Spartanburg South Carolina

by Daniel Schramm

The organization was founded in September of 1998, and was comprised of 21 charter members and nowstands at 55 members and is still growing. Their purpose is to support, promote and disseminate religious,charitable and fraternal principals of the Knights of Columbus. They formulate plans and conduct fund-raising and social events of Council 9575 when necessary and appropriate.

Since their inception, they have served the Church and community in a variety of ways. They haveSupported numerous Church functions, Knights affairs and have contributed too many charitableorganizations. To give some examples of their efforts over the years they have been involved in the following charitable activities:

-purchase of phone cards for military personnel
-donation of flags for classrooms at Jesus Our Risen Savior
-contributions to Citizens for Life
-Special Olympics
-volunteer hours at the Free Clinic of Spartanburg
-provide an Honor Guard for deceased members
-prepare and serve bereavement lunches for members

In 1999 the group decided to adopt the Spartanburg Children’s Center and it supports this organizationto this day. In addition to collections of cash for the shelter, they donate children’s clothing, schoolsupplies, hygiene products and any other items as needed or requested by the organization. Each year they have one fund-raiser for the purpose of covering their expenses; most parishioners willrecall the hugh bake sale conducted each year. Members of Jesus Our Risen have been very generousover the years and this allows the Auxiliary to support many of the charities listed.

 Additionally, the Ladies Auxiliary supports the Knights of Columbus in many endeavors. They work fish fries, picnics, family Christmas parties, quarterly dinners, and any other functions as requested by Knights Council 9575. You will also see them serving the Church through various ministries (i.e., lectors and ministers of Communion.

  The group meets at JORS generally on the second Monday of each month at 7PM.  Anyone wishing to learn more about the Ladies Auxiliary may do so by contacting the current President Kathleen Fryml (phone number, 587-7048) or Membership Chairperson, Donna Bishop (phone number, 504-0995).

Until the late 1980’s the national speed limit was 55 miles per hour, and the name “FAST LANE” was chosen based on the age of the persons joining the group. Approximately 40-50 folks meet each month at a designated eating place to enjoy camaraderie and conversation with fellow Catholics.

 A phone committee contacts members with details regarding the outing. Turnout varies depending on the weather or other conflicts. Generally, the third Tuesday of the month is chosen and most restaurants are happy to see a large group on an off night. Everyone pays his or her own tab and an individual donation of $7.00 is paid to the treasurer, which covers the expense of door prizes and name tags. The co-chairs make the restaurant selection along with handling the door prizes. An annual collection is taken for canned goods which are donated to the parish outreach Food Pantry. All leadership positions are staffed by volunteers. 

 For information contact Ray or Marilyn McNamara at (864) 949-6758

 This article was written by Dan Schramm with the assistance of Marilyn McNamara (Fast Lane co-chair)

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