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Our Council has a number of service projects in place that help to raise funds that support a wide variety of programs within our Church Parish.
Our Council has a number of service projects in place that help to raise funds that support a wide variety of programs within our Church Parish.
Charity Calendar Raffle Program
Charity Calendar Raffle Program
This is a joint program that we participate in with two other Councils. We sell 2000 raffle calendars with guaranteed payouts for each day of the year. Proceeds from the sale of the calendars are used to fund a number of the Council 10744 activities listed below. Calendar sales occur in the Fall of each year.
This is a joint program that we participate in with two other Councils. We sell 2000 raffle calendars with guaranteed payouts for each day of the year. Proceeds from the sale of the calendars are used to fund a number of the Council 10744 activities listed below. Calendar sales occur in the Fall of each year.
Spaghetti Dinner Sale Fundraiser
Spaghetti Dinner Sale Fundraiser
This event is typically held in the early Spring of each year. KC members prepare over 750 spaghetti and meatball dinner plates that are sold to raise monies that provide supplemental income that support Council activities.
This event is typically held in the early Spring of each year. KC members prepare over 750 spaghetti and meatball dinner plates that are sold to raise monies that provide supplemental income that support Council activities.
KC Fall Can Shake
KC Fall Can Shake
This event that is also called the Tootsie Roll Drive and occurs on one weekend during the Fall. Members are placed at certain local businesses and collect donations in exchange for pieces of candy. Our Council uses the proceeds from this event to fund over $1,000 annually to Port City Enterprises, a non-profit organization that for over 50 years provides vocational training opportunities, supported community living options, as well as rehabilitation services to persons with developmental disabilities. Port City Enterprises' philosophy is to enable persons with disabilities to live and work as independently as possible by providing necessary support for that person to maintain his or her placement of residence and/or employment.
This event that is also called the Tootsie Roll Drive and occurs on one weekend during the Fall. Members are placed at certain local businesses and collect donations in exchange for pieces of candy. Our Council uses the proceeds from this event to fund over $1,000 annually to Port City Enterprises, a non-profit organization that for over 50 years provides vocational training opportunities, supported community living options, as well as rehabilitation services to persons with developmental disabilities. Port City Enterprises' philosophy is to enable persons with disabilities to live and work as independently as possible by providing necessary support for that person to maintain his or her placement of residence and/or employment.
On December 5, 2018, Can Shake Chairman Brother James Rills presented a check to Port City's Lisa Wilridge, Executive Director, for over $1600 from this year's event. This is the largest amount ever raised by the Council for this effort. Thanks to our partners Benedetto's Market, J W Food Mart and Benoit's Country Meat Block who allowed KC members to solicit donations at their businesses. The 2019 event is scheduled for September 27-28.
On December 5, 2018, Can Shake Chairman Brother James Rills presented a check to Port City's Lisa Wilridge, Executive Director, for over $1600 from this year's event. This is the largest amount ever raised by the Council for this effort. Thanks to our partners Benedetto's Market, J W Food Mart and Benoit's Country Meat Block who allowed KC members to solicit donations at their businesses. The 2019 event is scheduled for September 27-28.
First Sunday Coffee and Doughnuts
First Sunday Coffee and Doughnuts
Immediately following 7:30am Mass on the first Sunday of each month, the Council sponsors a Coffee and Doughnuts breakfast as a way for parishioners to meet and mingle. Sunday morning classes for Christian Formation are also provided with breakfast.
Immediately following 7:30am Mass on the first Sunday of each month, the Council sponsors a Coffee and Doughnuts breakfast as a way for parishioners to meet and mingle. Sunday morning classes for Christian Formation are also provided with breakfast.
Feast on the Levee Gumbo Sales
Feast on the Levee Gumbo Sales
In conjunction with the Parish Feast on the Levee in the Fall of each year, the Council prepares a chicken and sausage gumbo. However the 2020 Feast on the Levey was cancelled due to Covid-19 health concerns.
In conjunction with the Parish Feast on the Levee in the Fall of each year, the Council prepares a chicken and sausage gumbo. However the 2020 Feast on the Levey was cancelled due to Covid-19 health concerns.
LSU Student Lunches
LSU Student Lunches
KC Councils from around the area provide meals to the LSU Catholic students at Christ the King Church on Thursdays throughout the year. Our Council typically cooks a meal of red beans and rice during the fall semester. On September 2020 was canceled due to the Covid-19 health concerns.
KC Councils from around the area provide meals to the LSU Catholic students at Christ the King Church on Thursdays throughout the year. Our Council typically cooks a meal of red beans and rice during the fall semester. On September 2020 was canceled due to the Covid-19 health concerns.
Uniforms for Kids
Uniforms for Kids
Catholic Charities for Unwed Mothers
Catholic Charities for Unwed Mothers
Each year, the Council participates in the Parish drive to collect maternity related supplies to assist unwed mothers with the financial strain of raising infants. This project is sponsored by the Catholic Charities organization.
Each year, the Council participates in the Parish drive to collect maternity related supplies to assist unwed mothers with the financial strain of raising infants. This project is sponsored by the Catholic Charities organization.
Seminarian Support
Seminarian Support
In 2012, the Council re-instituted its practice of providing monies to help support seminarians that will eventually be stationed in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Each year, two seminarians are selected with assistance from the Office of Vocations, and they are recognized with $750 stipends at one of our summer meetings. Seminarians currently being supported are Albert Blount and Joseph Bergan. The Council is very pleased that one of our early recipients - Fr. Ryan Hallford is assigned here in our diocese.
In 2012, the Council re-instituted its practice of providing monies to help support seminarians that will eventually be stationed in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Each year, two seminarians are selected with assistance from the Office of Vocations, and they are recognized with $750 stipends at one of our summer meetings. Seminarians currently being supported are Albert Blount and Joseph Bergan. The Council is very pleased that one of our early recipients - Fr. Ryan Hallford is assigned here in our diocese.
Catholic Youth Leadership Awards
Catholic Youth Leadership Awards
Each year, our Council recognizes a young man and young woman from within the Parish to receive this award. Applications are due to the Council by mid January. Awards are presented at the Council's Awards Dinner in July of each year.
Each year, our Council recognizes a young man and young woman from within the Parish to receive this award. Applications are due to the Council by mid January. Awards are presented at the Council's Awards Dinner in July of each year.
2021 CYLA Award Recipients: Bailey Richardson and Cameron Crochet.
2021 CYLA Award Recipients: Bailey Richardson and Cameron Crochet.
Pictured are CYLA Chairman Christian Benoit, CYLA award Recipient's Bailey Richardson and Cameron Crochet, and Grand Knight Jerry Eagan at the 2021 July KC 10744 Instillation Banquet.
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