Welcome to the Huron, Ohio Knights of Columbus, St. Edward Council 5023

Grand Knights Column

I was listening to the gospel recently about Jesus telling the parable of the talents. He tells us how there once was a rich man who went into a far country, but before leaving, he left all his belongings to his servants for them to look after and trade with. To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another just one, to each according to his ability.A talent was worth about six thousand pence, and in the Gospel a penny is mentioned as a day's wage for a laborer. So even the servant who received the least (just one talent) still received an enormous sum of money. The first lesson of this parable is that we have received immeasurable benefits from God and we need to constantly thank him for all the gifts he has given us, life, family, our intellect, our friends and everything else. The second is that we need to use all those talents that God has given us, both for his benefit and for the benefit of all those around us. We need to make sure not to squander and bury our talents by avoiding others and only doing things for our own interests. As Knights of Columbus, it is all of our responsibilities to use each our talents charitably, developing and using them for the benefit of others. What better way to do that than through this great Catholic organization that espouses Charity for others as it's chief aim and virtue!

Your Brother in Christ, Steven Balcerzak

Pray for Our Recently Deceased Brother John Heilman

Dear friends, shortly before his own Passion, our Lord Jesus wept tears with Mary and Martha upon the death of Lazarus. In the midst of this sorrow, he told Martha: "I am the Resurrection and the Life: whoever believes in Me, though he should die, will come to life". Jesus raised Lazarus from the tomb to teach us that death is not the end for those who believe, but rather a glorious beginning. Upon leaving this world, the faithfully departed begin their journey toward a heavenly dwelling place, prepared for them by Christ who rose from the dead. The passing away of our earthly life, therefore, is a transition to a new life, in which “every tear is wiped from our faces” and sickness, pain and suffering are no more. Every Knight of Columbus is entrusted to the care of Mary, the Mother of God. We carry the Rosary as the sign of our dedication to her and to her Son. Confident in her motherly love for us all, we entrust the soul of our Brother Knight John Heilman to her, so that she may present them to her Son. Amen

Welcome New Brother Knight!

Huron Council 5023 is honored to announce Mike Wascovich joined our council in September !

St Mary Parish Clam Bake

October Awards

Knight of the Month is Ron Cook for all of his help with our capital improvements projects

Volunteer of the Month is Chad Leimeister for all of his help with various projects around the campus

Youth of the Month is Madelyn Porterfield for coming up with the Prayer Locker at St. Peter School

September Blood Drive

Congratulations to all as we had 38 blood donors (one of our best blood drives of all times). Special thanks to Kristie Wert for helping to coordinate everything and best of luck to her as St. Peter Parish's new Operations Manager.

This blood drive was a success with 38 pints collected which helped save 114 lives! The goal of the drive was 28 pints.

How wonderful and blessed we are to have a great group of volunteers to assist with the blood drive! Blood donors included Diane Hahler Johnson, Pat and Roger Frey, Mary Alice Boucher, Bernie Ashyk, Phil Skinn, Dennis Pell, Bill Klaus, and Steve Balcerzak. Pastries/Cookies provided by Cindy DeFazio, Joe Mazur, Pat Pell, Phil Skinn, Pat Frey and Diane Hahler Johnson. The following individuals helped at the canteen table: Dennis Pell, Phil Skin, John Doyle, Joe DeFazio, Bernie Ashyk, Mike Sudsina and Steve Balcezak. Thank you for all your help. Our next blood drive is Thursday, November 14th.

In His Honor