Knights Council 11369 has its annual picnic at the Chestnut Hill Pavilion at Mill Creek Park on Friday August 7th.

GK Pete Rich asks that we gather at 4:30 p.m., with dinner at about 5 p.m.

We have invited Men’s Club members to join us this year, just like at the Christmas party.

This includes wives or girlfriends and children, of course.

There is a playground at the pavilion.

Please make those you don’t know feel welcome.

Every family should bring a side dish or dessert item.

If undecided, last name letters A through M may bring a side, and N through Z a dessert.

But if you have a favorite in either category, please share with us.

The council will provide cheeseburgers, sausage sandwiches, corn on the cob and beverages.

Just a note that the park system does not permit alcohol at the pavilion.

Please let Jim K (330-507-7427) know you are coming.

See you there!

Wednesday, August 5, 2026: Council Meeting. Father Francis X Borrano Room at St Paul Monastery. 7 p.m. Rosary, 7:30 Meeting.

Friday August 7, 2026: Council Picnic. Mill Creek Park Chestnut Hill Pavilion. Gather 4:30, Dinner at 5 p.m.

Saturday, August 8, 2026: Operation Blessing Move Back to Presbyterian Church. No time set yet.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026: Council Meeting. Father Francis X Borrano Room at St Paul Monastery. 7 p.m. Rosary, 7:30 Meeting.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026: Council Meeting. Father Francis X Borrano Room at St Paul Monastery. 7 p.m. Rosary, 7:30 Meeting.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Council Meeting. Father Francis X Borrano Room at St Paul Monastery. 7 p.m. Rosary, 7:30 Meeting.

Wednesday, December 2, 2026: Council Meeting. Father Francis X Borrano Room at St Paul Monastery. 7 p.m. Rosary, 7:30 Meeting.

Knights of Columbus Council 11369 recently made its 10-ticket-per-member goal with the Cash Bonanza Charity Raffle, selling 910 tickets this year.

On turn-in day, the number was at 868, but thanks to GK Pete Rich and family, another 42 tickets were purchased to make the goal.

It means an immediate $2184 for the council, plus an anticipated rebate check of $1911, for a total of $4095.

If the figures are correct, $4.50 of every $5 ticket sold comes back to the council.

Though none of our tickets ended up as winners in the May drawing, there were two winners from the Youngstown Diocese, including one from Liberty Township.

A break in the workload at Operation Blessing at the Canfield United Methodist Church during the April distribution.

A volunteer made crosses for everyone.

That substituted well for the usual prayer, since the church pastor was unavailable.

Thanks Brother Vic for keeping the connection going with this group.

The statewide 2026 Cash Bonanza Charity Raffle is winding down.

Will Council 11369 sell 900 tickets and make its quota?

We have a ways to go.

528 tickets were turned in April 1st for our first turn-in.

Tickets for the final turn-in should be in Vic’s hands by Monday May 11th so he was time to compile everything and meet the state deadline.

Thanks Brother Knights for another great ticket-selling year!

Let’s make it even greater!!

Text Vic at 330 509-5887 to get more tickets or turn in sold tickets and money.

Perhaps it’ll turn into something bigger next year.

As it was, the Knights social gathering after Distribution of Ashes at 6 p.m. on Ash Wednesday was a pleasant get-together of eight Knights, St Paul brothers, and a terrific lady.

We gathered in the Saint Paul dining hall and enjoyed shrimp, cheese, olives, pretzel sticks, grapes and candied pecans thanks to Gene and Janet DeCapua.

There was also pizza, beverages and lots of pleasant conversation.

Plenty of help for Austinwoods residents playing bingo on February 11.

Knights members who regularly host the events were joined by members of the Austintown Fitch High School Junior Air Force ROTC Program.

The residents played bingo, some won prizes, and all got pop and chips when the games were over.

Here a recent email from GK Pete Rich, as we try to understand how the mass email system works:

There was at least one email that went out about second notice for dues.

One member called me today noting that he paid for his dues and got the second notice email.

There are 27 members that paid dues as of this week and Frederick in one of them.

It was probably my error since I’m not “up to speed” on the intricacies of Member Billing or it could be a glitch with the system of which I have not seen a response from Supreme yet.

If you have paid disregard the 2nd notice.

14 Knights of Columbus Council 11369 members got the new year off to a great start, working the first event of the year on Sunday January 4th.

The members joined the St Michael Men’s Club in serving pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice, milk and more to 200 people in the Family Life Center.

It was the bi-annual Youth Faith Formation breakfast to start off 2026.

Children and their families were in the center between the 9 a.m. and 11:30 Masses.

Thanks for getting the job done well men!

Have you seen something like the above in your email?

K of C Council 11369’s officers sent out a 2026 dues billing statement by email on December 11.

A followup email was sent more recently.

Annual dues is $50 with some exceptions, certainly for members of the clergy.

You can also “Gimme 5” by adding $5 to benefit the council’s annual Measure Up campaign to benefit Special Olympics and other designated charities that serve the developmentally disabled.

And you don’t have to wait for the email.

Send your check to:

VO Buente

3920 Tyler Drive

Canfield, OH 44406