Memorial Service Held at St George Catholic Church

Memorial Service at St George
Memorial Service at St George

On Sunday November 3, Council 953’s annual memorial mass was held at St. George Parish to pray for our Brother Knights who fell asleep in the Lord this year. Fr. Brendan McAnerney, pastor of St. George and Council 953 chaplain, presided over the liturgy and memorial service that followed. Several members of 953 came to pray for the repose of the souls of Rev. John J. Folmer, Steven J. Fusick, Jr., Carl Apostolo, Don Nagel, Harold Hill and PGK Carl Pernichr.

Where’s John?

John Sheldon

John-Sheldon-2In the month of October, our DGK John Sheldon was absent from our business meeting, but with good reason. He and his Mother were on a pilgrimage, taking in Santiago de Compostela, Fatima, Lisbon, Rome, and parts of Southern Italy. To make up for his absence, he proudly wore 953 shirt in Santiago on the 10th, and later in Rome while touring the Vatican Museum. The trip was tiring, but spiritually rewarding, praying
at the remains of three apostles, along with numerous other saints. Reflecting on the many intentions that he carried for others. He looks forward to returning to Spain / France in a few years to walk the Way of St. James.

Life Insurance as a Gift

The initial reaction for many people when you mention life insurance as a gift is a quick step back and a questioning stare. How morbid, they may think quietly or aloud. While it may seem that way when you first mention it, life insurance is a really thoughtful gift that can be a
financial life preserver in tough times. The problem with life insurance is the general perception. Many think of life insurance only in cases where someone dies. Life insurance should, in fact, be thought of as a precautionary protective measure for a family unit. The purchase of this product can mean saving your home, sending your children to college, and preserving your spouse’s quality of life in the event of your death.
One of the times you may want to purchase life insurance for someone is when a family has a new baby. It’s a great, low-cost way to set money aside for the future (i.e. college tuition, housing, business start-up, etc.). Of greater importance, it ensures these children will have insurance as adults, in case an illness later in life makes him or her uninsurable.

Newlyweds are also ideal recipients for life insurance. As they join their lives and financial responsibilities, young couples need to make sure that their early investments are fully protected. If something were to happen to one of them, the other may be faced with serious financial hardship. A life insurance policy is an ideal way to ensure their future and protect their assets. As nontraditional as it may be, life insurance is a wise and caring gift to purchase for many people. To learn more about our various life insurance products, contact me today.

Marco Manrique
CA LIC 0I39878
(707) 301-1783
marco.manrique@kofc.org

Family of the Month –November 2013

Family of the Month December 2013
Family of the Month December 2013

He has been a member of our council for a year. He is an assistant teacher for the Religious Education program at his church. He is the outside guard and the Knight Letter editor for our council. He is the chairman of the Property Committee at his children’s school. Even before she became Catholic his wife Laura attended church and saw to it that her children were brought up in the Catholic Church. He has 4 children ages 12, 6, 4 and 11 months. His oldest daughter Katlyn sings with the choir at church. November’s “Family of the Month” is the Adam Struck family.

1st Degree Exemplification

The council will be holding a 1st degree exemplification on Monday, November 11th. Any and all members are invited to attend to observe the ceremony and welcome our new members. The door to the council hall will open at 6:00 pm, and we are requesting that all candidates arrive no later than 6:30. The exemplification will start at 7:00 pm (or shortly thereafter). Refreshments will be served following the exemplification.

St. John Vianney, Pray for Us.