Notification from the Grand Knight
News & Announcements
Notification from the Knights of Columbus, Maryland State Council
Brothers All,
It is that time again, the Maryland State Council's Annual Soccer Competition is on. The finals will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Shrine of St. Jude Parish/School in Rockville, MD. To qualify for the MD State Soccer Shoot Out, the participant must win at the Council and District level events.
To qualify for the MD State Soccer Shoot Out, the participant must win at the Council and District level events. However:
- Councils or Districts that held Soccer Shoot Outs last year may submit last year’s winners for this year’s competition as long as they have their score sheets. Score sheets must be submitted prior to Nov. 13 (electronically) to Youth Program Co-Chairmen Brian Trott or Walt Williams. The athlete must compete at their current age level.
- If no District event is held this year, Councils may submit their winners score sheets and encourage them to attend the State competition
- If no Council event is held but a District event is held, Councils should be encouraged to send their athletes to the District event and winners progress to the State competition
See the attached flyer for more details.
Notification from the Knights of Columbus
Click on the link below and visit the St. John Paul II Shrine
Home | Saint John Paul II National Shrine (jp2shrine.org)
HAPPY SAINT JOHN PAUL II DAY!!!
Notification from the Knights of Columbus Maryland State Council
Brother Knights,
From the MD Secretary of State:
Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag are at Half-Staff
President Joseph R. Biden ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff effective immediately and returned to full staff at sunset, Friday, October 22, 2021. This is to pay respect to General Colin Luther Powell and his life of service to our Nation. General Colin Luther Powell passed away on October 18, 2021. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag is lowered to half-staff. No flag may fly higher than the United States flag.
Fraternally and Patriotically,
Vern Hawkins, FDD, PCP, PGK, PFN
State Public Relations Director
Maryland State Council
Knights of Columbus
301-367-1881
vhawkinsjr@aol.com
Notification from the Community Director
Good morning Worthies,
The next game is this Sunday. Same protocol as last time- we meet at St Joseph Parking lot at 9 a.m. sharp. Please drive all the way down to the end of the parking lot. I will have passes for vehicles that will be left behind.
Please let me know if you will make this game. Be sure that you do the pass registration this morning to avoid any check-in delays.
See link below:
https://www.cubepasses.com/2021-washington-football-staff-service-registration/
Answers to questions in the above registration are as follows:
Who do you work for? LEVY
Who is your sponsoring Department/Person? Guest Experience
Access Requested:
Do you require field access? NO
Tier Classification: No Tier
Do you need access to the following spaces? Select Club Level Only
These correct answers will ensure you get the right pass to the stands we serve and avoid any security challenges within the stadium.
Please call me or text me if you have any questions or concerns.
Looking forward to working to a greater turnout this Sunday.
Thanks.
Ike Agbim PGK PFN
202 276-7796
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Notification from the Grand Knight
Hello Worthies,
I am forwarding the below information regarding a Virtual Fraternal Benefits Night tomorrow, October 20th from 7-8PM. All those Brothers who do not have a prior commitment tomorrow during this time block are asked to please register below and join this Virtual event. Click on the attachment below to register then instructions for joining will be emailed to you. Participation in this event fulfills one council requirement to be able to achieve Star Council so please make an effort to join in from the comfort of your own home. Thank you.
Vivat Jesus
Harold M. Countee
Grand Knight, Council #11422
Notification from the Council
Brother Knights,
Your Support is requested for our Brother Michael Davenport, President of the Bishop McNamara Chapter of Grand Knights. Mike is a proud member and an ardent supporter of the James C. Fletcher, Jr. Council. Under his leadership, the Chapter will host its Annual Memorial Mass on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Mike would like very much to have members of his council in attendance. Thus far, I am the lone Fletcher Council representative, albeit at the State level. Please send your RSVP, ASAP, to Jack Giacalone at: jgiacal@verizon.net, or 301-774-6338, NLT November 10, 2021.
The Memorial Mass and other details are as follows:
Date: November 17, 2021
Location: Our Lady of Grace Church and Parish Center 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring
MD 20906
Mass: 7:00 P.M.
Dress: Jacket and Tie for Mass, Ladies are Invited
Dinner: Will be served after the abbreviated meeting
RSVP
To insure an accurate count for dinner please RSVP to Jack Giacalone
at: jgiacal@verizon.net, 301 774 6338, no Later Than November 10, 2021
Necrology
Send your Council Necrology, Members & Spouses, to the Chapter Vice President, Rodger
Lie at: rogerdlie@gmail.com, No Later Than November 10, 2021.
Donations
Donations can be made to the Chapter at any time in support of the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA. Please send your donation to Chapter Treasurer, Steve Law at 6040 Swanson Creek Lane, Hughesville, MD 20637 or you can bring it to the Chapter Memorial Mass on November 17th. Steve will issue a receipt from the 501(c)3 McNamara Chapter Charities Inc. for tax purposes.
