Grand Knight's Report for September Activity

Thank you so much for taking time to look at our activity.  We are blessed at St Francis to have such a vibrant Church Community, and Council!  We have a lot of support from other ministries, our priests, deacons and special staff.  However, I like so many, fight the hectic pace of the daily grind.  We find ourselves wishing for more time to spend in spiritual pursuit. 

I would like to post a quick message.


I might not have posted this on the Knights of Columbus Catholic Blog if it wasn't for Fr Mic's homily on Sunday.  He spoke about the fact that there could be saints outside the Catholic Church.  I feel that this message strikes home with me.  I have had to make an effort to get to know just a few of my neighbors.  It is a shame.  I have to focus daily to keep some spirituality in my life.  You have to define a quality life for yourself.  I think it would be different for everyone.  Then work hard to achieve it. 

Another quote I heard over the weekend was, "Going to church makes you as Christian as going to McDonalds makes you a hamburger!"  The point there was recently brought up in our Sunday readings.  Show me your faith through your actions not your words! 

The Knights of Columbus provides this avenue for men in the Catholic faith.  Please ask us for more information about joining the Knights of Columbus.

Here are a few of our activities in September.  Please keep in mind that these are special events.  Our members routinely and Usher at most masses, are Eucharistic Ministers, are Deacons, are Priests, are Altar Boys, serve the poor food, teach faith formation, and many other functions. 

The first event was setting up the crosses of the Innocents for the "40 Days of Life." 

PGK John Wilbur and John Angelo set up the crosses in the shape of the cross!  The picture is so good, with the church in the background, and our great flag behind it.  The only thing missing was a rainbow!  If only I had photoshop.  I would have put it in.

At almost the same time, Tony and Alex Cuesta set up for our soccer challenge.  We had a great showing.  We had girls in every age bracket and boys in 2 out of 4.  This event is designed to help create a sense of community and involvement for the whole family of the Knights and of the Church.  Anytime that we can share and get to know each other helps increase that sense of community.

Thank you to brother Rob Voor, Alex Cuesta, and the Youth Director Tony Cuesta for a successful event!

We capped the evening by working the bar at the Hispanic Dinner & Dance.  It was a wonderful event.  We had so many Knights attending the event that it was hard to man the bar!  The food was delicious and music really got us moving!  Thank you Brother Ron for your advice in the beer and wine purchases.  Thank you Rich for the expert set-up!  Thank you Carl for the long late shift!

Joe O'Connor and Chuck Mulhern were in the picture for the first shift.  I did not get back to the event in time to get Rich Brown and Joe Halle in the picture.    Carl is also here to help with the transition to Second shift.

Here is the energetic Second Shift.  We also got much appreciated help from Felipe Cuesta.

The Knights of Columbus were able to contribute significantly to the dontations of the evening.  We feel honored to have been included in this event!  Thank you Sonia Baroso for including us.

As fun as that was, it was mostly all in one day.  October holds an almost constant level of activity.  I will list out our Calendar here:
October 2 - Officer's Meeting
October 4 - 6:30pm  St Francis Feast Day Mass and Blessing of the animals
October 4 - 7:30pm  Knights of Columbus Business Meeting
October 6 - 6:30pm  Membership presentation at the Spanish Mass
October13 - 10:00am Rosary Rally on the front lawn at church - English
October13 - 12:00pm Rosary Rally on the front lawn at church - Spanish
October13/14 all Masses  - Spaghetti Dinner Ticket Sales
October 17 - 6:00pm  District level Soccer Challenge  @ St Stephens School
October 19 - 6:00pm  Spaghetti Dinner/ Bishop Sheen - Set-up, Serving, Clean-up
October 27 - 9:30am  Regional Soccer Challenge
October 27/28  All Masses - Christmas Card Sales, and Breakfast Ticket Sales
October 31 - 3 to 6pm  Feed the Needy.

That is a lot of activity!  Fellow Knights your council needs you this coming month!  Fellow parishioners and family, we need you at all times but especially this month!  Let's show up in big numbers for the Rosary Rally!  Let's hear what our speaker has to say about Bishop Sheen! 

Thanks again for taking the time to review our activity past, and our activity future.  We look forward to celebrating our faith with you!

Tim O'Connor
Grand Knight

Grand Knights Report of July Activity

Greetings!

My name is Tim O'Connor.  I have been elected the new Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus at St Francis of Assisi.  I am very excited about the opportunity to spend more time in my week working on spiritual/Catholic projects, issues, and charities.  Life is very fast paced.  If we do not prioritize our spiritual life we may end up with a weak resume at the pearly gates. 

That is how I view every gentleman's opportunity with the Knights.  First and foremost it takes you beyond the one hour a week that you current provide by attending mass.  It helps you be more charitable, and spiritual.  Second, for those of you that are already very charitible, and very spiritual, the Knights of Columbus offers you more.  Whatever you are doing currently through other organizations or on your own, can be amplified through the Knights of Columbus. 

No one joins the Knights to come to meetings.  We want to do good works.  We want to help our church, and our community in real and tangible ways.

Here are our activities in July.  Sorry, for the delay in posting these pictures!  We have been busy.

Worthy Brother Rick Bishop organized a collection to help increase the number of Catholic Military Chaplains.  He was able to raise 5 times the suggested donation by our mother organization.  Thank you Rick for your hard work and dedication!  Thank you St Francis of Assisi for your generosity towards such a worthy effort!  Our Catholic military personnel will benefit from what the Knights of Columbus has collected.

