Knights of Columbus, Council 11746

---------- Forwarded message --------- From:  Knights of Columbus Email   < no-reply@kofc.org > Date: Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 18:35 Subject: Installation of Officers Ceremony and Dinner RSVP request on July 14, 2022 To:  Dear Worthy Brothers - WB & Grand Knight Elect Glenn Harahan has asked me to remind you to be sure and contact him with your dinner entree' choices: Baked Ziti or Lasagna, if you (and others in your group) are planning to stay for dinner after the induction ceremony on July 14th, 2022, which will start at 6:00 PM. Dinner will be prepared by Enrico's Italian Restaurant, and will be served in Marian Hall. You have one of two entrees to choose from: Baked Ziti or Lasagna. Here is the menu: Salad Garlic Rolls Baked Ziti, or Lasagna Cost per person $20. We will provide Water and Iced Tea, and if you want anything else in the way of a favorite beverage, you may bring that. Members are asked to bring a desert to pass. Creamy Raspberry salad dressing will be on

Dear Worthy Brothers - On this upcoming long weekend when we celebrate Independence Day, take a moment to thank God for our special country and all the wonderful things he and our country has provided for us. On July 4, make it a point to read once again our beloved and dear Declaration of Independence, so many have sacrificed the ultimate price to ensure our freedoms.  This document is the beginning of our efforts as a people to "achieve a more perfect union" under God. Vivat Jesus and God Bless America! Rick Graff

 Worthy Brothers - Worthy Brother Sir Knight Ron Chmiel called me earlier today to inform me that Worthy Brother Sir Knight Edward R. Judge, who had been in hospice care, passed away today.  He was a member of Blue Ridge Council 12126, and a Member of Blairsville/Blue Ridge Assembly 2563. Dave Pierman (Past Grand Knight of Council 12126) is in contact with Ed's family and Fr. John Conway of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bue Ridge, regarding final arrangements for Worthy Brother Ed Judge. As those plans are finalized, we will keep you posted. Fraternally yours, Rick Graff                                              

Worthy Brothers - SCHEDULED OUTAGE To ensure proper recording of the 2022-2023 Officers and Service Program Personnel that have been record using the Next Fraternal Year screens in Member Management, the Supreme Council will be taking Member Management offline on Thursday, June 30 at 7:00 pm (Eastern). It will be brought back online after the updates are successfully completed on July 1.  Therefore, effective June 30 at 7:00 pm ESDT, I will no longer be able to send emails to you via Member Management, as my term as your GK ends at midnight that day. Thank you for your understanding during this Fraternal Year End processing. Your new Grand Knight, Glenn Harahan, will be in contact with you via Member Management on or shortly after July 1 with his contact information. Fraternally, Rick Graff                                              

My Brother Knights: After nearly 50 years, the wrong decision that was made in  Roe v. Wade  has been set right. The Supreme Court’s historic decision in  Dobbs v. Jackson Women’ Health Organization  overturning both  Roe  and  Planned Parenthood v. Casey , is a watershed moment in the movement that generations of Knights of Columbus have worked and prayed for. Indeed, it is one of the most significant advancements in human rights in our nation’s history. We are grateful and encouraged by the Court’s finding that abortion is not a “constitutional right.” But we must not think that today is a day to declare victory. Instead, I call upon every member of the Knights of Columbus to redouble their personal efforts to build up the Culture of Life that St. John Paul II described in his prophetic encyclical letter  Evangelium Vitae . With  Roe  reversed, federal advocacy to protect unborn life is still necessary, but the decision opens wide the doors for states to consider their own abortion l

Dear Worthy Brothers                                                     The 2021/2 edition of Knightlife may be found at this website:  https://www.gakofc.org/ knightlife-2022  .  District 22's  ad is on page 115 of the file, or page 113 of the numbered inside pages of the magazine. Enjoy! Fraternally, Rick Graff                                      

 Worthy Brothers - As an aside to the meeting minutes sent to you earlier today, please note that it was agreed to have the Knights collect money at all Knights functions for the Paver project! Ralph Reuter and I will come up with some ideas for the artwork for the collection can, and maybe a poster for a small tripod.  This is going to be a big deal for the parish and for the Knights in general. Fraternally, Rick                                                    