Menu
Steak Medallions / Salmon
Au Gratin Potatoes
Broccoli & Carrots
Tossed Caesar Salad
Rolls & Butter
Assorted Mini Desserts.
Flyer
See the attached flyer for more details.
Peace,
Vern Hawkins
Council Communications
Brother Knights & Ladies,
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Brother Knight James W. Shorter on Friday, 28 April. Jim was a member of the James C. Fletcher, Jr. Council 11422 and has been a member since 1996.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced when they are available. Please pause to pray for the repose of his soul and for comfort for his family during this difficult time
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace.
Vivat Jesus,
Vern Hawkins, Jr.
Council Communications
Brother Knights & Ladies,
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Brother Knight James W. Shorter on Friday, 28 April. Jim was a member of the James C. Fletcher, Jr. Council 11422 and has been a member since 1996.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced when they are available. Please pause to pray for the repose of his soul and for comfort for his family during this difficult time
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace.
Vivat Jesus,
Vern Hawkins, Jr.
Council Communications
Brother Knights,
James C. Fletcher Jr. Council, No. 11422 Charities - Knights of Columbus is soliciting your End-of-Year (EOY) generous monetary tax-deductible donations that will assist our youths in their pursuit of educational excellence.
Please, be mindful that your donations are tax-deductible when you file your Yearly-tax.
Kindly, make your check(s) payable to “James C. Fletcher Jr. Council No.11422 Charities, Inc.” and
(a) Drop off your donation(s) in the K of C Charities Donations box, located in the foyer area of St. Joseph Parish Office, or kindly
(b) Mail your donation to
James C. Fletcher Jr. Council No.11422 Charities, Inc.
c/o St Joseph Parish Office
2020 St Joseph Drive – Room 3
Largo, MD 20774.
As always, thanks for your consideration and generous donation. God bless and reward you abundantly.
Fraternally,
Michael P Akpan, FDD,PGK
President, James C. Fletcher Jr. Charities Inc.
Brother Knights,
Today after the Holy Mass Father Jerzy announced The Pilgrimage of the Cross of Gratitude arrived in Washington, DC.The mission of pilgrimage with the Cross of Gratitude to all the capitals of the world began with the words heard on the day of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in 2003: "Take up my Cross and bring it to all the capitals of the world as a sign of gratitude to Almighty God for our salvation, which we receive from Jesus Christ". On March 10, 2004, in the Vatican, the Holy Father John Paul II blessed the initiators of this mission. His successor, Pope Benedict XVI, blessed the cross in 2006 during a pilgrimage in Krakow. Pope Francis blessed the cross and all those leading the evangelization campaign in 2016.The peregrination of the cross has already taken place in 46 European capitals. The Cross of Gratitude made pilgrimages from Lvov, among others through Kiev, Warsaw, Rome, Paris, Berlin, the Baltic States, Scandinavia, and Great Britain, and now it has reached the Washington parish of Nativity (6000 Georgia Avenue N.W.) from October 9-17. On October 12 at 6:30 pm there will also be the Holy Mass in Polish, to which the parish priest of Nativity - Father Paweł Sass - invites all Poles. Before the Holy Mass, we will sing Bitter Lamentations (Gorzkie Żale).Brother Knights, I strongly encourage all members of the Living Rosary and Knights to take part in the October 12,2021 Holy Mass. I also highly recommend that you inform and invite as many people as possible – families, friends, acquaintances, neighbors, etc. Let us come out and support this amazing event.Here is the full name and address of the church along with some information about the pastor:Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus202-726-6262Fr. Pawel Sass, MA, STLPastor of Nativity Roman Catholic ChurchAssociate State Chaplain of DC Knights of ColumbusVivat Jesus,Andy MichaelsBasilica Usher Program Chairman240-429-6889
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Notification from the Grand Knight
Hello Worthy Brothers,
REMINDER!! The October In person Council Business Meeting will be tomorrow, Thursday, October 7, 2021. This is an In person meeting in the Rosemont Room beginning at 7:00 PM with refreshments at 6:30. All Brothers are invited to attend so please mark your calendar. The agenda format for this meeting is attached for your information and advance preparation. Meeting minutes are also attached from the September 16th Council meeting for your review to be voted on for approval.
Requested attire for the meeting on October 7th is council uniform for officers and council polo shirt for everyone else or business casual. I am expecting the District Deputy and District Warden to be in attendance at this meeting.
Note: This meeting will be a business meeting and the usual Officers Planning Meeting for the month of October will be on October 21st which will include an exemplification ceremony with refreshments following the exemplification.
Vivat Jesus
Harold Countee, Grand Knight
James C. Fletcher, Jr. Council 11422