Grand Knight’s Message, December 2009

Dear Brothers and Families;

Nov. 19th our council held its annual Memorial Mass in remembrance of our deceased brothers. Thanks to our Worthy Chaplain, Father Valentine, who didn’t let his 16 hour flight keep him from celebrating mass for us. Thank you Father Valentine. I would also like to thank our Eucharist Minister Ken Karchinski, PGK. Joe Camillery PGK, for his alter service. Mike Fiore, PGK, for helping with the readings and  Austin Cannon, PGK John Weber, PGK, Tony Ferro, PGK and brother Al Coli for reading the names of our deceased brothers.

On Nov. 22nd we held our annual AHRC luncheon. This year we helped Danny Robinson celebrate his 20th year at Bellmore council. Our guests had a great time thanks to Danny and his accordion, and the hard work of our members who prepared a wonderful spaghetti lunch. My thanks go out to all who came out to help during this worthwhile charity event. Our guests deeply appreciated each and every one of you who came down to lend a hand. Thank you all!

Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming events. On Friday, December 4th we have a Vegas night, help is always needed. We have our children’s Christmas party on Saturday, December 12th from 10:00AM to 12:00 PM. Saturday, December 13th is our council Christmas party starting at 4:00 PM. Please make you reservations now for our council party.

Our New Year’s Eve party is back this year after a short hiatus, once again Chairman Jack Falci, PGK will be taking reservations. Please see the ad in the log for further details.

On Saturday Jan. 10th we will be taking down the crèche at 9:00 AM. The council basketball free throw contest is also being held on Saturday, January 9th. The free throw contest begins at 4:00 PM. This event is for boys and girls between the ages 10 and 14 and will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton School. The winners will go on to advance to the District, County and State levels of competition.

Join me on January 16th for PGK Mike Fiore’s testimonial dinner and show your appreciation to Mike for all of his hard work and dedication to our council during his year as Grand Knight. Mike put his heart into every aspect of the council and led this council with dignity and represented Bellmore council with class. Reservations are now being accepted.

To catch the real meaning of the “Spirit of Christmas,” we need only to drop the last syllable of the word, and it becomes the “Spirit of Christ.” It beckons us to follow him, and become worthy of the blessedness which he promised to the most unlikely people—the poor in spirit, the sorrowful, the meek, the seekers after righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and even the persecuted and the oppressed.

God is Love; Christmas is all about love; Christmas is thus about God and Love. Love is the key to peace among all mankind. Love is the key to peace and happiness within all creation. Love needs to be practiced – love needs to flow – love needs to make happy. Love starts with your partner, children and family and expands to the entire world.

From my family to yours, I would like to wish each of my brothers and their families a very Merry and blessed Christmas, and a safe and Happy New Year!

Fraternally,
James Mikowski
Grand Knight