.html Assembly 004 website: http://assembly0004.weebly.com Good Shepherd Catholic Church: www.goodshephsv.org Grand Knight ’ s Message
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Go o d Sh eph erd C ou nc il 116 7 2 Vol um e XXII, Is s ue X
Novem b er 20 18
Shepherd's Watch Newsletter of the Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council 11672.
GK Message 1
Council Administration 2
Financial Secretaries Report
3
2nd/3rd Degrees 4
Special Prayers 5
Faith in Action 7
Lecturer’s Corner 10
Family of the Month 12
Knight of the Month 12
Birthdays 12
Family 13
Community 19
Oct & Nov Calendars 22
Membership Doc Form 23
Event Report Form 24
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Brother Knights, Catholic Gentlemen - Tibi Necesitas Es (You are needed)
I begin this message with a note of sorrow. We lost Brother Bill Schultz to cancer this
month. Bill was every bit the third leg to the stool. Without Bill and members like Bill
our Council would find it difficult to stand. I look around and see we are blessed to have many third legs. As Bill would expect me to do, I will challenge each of you to be
that third leg, or the first or second. But consider what we would be without the sup-
port we receive from each other; without each other we will fall. So in Bills name, rise
to the occasion and step up, make your mark on our Christian community and support
one another, raise your neighbor up, don’t tear him down. Do as Bill would do.
The Intellectual Disability (ID) Campaign is going strong at Good Shepherd. To date
our overall collections equal $1748.74. This consists of $1533.74 in donations and
$215.00 in direct sales of available tootsie rolls. We will continue with our Tailgate Par-
ties collecting donations at the door and our ID drive at St Josephs on the weekend of
10-11 Nov. Continue to do good work and support other councils in their drive to im-
prove the lives of those with intellectual disabilities.
We will be taking to assisting in an Eagle Scout project this month. I would hope that
some of you would find this type of support—up you alley. Working to build the char-
acter of our young men is a great opportunity to show the community who we are and
why we exist. Join us 17 Nov in the Good Shepherd Kitchen 8am - noon.
Tailgate Party - Special thanks to our party planners for coming up with the Football tailgate parties. Who would not want to eat food, drink a drink and watch football.
You all will have another opportunity Saturday 3 Nov, LSU vs. Alabama 7pm. $10 cov-
er charge for each family with all funds going to the ID Campaign. Special guest visits
will happens so don’t miss it. It’s a bring your own food tailgate, we will leave the grill
on for you.
Don’t forget the Council Christmas party 2 Dec from 2 –5PM. Located in the all pur-pose room, we will have a potluck smorgasbord of goodness. All family members are
invited to attend; especially if they bring something! Heard Santa is stopping by so
plan accordingly.
Lastly I say loud and clear - Get you and your loved ones out of the bed on Tuesday 6
November and VOTE. Make your wishes known and may the best man/woman win!
Date Location Date Location 1/12/19 Mobile 3/2/19 Huntsville 1/26/19 Birmingham 4/13/19 Orange Beach 2/9/19 Muscle Shoals 4/7/19 Enterprise 2/17/19 Auburn 6/23/19 Birmingham
Degree Team Members Needed
If you have some thespian in you and would like to participate in the exem-
plifications as a member of the team, please contact Pat Jackson or Steve
Laws for training opportunities. Our first degree team has been intact for
many years and some are looking for an opportunity to pass on their skills.
Training is always available but barely needed—you can do this!
4th Degree Exemplification is com-
ing to Huntsville 13 Apr 2019. Get
your Form–4s filling in and contact
Mike Rose or Gary Mayers, or any
member of your 4th Degree at any
council meeting for more details.
This event only occurs in North Ala-
bama once annually. Do not miss it!
