P.O. Box 972 East Longmeadow, MA 01028
NOVEMBER 2013
Next Meeting: November 5, 2013 @ 7:00 P.M.
MEETING SITE CHANGE------>(At St. Michael's Church)<------
Grand Knight's Message:
Dear Brother Knights,
November is here. As the final leaves fall from the trees and we look ahead to the upcoming holiday season, please remember to give thanks to our Lord and Savior for the many blessings we have in our lives. Keep in mind, be thankful, and pray for all those who serve in our military this coming Veterans Day. Also do not forget those in need, and as always, pray the Rosary as often as possible. Remember that it is through our charity that we may be of assistance to those in need. "Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever." – Psalm 106:1
As always, your ideas, thoughts and suggestions are always welcome. May God continue to bless you all and may you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
Fraternally yours,
John Laviolette, GK
John Laviolette, Grand Knight, Council 9960
(413) 626-5754
RECENT EVENTS:
The Council in cooperation with the Family Life Committee held a Trivia Night on October 5. There were 7 teams comprised of about 60 participants. It was a fun night for everyone involved. Thanks to all our brothers who came out to help. We were able to hold another successful Tootsie Roll drive this year raising $1600. A big,chocolaty, chewy thank you to all our volunteers and especially our chairmen Stan Bandoski and Tony Quagliato.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Our next big event is the Breakfast with Santa on December 8th. When we first started the event we had no idea how big it would become. With the help of Family Life, this event has become a staple for the parish and community. We served almost 400 breakfasts last year. Again, I put the call out for volunteers. Setup will be on Saturday morning Dec 7th around 9 AM, and prep on Sunday at 8:00 AM. The breakfast runs until noon. If you haven't been to this event, make plans to attend, you won't be disappointed.
Annual State Raffle. Gentleman if you get a hard copy of this newsletter, you will find your state raffle tickets enclosed. Please send returns to our raffle Chairman Al Saulinier or to myself:
Al Saulnier, PGK, FDD. John Laviolette, GK
26 Deer Run6 Melody Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028,East Longmeadow, MA 01028
FRATERNALLY SPEAKING:
Bill Montana has agreed to be our Deputy Grand Knight for the remainder of the fraternal year. Thank you Bill for stepping up. Please forward any news to: , or call, 413-626-5754.
FROM OUR WORTHY INSURANCE AGENT:
Do you have enough confidence in your financial adviser to get a second opinion?
If you do, please contact your Knights of Columbus Field Agent.
Bill Wisniewski FICF, MDRT
Field Agent
Knights of Columbus
(413) 265-1213
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:
The council in need of a member to serve as Chancellor. If you are interested please contact me or any of the officers listed below for more information.
Please pray for our Brothers:
Our Chaplain Pro-Tem Nelson Letendre PGK, Chaplain Pro-Tem is in need of a kidney donor. Please pray that a successful donor is found. Also, let us keep Tom Saulnier, Harold Bitzer, Nelson Letendre PGK, John Portoski, Ray Parenteau, John McGurn, Ted Grunostalski, Stan Bandoski PGK, Joe Ross, Bob Gaboury, Tom Flynn, and anyone else you might know of, in our prayers that they may get back to good health. Some of these brothers are out and about; that’s always a good sign, but our prayers are still needed.
Does anyone know of a brother who is sick or in distress? If you are aware of a member in need of our help and/or prayers, please let me know. You can phone me at 413-626-5754, or e-mail me at
COUNCIL OFFICERS
Grand Knight: John Laviolette / Deputy Grand Knight: William MontanaChancellor: Open / Warden: William Porfilio
Financial Secretary: Dale Schroyer / Treasurer: Edmund Racicot, PGK
Recorder: Dave DiSabito / Inside Guard: Homer Quesnel
Outside Guard: Stanley Pawlowicz / Advocate: Albert Saulnier, PGK, FDD
Chaplin Pro Tem: Nelson Letendre / Trustee 1st Year: Stanley Bandoski, PGK
Trustee 2nd Year: Al Saulnier, PGK, FDD / Trustee 3rd Year: Paul G. Cloutier, PGK
2013-14COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
DATETIMEEVENTLOCATION
11/5 7:00Council MeetingChurch
12/3 7:00Council MeetingCorner Lounge
1/7/14 7:00Council MeetingCorner Lounge
2/4 7:00Council MeetingCorner Lounge
34 7:00Council MeetingCorner Lounge
4/1 7:00Council MeetingCorner Lounge
5/6 7:00Council MeetingCorner Lounge
6/3 7:00Council MeetingCorner Lounge
2013-14 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
**Sunday 12/8/13 Breakfast with Santa with Family Life**
Friday 1/10/14 Pasta Supper*
Friday 2/7/14 Pasta Supper*
GREY HOUSE DINNER TBA
**Saturday 3/8 St. Patrick's Night with Family Life**
Friday 4/11/14 Pasta Supper or Fish dinner*
Sunday 5/11/14 Roses for Life
Sunday 5/18/14 Car Show @ church lot*
*Tentative
Read your bulletins and newsletters for times and dates, and be prepared to assist in making the functions a success.
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