GK Notes for May 16th
Vivat Papum!
If you are looking for signs to strengthen your faith, you have seen a few over the last month. First the inspiring Pope Francis, pushing himself to the limit of his earthy life, to see and speak to the faithful on Easter. He gave his last bit of strength to be a Shepard to his people, before joining the Lord on Easter Monday. Then the surprising election of Pope Leo XIV, a man who seems to be a fantastic successor to Francis and St. Peter! I can’t speak for you, but I’ve been inspired by Pope Francis, the Cardinals, and our New Pope Leo XIV!
This is a big weekend for our council, First is our last Café of the fraternal year this coming Sunday. The Café is supporting the Pentecost Barbeque on June 8th. Second, I will be presenting the proceeds of our fish fries to the Teen Ministry and Holy Family Catholic Academy at the 9am mass. These funds are possible due to the over 600 volunteer hours, and the generosity and support of our fellow parishioners. We raised $7300, and served an average of 184 customers per week, and including volunteer meals, we served 1080 meals in five weeks!
We will be posting the volunteer list for the Pentecost Barbeque next Monday. Please prayerfully consider helping us serve our fellow parishioners! It is a wonderful event out in the sunshine of our parish courtyard (we pray). I will send out an email with the Signup Genius Link next week, and this link will be in the FridayBLAST on May30th.
Lastly, next Wednesday May 21st is the annual Lou Malnati’s, Feed My Starving Children benefit day. Several of us are planning to meet at the Malnati’s at 1 S. Roselle Rd. in Schaumburg at 1pm. We have done this for a couple of years now, and it’s a fun event! Please contact me via email if you can come so I can make reservations (mcmahonrick1@gmail.com) All members of our Knights volunteer family are invited, as are spouses or whomever else you’d like to bring.
Again, I am thankful always for your service to our parish and organization!
Rick ☘️