 Worthy Brothers -  My second term as your Grand Knight for K of C Council 11746 is nearing its end.  I want to thank all the council members for the support they have provided over the past two years, while being your Grand Knight.  It has been an honor to serve you and one that I will remember for a long time. I am pleased to report our Council is more financially sound than it was during the onset of COVID-19.  We have good procedures and documentation in place for St. Patrick's Day, Chili Cook-Off/Trivia Night, and Cajun/Mardi Gras socials.  Oktoberfest has always been handled well by Jim Brown.  Breakfasts and socials were a great source for social interaction between parish members and guests. The new formats for holding Officer and Member meetings worked extremely well and accomplished everything they were intended to.  We have used the K of C microphone and amp/speaker system for several of the meetings, and I recommend using them for all future meetings, as the acoustics i

Worthy Brothers - One behalf of GK-Elect Glenn Harahan, he has asked me to have you contact him regarding attendance at the Installation Ceremony and the dinner to be held afterwards on 14 July 2022.  The previous ideas for the dinner had to be scrapped due to issues outside of our control. The dinner will be catered by Jim's Smokin' Que, and the cost will be $20.00 per person.  Dinner attendees are asked to bring a dessert to pass, and your "favorite" beverage.  The Council will provide water and coffee to drink.  The menu arrangements will be finalized this week and will be advised in a separate email. Glenn has asked all of you to let him know who will attend the dinner, as he will need to make a preliminary commitment for a head count by this Friday, and a final commitment a little later. Please call or text him at 352-650-3117 or email him at  boggie34609@yahoo.com  with your decision.  On behalf of Glenn, thank you for your understanding!  Do not call or text me

Worthy Brothers - Please congratulate the new slate of elected Officers and Appointed Officers for the next Fraternal Year, which begins July 1, 2022.  Elections were held at our 9 June Member Meeting all open officer positions were unanimously elected.  FYI: Jim Holzinger, who is our Financial Secretary is Appointed by Supreme for a term of three years.  He will be starting his third year some weeks after the start of the new fraternal year, due to when he was appointed by Supreme, so his term does not match the fraternal year's. POSITION        NAME Grand Knight    Glenn R. Harahan Dep. Gr. Knight Nelson Kenneth Simmons Recorder        Michael F. Stewart Chancellor      William R. Lyon, Jr. Advocate        Robert P. Lavery Financial Sec'y James F. Holzinger Treasurer       Michael Courey Warden          Christopher S. Woodaz Inside Guard    Lewis G. Gebhardt Outside Guard   Gregory V. Hull Lecturer        Lucien Gerard Rousseau, appointed by GK Trustee 3 year  Richard F. Graf

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   Worthy Brothers -                                                   Chris Woodaz is in Union General Hospital with Covid-19.  Please remember him in your prayers. Fraternally, Rick Graff                                              

Dear Worthy Brothers - Our last Officer and Member Meetings for Fraternal Year 2021/2 occur this Thursday.  There is much to finalize and prepare for the next Fraternal Year this Thursday night. Officers Meet at 5:30 PM Members Meet at 6:30 PM   Please be sure to attend these meetings, since much of what will occur during the next fraternal year will have the initial planning stages started here.  Your input is desired.  If you are not there, you will not have the opportunity to participate in some of the decisions that will be made.  Please note some of the new additions to the Knight's Corner of the bulletin board as you enter Marian Hall. Here are some of the things that will occur at the member meeting: -Last chance for nominations from the floor for new Officers not currently on the slate of Nominees.  Whomever is nominated from the floor at the meeting must be present to accept the nomination. -A review of which membership activities worked, and which can be improved. -Voting

  Dear Brother Knights, As you may know, the Bishops of the United States have called for a National Eucharistic Revival, challenging Catholics across the US to deepen their reverence for Jesus Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. As I have said before, we are honored to support the National Eucharistic Revival. As Knights of the Eucharist, it is our task to deepen our own devotion. This can be done through prayer, faithful attendance at Mass, and Adoration. To support you, your families, and your communities as you grow in your commitment to the Eucharist, the Supreme Council has developed and gathered resources both for personal and council use. Among these resources are Eucharistic Procession training videos and guides that you and your councils are invited to use in support of your parishes. These resources have been developed in consultation with the USCCB and have been shared with dioceses across the country. I am also happy to share with you a new inspirational and ca