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Father Thomas P. McCarthy May 12, 1920 - December 25, 2007

12-27-2007 -- Father Tom McCarthy has gone home

Holy Rosary Council's former Chaplain and current Chaplain Emeritus passed away at 1 AM on Christmas.  Father Tom was residing with the Little Sisters of the Poor at St Joseph's Home for the Elderly in Palatine when he became non-responsive.

Father Tom was born on May 12, 1920 in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.  On June 5, 1996, Father Tom was concelebrating Mass in the little chapel of the Santo home in Worchester, Massachusets. At the moment of the elevation, a small host lying on the paten began to bleed. Father McCarthy witnessed this event with his own eyes. His life would never be the same.

Father Tom's wake will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at St Joseph's Home for the Elderly from 4 PM until 8 PM with a service to be held at 8 PM. On Thursday, January 3, 2008, a funeral Mass will be offered at St. James Church at 10 AM.  Following the Mass, Father Tom's body will be interred at Queen of Heaven Cemetary.

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11-30-2007 -- Al Eberhardt: HEART OF GOLD

Holy Rosary Council's own Past Grand Knight, Mr. Al Eberhardt has been announced as this years recipient of the "Hearts of Gold" award. There will be a dinner and an award ceremony to be announced shortly. God bless Al, his family and all that have been touched by the tireless work of this dedicated man.

11-26-2007 -- State Soccer Challenge

Madison Kempf (11 year old girl from our council) WON the State Soccer Challenge. She will be presented a trophy at the State Convention as well as go on to International Competition. How about that? Congrats to her and her family and to all who helped make this years Soccer Challenge a success.

10-23-2007 -- Our new Squires Circle

Our new Squires circle was recognized by the Illinois State council's Squires news section.

10-10-2007 -- Past Grand Knight Dinner

On Saturday, November 3, 2007, there will be a dinner to honor Past Grand Knight Dave Kasper.  All Knights are invited to attend.  For more information, click here.

10-06-2007 -- 50th Anniversary Proclamation

On Thursday, Arlington Heights Village President, Arlene Mulder, presented Grand Knight Mark Stastny with a proclamation for our 50th anniversary.  Our Grand Knight said, "I will proudly accept this proclamation in the names of each and every Knight, members of the Auxiliary and ANYONE who, over the course of the last 50 years, has graced #4483 with their presence. Be proud, fellow Knights, we have earned it!!"

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10-05-2007 -- Our New Website and Google Group

We now have our website up and ready to go.  This site is UNDER CONSTRUCTION and, as such, all information may not be accurate.  Also, please join our Google group by entering your email in the field below and clicking on the 'Subscribe' button.