Knights of Columbus Council #3766

Founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, the Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism and defense of the priesthood. It is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. It was on these bedrock principles that the Order was founded over a century ago and remains true to them today.

The Knights of Columbus is one of the oldest international Catholic brotherhood organizations. If you want to join this great organization of Catholic men, the Mantua chapter, with a nearby hall on St. Rt. 44, serves the St. Joseph community. The Mantua K of C’s sponsor a wide range of social and religious activities, including dances, Lenten pierogi dinners, pancake breakfasts, pilgrimages, and special Masses. Click below for upcoming events. In addition, they participate in activities sponsored by the Portage County Chapter Knights of Columbus which may include Toys for Tots, Special Populations Basketball Shooting Contest at Happy Day School, and Portage County MRDD Special Olympics Bowling Tournament. They also offer financial services and instruments, such as life insurance.

Meetings: 1st Monday (Social) and 3rd Monday (Business), 7:30 p.m.
Club Room: Open to members (friends & family welcome) every Friday evening, 7-11 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 11845 St. Rt. 44, Mantua, OH 44255 (just 1/4 mi. north of the State Routes 44 & 82 intersection).
Fr. John Cassidy Assembly of the K of C 4th Degree: Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Mantua K of C Hall

FOUNDER'S NIGHT
LENTEN PIEROGI & FISH DINNERS • REVERSE RAFFLE PACKAGE
THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY • PORTAGE COUNTY COUNCILS

Click Below for the K of C's Monthly Newsletter

Jan. 2013	Feb. 2013	Mar. 2013	Apr. 2013	May 2013	June 2013
July 2013	Aug. 2013	Sept. 2013	Oct. 2013	Nov. 2013	Dec. 2013

OFFICERS & TRUSTEES
Fr. Michael Garvey (Chaplain), Rick Custer (Grand Knight), Robert Zoller (Deputy Grand Knight), Phil Novak (Financial Secretary), John Dickey (Treasurer), Chris Anderson (Warden), Steve Zwolinski (Advocate), Marvin Litz (Chancellor), Vince Festa (Recorder), Bill Cleary (1st Year Trustee), Terry Kulka (2nd Year Trustee), Dan Cozzens (3rd Year Trustee), Tim Rooth (O/S Guard), Ray Markward (I/S Guard).

In the K of C you will find brother Knights working to fulfill the central mission of the Order:

striving in charitable works
serving the Church and unified in following its teachings
supporting brother Knights in their temporal and spiritual needs
acting for the good of their country
giving aid to widows, orphans, the sick and the poor

This is Father McGivney's dream, echoing across the century, and living today in the hearts of his brothers and all of those they touch.

Each year the Mantua Knights of Columbus host a series of events. The funds raised from these activities are used by the Knights of Columbus to support activities for the mentally retarded. The funds go to Happy Days School, the 4C's, and the Special Olympics, among others.

The Mantua K of C Center offers complete banquet facilities for weddings, rehearsal dinners, baptisms and holy communion parties, family and class reunions, business meetings and luncheons, and school & community events. Located at 11845 State Route 44 in Mantua, the 200 capacity K of C Hall is just north of State Route 82. Please call Dan Baumbick at 330.760.3564 or e-mail mantuakofC@aol.com for details on how the Mantua Knights of Columbus may provide catering to all of your personal and business needs.

For complete details on the Knights of Columbus organization, please visit their site at http://www.kofc.org.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #3766 EVENTS

FOUNDERS NIGHT 2012
On Saturday, March 10, Mantua Council #3766 held their Annual Founder's Night Award Banquet at which various individuals and families were recognized for their contributions to the church, the community and the Knights of Columbus. The recipients of this year's awards were:

Blue Coat Award - Lt. Greg Johnson, Portage County Sheriff's Dept.
Volunteer of the Year - Don Engelhart
Youth Award - Caitlin Chartier & Dan O'Sickey, St. Joseph Parish
Parish Family Award - Carl & Mary Ann Feddor
Religious of the Year - Sr. Joyce Schreiber, SND
Women's Auxiliary "Woman of the Year" Award - Annette Carlisle
Women's Auxliary Youth Scholarship Award - Caitlin Chartier
Frank Ulics Award - Larry Parsons
Mariner Award - Ralph Cross, Fr. John Cassidy Assembly
K of C Family Award - Steve & Candy Zwolinski
Knight of the Year - Tim Rooth

