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