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Knights
Bill Schultz
Jerry Lukens
Glenn Anderson
Frank Tomasella Father Josh Altonji
Gerald Jackson Bill Bodden
Mike Wolk George Sloan
Rafael Beckman Harry O’Beirne
Jim Johnston Greg Gero
Knights in VA, NC an
SC Hurricane area
All our Brother in Dis-
tress
Brother John Mary (Jeremy Winter-now in the
Carmelite Order)
Family and Friends Schultz Family Ellen Mosely
Linda Hirschbuehler Liam Maher
Mary Ann Bodden Linda Johnston
Lauren Mosley Lee Sandler
Samuel Cardenas Darlene Fout
Joan Kotzman Mary Dinneen
Aaron Masterson Wanda Nelson
Sharon Rivette Jennifer Corass
Juan Perez Jane Geoffroy
Peyton Chipman – FOCUS Darryl Pate
Mary Parker Lynn Hall
Clarence Phinney Cathy Kulas
Phil Doster Lisa Schultz
Richard Sanchez Christopher Dollman
Robert Miranatez Barbara Hills
Ronda Simon Nichole O’Brien
Bert Best James Rivette
John Michael Tan Our First Responders
Blanka Allgood Pope Francis
Dakota Miller
Prayer by Pope Benedict XVI
Lord Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest, you offered yourself to the Father on the altar of the cross and through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit gave your priestly people a share in your redeeming sacrifice.
Hear our prayer for the sanctification of our priests. Grant that all who are ordained to the ministerial priesthood may be ever more conformed to you, the Divine Master.
May they preach the Gospel with pure heart and clear conscience.
Let them be shepherds according to your own heart, single-minded in service to you and to the Church, and shining examples of a holy, simple, and joyful life.
Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary, your Mother and ours, draw all priests and the flocks en-trusted to their care to the fullness of eternal life where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
PRAYERS for Priests
Remember our Servants of the Lord
PRAY FOR PRIESTS
FAITH (Special Prayers)
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FAITH (Special Prayers)
Council Quarterly Rosary for the Sick
Monday 5 November 2018 - Quarterly Council Rosary for the Sick. Beginning at 7 PM and run-ning till the start of the Council Business Meeting. A great idea provided to us by Sir Knight Tim Sullivan. These rosaries are just prior to our business meeting and will end at 7:25.
These scheduled rosaries will be Aug, Nov, Feb, and May each year designed to draw us together as one cohesive group. The rosary is listed in the bulletin, begins at 7 p.m. sharp and is sched-uled for each Monday night. Your families are welcome to join us as this is an open event.
Say hello to young Lukas Weist.
Son of Jacob and Amanda (Alabama class of 2016).
Congratulations to the proud parents.
Thank you all for your prayers for young Lukas.
Knights,
Remember our Brother Mike Wolk, sequestered at the hos-
pital in Birmingham. He gladly looks forward to a treat or
two or a well wish. Keep Mike in your prayers. Roll Tide
Brother!
Mike is at UAB for a stem cell transplant. His address is as
follows:
Michael Wolk
3rd Floor WP
Room P326
619 19th Street, South
Birmingham, AL 35249
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FAITH in Action
Council Quarterly Rosary for the Sick
Monday 5 November 2018 - Quarterly Council Rosary for the Sick. Beginning at 7 PM and run-ning till the start of the Council Business Meeting. A great idea provided to us by Sir Knight Tim Sullivan. These rosaries are just prior to our business meeting and will end at 7:25.
These scheduled rosaries will be Aug, Nov, Feb, and May each year designed to draw us together as one cohesive group. The rosary is listed in the bulletin, begins at 7 p.m. sharp and is sched-uled for each Monday night. Your families are welcome to join us as this is an open event.
The culture of Life Committee at Holy Spirit Catholic Church Council 764 at Holy Spirit has developed a Pro-Life Evangelization Kit to raise
funds for a new ultra-sound machine in our area. Currently the kits are available on our church website at the following ad-
Building a wheel chair ramp can be hard work, even for the smallest of God’s flock. The Knights assembled a
ramp for Monsignor Luminais, living in Alabama, whom is also a Knight of Columbus. It was both a joy and a
blessing. We all thank Rudy for his leadership, planning , and tenacity to get it done ‘on time and on budget’
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Faith on Action
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Lecturer’s Corner
(Education and Entertainment for the Good of the Order)
Lecturer’s Corner
(Education and Entertainment for the Good of the Order)
Catholic Morality
Knights, part of the Hart Series is a set of books, and audio files. Three in particular caught my attention this time. First, “The Essence of Catholic Morality”, “Human Nature and the Basis of Morality”, and “Some Fundamental Principles of Catholic Morality.” These are all available electronically online from the Knights of Columbus Catho-lic Information Service, along with other booklets, at the following website:
November 3rd, we will be gathering for the Alabama vs LSU football game tailgating at the meeting room. This event is a BYOM (Bring your own meat), and BYOB (Bring your own beverage) excluding soft drinks. A grill will be provided for cooking. Feel free to bring a shareable side dish (chips, salads …). We will also collect a $10 donation per fami-ly for the Intellectual Disabilities Campaign. Come by and enjoy the game and fellowship.
