Author: Chris Kremer
Hello All,
As we head into November, we still need to clean up forms and start looking ahead to the forms due in Jan. So far, I have seen 2 forms for Fraternal Benefit Nights sent to Forms@kofnc.org. Please send me all forms, it will help as State keeps track where you are as a Council as well as when we have to push back against Supreme for things we have that they don’t. I have already pushed back on 14 Audits that I collected but they have on their missing audit forms. Also a big push from Supreme is our numbers and 10784s for Special Olympics if you have done Special Olympics or donated to Special Olympics or Supported LAMB events please make sure that you send in those forms to Supreme and Forms so that we can showcase the great work NC is doing with Special Olympics of NC.
For November, I am going to talk about charity and supporting the Fr. McGivney Fund of NC. This fund is not only a great way to support the things like a McGivney room at the Raliegh Cathedral, but it will be able to help name rooms or building projects for Charlotte as they build their Cathedral. Giving to this fund is also great because it is tax deductible as we start thinking about our end of the year donations. This fund will help spread the word of the Knights of Columbus and Fr. McGiveny. I have heard a rumor that there might be a second miracle for Fr. McGivney which will put him closer to full Sainthood soon.
The prayer for this month is the Angelus. The Angelus is traditionally said three times a day at 6 AM, 12 PM, and 6 PM. However, it can be prayed at any time. Some people pray the Angelus during meals: The Angelus is a Christian prayer that is traditionally said in a call and response format: The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary The leader announces the versicle (V) and everyone responds (R) with "And she conceived of the Holy Spirit" Hail Mary, full of grace (Full Hail Mary) The leader announces the versicle and everyone responds Behold the handmaid of the Lord The leader announces the versicle and everyone responds with "Be it done unto me according to your word" And the Word was made Flesh The leader announces the versicle and everyone responds with "And dwelt among us" Pray for us, O holy Mother of God The leader announces the versicle and everyone responds with "That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ" Let us pray The leader announces the prayer, which asks for God's grace and that people may be brought to the glory of Christ's resurrection
As we approach November and Veteran’s Day, I chose a saint who is not only a soldier but also has his feast day on November 11th. St. Martin of Tours is the patron saint of soldiers, conscientious objectors, and tailors. Born around 316 in what is now Hungary, Martin served as a soldier in the Roman army before converting to Christianity. After a pivotal moment when he famously cut his military cloak in half to share with a poor beggar, he experienced a vision of Christ, leading him to leave the army and devote his life to God. Known for his compassion and commitment to the poor, he was later appointed as Bishop of Tours in France, where he tirelessly preached the Gospel and fought against paganism. A quote attributed to him is, "Lord, if your people still need me, I will not draw back from the work. Your will be done."