By Grand Knight John Brugger

As we embark on a new year we always look back at the previous year as to what we have done; what have we accomplished and what do we want to change for the future.  I always want to remind our membership that we need each of you to be engaged with our Council.  Our strength comes from your involvement in all our numerous charities that we support, our parish, school, the unborn, the disabled, our veterans, etc.

I always recall back to that special relationship that Pope John Paul II had with the Knights.  He called us the “strong right arm of the church.”  He was very aware of our commitments to family; the teachings of the church; our support of our priests and promoting religious vocations, and that the Knights would always be there to defend the church. 

This year we see too many challenges throughout the world where our Catholic faith is under attack.  I ask you all to pray for our priests, our country, and our entire world that the peace of Christ will reach us all.  Thank you to all of our Knights that stay engaged and involved in our Council for working together we are strong, and our faith will not be shaken.

Finally, I encourage all of you to consider joining us for the Ascension Gala in April. Click here for information. When purchasing tickets, you can, enter “Knights” in the Group Name, so we can be seated at the same table.