Official Mailing List

The Board has determined that the Kolping Membership List is the official mailing list for the Society’s members.  If you have moved, or are planning to move, or if you are not getting your newsletter  or dues notice mailings, please contact Cindy Seibel, Membership Secretary, at 522-8739 to review your address that is recorded on the Society’s books.

Also, please call Cindy if you have changed your phone number or wish to add an e-mail address.

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Fish Fry in June

As you know, during Lent we had some bad weather for some of our fish fries.  As a result, we have some fish and fries left over.  The Board decided to offer a fish fry for members only on Friday, June 2, before the regular general meeting.   Dinner will include fish, fries, cole slaw, apple sauce, bread or rolls, and dessert and coffee.  Dinner will start at 5:30 pm followed by the general meeting.  Weather permitting; we will meet in the pavilion for dinner and meeting.  Mark your calendars and come to revisit our Lenten traditions and help us clean out our freezer.

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From the President

The good weather has finally arrived and the Tuesday workers are busy with their outdoor activities-cutting grass, landscaping, and assembling new picnic tables.  Our old tables, built by our members, have served us well.  But they now are requiring too much maintenance and are presenting a safety hazard.  The new tables have a design that features walk through seating-no more climbing over the seats.

By the time you read this, we will have initiated several new members to the Society.  Please welcome them and encourage them to get active and involved.

On May 18, the Kolping Society will join the parishioners of Old St. Mary’s at 11:00 am German Mass to celebrate a Communion Sunday.  There will not be a breakfast at the Kolping Center but all members are invited to join in a fellowship gathering, hosted by Old St. Mary’s,  after Mass in the parish meeting space.

And don’t forget our special June general meeting and fish fry described elsewhere in this newsletter.

Schutzenfest is rapidly approaching.  It is our major fund-raiser and will be celebrated July 18, 19, 20.  Our members have always assumed their responsibilities by donating their time to make this festival fun, safe, and successful.  We are still in need of a chairperson for our brat and mett booths and a chairperson for the admission gate on Sunday.  If you are willing to help in any of these or other booths, please call me at 793-1148. 

Tom Musbach, President

Krewitt Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Paul M. Rasp, winner of the Krewitt Scholarship sponsored by Kolping USA, Paul is the grandson of Pat and Hugo Rasp of Cincinnati. Paul will receive a cash award from both the National Kolping Society as well as the Cincinnati Kolping family.  The essay subject was “What is the one major obstacle to peace in the world, and how can it be overcome?”  Paul’s winning essay will be published in the June Banner.

MAIFEST AT THE GERMAN HERITAGE MUSEUM

After “hibernating” all Winter the German Heritage Museum in West Fork Park is opening it’s doors on Sunday, May 18 from 1 to 5 pm. We’ll have woodcarvers and the singers from Fairview German Language School. We’ll also offer refreshments. The Museum is filled with memorabilia from German immigrants in the Tri-State area. Anyone who has never seen them should come. New opening times have changed to the first and third Sunday only. There is no charge but donations are welcome. Bring your children or grandchildren; there is a large playground next to the Museum. For more information call Manfred or Regina Schnetzer on (513) 923-3743 Or E-mail us on  moschnetzer@fuse.net   also look up the German-American Citizens League website www.gacl.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

GERMAN DAY 2008

The German-American Citizens League will again be celebrating German Day this year on May 31 and June 1. We will be raffling off many gift baskets and gift certificates at the German Day celebration at the Hofbraeuhaus Newport on June 1

beginning at noon. As you know these baskets and prizes have been spectacular!                              This year promises to have bigger and better prizes. Winners need not be present to win. There will be good food and drink and entertainment. Please call Pete Poole on 513 351-3185 if you would like to purchase raffle tickets.                                          The German Day Kick-Off Parade and festivities are on Saturday, May 31 at 11 am at Historic Findlay Market. Fairview German School Singers, Donauschwaben Dancers and the Germania Jagdhorn Group are playing.

