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February Second Sunday Breakfast
Sunday, February 8th .
Help is need on Saturday, February 7th to prep the egg bakes as well as Sunday morning from 7:30-10:30 & 10:30-1:30.
We need a volunteer to chair.

Council Free Throw Competition
Five participants’ advancing to District will be held on February 7th
Setup 8-8:30am, registration 8:30am,
and shootout from 9-10am in Hospitality Center
Three volunteers needed
Contact Steve Silverdahl to help.
recorder@kc5141.org

Feed My Starving Children
Save the Day! –Thursday, March 26th, 2026

FS Notes
Have you moved, have you changed your phone number, have you made a change to your email address? Please keep the council updated when you have a change of address, change of phone number and finally a change to your email. It really helps us to keep track of where to send things to you. If you have any changes, please forward them onto the FS.

Please look at the back of your membership card. What do you see? It has my contact info. Please make sure your loved ones know this in case you are sick or have passed away.

Former Officers,
The FS is looking for Council Jewels that you may have in your possession. Please turn them in as soon as possible. Bring them to the office at St. Tim’s, we have a mail slot that they can be left in. Thank you.

Members in hospital etc.?
Please contact the FS so that the council can send a card.

Here is a reminder to send me your service hours as often as you would like. Many hours go by each day that we never hear about. Each day we each volunteer our time doing something above and beyond.

Membership Cards and Dues
Recently another notice was sent out to members who still owe their dues. Please respond to that notice if you are one of those members. We currently have 5 members that need to send in their dues. Early this month you should be getting contacted by one the Trustees.

Please stand by for an important announcement from the Grand Knight

Safe Environment
The parish has asked us to provide regular training on Safe- Environment Guidelines for those that volunteer with us at Knights of Columbus events. Beginning this month, we will include these guidelines in the guidepost as an ongoing reference, outlining best practices for maintaining a safe and respectful environment. Please read the attachment at the end of the Guidepost to familiarize yourself with these guidelines.

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Prayer concerns
“We lift up this concern to you, O Lord”
Pope Leo XIV, Archbishop Hebda, Father Roger Bauman, Father Gabriel Walz, Father Joe Whalen, Terry Meyer, Gladys Resler, Don Hosford, Bev Broman, Bill Ohland, Deacon Chuck Waugh, Dolores Otte, Don Berg, Gary Knox, Bob Matthison, Kristi LaValle, Ray Bliss, Betty Lauffer, Kevin Bennell, Yvonne Rasmussen, Tim Clancy, Bob Cuddigan, James Fortwengler, Jorge Slater, Lorraine Koss, John & Teena Badzinski, and Robert Sibinski. The people of Ukraine, The prayer for Life and the Pope’s prayer for peace. All those in Purgatory. All LA fire victims, and all emergency response services, providing support to those victims. All those suffering from cancer and depression. All those suffering from the Coronavirus. All serving members of the Priesthood, Diaconate, and Religious Life. All serving members of the Armed Forces.

Happy Birthday Wishes
We have fifteen members who will be celebrating a birthday in the month of February. Giles Lenzmeier, Dan Otte, Robert Sibinski, Jonathan Silverdahl, Jack Jentz, Kenneth Perry, Marland Kimmes, Paul Schlough, John Badzinski, Deacon Tom Quayle, Michael Thompson, Louis Dalzell, Gerald Arel, Bill Ohland and Ken Resler.
Happy Birthday to all, hope you have a great day.

We Remember
Each month we take time to remember members who have passed away. This month we pray for Roger Robinson, Kenneth Rosen, Jerome Nouis, Edwin Wgner, Bradly Johnson, Ivan Barthel, Joseph Hillenbrand, John Parsons, Duane Arett, Leo Van Uden and Bill Murray. Please pray for their families. May they rest in peace. May all Brother Knights from our council rest in peace.

4th Degree
St Joseph the Worker, in Maple Grove - Feb 2nd.
Social at 6pm, with dinner following at 6:45pm.

Safe Environment
The parish has asked us to provide regular training on Safe- Environment Guidelines for those that volunteer with us at Knights of
Columbus events. Beginning this month, we will include these guidelines in the guidepost as an ongoing reference, outlining best
practices for maintaining a safe and respectful environment.

Safe-Environment Guidelines for Volunteers
Core Responsibilities of Volunteers
• Model appropriate boundaries: Volunteers set the tone; children watch and imitate adult behavior.
• Stay observant and present: Your role often places you in direct contact with children, making you a key safeguard.
• Follow all organizational policies: Consistency protects both children and volunteers.
• Report concerns immediately: Volunteers are often the first to notice something unusual.
What Volunteers Should Watch For
• Sudden behavioral changes such as withdrawal, fear, or aggression.
• Adults seeking one-on-one access to a child.
• Boundary-testing behaviors like unnecessary physical contact.
• Children expressing discomfort around specific adults.
• Inappropriate digital communication between adults and minors.
Boundaries Volunteers Must Maintain
• Follow the rule of two. Never be alone with a child in a private or unobservable space.
• Avoid personal gifts or special favors.
• Use only approved communication channels — no private texting or social media messaging.
• Keep physical contact appropriate and limited to what is necessary and clearly welcomed.
• Redirect or report boundary violations even if they seem minor.
How Volunteers Should Respond to a Child’s Disclosure
• Stay calm and supportive — your reaction matters.
• Listen without judgment and avoid pressing for details.
• Reassure the child they did the right thing by speaking up.
• Do not promise secrecy — you must report.
• Report immediately to the designated authority and document factually.
Reporting Expectations for Volunteers
• Report suspicion, not proof — volunteers are not investigators.
• Follow the chain of reporting established by your organization.
• Act promptly — delays can increase risk.
• Maintain confidentiality and share information only with those who need to know.
Building a Safe Culture as a Volunteer
• Speak up when something feels “off” — instincts matter.
• Support fellow volunteers in maintaining boundaries.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay informed.
• Encourage transparency in all interactions.
• Prioritize the child’s well-being above convenience or social discomfort.