Cash Calendars

The Sask K of C Charitable Foundation has developed a Cash Calendar as an annual Fundraiser. The 2025 Calendar features pictures with text from twelve of the recipients of donations made from the Foundation.

These calendars will be sold by all Sask Knight of Columbus Councils in the province for $40.00 per calendar. The cash calendar will have 64 draws throughout the year with a total payout of $25,000.00 in cash prizes. There are 5,000 calendars printed which means you will have excellent odds of winning.

You may contact the Knights of Columbus Council in your community to purchase your calendar and participate in this exciting project.

You can view the entire calendar by clicking this link.

K of C COUNCIL CALENDAR SALES & INCENTIVES

Each Council that reaches its calendar sales goal receives a Sask K of C Charitable Foundation jacket to present to its Chaplain as a gift. There are currently 34 K of C Councils within the province that have met their target and are making the jacket presentation to their Chaplain. Below is a listing of the number of calendars sold by each of the Knights of Councils in the province.

21-Calendar Update – October 24, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I buy a calendar?

If you do not have the name of the Grand Knight of the K of C Council in your community, please get in touch with our Executive Director, Gerry Gieni at ggieni55@gmail.com or 306 631 1610. Gerry will ensure you receive a calendar and your name is a part of the draw.

2. Where do I find the listing of the names of the winners?

An updated listing of the names of all winners will be found on the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation website at https://saskkofc.foundation/cash-calendars.

3. How will I be advised if I win?

Within 24 hours of the draw, the winner will receive an e-mail advising them of the date and amount that they have won. They will be advised to expect an e-transfer from the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation within a week.

4. What if I do not have an e-mail address?

Any winner who does not have an e-mail address on their ticket will receive a phone call within the 24-hour timeframe.

5. What if I am unable to accept an e-transfer?

If we are informed that you are unable to accept an e-transfer, we will confirm your mailing address by phone and send you a cheque by mail. You should receive the cheque within one month of your notification of having won.

6. Can I win more than once?

Yes, the winner’s name is placed back into the draw drum after every draw.

7. Is there a particular reason for the choice of the twelve photos on each month of the calendar?

Each year, the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation pays out at least 5% of its assets to qualifying applicants with the province. In 2024, a total of $294,800.00 was paid out to 55 worthy recipients throughout the province. The 2025 calendar hopes to profile 12 of those participants. Each year a new group of 12 recipients will be profiled.

8. Can the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation sell more than 5,000 tickets?

No, our SLGA license limits us to sell only 5,000 calendars. The 5,000 calendars have all been printed and are available for sale.

9. Is there more than one person that views each of the draws?

Yes, at least two or more people will view every draw throughout the year.

10. Do I need to be a member of the Knights of Columbus to purchase a calendar?

No, our SLGA license is not restrictive. We encourage everyone interested to purchase a calendar and be eligible to win.

11. Is there only one price for the calendar, regardless of the purchaser or the number purchased?

Yes, every calendar is sold for $40.00. The $40.00 price is clearly shown on the front and back of the calendar.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM COUNCILS

CALENDAR SALES

1. How does a K of C Council participate in the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation Cash Calendar project?

Every Sask K of C Council is encouraged to participate in the sale of calendars. Please get in touch with our Executive Director Gerry Gieni at ggieni55@gmail.com or 306 631 1610 to receive further information.

2. Is there a minimum number of calendars that a Council can receive to sell?

Yes, calendars are sold to the Councils for re-sale in multiples of 20.

3. Does our Council need to pay for the calendars before we sell them?

The Council is required to provide a cheque when receiving the calendars, however, the cheque can be postdated to December 20th, 2024 allowing adequate time to sell the calendars before actually making payment.

4. If our Council only gets 20 calendars in our initial purchase, how quickly can we get more?

The inventory of calendars is with SD Larry in Davidson and Foundation President Harvey in Saskatoon. We will try to get the first order of calendars delivered to every Council in the province. The cost of postage prohibits us from mailing additional calendars, therefore, we strongly recommend you purchase sufficient numbers in your initial order.

5. Can I personally purchase and resell calendars?

No, calendars can only be purchased and sold by one of the 131 Councils within Saskatchewan. I am sure that the Grand Knight of your Council would welcome your offer to sell calendars for the Council.

