Jeff Leonard , Grand Knight, Verde Council 2493

grandknight@verdekc.org

February-April 2010 Newsletter

Brother Knights,

Keep in your prayers: Please keep brothers Jesse Mc Mahon, Charlie Bechtel; Gary Lamm, Chuck Bismack’s son-in-law, Dave Puzas’ Brother Joe, Ron Kuglitsch’s wife Lynda, Mike Vize’s brother-in-law J D Taylor, Father David’s brother and his brother-in-law’s family. Ray asked to have his brother’s John and Paul and other relatives Fred and 30 month old Reilly who needs a heart transplant. Please keep these and in general any other brother’s intentions in your prayers.

The KOC shirts are in and look great.  Many are already distributed. If you haven’t pickup or paid for your shirt it will be at the meeting

Manhattan Declaration: I initially received this from Fr David and have since seen it in the catholic Sun and an article by Bishop Olmstead who has signed the declaration. It is a call of Christian Conscience. Take the time to go to the web site http://www.manhattandeclaration.org/ and see if it fits your beliefs.

The Most current accurate schedule for the Feb – Apr  2010.

Thu                  Feb 11             General Meeting 7pm, Rosary 6:30pm, Old Church on Willard

Sat                   Feb 20             Men’s retreat in Phoenix Car pool from Cottonwood, See info below

Sun                  Feb 21             Sunday Breakfast  9:30am – 1pm  in the Church hall, We cook outside

Fri                    Feb 26             4:30- 5:30 Feed the needy at River Front Park

Thu                  Mar 4               Officers Meeting 7PM, Old Church on Willard

Sun                  Mar 7               Sunday children’s RE Fund Raiser Breakfast  9:30am–1pm  in the Church hall.

                                   We cook pancakes & sausage & heat tortillas, RE Team making Brkfst Burros

Thu                  Mar 11             General Meeting 7pm, Rosary 6:30pm, Old Church on Willard

Sat                   Mar 13             St Patrick Dinner Dance (4th Degree Sponsored) Elks Club

Sun                  Mar 21             Sunday Breakfast  9:30am – 1pm  in the Church hall, We cook outside

Thu                  Mar 25             Morning and afternoon: Fairgrounds setup for bike blessing

Fri                    Mar 26             Morning and afternoon: Fairgrounds setup for bike blessing

Fri                    Mar 26             4:30- 5:30 Feed the needy at River Front Park

Sat-Sun           Mar 27-28       All Day,  Motorcycle Blessing, fair grounds,

Thu                  Apr 1               Officers Meeting 7PM, Old Church on Willard

Thu                  Apr 8               General Meeting 7pm, Rosary 6:30pm, Old Church on Willard

Sun                  Apr 18             NO BREAKFAST due to Immaculate Conception picnic Apr 25

Sun                  Apr 25             Parish Picnic, KOC doing all Logistics and cooking (we need)

Fri                    Apr 30             4:30- 5:30 Feed the needy at River Front Park

State Raffle: Lou Benassi is heading the State Raffle tickets again. Be prepared to sell tickets

Men’s Retreat Sat, Feb 20th:  The “ALL IN” retreat is in Phoenix. The cost is only $45. Go to Catholic Men’s Fellowship Phoenix:  www.cmfp.org to register. There will be carpooling from the Verde Valley. Contact person will be announced at the meeting.

Opening Pro-life Chairman: We are still in need of a Pro-Life Chair. Anyone interested in this position please contact any of the officers.

Motorcycle Blessing: Things are moving forward fast and furious and you can expect more activity from now until the event.  If you haven’t signed up to help and want to, contact Dick Fabian at 649-0413.

Thanks and Vivat Jesus , Jeff Leonard