Dear Brothers in Christ,
We have come to the threshold of a new year! I pray that the passage into this new year of grace will inspire each of you to step over a threshold of recommitment…a resolution to take time to open your heart to the unconditional and abundant love that God offers you, walking with you in the ordinary events of each day. Christmas is a celebration of God’s coming to earth in the flesh of the Eternal Word, and not only in JESUS, the love and light of God lives in each of us also, and in all of creation…if we are open to seeing it.
Epiphany means MANIFESTATION… God is SEEN, shown to us as a human being. We marvel at the story of those “wise men”, following a star that led them to JESUS, LIGHT of the WORLD! They journeyed toward the light… just as we can journey into and through this new year, trusting in the guiding light of the Holy Spirit.
This is 2021, a new year (and we are all anxious to have a new and safe world where we can meet and serve again)! As we continue to give great physical attention to mask and social distancing from others, as an act of charity - for everyone’s safety, we could take advantage of this time to give attention to our inner spiritual health: Spending time
Even a pinpoint of light has a great effect in darkness. Let your light shine, Brothers!
VIVAT JESUS!
Fr. Greg Chaplain
Here is a list of upcoming activities and important dates for the Council
The Knights have coffee and donuts on the 1st of February, please lend a hand for recruiting as well. Our PGK Doug Jaques will have intentions for Lordes.
The ACA Dinner is scheduled for the 8th of February. Knights are needed to assist the Confirmation Teens and overall staffing for the event. Dale Hammond is the POC for the Knights.
The Knights have been asked to provide nighttime safety watch for the Confirmation Retreat at La Purisima Retreat Center, 10301 S Stone Ridge Rd, Hereford, AZ 85615. The event is from Friday 14 Feb through the Life Teen Mass on the 16th. We provide nighttime safety watch on the 14th and 15th to ensure the safety of the kids. Coffee and food provided.
The Assembly will hold its annual Corporate Communion on the 2nd of March at the 10am Mass, contact the Faithful Navigator [email protected] to assist.
Fish Fry’s will start on the 7th March, our 40 days for Lent will be part of that event as well.
The FinSec is selling raffle tickets and is taking membership dues after Mass, if you have questions or concerns, please contact him at [email protected].
A CUF degree will be scheduled very soon, be on the lookout for an email. If you are a first degree and want to make your 2nd and 3rd degree, please consider attending.
Brother Knights, when at Mass do you see someone who should be a Knight? Ask them if they are interested in joining! We are always looking for men to join our council, everyone has a talent to bring to the activities we do, ministries we support and prayers to support our church.
Additional information from the mid-year meeting will be forth coming, including COR dialog information and Director changes.
We are also in need of Bingo Workers; it is a two day per month commitment and by helping you earn money for the council and will get a free meal! This has been our primary income source for that last couple of years; please consider volunteering!
If you have a suggestion for a worthy family for Family of the Month, this family does not have to be a Knight, just a member of the Parish, and Knight of the month please send your submission to the Program Director, [email protected].
Brothers, many of you already show your support to the numerous ministries within our Parish, for that we thank you!! For many of our brothers, scheduling is an issue; kids’ sports, school activities, work and so on…As brother Knights we are all called to serve, there are many ways to serve and by serving we become better fathers, husbands, better men. We do not ask you to be part of all the events that we do; find the one that calls you. So, I ask all brother Knights what calls you to be a Knight? Where can you serve?
We want to welcome the new slate of officers for the next Fraternal Year - Thank you for all who have chosen to serve!
The Council also want to thank all of the brother Knights who assisted with the two Ice Cream Socials and assisted in the reception for Msgr. Greg. Special thanks to Doug Jacques, Alan Balzarini, Dale Hammond, David Grubb, Stephen Vukomanovich, Larry Carter, John Goodman, Paul McMackin, Robert Benton, Michael Benton, Jonanthan Benton and several family members. Between the three events we went through 14 tubs of ice cream which is over 42 gallons of ice cream!
Please give a hearty congratulations to the June Knight of the Month: Michael Zehr, this month Gerry Katie Gabel were chosen as Family of the Month for June!
During the month of April, the Columbian Association donated $1950 to our council.
By lending their support, brother knights help raise needed funds to continue works of charity in our community.
Please come to our next business meeting held every second Tuesday at the Columbian Hall starting at 7:00pm.
All are welcome to the Officers Meetings at 6pm every first Tuesday!
View the Program Director's Monthly Activity Reports for FY 2023-2024
July August September October November December January February March April May June
We are named Bishop Salpointe Council. You can become part of our Council Faith in Action Program when you join.
We have a rich set of programs and projects where you can assist in any of the four areas shown in the Kinghts of Columbus Program Model.
Click on the drop-down menu above under Knights Council 4584>Programs and explore the opportunities.
Another Important Feature of Membership is Our Insurance. The Knights of Columbus was founded to take care of widows and children who were left behind when their husbands/fathers died. The Knights began an insurance program to sustain their families in the event of their passing. We encourage you to take advantage of this service. Click on the link above image below to see more information on our insurance program.
Knights of Columbus Insurance Program
