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In
June of 2003, Rev. Vince Fallon was appointed
Sacramental Minister of the parish; and
Sister Anita Minihane, RSM, had previously
been appointed Parish Life Administrator.
Both of these individuals desired that
the Knights become active in the parish.
To meet this end, many meetings were held
over the next several months. The meetings
included four council members and state
deputies. From these four members a Grand
Knight Financial Secretary and Treasurer
were secured.
In
October the council issued its Mission
Statement, which has been published to
the Parish community. Our Mission Statement
is:
The
Mission of Council 4997 Msgr. Patrick
J. Conners, Knights of Columbus is to
embrace the principles of Father Michael
J. McGiveny, founder of the Knights of
Columbus. The Goal of our Council, under
the direction of our Chaplain, Rev. Vincent
Fallon, is to exemplify Charity Unity,
Fraternity and Patriotism, provide service
to our parish community and school, affirm
the "right to life" and lead
by example as faithful catholic members
of our community.
The
Council held its first meeting in our
own council chamber in November of 2003.
From this first meeting events were planned.
We held an "after mass" pancake
breakfast in November and again in December;
both of these events brought new members.
We now have scheduled a monthly pancake
breakfast on the third Sunday of the month.
In
November a seminarian, Elberto Melendez,
was ordained a Deacon. At the request
of Sister Anita, the Council provided
an after ordination reception for over
400 attendees. This was accomplished with
only 10 members of the council.
In
January, the council organized a Super
Bowl party for the parish and hopes to
continue this as an annual event. The
council has continued to recruit new members;
and as of April 1, 2004, has grown by
22 new members since its reactivation
in October 2003.
ACTIVITIES
OF THE COUNCIL
- Since
October the Council has held 5 pancake
breakfasts. One called "Pancakes
with Santa" provided pictures
of the parish children with Santa,
with a prayer written by our Chaplain
and new Knight, Father Vince Fallon,
printed on the picture card.
- Held
a reception for Deacon Elberto Melendez,
whose Ordination to the priesthood
was on May 26, 2004, at which over
400 people attended.
- Held
a "Super Bowl Party" at
the parish center in January of 2004.
- Held
a Community Dinner on May 1, 2004.
GOALS
FOR 2005-2006
- Hold
membership "storms" to double
the membership of the council
- Expand
our monthly meeting to twice a month
- Hold
one event for the parish each month
- Fill
the Activities Chairman's positions
of Church, Community, Youth and Family
in order to participate more fully
as Knights of Columbus
- Create
the Ladies Auxiliary
In
order to meet these goals, our council
has taken an active stance in recruitment
of new members. Of the 22 new members
in the council, half have been recruited
by a member with less than six months
as Knights of Columbus. Half of the new
members of the council have met the Shining
Armor standards and will be receiving
pins.
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