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If you are thinking about becoming pregnant, now is a perfect time to make a plan. There are steps you can take to increase your chances of having a healthy, full-term pregnancy and baby – and part of that includes learning about birth defects. Understanding birth defects across the lifespan can help those affected have the information they need to seek proper care.

During the February 2022 meeting of Knights of Columbus (KC) Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings, Grand Knight Tony Benoit (right) and the Council’s Chairman of the Catholic Youth Leadership Awards (CYLA) Selection Committee Joel Richert (left) recognized (from left) Laura Naquin, Riley Edwards and Seth Benoit for submitting applications for the Council’s CYLA prizes.

Live Oak Lodge No. 346 and Jennings Lodge No. 249 present checks from both lodges to Grand Lodge of Louisiana Grand Master Terry Flower for the Shriners Hospital in Shreveport and the Louisiana Masonic Learning Center for Children. The presentation was made at the Habibi Shriners meeting in Lake Charles this month.

During the February 2022 meeting of Knights of Columbus (KC) Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings, Grand Knight Toni Benoit (left) presented the Council’s Family of the Month for January 2022 to the family of James and Tammy Habetz. James currently serves as the Council’s Warden. James has been a member of the Knights since 1974 and is an Honorary Life Member of the Order and a Third Degree Knight. James and Tammy are outstanding cooks who have done an excellent job preparing delicious side dishes for Our Lady Help of Christians Parish’s Annual Catholic Daughters/ Knights of Columbus Awards Banquet. They also prepared the meal for the 4th Degree Knights when Council 2012 hosted the meetings of Msgr. Peters Assembly eight times over the last six years, including the meeting in January. In addition, they prepare some of the food for the Council’s annual Christmas Parties every December. On many occasions James and Tammy have cooked the meal prior to the monthly KC Council meetings, and they always get rave reviews. James has also helped fry the fish at OLHC Parish Picnics. They have helped to collect donations for the annual Tootsie Roll Drive, whose proceeds go to support God’s Special Angels. They also supported the construction of the bell tower by the OLHC Church building. This is an activity that has benefitted many in the community. The Habetz family has provided valued support during the annual Shannon Savoy Memorial Golf Tournament whose proceeds go to support Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Elementary School. On Sept. 25, 2020, James and a group of Brother Knights from the Council prepared a meal at St. Rafael Catholic Church in Iowa to support those adversely impacted by Hurricane Laura. In addition, they have, on several occasions, supported the supply distribution centers operated on a monthly basis at St. Mary’s Center.

During the February meeting of Knights of Columbus (KC) Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings, Michael Cassidy (right) was recognized as the Council’s Knight of the Month for January. Past Grand Knight Glenn McFarlain (left) presented the award. Michael has been a member of the Knights of Columbus since October of 1999. Since he joined the Council, he has participated in every Tootsie Roll Drive for which he received notice. The efforts of his Brother Knights and he on this project have resulted in thousands of dollars being raised to support programs which benefit God’s Special Angels. Michael has also helped with the barbecue fundraisers by selling advance tickets, helping set up the traffic pattern for drive-through customers, and selling tickets to drivethrough customers on the day of the barbecue. He also assisted with cooking the main course of the meals, and with assisting in the distribution of the meals. Michael has also prepared meals served at monthly KC meetings. He has provided legal advice to the Council leadership on many important issues. His legacy of Knighthood continues as his son Elliott is also a member of KC Council 2012. Michael has participated in many activities which have benefitted several legal organizations. He has also been active in projects which have helped OLHC Parish, the city of Jennings and Jeff Davis Parish.

The Welsh Rotary Club met at noon on Thursday, Jan. 27, at Cajun Tales.