GK
Brothers,
Happy New Year! I can not believe it is already 2010. As we open the book on the New Year, the pages are blank. The book is called opportunity. The beginning of a New Year is a chance to look forward at the opportunities in front of us. Our Council calendar is full of opportunities to help others, spend time with Brother Knights and their families, and opportunities to share and experience our faith. I encourage all Brothers to take the time and the commitment to look at our calendar for the upcoming months and chose an opportunity to come out to the hall. Consider working a bingo, or going over to one of our nursing homes, or coming out to one of our dances or having breakfast at one of our monthly family breakfasts.
Helen and I have learned that being a Knight of Columbus means sharing. Sharing your time, your commitment, your love of a particular charity or ministry in the church, sharing your family with other Brother Knights. By sharing your own gifts with Brother Knights and their families, you receive love and friendship in return. As a result you learn the value of being a member of the Knights of Columbus ---- Priceless!
I would like to share this Irish prayer with you and wish all Brothers and their families a Happy, Prosperous and Blessed New Year.
May God give you....
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer
For each prayer
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Vivat Jesus,
John Rickard, Jr.
Grand Knight
DGK
Brothers,
Happy New Year to All!
I hope everyone had a chance to participate in our December activities. Many people were helped with our charity events and I hope our parties helped us grow closer together. With all the activities there are plenty of people to thank. But for George Brent Council we owe more than just a simple Thank You to our Ladies – both our Ladies Auxiliary and those special Ladies in our lives. In January our Grand Knight has set aside a special evening dinner event for our Ladies on Saturday evening, January 30th. Check the Newsletter for more details on this event and help us pamper our Ladies.
When making your New Year’s pledge, consider praying for our Priests during this Year of the Priest. The Council made a pledge to conduct a weekly Rosary in the All Saints Chapel on each Tuesday night at 7:00pm. We strongly encourage all Brother Knights and their families to join us or to find a private time to do the same. Please wear your Council badges (or K of C colors) during this Rosary to openly show our solidarity with our Priests. How great a witness of our support for our Priests - if enough attended to force using the main Church.
Continue to support the General Program and Membership Directors and help out whenever you can with our various Programs -- especially Bingo!
Vivat Jesus
Joe Arseneault
Deputy Grand Knight
KOM
This Knight gives back to the community. He is what a Knight of Columbus is. He chairs the Untrim-a-Tree program for our Council and parish. This year the hall was offered as the distribution center for pick-up for all of the gifts to the community. This was done at the last minute and as a result Jeff had to be creative in scheduling around a very busy hall during the Christmas season. In addition, we were faced with a huge snow storm for the day of distribution. Jeff not only faced these challenges with a smile and a great attitude. Not only was Jeff at the hall during the storm handing out gifts. Jeff was an active and integral part of our snow removal team. Ensuring the recipients were able to receive their gifts safely but ensure the hall was cleared and saved other members from coming out and working to remove the snow. Because of his dedication to the community and our Order, Jeff Vallimont is the December Knight of the Month.
FOM
This Knight and his wife are shining examples of Faith, Family and Fraternity. They are examples for all members of our Order of what a Knight of Columbus represents and is. They chaired as a couple our New Years Eve Celebration this year. I was blessed to witness the planning, coordination, enthusiasm as they took care of every detail large and small. The hall was beautifully decorated. The food was outstanding, and of course the breakfast was just perfect. To top all of that off, we had Elvis! This couple is a shining example of what it means to be a member of the Knights Columbus. Bob Weaver is our Hall Manager and the Bingo Chairman. Bob manages the fundraising program that brings in 99% of the dollars that supports all of our charities. Carol can be seen working Bingo both on the floor and as an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Despite of these contributions to our Council, Bob and Carol are the Family of the Month because of who they are. Helen and I have been blessed over the last several years to witness the love and care they have for their grandchildren. They can be seen at the basketball court or the football field or at a class play cheering and support their grandchildren. You can also see them taking the “kids” to movies or for a day with Grandma and Pa. They have provided their grandchildren with lifetime of memories they will cherish. In my opinion being a Knight means sharing. Bob and Carol share their love and commitment to all of us each and every day. I am honored to name Bob and Carol Weaver the December Family of the Month.