ANNUAL LENTEN PIEROGI & FISH DINNERS
Knights of Columbus Hall
S.R. 44 (North of S.R. 82), Mantua, Ohio
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Every Friday during Lent 2/24/12 - 3/30/12

Pierogi Dinner: 3 pierogis (choice of potato, broccoli, mushroom, or sauerkraut), grilled onions and sour cream
Baked Fish Dinner: 2 pieces baked fish, french fries and tartar sauce
Shrimp Dinner: Deep fried shrimp, french fries and cocktail sauce
Combo Dinner: 2 pierogis (your choice) & 2 baked fish, grilled onions, sour cream, tartar sauce OR 2 pierogis (your choice) shrimp, french fries, grilled onions, sour cream, tartar sauce
Kid's Special: macaroni & cheese, beverage
Special Side Dishes: deep fried mushrooms or onion rings
Poppers: cheese stuffed Jalapeno peppers

All dinners include: hot vegetable; choice of green salad,
cole slaw or apple sauce; rolls and butter; beverage; homemade desserts.

Takeouts available after 4:30 p.m. by calling 330.274.2576

Pierogi, Fish & Shrimp Dinners: $8.50 adults/$7.50 seniors/$3.50 kids
Combo Dinners: $11.50 adults/$10.50 seniors/$4.50 children
Kid's Special: $1.50 / Special Side Dishes: $2.50 / Poppers: $2.50

The funds raised from these dinners are used by the
Knights of Columbus to support activities for the mentally retarded.
The funds go to Happy Days School, 4C's, and
the Special Olympics programs, among others.

K of C REVERSE RAFFLES 2013

May 18 & October 12, 2013
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. / Dinner begins at 7:15 p.m.
Raffle begins at 8:30 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall
11845 S.R. 44, Mantua, OH 44255

Ticket Price includes one chance to win on the big board,
Dinner with soup & salad, steak, baked potato,
vegetables, rolls & butter, beverages & dessert.
There'll be an Open Bar, Live Musical Entertainment & Dancing,
a chance at $1,000.00 Grand Prize
along with other games of chance
for an evening of fun!

Individual Event Ticket Price:
$65/couple or $55/single
(Package Price: $120.00/couple or $100.00 single)

Tickets Available Through:
Dan Baumbick, Dan Brezovec, Bob Fathauer,
Bob Hartman, John Kruis, Terry Kulka,
Joe Robine, Mel Romanello, Lyle Tayerle

For further details, please call Bob Hartman
of the Mantua Knights of Columbus
at 330.274.3282 or e-mail
bhartman@amcastle.com

KNIGHTS HOST THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Smells Delicious!

The Mantua Knights of Columbus are planning to host their FREE Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Citizens of the Mantua area on Sunday, November 18, 2012, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the K of C Hall. Reservations are a must for this "first come, first serve" event. For more information or to make your reservations, please call 330.274.4982 beginning November 1, 2012. Please leave your name, phone number, and how many guests (you will receive a confirmation call).

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY OF MANTUA COUNCIL 3766
The Women's Auxiliary is the ladies "arm" of the Knights of Columbus. We are a charitable organization of Catholic women founded on Unity, Friendship and Charity. Members encourage each other's total development and foster growth of every aspect of life - spiritual, social and charitable - adding up to a more fulfilling life!

The group is open to ALL Catholic women, age 16 and over -
NOT JUST THE WIVES OF KNIGHTS.
An invitation is extended to all wives, daughters and friends
of the Knights of Columbus to join this group of the Mantua K of C.

Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at the Mantua Knights of Columbus Hall (upstairs) at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the Women's Auxiliary, please contact Annette Carlisle at 330.527.2220.

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY OFFICERS:
President ~ Annette Carlisle, Vice President ~ Donna Festa, Treasurer ~ Linda Litz, Secretary ~ Candy Zwolinski