Our Color Corp members were in attendance for a special Holiday 4th of July Mass by invitation from our Pastor Fr Mic. (the pictures are Silver Rose not 4th of July.  They are conveying the idea).  The Color Corp are 4th degree members of the Knights.  They represent the most knowledgeable, and dedicated of the Knights.  They added a special element to this Independence Day celebration!  Thank you Worthy Sir's for representing us so well!

 

I am in the middle.  I just received the jewel to be Grand Knight of our council.  John Wilbur(Left) is now our most current Past Grand Knight, and Felipe Cuesta(right) was the Grand Knight before John Wilbur.

Our officers being sworn into another year's service for the good of the order, our family, our church, and our community!

These railings were authorized by Father Mic our pastor for the good of all who need a steady hold going up steps.  Deacon Jerry was sent on the hunt for a good supplier.  The Knights of Columbus were able to help defray some of the cost, Bravo Fence sold the custom railing at a very good price.  The Knights were able to install the railing themselves. Our church was able to directly benefit from the efforts of the Knights of Columbus.

Many of our Knights were able to help Pat Racic, a widow of a Knight, secure her yard.  There were about 4 other Knights that assisted but could not stay for the picture.  Our founding principle for the Knights of Columbus is to protect and provide for our widows and orphans.   We were able to assist Mrs. Racic and we all benefitted from the event. 

I hope that these pictures and words answer the most common question that we receive.  What do the Knights do?  What are you about?  If you would like to contact me, my email is linked to my name on the left hand side of the screen.  Any name in light gray will be linked to an email.  Feel free to contact us with questions, clarifications, or ideas.  We would enjoy the communication!

We will see you in church!
Vivat Jesus
Fraternally,
Tim O'Connor

Grand Knight’s Report

Brother Knights,

I would like to extend a welcome to our newest member Michael Massi.

I want to thank all the Brothers and their families who supported our events last month. The weekend sales of Christmas cards and magnets are going very well. The breakfast was a big success. Everyone was pleased and had good things to say about the breakfast.

The recommendation was made to host them more often. How does this schedule sound for the next one in February for Valentine’s Day, then April before Easter, May on Mother’s Day, and June for Fathers Day?

We had about 79 people at the social and Mrs. Trabulsi’s presentation on the Relics of the Saints. Thanks to the Women’s Guild for providing desserts. The leftover desserts were given to the needy dinner.

EMPRESS OF THE AMERICAS
We are Honoring Our LADY of GUADALUPE with a mass and procession. There will be Mariachis and dinner will be served after the celebration. Hosted by St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

I received this e-mail on the VA Christmas party.

CHRISTMAS WITH OUR VETERANS

Come out and spend some time with our Veterans on December 13, 2008 at the
nursing home "Haley's Cove" located at the Haley Veterans Hospital Facility. The Knights of Columbus are going to have a pizza party for the 80 residents. We will be starting at 11:30 A.M. at the Nursing Home. The Knights will give each Vet a white T-shirt, underwear and white socks. We will have Santa Claus there to help us with the presents. The St. Stephen's Choir will be in attendance singing Christmas Carols. We are looking for white T-shirts sizes 1x thru 5x, underwear sizes 38 thru 44 waists, socks can vary in size. These items will be gift wrapped and handed out to each Veteran. If you would like to donate items, please get it to me by December 3rd, so that we do not over buy. If you are planning on attending, please advise me so we can let the nursing home know how many to expect. Parking is scarce, so allow yourself plenty of time.

If anyone would like to bake cookies, they obviously would be welcomed by the Vets.

Let's not forget that God has given all of us this opportunity to help those who have served to protect this great Nation of ours.

God Bless
Herbert Swoope
VAVS Committee Chairman

Fr. Fritz 50th Anniversary Mass is on Dec. 13 and the KofC Honor Guard will be at the mass.

The Council’s Christmas Party potluck is scheduled for December 18; bring your favorite dish. The Council will provide soft drinks, coffee, hot chocolate, plates, utensils.

I invite everyone to look at our blog located at http://kofc14278.blogspot.com and give me some feedback or ideas. Also any officers/directors that would like permission to post items to the blog, let me know your email address and I’ll send you permission to post. Officers’ names are listed, please let me know if you’d like your email or phone number listed as well.

Merry Christmas to all and God Bless.

Fraternally,

Miguel Molina

Mary, Queen of the Knights, Pray for Us

Grand Knight’s Report

Brother Knights,

Congratulations to Ted Domey and Darryl Mummert on receiving their 3rd Degree.

The next 2nd Degree will be on Nov. 8th. Let me know if you are planning on attending.
Fundraiser and recruitment on Nov 16, KofC Breakfast. We will be selling tickets and recruiting after all Masses on Nov 8th & 9th and 15 & 16th.

The Christmas cards and magnets have been received. We can sell them along with the breakfast tickets. Make plans to be at all the Masses, if possible. Let me know at which masses everyone will be available to help. We need as many brother Knights helping. I will be working on both Saturdays and so cannot be there.

We will be cooking for the needy on Nov 19. On the last Newsletter I left our District Deputy Tim Manning off when thanking everyone that helped. I would like to thank him now for helping with feeding the needy.

The next social on Nov 24th will be a Relic on the Saints presentation by Mrs. Trabulsi. Mrs. Trabulsi will talk about the relics she will bring for display. We will have refreshments afterward.

Don’t forget that EVERY member has the opportunity to earn the Knight in Shining Armor this year!

Fraternally,

Miguel Molina

Mary, Queen of the Knights, Pray for Us