Council Happenings

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Dear Brother Knights, and Michelle and Liz in the ADMIN Office at St. Francis of Assisi:

Attached is the finalized Calendar for the St. Francis K of C Council 11746 for the next operational year, whose dates were set in the computer by Michelle earlier this month.  The only date still needing confirmation from the American Red Cross is the Blood Drive date in May 2023; otherwise, all dates are firm as of earlier this month.      

I trust there have been no changes in the dates already scheduled and confirmed earlier this month, by anyone besides Michelle, that has access to the date setting software on the parish computers, as we take great pains at setting these dates way in advance, so they are known by all.  Should something happen or there be a special reason the K of C needs to reschedule due to a special Parish or Diocesan event that must preempt one of our events, please contact the new Grand Knight regarding any potential conflict at least 30 days in advance, so the potential conflict can be resolved.  Barring any sudden changes, the Grand Knight Elect for the next operational year will be Glenn R. Harahan, who has served faithfully and honorably as our Council's Deputy Grand Knight for the past two years in support of my administration as Grand Knight.  Please welcome him, as you have welcomed and worked with me.  The new calendar will be posted on the upstairs bulletin board, along with new contact information etc. in the Knights corner of the bulletin board.

A few comments:
All K of C meeting nights have Marian Hall reserved from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, as that is typically when I have arrived to start setting up the room, and have never left after that time.        

Marian Hall is reserved essentially the entire Saturday for each Blood Drive; though set-up will usually start between 10 and 10:30, depending upon how many volunteers help out.

Marian Hall is reserved for the entire day from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, when there are social/dinners, since there is set-up and cooking and food prep involved.  Some dinners require up to 8 or 9 hours of kitchen time if 100 people are being served.  It is nearly impossible for the hall to be shared with other ministries coincidentally under these circumstances, so it is very important other rooms be used for/by other ministries, either in the lower level or in the remote meeting building/former rectory, when Marian Hall and kitchen are reserved for the Knights.

All my thanks and gratitude go out to all of you.  You have all helped the Council in one way or another, either in a small or large part.  It all helped keep the Council alive during some of the most difficult times we have experienced in our 25+ years of existence.  

God Bless you all and Vivat Jesus,
Rick Graff

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