Worthy Brother Knights and Knight Families:
As my final act of authoring the Grand Knight’s message for the last Council Newsletter of the Columbian year 2015-2016, I want to take a moment to thank you all for a successful year. Some of our biggest accomplishments this past year included:
- Creating the St. Steven’s Council
- Fundraising and donating funds to the Get-On-The-Bus Program
- Donating to the Christians-At-Risk
- Helping fellow Christians who are being persecuted by the violence in the Middle East
- Donating to the Ukrainian Relief Fund (helping those in Ukraine being affected by the conflict with Russia)
- Providing scholarships to the Cristo Rey High School students
- Donating to the Food Bank
- Donating supplies and items to the Bishop Gallegos Maternity House
- Continuing to support religious vocations by supporting four seminarians complete their studies
The list goes on . . .This would not have been possible, but for the dedication of all of you.
“Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers that you do unto me . . .” (Matthew 25:31-40.) “In service to one, in service to all.” (Knights of Columbus motto.) These words carry the very essence of what it means to be a Knight in our Order. Indeed, “in the Christian knight, the ideal of the warrior, as defender of the weak, joins with the ideal of Jesus Christ, who emptied himself, taking the form of a servant.” (Columbia, “Knights, The Servants of Mercy,” June 2016). We, as Knights of Columbus, strive to serve others. To defend those who cannot defend themselves. To speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. To stop suffering where there is pain, and to give love where there is hate. That is who we are. I am proud of each and every one of you, and you should all share in the success of this wonderful Order.
May God continue to bless you and your families.
Vivat Jesus!
Lewis Muñoz
Grand Knight, Council 953