KOFC – Council 11091 Newsletter From the Grand Knight’s Desk: Brother Knights! I’m reminded of an old, Irish, Clancy Brothers song where an Irishman, a bit maudlin and a bit in his cups, has a vision of his own funeral. “Look at the coffin / With Golden handles! / Isn’t it grand, boys / To…
KOFC – Council 11091 Newsletter From the Grand Knight’s Desk: Brother Knights! Brothers, is it enough? Is it enough to say, “We are Knights of Columbus?” In the Gospel we hear of the people who come to hear Jesus speak. And they listen and nod and say “Amen!” and “You go, Jesus!” And then they…
KOFC – Council 11091 Newsletter From the Grand Knight’s Desk: Brother Knights! “Summer time, and the livin’ is easy…” Ahhh, that’s the dream. The cool drink on the porch swing, tending the roses and tomatoes, taking in a baseball game, the ol’ rope swing at the swimmin’ hole. Maybe we squeeze those things in amongst…
KOFC – Council 11091 Newsletter From the Grand Knight’s Desk: Brothers: Welcome to summer and my last article as Grand Knight. As you know, the month of July brings changes to our lineup of council officers. It has truly been an honor to lead this council as Grand Knight for the past year. I salute…
KOFC – Council 11091 Newsletter From the Grand Knight’s Desk: Brothers: Summer is finally here! We have much to be thankful for! Knights events were few in May, but one very important annual event was hosted by the Fourth Degree. Several of our brothers honored members of the Armed Services by placing American flags on…
KOFC – Council 11091 Newsletter From the Grand Knight’s Desk: Brothers: I pray that you had a Blessed Easter season. It was great to see the church filled with people giving praise to our risen savior on Easter Sunday. Alleluia, alleluia!! Another celebration that was held in April was our Council Anniversary Dinner. Chris and…
KOFC – Council 11091 Newsletter From the Grand Knight’s Desk: Brothers: With Holy Week just days away, let us focus on transitioning from 40 days of Lenten sacrifice to real, lasting changes in our hearts and lives. May our works of Charity help to guide us in this change. Adopt-a-Highway had a great show of…
KOFC – Council 11091 Newsletter From the Grand Knight’s Desk: Brothers: With Lent approaching, we each consider what we should do, or what we should do without, between Ash Wednesday and Easter. As an alternative to giving something up for forty days, then returning to our pre-Lenten ways, why not consider adding something that will…
KOFC – Council 11091 Newsletter From the Grand Knight’s Desk: This winter season has certainly been a challenge. We have experienced it all from pouring rain in December, to multiple heavy snowstorms in January, and as I write this, a forecasted high of 15 with wind chills of -55 tomorrow. Still, God is Great and…
KOFC – Council 11091 Newsletter From the Grand Knight’s Desk: Happy New Year My Brothers!! Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. We finished out the year 2018 on a strong note with a busy December. Thanks to everyone that donated at the blood drive, and to our…