Grand Knight’s Message                                           July 2004
by Norvel Cason

I thank Father Bob and Norm Corriveau for their dedication to our council 11690 Knights of Columbus. With Father as our Chaplain and Norm as our Grand Knight, we were successful in achieving several awards such as the Charity Award, the State Family Activity Award of the Year and additional awards as future possibilities. We will certainly miss Father Bob and wish him well in his new assignment. We shall certainly keep Father Bob in our prayers.

Our first family event of the year will be the Fan Fest at McCoy Stadium. I believe Jack Camara has already secured the tickets and is eager to distribute them. Let’s make this a fun family day by having as many members as possible attend the Fan Fest event on August 15, 2004.

You are aware that Charity, Unity and Fraternalism are illustrated in great detail from the 1^st  to   the 3^rd degree. I ask that each of us please keep this as a reminder as we go about doing our various works this fraternal year. There is much that I must learn and I shall seek your help in learning things that I do not know. Thank you for your expected help and cooperation.

                                                                                                          Vivat Jesus,                          

                                                                    Norvel Cason                                                 

Special Recognition

For May 2004

The following were recognized at the June 9, 2004 business meeting for their outstanding service:

Knight of the Month

John J. Kilroy

Family of the Month

The Michael Rota Family

Shining Knight of 2004

Kevin M. Weber

Leadership Conference

On Friday, June 25, 2004, all newly appointed District Deputies were introduced at the Past Officers’ Dinner.  Two members of our St. Mary’s Council 11690 were appointed:

·          PGK Antonio Medeiros, District # 38

     with Councils

#   3669  Bishop Cassidy, Swansea

# 10289  St. Ann’s, Raynham

# 11690  St. Mary’s, Norton

# 11914  St. Joseph’s, Taunton

                     and

PGK Norman Corriveau,      District # 39

      with Councils

#        82  Msgr. Coyle, Taunton

#    4373  St. Isadore, Westport

#  11510  Holy Family,  E. Taunton

#  12252  St. Paul’s, Taunton

#  12380  Msgr. Prevost,  Fall River

Our Grand Knight Norvel Cason took part in Saturday’s workshops.

Our new Fraternal year starts on July 1, 2004.

Please notice our new list of Officers and Directors.

4th Degree News

On July 4th, the Assembly will celebrate its 718^th Monthly Corporate Mass at 8:00 AM, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, located at 439 West Street in Brockton.  The breakfast will take place at George’s Café, following the Mass.  We will present the Monsignor Pitaro Scholarship of $500 to Bonie Rosario Jr. of Brockton. 

As we prepare to open our new fraternal year, I would like to challenge all brother knights to consider joining the highest degree in the Knights of Columbus, at next year’s exemplification. 

The 4th Degree Raffle Winners for June 2004 are:

  # 80  PGK John Killory of Norwood

  # 91  John Perrotta of Brockton

In closing, I would like to thank Fr. Bob for all he has done for both our council and our assembly and pray that his mission continues successfully in New Bedford.  You will always be in our hearts.  Thank you, thank you, and thank you………….. 

New Sir Knights

Congratulations to our Council’s new Sir Knights:  PGK Tony Medeiros, DD, and Michael Rota.  They made their Fourth Degree Exemplification at the majestic Fairview Council Hall in Chicopee on Sunday, June 6^th.  GK Norm Corriveau, PGK Paul Grenier, and PGK Tom Castello were present at this patriotic ceremony to offer both of them a very warm welcome to the highest Degree of our Order.

Mass for the Armed Forces

At the 11 AM Mass of Sunday, June 13^th, 2004,  we celebrated a special Mass for all those serving our country in the military and for those who have served in the past.  The American Legion led the procession with their Color Corps, followed by the Honor Guard of Fourth Degree Sir Knights.  Our Chaplain Father Bob celebrated this Mass with special mention of those who have sacrificed so much for all of us.

Our special thanks to Frank McLaughlin, his wife, daughter and granddaughter for the red-white-and blue decorations and for making this day, the eve of our National Flag Day, a very special patriotc day.  Thanks also for these photos.

Calendar

July 9-11  —  S.E. Youth Conference,

                       LaSalette Shrine

Wed. July 14 — Activities Planning Meeting –

                        Parish Center, 6:30 p.m.

Wed, July 14  —  Regular Business Meeting,

                        Parish Center, 7:30 PM

July 16-18  —  S.E. Youth Conference,

                        LaSalette Shrine

August 15 — Paw Sox Fan Fest   (at McCoy Stadium)