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Grand Knight, Michael Bullock
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“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14, 16)
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Worthy Officers, Brothers, and Sir Knights,
May is traditionally the month when we celebrate and invoke the intersession of our Mother, Saint Mary. The May crowning reminds us that she is the “Queen of Heaven and Earth.” The Memorare, made popular by Father Claude Bernard in the 17th Century, is an effective way to request special favors from our Heavenly Queen. I highly recommend this prayer as a daily devotion to compliment the Rosary. The recent passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh made me ponder if St Joseph, as the consort of Mary, would be considered a “Prince of Heaven”. That title would make St Mary and St Joseph the ultimate power couple. There is another daily devotion, recited by Pope Francis to St Joseph for over 40 years, that would be an appropriate compliment to the Rosary and Memorare. Here are these two prayers for your consideration.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, or implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
Prayer to St. Joseph
Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, whose power makes the impossible possible, come to my aid in these times of anguish and difficulty. Take under your protection the serious and troubling situations that I commend to you, that they may have a happy outcome (here make your request). My beloved father, all my trust is in you. Let it not be said that I invoked you in vain, and since you can do everything with Jesus and Mary, show me that your goodness is as great as your power. Amen.
Please continue to share our video There is a Place For You with prospects and pray for new members. Here is the link (If the link does not work, copy, and paste into your browser)
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LAST MEETING
The last Council Business Meeting was held in person and remotely on ZOOM 15 April 7 PM. Meeting was called to order by Grand Knight Mike Bullock who also led the Council in a prayer. The last Officer Meeting was held in person at SJV and on ZOOM 6 May at 6:30 PM. Both meetings were preceded by dinner from Marco's Pizza. Voluntary donations offset most of the costs.
TREASURER'S REPORT
On May 6th the checking account balance was $30,541.23.
FINANCIAL SECRETARY REPORT
The WFS reported the Morgan Stanley investment account balance was $489,182.64.
BY-LAWS UPDATE
The By-laws are still being reviewed by the committee. Once the draft is complete we will present to the Council for approval.
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS
Worthy Warden, Jay Benson, has the posters and will mount them in time for next season for display at St Jude and OLMC.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
The new statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in front of SJV was crowned and dedicated in an outdoor ceremony on May 1st. Many thanks to all who braved the blustery cold elements.
COUNCIL WEBSITE
Our Council Website is ready for prime time! Our Webmaster has worked tirelessly to bring this great social media tool to life. The costs incurred to date are being warned, along with the maintenance costs to keep the site current, functional and secure. Go to kofcvt.org and check it out.
MSGR. THOMAS BALL GOLF TOURNAMENT
was successfully conducted on a beautiful Saturday, May 15th at the West Bolton Country Club. Our Council was able to field four full teams! Many thanks to WGK Greg Clairmont and Community Director and PGK Brad Chenette.
SUPER BINGO COMMITTEE
Our Super Bingo Auction will be held from 4-13 June featuring wonderful items, craft pieces and this year, theme packages. Here is a photo of the District 3 Family Camping Package. I hope all of you will participate online and bid high for a great cause; Camp Ta Kum Ta.
www.BiddingForGood.com/CampTaKumTa/SuperAuction
NEXT BUSINESS MEETING
Our next meeting is 20 May, 2021 at 7 PM in person at SJV and on ZOOM. (See below link). We will have a social hour and dinner beginning at 6 PM. Please join us.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84647582239?pwd=bHF1Y3lsM0I5eFVIbHhONmR4eTMzUT09
Meeting ID: 846 4758 2239
Passcode: 297697
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,84647582239#,,,,*297697# US (New York)
VERMONT STATE CONVENTION
The state convention was conducted on GoToMeeting. It was well attended and complete in under 90 minutes! At the meeting it was announced that our Chaplain, Fr. Tim Naples was selected as the Anchor Award Winner! Please congratulate Fr. Tim. If you have any ideas for this year's Anchor Award Banquet, let someone on the planning committee know: Ray Michaud, Tom Gravelin, Jay Benson, Rick Gravelin and Mike Bullock.
FOUNDERS' AWARD
Thanks to all those who attended the very informative Webinar presented by Financial Guru, Joe Jordan on May 3rd. Since we also attended the Webinar presented by Tom Hegna, only missing or incomplete paperwork can prevent us from receiving the Founder's Award this year. |
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Council Virtual Meeting Audio-Visual Hardware |
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May 19, 2021 |
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Shall the Council approve the payment of $1,144.61 for the purchase of the audio-visual equipment (see separate list) to continue to provide a virtual meeting experience for Brothers who cannot attend a meeting in person due to distance, health concerns or other reasons.
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Council Website Annual Maintenance Costs |
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May 19, 2021 |
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Shall the Council authorize adding $1,302/year to our annual budget to pay for the costs to sustain and trouble shoot our Website. Said cost includes $702 for annual "plug-in" fees and $600 (payable $50/month) for the services of the Webmaster. (Zero-sum budget may require reductions in other areas)
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Council Website Development Cost |
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May 19, 2021 |
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Shall the Council pay for the cost to develop our new Website in the amount of $1,570. See separate cost breakout.
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Vermont State Council Special Project |
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May 19, 2021 |
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Shall the Council approve a disbursement of $1,000, to be matched by the State Council, to pay for a special confidential award. Details of the purpose of the award were presented to the Officers present at the last officer meeting and approved.
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FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Please pray for the following members who are ill or in distress and their families;
Mike and Pam Audette, Joe Myers and Family, Jeffrey Claude Danis and family, Tom Westropp, Andrew Bolognani, PSD/PGK Don Sutton, Ray & Bev Newman, PGK Ray Miller, Stuart Fath, David Bullock, PGK Tom Gravelin, Ben & Yvonne Gravelin, Harold Ponto, Wally Rooney, PGK Bob Audette, Gerry Malavenda, Ed and Theresa Curtiss, all clergy and religious, victims and families of COVID-19, First Responders, and for new Members to join the Order.
KNIGHT OF THE MONTH
Our Knight of the Month for April 2021 is Deacon Bill Glinka.
FAMILY OF THE MONTH
Our Family of the Month for April 2021 is Ray and Sandy Michaud.
WORTHY LECTURER
Our Worthy Lecturer, Bernie is planning to tell us about Saint Matthias, who replaced Judas. He will sing for us Beloved Mother.
INTO THE BREACH
Please continue to experience this video series on your own. The next video is “Suffering” (very moving) and can be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni7PkuwjF-A. Find all 12 videos at https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html
MAY BIRTHDAY WISHES
Thomas E. O'Donovan Jr., David Duffy, Rick Gravelin, Kevin Daley, Nikitas Limnos, Dennis Johnson, Thomas C. Westropp.
LAST RITES
Eternal rest and peace and an everlasting vision of the face of God to Father Hamilton. Pray for him and his family. Amen.
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Saint John Vianney Council 7525
PO Box 9214, South Burlington, Vt 05403
Copyright 2021
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