Hello SKs and Brothers,
Today is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is the patroness of our Chaplain’s parish. (If you ever wondered why St Mary’s Parish Festival is held in the middle of August, (8/20/22 this weekend) it is so it could be on or near to this feast day.)
For a 2022 video on this occasion, please watch here:

Almighty ever-living God, who assumed the Immaculate Virgin Mary, the Mother of your Son, body and soul into heavenly glory, grant we pray, that, always attentive to the things that are above, we may merit to be sharers of her glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Blessings,
SK & Brother Marco Ferrero Knights of Columbus Sacramento Council 953

Hello SKs and Brothers,
On his feast day, pray for the intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney:
Official Feast Day in the Catholic Church of Blessed Father Michael McGivney, patron and found of the Knights of Columbus. The feast is celebrated annual on August 13th across the universal Catholic Church. Bl. Fr. McGivney was born on August 12, 1852 and passed away on August 14, 1890 (aged 38). His feast day is celebrated on the 13th because it falls between these two dates. Bl. Fr. McGivney was Beatified on October 31, 2020 at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, Connecticut by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin (on behalf of Pope Francis). This Cathedral is the Diocese Seat for the Bl. Fr. McGivney’s shrine that also was the final parish church he served at during his life as a Priest and also where he founded the Knights (Church of Saint Mary in New Haven, Connecticut). His Eminence Joseph W. Tobin was the American prelate of the Catholic Church at this time.
God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Blessed Michael McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue, may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify Blessed Michael McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request).
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessed Michael McGivney, pray for us!
Vivat Jesus!
SK and Brother Marco Ferrero, GK Knights of Columbus Sacramento Council 953

Hello SKs and Fellow Brothers,
On this day, 170 years ago, our namesake, Blessed Michael McGivney, was born. While assigned to St. Mary Parish – New Haven, CT, Father McGivney, at the young age of 29, had the vision to establish a fraternal order, the Knights of Columbus . Today, that Order has over 2 million members worldwide.
Born: August 12, 1852
Happy Birthday Blessed Michael McGivney!
Watch here: https://youtu.be/jRbjAWHvyy8
Vivat Jesus!
SK Marco Ferrero, GK Knights of Columbus Sacramento Council 953