Grand Knight Message

 

Grand Knight
 

May usually means Spring is in full bloom, except for this year when it seemed like spring started in February. Summer is just around the corner, when we start thinking of vacations and the beach.

May is also when we honor the most special of people, our Moms.  These ladies brought us into the world, providing us with love and support. I want to thank all the Moms in George Brent Council for the sacrifices they make to their families and our Council. Without you, our Council would be a far worse place. We will have a special Mother’s Day breakfast on May 13, after the 9:30 am Mass. Each Mom will get a special gift. Also, we could use some extra men that day, since the Ladies will not be serving.

At George Brent Council, May is also when we honor some other special people, our Priests and Nuns.  These wonderful people have devoted their life to the glorifying of our Lord and serving the laity of the Church. Please join us on May 5, when we hold our annual Religious Appreciation Dinner.  The Priests from All Saints and the Nuns from Linton Hall will be in attendance.  This is another free event, so please come and honor these wonderful people.

Finally, the spring portion of our KOVAR drive will occur on May 18-19.  After the state government, The Virginia Knights of Columbus is the largest financial supporter of the intellectually disabled.  If you can help collect money for a two hour shift, please contact Tommy Reynolds. Food and drink will be provided to those who help out.

Thank you for your help and support.

Vivat Jesus,
Dan Lavery
Grand Knight

DGK Message

 

DGK

 

Brothers,

In April, PGK Russ Keating and his wife Julexy hosted the RCIA/RCIC Reception after the Easter Vigil Mass. It was well attended and there were plenty of food and beverages for all. Brother Brian Henslee chaired another successful and filling Monthly Family Breakfast. PGK Dick Quintana and his wife Gillian hosted a successful Father-Daughter dance. PGK Tom Capozolli and Brother Brian Henslee co-chaired the Council’s efforts for the Parish Festival and served a wonderful roast beef dinner and beverages at the Brent Outpost Saloon. Brother Dave Farmer hosted a Corporate Communion at the 7:30 AM Mass on Sunday, April 29th. Thank you to all the Brother Knights and their families that have assisted at our April events as well of those that have attended the events. We have more exciting events planned and for our programs to be successful, we need YOU to be involved!!!!!

Remember, the Council Bingo program is very successful and is the main source of funding for all of our programs, events, and charitable works. If you are already on a Bingo team, Thank You! If not, why not come on out and lend a helping hand.

Six-Point Meetings will be held the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 in the Club Room. Feel free to attend these event planning meetings.

The following events are scheduled during the next few months:

Religious Appreciation Dinner – Saturday, May 5th at 6:30 PM
Cost: Free Chairman: Dave Farmer 703-434-9889
 
KOVAR Classic Game – Sunday, May 6th at 6:30 PM Seton School Gym
Cost: Donations Chairman: Vince Fitzpatrick 540-454-8210
 
Mother’s Day Breakfast – Sunday, May 13th after 9:30 AM Mass
Cost: Donations Chairman: Brian Henslee 703-365-2093
 
KOVAR – Friday and Saturday, May 18th & 19th
Chairman: Tommy Reynolds 703-963-1281
 
Memorial Day Picnic – Saturday, May 26
Cost: TBD Chairman: TBD
 
Bingo Appreciation Party – Saturday, June 2nd
Cost: Free Chairman: Bob Weaver 703-368-8686
 
Awards Night – Saturday, June 16th
Chairs: GK Dan Lavery & Ladies’ President Carol Campbell
 
If you have any suggestions for an event or have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 703-369-6701 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Jerry Partsch, DGK
General Program Director

Knight of the Month

This brother has been a member of George Brent Council for only one year. During this year he has become an active member our Council. He helps out at least once a week at bingo. He is a regular at Council meetings. He and his wife have attended many Council functions. He also volunteered to help recruit new members at the Spanish Mass at All Saints. While he has some physical limitations, he is as active as he can be. This brother truly enjoys being a Knight of Columbus and has a passion to spread his joy of being a Knight to others as well as his fellow members. He gives of himself to help others shows his commitment to the principles of our Order. So it is my pleasure to award the April 2012 Knight of the Month to Charlie Orama.

Family of the Month

This family is not a family in the traditional sense, but are still play a vital role in the operation of our Council.

This group is responsible for the cleaning and maintaining of our Council home. With bingo happening twice a week, other events happening almost every day, the hall requires a staff to help maintain it to a standard we can all be proud of.

These men are all members of our Council, having been active in the Council for over twenty years. They care about the Knights of Columbus and this translate to the care of our Council home.

Also, these men help in keeping our supplies in order, including our bingo supplies. When there are events coming up, they will order food for the event if necessary, as well in help move tables for an event.

When we have funeral receptions at our hall, they gentlemen help set up the hall, sometimes staying late to clean up afterwards.

For all these Brothers do for George Brent Council, it is my pleasure to award the Hall Staff: Bob Weaver, Tom Skowron, Skip Zilka, Tom Gawyrich, and PGK George Patrick, Family of the Month for April 2012.

 
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