Call Manfred or Regina Schnetzer on 513- 923-3743 for any questions

IMPORTANT KOLPING PHONE NUMBERS

President – Tom Musbach, 513-793-1148

V. President – Phil Neumann-513-742-8089

Sick Comm. – Christa Olding- 513-385-1476

Membership – Cindy Seibel- 513-522-8739

Sub Group Presidents:

Sängerchor – Dale Sunderhaus, 513-521-6851

Schuetzen Club – Ted Klosterman, 513-741-0166

                                      Or  513-477-0166

Seniors –  Christa Olding, 513-385- 1476

Sports Club – Rick Hill, 513-858-1174

Young Families – Trey Seibel – 513-522-8739

Park Board – Mike Brakers-513-202-9799

Kolping Center

House & Grounds – Norb Shomaker-513-851-4861

Clubhouse Rentals – 513-851-7951 then press 1

Business Office - 513-851-7951 then press 1

Clubhouse – 513-851-7951 then press 5

Hall, Kitchen – 513-851-7951 then press 4

Sports Complex – 851-5657

Catholic Kolping Society of America

The National Convention will be held in Philadelphia on Labor Day weekend.  At that time, the election of national officers will take place.  All of the officer positions are up for election-president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary as well as five trustees.  If you would like to stand for election to any of these positions, please contact Tom Musbach, 793-1148, and I will submit your name for election.  The deadline for nominations is June 15.

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Kolping Lenten Project 2008

The Kolping Lenten Project in Cincinnati has collected $5,500.00; this includes all donations received up to May 1^st.

A special, “Thank You”, to the Kolping Seniors and the Father David Hiller Endowment Fund for their very generous donations.

The donations are lagging behind the donations of previous years.   This can be attributed to the fact that we missed an edition of the monthly newsletter and the cancellation of the March General Meeting because of the blizzard.   I encourage you to read the April Banner for a better idea of the challenges the parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes have to deal with now and in the future.

Below you will find a list of donors.   If you would like your name on the Donors List, please mail your checks to:   Kolping Lenten Project, P.O. Box #14, Okeana, Ohio  45053-0014.

The goal is $6,500.00 and the Lenten Project continues until May 31^st.  Make checks payable to:  Catholic Kolping Society of America.

Donors List

Henry Althoff                  Walter & Elizabeth Amrien 

Bob & Barbara Bauer    Alan & Carole Cliffe  

Lucy Budde                    Cin Kolping SchuetzenClub                    

Cin. Kolping Seniors    Cin. Kolping Split the Pot

Anna Conrad                  Dorothy Decker

Hank & Roma Gerbus  Gerry Kreutzjans

Fr. David Hiller Fund    Jim & Lois Kemper

Ray & Lois Kunze       Ed & Joan Kuderer

Herman Mueller          Wm & Phyllis Lunnemann         

Tom & Rita Musbach  Henry & Marg Meyerrose        

Phil & Beth Neumann   Carl & Dottie Nissen

Sam Pasqualetti            John & Gayle Rapien

Rudy & Angela Pohlabeln         Hugo & Pat Rasp

Vera Schon                              Helene Schrand

Ted & Mary Tegenkamp          Rita Vosseberg

Ferd & Lorraine Hoerstmann Pat & Irene Whalen

Thank you for your prayers and donations.

Walt Amrein, Kolping National President

National Kolping Essay Contest

Cincinnati Kolping has a couple of very proud grandparents.  Their grandson, Paul Rasp wrote the winning essay in this year’s contest.   When you see Hugo & Pat, congratulate them.

Walt Amrein, National Kolping President

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We want to thank the members of the Kolping for attending the prayer service in memory of Mike.  We appreciate your prayers and concern.   Also, we want to thank the Caring Hands who helped us in so many ways.                                                                               Sincerely,   Mary Ann Brucato & Family

SCHUETZENFEST

July 18, 19, & 20, 2008

Our Wheelbarrow & Wagon of Cheer are in need of bottles, bottles, bottles!  Wine, Whiskey, Brandy, Schnapps, Jaegermeister!! Anything you would like to donate would be graciously accepted and appreciated.  Call:

Jim & Lois Kemper, 513-522-6222

Sam Pasqualetti, 513-681-1568

Harry & Diane Schweitering, 513-353-2112

Thank you very much.

