Dearest Brother Knights and Knight Families,

It is my honor to have taken over the reins as Grand Knight of Sacramento Council 953 for this next Columbian Year. I thank you all for your trust in my leadership and I promise to do my best.

I would like to share with you my view of the role of the Knights of Columbus in our community. We start with Lord, “make me an instrument of your peace . . .” These words taken from the prayer of St. Francis appear at first glance so simplistic that often times we miss its true meaning. But, when we think of the Knights of Columbus, these words come to life in the works of mercy that we put into practice. For example, when one looks to our programs and charities, they are reflective in Corporal Works of Mercy (feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, bury the dead). Likewise, when one looks at Spiritual Works of Mercy (instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, admonish the sinners, bear wrongs patiently, forgive the offenses willingly, comfort the afflicted, pray for the living and the dead), we think of our rosary prayers, our memorial masses, our Lenten sacrifices, and our youth and our commitment to their Catholic education. We do these works because we believe in the Church’s mission and in Christ’s message of love to all humanity.

With that said and in continuing to carrying out these Works of Mercy and the Church’s mission, it is truly imperative that we are strong in numbers. Therefore, one of our biggest goals will be recruitment this Columbian Year. As such, you will be blessed with a shoulder tap and an invitation to help with our recruitment efforts in this endeavor. Additionally, we hope to resurrect our fallen Saints & Sinners Golf Tournament for Spring 2016.

So, my Worthy Brothers, I look forward to seeing you at our meetings, at our fundraising dinners, and of course, I look forward to seeing all of us roll up our sleeves and get the hard and rewarding work done in making it another successful Columbian Year.

Vivat Jesus!
Lewis Muñoz
Grand Knight, Council 953