Business Meeting Raffle
At the end of the next Business Meeting on November 5th, we will conduct the meeting raffle. The
prizes this time are a knit cap and ice scraper. With the anticipation of cooler weather, it’s just good
to be prepared. Also, each participant will receive a 3” foil decal of the Emblem of the Order.
Dust off the cobwebs of our Faith
Our Catholic faith is central to the Knights of Columbus. Let us all remember what we learned about our faith from our fami-lies, religious education and RCIA classes, schools and churches as we grew up - the fundamentals our faith. With Advent coming up starting December 1st, let us remember the Precepts of the Church, and prepare ourselves during this time to receive God’s Grace.
Grace
Two kinds of grace:
Sanctifying grace makes us holy and pleasing to God.
Actual grace helps us to do good and avoid evil.
Precepts of the Church
To attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. To contribute to the support of the Church.
To fast and abstain from meat on appointed days. To observe the laws of the Church concerning marriage.
To confess one’s sins at least once a year. To join in the missionary spirit and apostolate of the Church.
until 2 Dec 2018. Do not hesitate to collect a one of
a kind Commemorative Bottle courtesy of
Knights Gary Mayers and Peter Wozny.
Drawing will take place December 2, 2018 at
the Knights of Columbus Christmas Party.
You do not need to be present to win but you
do need a ticket.
Proceeds from this event will go to Catholic Charities USA for Hurricane Florence relief efforts. (https://
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/) Catholic Charities USA is the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Cath-
olic Church. The Catholic Charities ministry supports disaster response efforts with direct aid, home repair,
home rebuilding, health care services and other programs that enable long-term disaster recovery. CCUSA
forwards 100 percent of funds raised to Catholic Charities agencies that serve affected communities.
Lecturer’s Corner
(Education and Entertainment for the Good of the Order)
Representation of prize,
Actual prize is much larger!
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FAMILY
Family of the Month October
The Knights of Columbus, October 2018 Family of the Month, is the Brian, Kelly, Aidan, and Brady Mo-ran family. An Army Officer taking opportunity by the horns, DGK Moran stepped up in October taking the load of the work as the Grand Knight fled the country. Brian was instrumental in the continued smooth sailing of the council dealing with all sched-uled activities and events including the Knights Breakfast, Tootsie Roll Drive, Officer’s Meeting and Tailgate Party. A born leader, Brian ensured the
Council didn’t miss a beat during one of the busiest months of the year. Assisting Brian and keeping the family grounded Kelly saw to it that the schedule was kept and Aidan and Brady were where they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be there to include collecting donations for the Intel-lectual Disabilities campaign. A strong family sup-ported by their faith, the Moran Family is our Oct 2018 Family of the Month.
Knight of the Month October
The Knights of Columbus, Council 11672, October 2018 Knight of the Month, Mike Rose. Past Grand Knight, Past Faithful Navigator, Mike Rose has shifted to support the patriotic arm of the Knights as an ambassador for all the good the Knights do. Mike travels the country speaking to Soldiers and civilians about sacrifice. Only a year since receiving the Medal of Honor, Mike has set his sights and schedule to support those unable to support themselves. He is in a unique position to help those that can’t help themselves and following in the steps of his predecessors, Mike makes thing happen for all around him. We appreci-ate when he is in our midst and always look forward to his return to the council. Mike is a hero and a Knight, and who says you can’t be both. Our Knight of the Month – Mike Rose for October 2018.
