Website: https://kofc12017.org/

Grand Knight: Cary Newman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mass: 6:30 PM

Call to Order: Grand Knight Cary Newman:  7:16 PM.

·         Total in attendance: 32 Brothers

Officers Attendance Report: Inside Guard provided and is at the end of this report.

Burning candle memorial:

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

·         Michael Cahill who passed away on April 22.

Opening Prayer:  The Our Father led by Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez

Pledge of Allegiance:  All

Special Guest(s): (none)

Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: A motion to approve was made and seconded as posted. Approved.

Financial Reports:

·         Financial Secretary Report: Br. Decker

·         Financial statement is available upon request.

·         Treasurer Report: Br. Tascone

·         Financial statement is available upon request.

·         Br Tascone gave an update on Kenya—Western Kenya Water Project (WKWP). They have enough funding for a well and additional funds will be used to maintain the well. He thanked those who contributed.

Chaplain Report: Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez

·         April 2023 Supreme Chaplain's Monthly Challenge
While he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him. (Gospel for April 23, Lk 24:30-31)
On the road to Emmaus, Jesus had been walking and talking with the two disciples all along, but they did not recognize him until he broke bread with them. Do we recognize Jesus in our midst — in the Eucharist, in Scripture, among the poor and those in need, in the face of every person? Do we help others, particularly our friends and family, to do the same?

Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori:
This month, remind yourself and others — particularly your family and those closest to you — that Christ is present by speaking about your faith in everyday conversation (perhaps simply by thanking God for some blessing he has bestowed). Second, I challenge you to participate in the Faith in Action Family Fully Alive program.

Questions for Reflection:
Do you sometimes lose sight of God or become distracted with other things? Are there times in your life when God’s presence is easy to recognize? What are some specific things you can do to more regularly remember God?

Membership Report: GK Newman (on behalf of Membership Director Peters)

·         Spring Membership Drive:  5/6-7

·         You can add to the membership, just by asking a person if they’re a Catholic, if they’re a knight.

Programs Reports: Provided by Larry Greer and from “Recent Wins”.

·         Faith Director Report: Br. Greer for Faith Director Saldana

·         Eucharistic Procession 6/10 and 6/11

·         Knights Quarterly Mass:  6/25 at 9:30

·         Priests Appreciation in May

·         Faith Director change.  Brother John Clyatt will replace Brother Miguel Saldana as of 7/1.

·         Family Director Report: Faith Director Mancini (replaced Brother Bob Gabel)

·         St. Mark Festival Grilling and Games was held April 22 – Leader Jim Mancini; and as a result of his leadership, it was well attended.

·          Knight of the Month for March…George Schadt

·          Family of the Month for April...The Mundorf Family

·         Community Director Report: Br. Ray Repage (replaced Br. Steve Patterson)

·         Our Golf Tournament at Olde Point was held on April 15.

§  All proceeds will benefit charities of the of our council, seminarians and the Special Olympics.

§  Team Reyes, Bolger, Repage and Bio came in last and won a sleeve of balls each which is far less than the ones they lost.

·         Mini Golf Tournament – Inland Greens Golf Course (Par 3) was held on Monday, April 3, cost was just $10. It was fun.

·         Movie Knight, June 3 – Br. Joe D’Alessandro is chairing the activities. This event will be in coordination with the Welcome and Social Committee. First movie will be Mother Theresa – No Greater Love

·         All Council’s Bocce Bournament – Captain Frank Bio on June 10

§   We need players of all talent levels to take back the title.

§   Contact Brother Bio at frankbio2@gmail or 910-899-8946 if you have any interest at all.

§  We turn no one away and everyone has a good time.

§  Join us at Empie Park every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for some camaraderie.

§  Note: there have been no know injuries in all the years we have played.

·         Knights Breakfast- Leader George Schadt May 7 10:30am

·         Knights Breakfast- Leader George Schadt June 11 10:30am

·         Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest- Leader Sal Tascone July/Aug

·         Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Stan on 4/16

§  Sir Knights (many from our council) attended the Deanery’s Divine Mercy Devotion at St. Stanislaus as honor guards.

·         Life Director Report: Br. Larry Greer for Br. Michael Breit leader

·         Rosary for the Unborn - Please remember that we are always hoping for more brother Knights to join us every Wednesday morning at 9 AM for the Rosary for the Unborn.  The location is at 16th and Hospital Plaza Drive across from Starbucks.

·         Silver Rose Ceremonies

§  Saturday, May 13 at Christ the King Church

§  Sunday, May 14 at St. Mark 1:30 Mass

§  Monday, May 15 at St. Mark 8:30 Mass – An Assembly Honor Guard will assist.

Fourth Degree Report – Br. Greg Decker for Faithful Navigator Caleb Strittmatter

·          Honor Guard for Silver Rose

·          May 5 – Funeral at noon at St. Therese for Brother Mike Cahill

·          Cooking quarterly dinner at the Ashley House.

LAMB Chairman Report - Tim Niggel (not in attendance)

·          (No report)

Financial Secretary Report – Greg Decker

·          FS would like to get the budget approved by June this year. In order to do that, all must submit their activities, funding needed and all other details to Br. Greg Decker (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) quickly.

Knights on Call –Chairman Michael Alexander

·         Br. Michael Alexander is having a knee replacement on May 4 and is on jury duty April 26. We’re not sure why he wanted to share all this information but keeping accurate records is what a good recorder does.

·         If you would like to participate in the Knights on Call in general, please contact Michael Alexander (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (910) 200-9683)

GK Report: GK Newman

·         The replacement of officers is in process, you received an email describing the office responsibility and the slate of officers. 

Old Business

·         (none)

New Business

·         No bills

·         We should consider organizing the January March for Life in Washington, DC and also the Raleigh event.

·         Family Golf at Inland Greens is a spinoff of Chilly Golf idea.  John Bolger and Mike Reyes coordinating.  Mike had a conversation with the school athletic director and got a very good reception.

Insurance Agent Report – Marty Yakimovich (not in attendance)

·         (None)

District Deputy Comments: Eugene Ziemba (not in attendance)

·          (None)

Good of the Order

·         Knight of the Month for March - George Schadt presented by Brother Greer and Family Director Mancini.

·          Family of the Month for April - The Mundorf Family

Prayers for Brothers in Need:

·         (No additional names other than those listed in the prayer book) 

Next Meeting:  May 23 in the parish hall at 7:15PM after 6:30 PM Mass.

Closing Prayer: by Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez

Meeting Adjourned at 7:47 PM; looks like the new format is working as this is the earliest adjournment for this GK.

Minutes completed by Recorder: Br. Frank A Bio