My Brother Knights and Families:
It’s November, but it sure feels like Winter has come on quickly. A wet October is certainly a good omen for a large amount of much needed rain this year. It would be quite a turn of events if we could experience a year of heavy precipitation. Keep praying for rain, no matter how annoying the wet weather can be.
I was fortunate enough to attend the Memorial Mass for our brother Knights who have passed away this year, today, at St. George Parish. The ceremony was Orthodox Christian and I must admit I was completely amazed by the entire service. Father Brendan, our previous Chaplain from nearly three years ago, presided with another priest, and our current chaplain, Father Aaron, was invited to assist during the mass. I have never been shrouded in so much incense and our own past Grand Knight, Fred Struck, sang and cantered beautifully for nearly two hours. I would encourage every brother Knight to attend a mass at St. George in the next few months because it certainly opens your eyes to the rich breadth, depth, and variety that is present in our beautiful religion. I promise that you will leave the ceremony with a greater love, respect, and appreciation for your Catholic faith and the many aspects of it that are a true mystery to many of us.
November presents two big opportunities for us as Knights. The first is the Giant Shrimp Feed, coming up on Friday, November 18th. Unfortunately, I will be on vacation at this time, but luckily my Father In-Law just joined the Knight’s last week and he is ready to take my place and invite a few friends. The Giant Shrimp Feed is the
biggest fundraising event on our calendar so please support it as much as you can. Attend, volunteer, buy raffle tickets, donate a raffle prize, and tell your friends, colleagues and family how great an event this is every year. I am sincerely asking you to take a moment and find a way to support this great event. I realize that some of our members are unfortunately allergic to shrimp but don’t worry, Pasta For Life, is coming soon fellas.
Our second big opportunity is, of course, Thanksgiving. I know personally that I have so much to be thankful for in my life, and nothing is more important than saying thanks to all of you for allowing me to be Grand Knight. It is very rewarding to be more involved this year and it has brought me a greater appreciation of both my faith, and the work that we do. I hope that each of you takes a moment to find something to be thankful for this year. This will make you feel better about eating Giant Shrimp on the 18th and enormous turkeys on the 24th. If you can’t think of anything then just be thankful for Steve Mills and Tom Nulk. This dynamic duo put on our annual Oktoberfest, which not only raised a lot of money for the Council, but the Hall Board had a record night of Beer Sales. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Most Sincerely,
Bryan McKrell
Grand Knight, Council 953