Knights of Columbus Christmas Party
Sunday 2 Dec, 2 - 5 PM, Family Life Center
Save the date and join us all as we come together for
our annual Christmas Party Kid and relative invited.
Look For Santa to make a surprise visit and our Raffle
draw will also occur.
Roger G Pruitt 11/1
James Michael Baswell 11/2
Robert B Stephens IV 11/2
Juan L Mendoza 11/4
Jim R Johnston 11/5
Estan J Rodriguez 11/13
Bruce W Dombrowski 11/14
Paul M Rivette 11/16
Edward A Dufour 11/24
William L Boenker 11/30
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS The officers and members of Council
11672 wish a Happy Birthday to the fol-
lowing members:
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FAMILY
Thanks to all that vol-
unteered or gave to
the ID Campaign.
Excellent Effort.
Peter Wozny—Council Lecturer visiting Good Shepherd Youth Group.
During the visit, Peter presented check #2 for $500 to the youth group for their use in 2018/2019.
Paul and daughter Maria Rivette supporting the Intel-
lectual Disabilities (ID) Campaign as they do each year.
Deputy Grand Knight Brian Moran and the youth in
service to our church and community.
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FAMILY
Second and Third Degree Certificates for
Peter Wozny and David Pohl
Well Done ALL!
Happy Anniversary Lane
Congratulations to the District Soccer Challenge Winners
Girls
9 - Jesie Butler (Council 764)
10 - Audrey Rush (Council 11672)
11 - Emily Huddleston (Council 16248)
12 - Madelyn Mote (Council 11672)
13 - Skyler Townsend (Council 11672)
14 - Emmeline Nishimuta (Council 764)
Boys
9 - Esau Narvaez (Council 764)
10 - Brody McConnell (Council 10232)
11 - Peter Dobbs (Council 10232)
12 - Victor Orozco (Council 11672)
13 - Alex Canale (Council 10232)
14 - John Ramirez (Council 10232)
DISTRICT DEPUTY
BRIAN LAGASSE
First Degree certificate presented to
Carl Case—Welcome Carl!
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FAMILY
Family of the Month - Sep 2018 Knight of the Month - Sep 2018
Faith Director - Thomas Dollman Chancellor - Rudy Chavez
Boy Scout COR, Past Program Director,
and PDGK Thomas Geoffroy
Thomas, for all you do—
Thanks
from Council 11672
to you.
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FAMILY
Our brother KIM HARRIS’s remains were placed at the Huntsville Memorial Gardens. Deacon Paul
presided with Kim’s family. If you are at that facility viewing others, please
stop by Kim’s final resting location and say a prayer for Kim and all our Broth-
ers passing before us.
KIM HARRIS
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FAMILY
GOD Please Bless the Schultz Family
Bill stands to greet members who lined up to congratulate him on
reaching Honorary Life Membership and thanking him for his
years of service on the front lines of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.
Bill Schultz Received his Honorary Life Membership after 29 years of giving and paying it forward.
It was not hard to decide to reprint these photos of Bill from the September Council meeting where Bill received an Honorary Life
Certificate and membership Card. Bill was a strong component of the Alabama Knights of Columbus and a devout supporter of
our Catholic Church. If you want to honor Bills legacy, step up and support the Knights, the missions we address and be a mem-
ber of an exemplification team. The outward signs are what Bill was best at. Bill, we will always miss you. You sacrificed so
much for us. Bill died Saturday 27 Oct 2018 after a long fight with cancer. Services scheduled for 6 / 7 Nov 2018.
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FAMILY
FO
LD
CUT
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COMMUNITY
Organize Councils to Help with Distribution
Brother Knights,
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, I have had people
asking me what we Brother knights can do to help. My
initial response is always to donate to Catholic Relief Ser-
vices and to the Knights of Columbus Charity appeals.
Now we are getting word that there are opportunities for
we Brother Knights to help distribute supplies to those
who need it.
There is great need in Northwest Florida for aid and assis-
tance. We have been asked by the Diocese of Pensacola-
Tallahassee to assist in a specific way by providing man-
power to help receive and redistribute goods that are
being trucked to the area. Currently, the volunteers on-
hand cannot keep up with the massive demand, and so
aid is being delayed. If you can help, or to learn more
Information such as Locations, Dates, Times and Specific
Needs can all be found by visiting the link above!
