My brother Knights!

As we enter August, I hope the CLTs helped you plan for your council’s fraternal year. If you have questions, please know your State Officers are here to help.
Here are some of the events for the next ninety days!

August 2026

Please note the following August events:

• Monday, August 3–Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Supreme Convention: The Supreme Convention will be held in Denver.
• Saturday, August 15, 2026 – State Per Capita Bills: State Per Capita bills will be issued.
• Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Annual Council Audit (Form 1295) – North Carolina has resources to assist. Please reach out to me should you need assistance.

September 2026

Please note the following September events:

• Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – State Insurance Bills: State insurance bills will be issued.
• Monday, September 7, 2026 – Labor Day: This holiday recognizes the social and economic achievements of American workers.
• Friday, September 11–Sunday, September 13, 2026 – Eucharistic Congress: This event will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center.
• Thursday, September 17, 2026 – NC Right to Life Gala – see https://nrlc.org/proudly-pro-life-gala/2026-charlotte/ for more information
• Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Maria Immaculata Council 3390, Durham: The council will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding.

October 2026

Please note the following October events:

• Saturday, October 17, 2026 – Room at the Inn Banquet – see https://roominn.org/ for more information
• Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Mira Via Banquet – see https://miravia.org/banquet/for more information
• Saturday, October 31, 2023 – Halloween – Halloween traces its roots to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the start of winter.

Recurring Events

The following events take place on a regular schedule:

• Every Sunday at 8:00 PM – Statewide Virtual Rosary: A virtual Rosary is held for the entire State. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5719261315?pwd=w0wFrmGTagqPM1E6alpJgUzE6CtNle.1
• Due on the 15^th of each month – Family of the Month nominations: Nominations are due to Supreme each month. They may be submitted online at http://www.kofc.org/un/cm/html/1993A/index.html or printed from http://www.kofc.org/un/en/forms/council/family_month1993a_p.pdf.
• Due on the 23^rd of each month – Tar Heel Knight Articles Due – Submit yours at https://www.kofcnc.org/Programs/Communication/Tar-Heel-Knight

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Vivat Jesus,

Joe McCarthy, North Carolina State Secretary
statesecretary@kofcnc.org