Grand Knight’s Message, September 2009
Dear Brothers and Families,
Now that the summer is behind us, our vacations are just a memory, and the kids are back in school. September is the month that kicks off our council’s very busy fall season. Sunday September 6th is our annual Blood Drive from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This years Blood Drive is named in memory of Brother Frank Pitelli, a longtime chairman of this event and a very active member in our council and Parish. The New York area always suffers a shortage in the blood supply during this time of year so please find the time to donate a pint of blood and “give the gift of life”.
I would like to thank Tony Ferro, PGK for stepping forward and accepting the vacated position of Trustee once again. The Trustee’s are a integral part of the inner workings of the council and I would like to thank Tony for his dedication.
In 2004, the Supreme Council passed a resolution to observe September 11 as a day of prayer for peace. We should always remember the tragic loss of life, and use the opportunity this somber occasion gives us to join together as Catholics to pray for world peace.
On September 12th from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM the Knights of Columbus will be raising funds to support the Special Olympics. Please join me and your fellow Knights from across Nassau County with a round of miniature golf at Eisenhower Park. Breakfast will also be served.
The installation of officers for the 2009-2010 Columbian year will take place on Sunday September 27th. We will begin the day by praying for Gods blessings and guidance at the 10:30 AM Mass at St. Barnabas before the program starts at our council at 12 noon. If you plan on attending, please make your reservations by calling Ken Karchinski, PGK or Co-chairman Steve Amante by September 20th. If you cannot attend the installation, I invite you to join us at the 10:30 AM Mass.
Our first Vegas Night for the Columbian year will be held on October 2nd. Please mark your calendar and come down and help out. No experience is necessary and this is a great opportunity to help with our first charitable fundraiser for the year. The money we make on Vegas Night all goes to charity…the first principal of our Order.
Saturday October 3rd is our annual Italian night. This event is always well attended so make your reservations early, back in the kitchen by popular demand is, Chef Antonio, who promises another grand feast. Look inside this issue of “The Log” for more details.
And Finally, if I could leave you with one thought from Mother Teresa.
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. Peace begins with a smile. Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.”
Deus Caritas est,
Fraternally,
James Mikowski, G.K.