Jim & Lois Kemper Co Chairpersons

Sam Pasqualetti, Chairman Emetrius

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To the Kolping Society family

We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for all your prayers and cards during Jim’s surgery and illness, and we also would like to say thank you for your condolences and many offerings you have made in memory of Jim.  We hope that through his loss, others may be helped. Seeing so many Kolping members at the visitation, prayer service, and funeral Mass served as a testament to his gift of friendship and faith life.  We also appreciate the outpouring of sympathy and support offered to our family at the celebration of his life.  It is comforting to know that we share his loss with so many wonderful and caring people.  Please continue to keep Jim and our family in your prayers.

God Bless

Bernie Brunsman and family    

SICK LIST

Pat Sterwerf                             Helen Gripke

Gunda Wilke                            Marie Jansen

Dick Breitenstein                      Alberta Tieves

Herman Tegenkamp                 Dolly Fleischer

Rudi Eismann                            Margaret Eismann

Walter Pieschell                        Sis Meister

AnneMarie Geoppinger            Carolyn Althoff

Ralph Heil                                Linda Kniener

Please remember these folks in your prayers, take time to give them a call, send a card or make a visit   When your are not feeling well it is always nice to be remembered.

REST IN PEACE

• Elsie Brooks, a Saengerchor member, passed away on April 26^th, Elsie was 95yrs old.  Our sympathy to her sons Lincoln & Robert and the late Kenneth and her daughter Marcie.
• Our sympathy to John & Erica Vogt whose daughter Nicole passed away.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

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Thanks from the King  & Queen

We would like to thank everyone who attended the King’s Ball on March 15^th, 2008.  We were honored to have almost 400 guests in attendance with people from Canada, New York, Michigan, Kentucky, Cleveland, O. & Indianapolis, Ind.  Also friends from Germania, Donauschwaben and the Liberty Home and of course our own Kolping Family.   Thank you Mike Brakers, chairman and his family for a wonderful job of organizing and expediting the evening, Danke!                                                    The military color guard and the Knights of Columbus and all the flag bearers added to the beautiful ceremony.   Thank you to all of you.  

King Allen I and Queen Carol

CARING HANDS

Are you a full-time caregiver of a loved one?  Are you in need of time away to help you do things away from home? We have a group of Kolping members who are anxious to help you achieve that.  Please call to make arrangements.

In Kentucky – Angela Pohlabeln, 859-331-3891

In Ohio – Christa Olding –513-385-1476

KOLPING SENIORS

Come celebrate “Mother’s Day” with the seniors.  We will provide lunch and a good time.  

Join the seniors on a one day trip to Locust Grove Mansion on Thursday, June 5^th.   This mansion was built in 1790 by the brother in law, William Croghan,  of George Rogers Clark.  The mansion is located six miles up river from downtown Louisville. Following the tour of the mansion we will have lunch at the Galt house and the tour the Glassworks.   Get your group together and join the seniors on this interesting trip.  More information on a flyer in this bulletin.

Christa Olding, President – Kolping Seniors

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Notice

 Upon the death of a MEMBER, please call the President of the Kolping Society or one of the Bereavement Committee members

.  In order that the membership can be aware that a MEMBER has died, the family of the decedent should be willing to place in the Death Notice that

The decedent is a MEMBER of the Kolping and at what time Kolping members should assemble for prayers (This should be mutually agreed upon by the family and the Kolping representative.) 

The Board of Trustees agreed that this notice should be published monthly so that there is no misunderstanding or confusion in the future.  The present members of the Bereavement Committee are:  Christa Olding, Otger Kappen, Marilee Uhlhorn, Lois Kemper, or Berni  Brunsman

Happy Birthday to all our Members with May Birthdays