september 2007 newsletter

Brothers:
It was good seeing so many at the August business meeting. 

In order to keep the meetings on time we are trying something new.  Each month before the regular business meeting we are holding an officers and trustees meeting at 6:30 to discuss all issues.  This is an open meeting to the council, so please feel free to come and share your thoughts and ideas.   The regular meeting at 7:30 will review what is going on.  I want to avoid lengthy discussions during the business meeting.  If you want to make a recommendation on a motion, please give me a call so that we can discuss the time you need for that recommendation.  If we have a lot to cover and we don’t have time for discussion, the recommendation / discussion will be tabled until the next business meeting. 

I want to congratulate "Knight of the Month" SirTed Benell and Sir Stewart McLamb’s family as "Family of the Month".  Both of these Brother Knights do so much for our council.  Please join me on congratulating them.  If you have suggestions for "Knight of the Month" or "Family of the Month" please share your thoughts with Brother McLamb. He now has the responsibility of selecting the candidates for these monthly awards. 

Lector Sir Dave Koenders gave a good talk last night about asking for help from our fellow Knights. Dave’s theme was taken from Exodus when Moses was overburdened with all of the issues that were brought before him on behalf of the 1.2 million Israelites.  His father-in-law suggested that he create a method for handling the issues wherein he would ask for help in carrying out his various duties. With the majority of the work being done by many, only the most important issues would come to Moses and then onto God. It all boils down to full participation of all to help make all jobs that much easier.

Looking at the wisdom in this message, I am looking to my Brothers for their help in our various programs to assist those who have taken on the responsibility to lead those programs. I fully appreciate any suggestions and guidance to me as your Grand Knight. I welcome your thoughts and ideas; please share them with me.

Some important dates for your calendars —September 9th at the noon mass, we will be celebrating Father Joe’s 50th anniversary of his entry into the Jesuits. A reception will follow in the PLC. On September 29th we will be cooking chicken for the parish picnic and October 6th we will be hosting a spaghetti dinner for the parish family night, December 2, a memorial KofC Mass.

Vivat Jesus! May God bless you and your families.
Brother in Christ,
Gary Tadvick, GK

BIG NEWS

GK Gary Tadvick announced that our Council attained Star Council status last year. This is a great honor for 7406. It is given by Supreme for meeting, and exceeding various goals as assigned by Supreme. To all those who contributed to this success, thanks and congratulations.

MEMORIAL MASS

On December 2, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the noon liturgy. This Mass will honor our deceased KofC members and the deceased spouses of our members. Our Chaplain, Father Joe, will celebrate the Mass and a reception in the PLC will be held immediately following. Invitations will be sent to all KofC widows and letters will be sent to those brother Knights who have lost their spouses. The Mass will be attended by all 4th Degree Knights in full regalia. Make plans now to attend this Mass with your family as we honor those who have gone on to greater glory.

LAMB

The LAMB program for this year is in full swing. Initial sign-ups were made during the August business meetings and additional time for sign-ups will be during the first two weekends of September. Sign-up sheets will also be available during the September meetings. In addition to the Knights collecting money in front of Wal-Mart, Harris-Teeter and Lowes Food Stores, we expect the Squires, members of the Parish, Faith Formation students, LifeSpan staff and Mooresville High School teachers to take part. Even with all of these, we can use YOUR help in making LAMB a success, giving the Mentally Handicapped of Iredell County and Mooresville some special help.

FIRST DEGREE

A First Degree exemplification will be held on September 10. Plan to attend this initiation, welcome the new members into the Knights and refresh your mind about the basic principle of our Order. Don’t remember what it is?? You need to attend!

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

Again this year, our Council will be selling Entertainment Books. These books are full of coupons that give discounts to many retailers in our area. Cost is $20 per book, of which the Council receives $10. In many cases, the use of one coupon can pay you back your $20 investment. Sell ‘em in your office, your neighborhood and be sure to buy one for yourself. They’ll be available after weekend Masses, at all upcoming meetings or call Vince Greco (704/662-3930) to get your books.

PATRIOTS’ FESTIVAL

Plans for the Council’s first Patriots’ Festival continue. Funding for the festival will be supplied by the Council’s Building Fund. $5,000 will be withdrawn from the fund and then will be paid back from the Festival income. Any monies left over after the repayment will be divided and donated to the various charities our Council supports on a regular basis.  Visit www.patriotsfestival.com for more information.

SQUIRES

Our Squires Circle continues to grow and be recognized. GK Gary Tadvick presented Stewart McLamb, Chief Counselor, the Circle’s charter. The charter, originating at Supreme, recognizes the Circle’s origination at St. Therese and its relationship with Council 7406. The names of the charter members of the Circle were included on the charter.

Members of the Circle will be helping with the September 15 investiture of a new Circle being formed at  Holy Spirit Council 10389.

FATHER JOE’S ANNIVERSARY

As noted in the GK’s monthly letter, Fr. Joe’s 50th anniversary will be congratulated on September 9th at the noon Mass. All Council members are asked to attend to help congratulate Fr. Joe’s golden anniversary. Someone figured out that this would make Fr. Joe somewhere in his 70s if he’s been a priest for 50 years. However, this anniversary marks his 50 years with the Jesuits; first, as a student, then his collegiate years, then seminary, then ordination. It’s obviously been a good 50 years for him – participate in the Mass, then join Fr. Joe and the parish for a reception in the PLC.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Due to popular request, our Sunday Pancake Breakfasts are returning. Schedule conflicts and all considered, we’re not sure just when we’ll light up the grill. Check the Sunday bulletins for date and time, possibly beginning in September.

K of C SCHOLARSHIPS

Sir Matt Reilly has announced the winners of this year’s annual scholarships awarded by Council 7406. This year’s winners are Teresa Domian and Sueanne Blocker, both of whom will attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The formal awards will be made on October 6 during the parish spaghetti dinner. Making the first award will be Reilly, who will present the Marian Reilly scholarship. John Bagliardi will present the second award, the Danielle Bagliardi and Micayla Harper scholarship.

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