GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE –March 2012

Charity – Unity – Fraternity – Patriotism

Live your Faith! Dear Brother Knights: First, I want to extend our warm welcome to our 21 new Brothers. We are so glad to have them join us and help us truly live our principle of Charity. We will grow our mission of service to others. I am very excited. Thank you to all my fellow Brothers who assisted in the recruitment campaign to bring us new Knights. It's that beautiful season of Lent again. It's time to get closer to the Lord. Take the opportunity to pray and do good deeds and you will win. The Lord is listening. Knock on the door, say hi. Grab the little black book at church and read the daily 6 minute meditations and as it says "spend some quiet time with the Lord." Also, we are doing a “Cans for Lent” drive for those less fortunate in our community. Bring a can of food or non-perishable item to the First Degree, St Patrick’s Day event, Communion Breakfast, and Lounge visits. If you still want to join our K of C "Why Catholic" group, we are meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7PM in the Enos Hall. We all know our time is precious. Live your faith. In Christ; Mike Canavan, Grand Knight

New Members:

Thanks to a very successful recruitment campaign we had a First Degree Ceremony on Tues. Feb. 28th for 20 new members, the largest in many years. They are Michael Allardi, John Barrette, Bob Baynes, Ron Beaupre, Bob Beckman, Tom Cappuccio, Gary d’Entremont, Don DeHart, Richard DeRoo, Dennis Ebert, Charlie Fallon, Joe Gesmundo, Kevin Kerrigan, Mike Nazarro, Michael Olivo, Reggi Peters, John Silva, Neil Sumner, Mike Terry, Charlie Tidd, and Sylvain Tremblay. They are shown with GN Mike Canavan and DD Patrick Curley.

First Degree – February 28, 2012

Bill & Kelly Malin at last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 2011

Communion Breakfast: Our annual Communion Breakfast will be held at the St. Athanasius 9:00 AM mass on March 25th, followed with breakfast at Enos Hall for Members and their guests. At this year’s breakfast we will be paying tribute to Chet Tyminsky for his 49 years of service to the council. Chet will be speaking on the theme “Why Me”. You may want to share your reasons for “Why Him” with the rest of us. Please RSVP to Brian Nowicki 781-942-3776 or email brianjnowicki@yahoo.com. Sick and Vigil: The mother of FS John Ferguson, Mrs. Naomi (Harrington) Ferguson passed away peacefully at her home on Feb. 15th. Brother Sean Tierney’s sister Maureen died recently in Ireland. Brother Joseph Warren Walker is scheduled for an operation at the end of February. Brother David Mitchel is recovering at home from major surgery. If you know of any Brothers or their relatives that could use or prayers or companionship pass it on, Ernie Arsenault at ernea101@gmail.com. Cans for Lent: We will be collecting cans and other non-perishable foods for those less fortunate during Lent. Please bring your donations with you to the St. Patrick’s Dinner and the Communion Breakfast. You may also drop them at the lounge. Why Catholic: The “Why Catholic” group will be meeting Wednesday’s 7-8 PM, Feb. 29 - Apr. 4th. Feel free to drop in even if you have not signed up.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner: Join with us Sat. Mar. 17th for a great dinner of Corned Beef & Cabbage with Irish music and fun. The cost is $10 per person with a social beginning at 5:30 and dinner at 6:00. Open to members and their guests. A note to the new members, this will fill up fast so RSVP Mike Canavan by March 9th at 781-872-0042 or email michael.canavan2@comcast.net with the number that will be attending. Lantern Award Dinner: This year’s recipient will be Fr. William Devine, Navy Capt. Ret. The dinner will be held April 16, 2012, 6PM at Sheraton Framingham. Tickets are $40, RSVP to State Council, state.office@masskoc.org. Ladies Night Out: St. Athanasius Parish Activities Center Friday, March 23 6pm, Dinner & Drinks Entertainment, Raffles, Door Prizes, Give-a-ways, Boutique shopping, $20 per person contact Cindy Canavan, cindy.canavan@comcast.net 781-872-0042. Bring a friend - you don't want to miss this fun night! Email List: We would like to have your email addresses to be able to notify you of important happenings at the council. If you have an email address please send it to Brian Nowicki brianjnowicki@yahoo.com. Contact List Council Affairs (Mike Canavan, GK): 781-872-0042 or by email: michael.canavan2@comcast.net. Hall Rental: 781-942-8753 Council Hall: 781-944-9748 Lounge Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed. - 4:00 to 9:00 Thurs., Fri. Sat. - 4:00 to 11:00 Knight’s Calendar-at-a-glance: Mar. 13 8:00 PM Council meeting Mar. 17 6:00 PM St. Pats Dinner Mar. 25 9:00 AM Mass at St. Athanasius &

breakfast at Enos Hall Mar. 27 8:00 PM Council meeting