Please work with your councils and parishes to organize
and help where you can.
Jason Esteve
State Deputy
Alabama State Council
Dear Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) USA, Faithful,
On All Souls’ Day we remember all
those who have passed away and pray
for the repose of their souls. The pain of
losing a loved one is always difficult;
however, we never cease to find com-
fort in knowing that death is not the
end, but only the beginning of ever-
lasting life. Similarly, we find comfort in
remembering the memories we shared
during their lifetime and the many ways they touched our hearts.
.
Saint John Vianney reminds us that “The eyes of the world see no fur-
ther than this life, but the eyes of the Christian see deep into eterni-
ty.” With this in mind, I ask you to use the link below to submit an
intention that may be in your heart or the name of whom you’d like to
have remembered at the altar. Also, you can always vis-
it www.milarch.org/intentions and submit all intentions you wish to
have remembered in prayer.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN (Alabama State Kouncil of Auxiliary Ladies of the Knights of Columbus)
The ASK AL KC invite Catholic women in Alabama to apply for one of the two (2) $750.00 college or trade school scholarships that will be awarded at the
State Convention in April 2019. The applicant must be a practicing Catholic and a resident of Alabama. She may be a high school senior, someone al-
ready enrolled in college or a trade school, or a woman who would like to return to college or a trade school, or desiring to pursue a graduate de-
gree. These scholarships are not based solely on GPA scores.
To apply for the scholarship please submit the following:
A resume.
A cover letter explaining why you desire the scholarship, your planned career, and why you feel you deserve the scholarship.
Two letters of recommendation; one of which must be from your parish priest.
The resume and cover letter should be prepared by the applicants and mailed with the two letters of recommendation, as a complete package, to the
following:
Rani Myers
Immediate Past President of the ASK AL KC
22737 Colquett Rd.
Opp, AL 36467
All applications for this scholarship must be completed as stated above and postmarked on or before November 30th, in order to be considered!
The applications will be reviewed by a committee of the) ASK AL KC District Representatives. The two (2) winners will be contacted upon their selection
in early April. Checks will be made payable to the college of the winner's choice. Good Luck!!
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COMMUNITY
Grand Knight Has Tickets Available for Purchase
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COMMUNITY
NOVEMBER 12, 2018 Huntsville Madison County Veterans Parade
Knights, plan to participate in the Huntsville, Madison County
‘Parade’. Holiday Monday, Nov 12th, 2018 in downtown Huntsville,
AL. Ride the float, walk, wear your shirts or not. Bring your family and
have a good time at the Parade. Parade begins at 11:11 a.m.
ALL ARE WELLCOME
Mr. Weist Good Evening, this is Jake McFetridge on our Family email. You will remember that I briefly discussed with you my Boy Scout Eagle Project along with Knight Involvement in this project. I have received all approvals needed to begin this project. I am scheduled with the Church to begin this project on Satur-day, 17 Nov 2018 at 0800. The basic project consists of moving refrigerators (they are on wheels) and movable tables to the parish hall, degreasing the walls, painting doors and trim along with the window’s trim, and then painting the ceiling. Please provide if any Knights are available for any part of this project. I plan on about 7 scouts attending on the first scheduled weekend and am in need of about 3 adults to handle some of the painting - the more the merrier. Lunch will be provided. My goal for this weekend is to complete everything except the painting of the ceiling. Work will be from 0800 to 1400 on this first weekend. I do plan on a second weekend to complete the ceiling Kindest Regards. Jake McFetridge, Life Scout, Troop 343 26 Veridian Way SE Huntsville, AL. 35803 256-945-7445
Knights, let us get together and support another fine young man as he strives
to earn his Eagle Scout. This project will support his goals and our church!
Signup genius coming soon!
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NOVEMBER 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3
AL vs. LSU
4
5
Council Holy Rosary @ 7 p.m. Council Bus. Meeting @ 7:30 p.m.
6 7 Cancer and Rare Disease Support Group @ 1:30 – 3 p.m.