6. What is the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation doing with the proceeds of this project?

The Cash Calendar project is extremely important to the sustainability of our Foundation. Our Foundation is mandated by recent legislative changes to pay out 5% of our assets in donation every year. This 5% minimum donation is after payment of all our operating expenses.
With fluctuations in the markets and changes in interest rates, it is impossible for us to earn enough from our investments to cover both the 5% donations and all operating expenses. Therefore, non interest income, including the Cash Calendar project is mandatory if we do not want to spend donations for operating expenses.

7. What happens if the names of the purchasers are not forwarded to the Executive Director prior to the timing of the first draw?

All calendar numbers are recorded when provided to the K of C Council. The number of every calendar sold to the Councils is included in every draw. If a number is drawn and we do not have the name of the specific purchaser, the selling Council will be called and the purchaser will be identified and notified.

CHAPLAIN JACKET INCENTIVE

1. What is the purpose of the Incentive?

The Incentive is designed to encourage and motivate Councils to sell calendars within their councils, their Parish and the general community. This is also an opportunity for your Council to offer a special gift of appreciation to your Chaplain for the support and leadership he offers to your Council.

2. How is the incentive number established for each Council?

The Incentive is based on the membership within the Council as shared at the Annual Convention in Regina. The number of calendars needed to qualify for a Chaplain jacket are:
– 0 – 50 members 40 calendars
– 50 – 100 members 60 calendars
– Over 100 members 80 calendars

3. When does our Chaplain get his jacket?

Jackets will be ordered twice – June 30th, 2024 and December 31st, 2024. To be included in the order, our Foundation will need to have received a cheque for the qualifying number of calendars on or before the order date. We will contact the Grand Knight and/or Financial Secretary of the qualifying Council before the order date to get information on sizing, Council name & number on the sleeve etc.
If you fail to receive an e-mail by the end of June/December, please contact our office at 306 361 1610.

4. Can we just purchase a jacket for our Chaplain if our Council does not reach our qualifying number of sales?

No, there will be no sale of jackets. Chaplains will only receive a jacket if their Council meets the qualifying number of calendar sales.

5. As a Grand Knight or member, can I purchase an additional jacket once our Council has met its qualifying incentive number of sales?

No, there will be no sale of jackets. Only Council Chaplains will be eligible to have jackets ordered for them.

6. We may not be able to sell enough calendars this year, but we would like to have our Chaplain get a jacket if you have the calendar project next year. Is that a possibility?

No. The Chaplain jacket Incentive is only for this year (2024) and will not be repeated even if we do sell calendars next year. We strongly encourage you to sell the qualifying number of calendars and present the jacket to your Chaplain.

7. Can you give us an idea on the look and design of the jacket?

Below is an example of the jacket’s colour and style. It is designed for use in the spring and fall.

K OF C COUNCIL CHAPLAINS QUALIFYING FOR JACKETS

Council	City/Town	Name of Priest
Davidson Council 5384	Davidson	Father Joseph Thazhathemuriyil
Debden Council 3456	Debden	Father Mariusz Zajac
Denzil Council 3920	Denzil	Father Santhosh Thekkekulam
Gerald Council 6182	Gerald	Father Francis Plaparampil
Humboldt Council 1886	Humboldt	Father Colin Roy
Kelvington Council 6594	Kelvington/Wadena	Father Jerome Ogunleye
Lanigan Council 6068	Lanigan	Father Augustine Osei-Bonsu
Lestock/Wishart Council 8338	Lestock	Father Richard Krofchek
Moose Jaw Council 1534	Moose Jaw	Father Adelberto Lillo
North Battleford Council 2094	North Battleford	Father Millan Sajonas
Mary Mother of the Church Council 11888	Saskatoon	Father Dan Yasinski
Denis Mahoney Council 8215	Saskatoon	Father Gerard Cooper
Sts Martyrs-Canadiens Council 8301	Saskatoon	Father Daniel Louh
Wynyard Council 7436	Wynyard	Father Augustine Osei-Bonsu
Carlyle Council 10317	Carlyle	Father Christopher Juchacz
Foam Lake Council 5970	Foam Lake	Father Augustine Osei-Bonsu
St Martin de Porres Council 10313	Regina	Father Richard Jasiak

Presentation of Chaplain Jacket Photos

Lanigan Council 6068 FS Justin Foley stands with Fr. Augustine.

Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation President Harvey Granatier sells State Deputy Larry Packet the first Cash Calendar in the foundation fundraiser project.

Ray Boutin, Grand Knight Carlyle Council 10317 received calendars for the Charitable Foundation. Charitable Foundation supports the Kenosse Boys and Girls Camp.

Paul Mamer Grand Knight Lanigan Council 6068 presents Father Augustine with his jacket at the end of the Sunday mass celebration

Kelvington Rose Valley Grand Knight Mitchell Staszczak presents Council 6594 Chaplain, Father Jerome Ogunleye with his Sask K of C Charitable Foundation jacket.

Presentation of chaplain jacket to Fr. Rick Krofchek, by Deacon Norbert Gaudet and Tony Dakiniewich from Fr. Menard Council #8338 after Mass on October 6, 2024.

Mike Clancy, Grand Knight Holy Spirit Council 8905 Saskatoon presents Fr. Joseph with a Sask K of C Charitable Foundation jacket. Harvey Granatier, President Sask K of C Charitable Foundation (right) extended appreciation to Fr Joseph for his spiritual leadership, guidance and support to the membership of Council 8905.

Grand Knight Matthew Parker, Foundation Vice-President Mervyn Welter and District Deputy John Vany presents the Chaplain of 2094, Father Bernabe Milan Sajonas, with a jacket in recognition of the Council completing its cash calendar quota sales.

Grand Knight David Alm, along with Foundation Board Member Larry Packet, presented Father Joesph, Chaplain of Davidson/Outlook Council 5384 with his jacket for the Council completing their calendar quota sales.

Denis Mahoney Council 8215 Chaplain Fr. Gerard Cooper is presented a jacket from Sask K of C Charitable Foundation Secretary Tom Fortosky.

John XXIII Council 6182 Grand Knight Curt Orth presents Council Chaplain Father Francis Plaparampil with his Chaplain’s Jacket

Grand Knight Karl Gross made the presentation to Father Bert Lillo

Presentation of Chaplain Jacket

Objective: Each Council that reaches its goal for calendar sales receives a Sask K of C Charitable Foundation jacket to present to their Chaplain as a gift. Currently, 34 K of C Councils within the province have met their target and are presenting the jacket to their Chaplain. Below is a listing indicating the number of calendars sold by each of the Knight of Councils in the province

Incentive: Each Council Chaplain will be presented with a Sask K of C Charitable Foundation fall jacket if the Council meets their sales incentive target.

The jacket has the logo of the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation on the lapel and the name of the Council on the sleeve.
Only Chaplains will be eligible to receive a jacket.

Sales Incentive Qualifications: Qualification targets will be based on the membership of the Council:

0 – 50 members – 40 calendars
50 – 100 members – 60 calendars
Over 100 members – 80 calendars

Council Incentive Numbers: Each Council incentive number is shown in this file.

Sales Approaches for Councils to Consider:

Partner with your Parish to sell calendars after mass on multiple Sundays.
Encourage members and parishioners to consider the cash calendars as gifts particularly before the Christmas season.
Consider a mailout to all members of the Council encouraging inactive members to become involved in this fundraising initiative.
Establish a purpose for the funds in your Council or Parish. A drive with a purpose for the funds is generally much more successful.

Benefits to Implement Calendar Sales in your Council:

This provides a revenue source for the Council.

The calendar illustrates twelve recipients of funding by the K of C Charitable Foundation. This is a unique opportunity for us to increase awareness of how we exemplify the lesson of Charity within Saskatchewan.
The jackets will improve the branding and awareness of the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation within our clergy and our parish.
This is our first year at selling and having success will enable similar purchasers each year in the future.
Providing the incentive for the Council Chaplain is unique and should have positive response from the membership and Catholic community.

Previous Grant Recipients

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Homeplate Emergency Shelter

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COATS FOR KIDS Saskatchewan

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FOOD FOR FAMILIES