Council, Events

Irish Night Dinner

Knights of Columbus #953 and Newman Catholic Community present an Irish Night Dinner, Saturday, March 12, 2016, featuring an authentic Irish dinner, drinks, and music.

Menu includes Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potato, and fixings. Sodas, Irish Beer and Whiskey sold at the bar!

Tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for Children 12 and under. The dinner will raise funds to benefit Get On The Bus, Cristo Rey Student Scholarships, and other charities sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #953.

The Social Hour is at 6:00 pm and dinner is served at 7:00 pm. Please note the new location: Newman Catholic Community at 5900 Newman Ct, Sacramento, CA 95819.

Please Make Reservations in Advance By Contacting Matt Curran at (916) 417-5194.

Insurance

Protecting Our Spouses

As a member of this council, you know how important spouses can be to the charitable works of the Order. If you’re married, your wife is probably involved in a few of the many events that happen each fraternal year. This support adds great value and impact to what a council can achieve.

When the Order was founded in 1882, Father Michael J. McGivney and the other brave men were setting out to protect Catholic families, but especially wives and children. We know today this is done through our insurance products which are designed with that goal in mind. One specific policy rider that you may not know about is called Spousal Waiver of Premium. This rider is unique to the Knights of Columbus philosophy of helping our widows.

This rider is available on most permanent and Discoverer plans purchased at standard rates by a member and his wife on the same day. When both spouses apply, the rider provides for waiver of premiums on the spouse’s contract in the event of the insured’s death. Best of all, for members and spouses ages 18 to 60, this waiver can be added for no charge. The rider stays in effect until the spouse attains age 65 or certain other triggering events occur.

Our products are designed with your needs and budget in mind. With a solid portfolio of life insurance, longterm care, disability income and retirement products, the Knights of Columbus can help you meet all of your financial goals. To learn more about these solutions, contact me today.

Fraternally,
Phillip De Leon
(916) 607-1645
philip.deleon@kofc.org

Council, Grand Knight

Grand Knight’s Message, December 2015

Dearest Brother Knights and Knight Families:

On Christmas morning, 1914, German soldiers were heard singing Christmas carols from their trenches, and soon British and French troops from the opposing side joined in. It was the Christmas Truce of 1914. Nearly 101 years ago, the respect and reverence for the coming of our Savior was ever so engrained in Christian nations that Christ, even centuries after his death, was able to bring a cease-fire to World War I, however brief.

Christ’s coming into the world brings a message of hope and joy. Yet, while negative images of hate and violence permeate our social media, we must pause and remember that Christmas is God’s gift to mankind of hope, joy, but above all . . . peace. Since 1914, a Christmas truce in these uncertain times might seem unthinkable, but we have faith that Jesus Christ, humanity’s Prince of Peace, will deliver on his promise to bring peace to this Earth.

“. . . It is Christmas time, a halting of hate time.
On this platform of peace, we can create a language
To translate ourselves to ourselves and to each other.

At this Holy Instant, we celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ
Into the great religions of the world.
We jubilate the precious advent of trust.
We shout with glorious tongues at the coming of hope.
All the earth’s tribes loosen their voices
To celebrate the promise of Peace.

We, Angels and Mortal’s, Believers and Non-Believers,
Look heavenward and speak the word aloud.
Peace. We look at our world and speak the word aloud.
Peace. We look at each other, then into ourselves
And we say without shyness or apology or hesitation.

Peace, My Brother.
Peace, My Sister.
Peace, My Soul.”

– Maya Angelou

During 2015, I am pleased to report that our Council and its individual members donated funds to, among other organizations, the Ukrainian Relief Fund to help people effected by the Ukrainian-Russian Conflict, and to Christians-At-Risk to help our fellow Christians being killed in the Middle East (with a dollar-for-dollar match by our Supreme Council). In giving to these organizations, we seek to bring peace and alleviate the sufferings of people victimized by the violence in that part of the world. I am proud of you all for your support in these endeavors.

Please remember to pray for peace during this Christmas season. May all of my Brother Knights and their families have a very Merry Christmas.

Vivat Jesus!
Lewis F. Munoz
Grand Knight, Council 953

Council, Events

Crab Feed

With the holidays fast approaching, Peggy and I wish all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Years. Our annual Winter Fund Raiser is set for Saturday, January 30, 2016. I hope we can purchase fresh crab, not frozen, and be assured from Pacific Fresh Sea Foods or Mahony’s Sea Foods that the crab is safe to eat. If we are unable to purchase safe crab, the dinner will be Tri-tip with the same trimmings as our summer dinner which received a tremendous review from all. The crab dinner will cost $45 and the Tri-tip at $25. Please mark your calendars for this event.

Happy Holidays,
PGK Al Piccardo

Council

953 Snapshots

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2014- 15 Columbian Award for Programs
District Deputy Ricardo Saldaña presents the 2014-15 Columbian Award for Programs to immediate PGK John Sheldon.
Brother Knights gather around the bar
Brothers gather around the bar and enjoy each others’ fellowship long after the end of the November business meeting.
Council

News From the Hall Board

The Hall Board is no longer accepting donations of e-waste and scrap metal, as this has not proven to be a profitable endeavor. If you still have any of these items and are unsure of how to properly dispose of them, feel free to contact Terry Corcoran at 224-7786, and he will be happy to answer your questions.

Interested in a photo copier? The old copier located in the council office is free to anyone willing to come haul it away. Please contact Steve Mills at 599-8522 or Terry Corcoran at 224-7786.

Last but not least, the Hall Board is replacing the old beer box behind the bar with a new one capable of holding multiple beers on tap. Look for it in the new year!

St. John Vianney, Pray for Us.