First, on behalf of the Cabral Agency, I wish to congratulate the newly elected Grand Knight and Officers for Columbian year 2017-2018.  I look forward to seeing you all at the next General Assembly meeting.

This year has already started with great sadness with the loss of our beloved Past State Deputy Charlie Clark.  In my own home council, Mother Seton 6922, we lost three brothers  in July, one of whom was our most recent and much beloved Past Grand Knight, SK David Santos. 

Most of you at Council 953 are also aware of your own recent loss, Brother Alvin Miller.  It is a reminder that we just never know when Jesus will call us home.  May we continue to pray for the happy repose of our dear fraternal brothers’ souls.

With their passing, I remind you that each of them leaves behind a family and in some cases,  a widow.  As brother Knights, we should be mindful to  continue to support their widows and families.  That could be as simple as visiting them from time to time, praying for them and by inviting the widows and surviving children to our family events.

Finally, remember that our organization is all about brothers helping brothers.  Never  forget  that Fr. Michael J. McGivney left a legacy exclusively for the members of the Knights of Columbus and that is the very foundation upon which our fraternal organization was built.  It is my job to make sure that I illustrate how that works.  If you have never met with me, allow me to meet with you and your spouse for an hour.  It will be time well spent … much better than watching TV for an hour.

May God bless us all in this new Columbian year 2017-2018.

Fraternally,
Philip De Leon (CA License #OK63623)
(916) 607-1645
philip.deleon@kofc.org
www.philbetterinsured.com

Raising children is probably the hardest job you’ll ever take. It requires you to wear more hats than you ever thought possible. Cook, chauffeur, nurse, counselor and many more… and that’s often in one morning. One of the most important roles you accept as a parent is that of a teacher. Before they even get to school, you’ll teach your children so much, and before they get out into the world, you’ll instill values that they will carry with them.

Sometimes the values you want to impart (respect, compassion, accountability, financial responsibility, etc.) often run counter to what our instant-gratification driven society values. So, we strive to teach by example.

This is one good reason to carry enough life insurance to protect your family. This one simple act can show what you value. You’ll show them that you love them and are concerned about their welfare. You’ll show that you take your responsibility to provide for your family seriously, and that you want to make sure they’re provided for even if you’re not around.  You’ll show them that investing money in your life insurance protection is more important than the new set of golf clubs you might want, the newest and best home theater system you’ve had your eye on, or whatever else you might be sacrificing to pay the premiums.

It will teach them about priorities. Sure, it may not sink in at the time, especially if any of the sacrifices made prevent them from filling what they see as their immediate “needs” (really things they want, not need, like the newest DVD, video game or article of clothing). In the long run, they will learn from what you do and what you don’t do. Only you can choose the lessons you will teach.

Let’s meet to review your existing coverage. My needs analysis, provided free, will help teach you where your coverage may be lacking. We can plan today to secure your family’s future and set in motion lessons that will last a lifetime.

Philip De Leon (CA License #OK63623)
(916) 607-1645
philip.deleon@kofc.org
www.philbetterinsured.com