Breese, IL Council 7 supports Catholic Youth Ministries

 Council 7 used their $200.00 Silver Star Award as a donation toward travel expenses for the upcoming National Catholic Youth Conference in Kansas City, Mo.  Pictrured are: (L)Morgan Schulte, Council member Anna Kuhn, Sarah Neimann, Savanna Maue and Council member Dee Ottensmeier.

Fraternal Director Mary Barbara Kurtz presents the Fraternalist of the Year Award to Dale Gall

Dale Gall was named the 2009 Catholic Holy Family Society Fraternalist of the Year at the annual Fraternal Leaders Meeting, held at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, in Belleville, Illinois, on May 9^th .  Fraternal Director Mary Barbara Kurtz presented Dale with the award and medallion.  He has been a member of Trenton Council #8 for over 47 years.  His council involvement has been measureless in terms of volunteer support, countless work hours and ongoing commitment to CHFS.  Dale has held every council officer position, including President and Vice president.  In 2005, Dale began attending our annual Habitat for Humanity with his daughter Dana and wife Judy.  This past year his son Chad joined him and their entire family worked on the 2008 build in Joliet, IL.  In 1993 when Dale’s career moved him from Illinois to Minnesota, it still did not prevent him from staying active in his council.  On his many short trips home to visit family, he would participate in council projects.  Dale is an essential part of his council and is involved in selling for the council fund-raisers, working Hearts and Hands projects, Matching Funds, council socials and he has served as a delegate for many conventions.  Not only is he active in CHFS, but Dale is an active member of his parish serving as an Usher on Sundays and a server at funeral masses.  He belongs to the Trenton Knights of Columbus, Mater Dei High School Fathers and Friends, St. Mary’s Holy Name and Trenton Emergency Management Services.  As a member of the Knights of Columbus, Dale has received the Family of the Year Award, Knight of the Year award and many other council awards over the years. Dale and his wife Judy have been married for 43 years.  They have 2 children, 1 granddaughter and 1 grandson on the way!  Congratulations Dale!

Pictured are: Anna Kuhn, Lydia Kuhn, Dee Ottensmeier, Ms. Kuhn of the House of Manna and Aggie Kampwerth

Catholic Holy Family Society Council 7, Breese, Illinois, recently used their Matching Gift Fund to donate food to the House of Manna Food Pantry in Breese. The House of Manna is currently helping over thirty needy families in the area.

Tina Winkeler presents Matching Funds to Jonathon Huegen

 Catholic Holy Family Society (CHFS) Council 22 of Bartelso held their yearly Social gathering on November 15,2008. The meeting portion of the social started with a Prayer from Fr. Henry Fischer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Charlene Huegen.  Brenda Becker read the minutes from the last meeting and Tina Winkeler gave the Treasures report for Megan Winkeler.  A report from the Breakfast held in November was given and the proceeds were given to The Village of Bartelso for 3 new Welcome signs.  A 50/50 raffle was also held with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.  Election of Officers will be held at the December meeting.  An update on the Welcome signs was given and the Council is waiting for a response from one more organization before proceeding.  The new Mass sign will be a project for next year.  Everyone was asked to start thinking of projects for next year.  Dates were set for 2009, with the breakfast set for Oct. 4 and the Social for Nov 21.  50-year pin recipients were named, but none were present.  Checks were presented to the Village for new Welcome signs from the breakfast proceeds along with the Hempen Grant and Matching Funds; Jonathan Huegen received the Matching Funds; and the Bartelso/Germantown football program received the Silver Star.  The meeting was closed and Father said a Pray before dinner was served.