Grand Knight's Report September 2014- WGK Ed Reidy

Worthy Brother Knights,​

Most Reverend Bishop Cirilo Flores  
June 20, 1948-September 6, 2014
 Requiescat In Pace, Domini. Et lux perpetua luceat eis This month we mourn the passing of the leader of our San Diego Diocese, our Brother Knight, Past Grand Knight, Sir Knight, his Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop Cirilo Flores. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. During his brief tenure as our Bishop he reminded us, by his example, of how our faith is expressed through love and compassion for the poor and homeless, the sick, the unborn. He understood the pressure on immigrant families living in a world resentful of the presence of newcomers and called us to accept the Church's teaching that each person has value and bears the stamp of God's own image.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. To honor his memory, here is a link to one of Bishop Flores' favorite projects- Education:
BishopFloresMemorialFundforCatholicEducation 
   
 Here you can learn about the Fund and how it helps young Catholic families afford  a Catholic education. Even donate if you wish. Vivat Jesus!
~Thanks to all who helped out with the Santa Sophia Parish picnic Aug. 23rd and with our impromptu membership drive. The picnic was a great success with Rally's Hamburgers providing the main meal-  and our new canopy looked great too!
~On August 31st, another Annual Rosary and Pizza Party was held at Sam & Rosa Caeti's. Thanks to all who brought delicious side dishes and conversation. Buona Salute! Special thanks goes to Sam & Rosa Caeti for hosting this blessed event

• Congratulations to our Worthy Brother Knights for completing their Second Degree at Saint John of The Cross Parish this month: Vivat Jesus!

1. Alain Cummings
2. Daniel Cummings
3. Matthew Navedo
4. George McWalter
5. John Martin 
6.  Dean Murray

• Our 5th annual Summer Evening Wine Tasting event was a great success by any measure. Once again event director Brother Greg Villard and his army of volunteers worked their magic and for a few brief hours we were in Wine Country, USA. We were just a few steps away from sampling many different types of extraordinary wines. Many thanks to Father Jacob, Father Peter McGuine, Father Peter Escalante, Father Mark Campbell, and Deacon Maria. Their knowledge and friendship made the event one to remember.
• Thanks to all who helped with set-up, serving and clean-up too!

My Brothers invite a friend and fellow Catholic to become a Knight. In 1882, Father Michael McGivney, Parish priest in New Haven, Connecticut, saw strength when Catholic men joined together and affirmed their faith in the Church and each other through the teachings of Jesus Christ. By following the core principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism he believed that Knights of Columbus could become stronger husbands and fathers. It was his way to build up strong Catholic families and prepare them to face and reverse the disorders of unemployment, poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence and lack of education. Father McGivney's vision has the same truth and value today as it did in 1882. Tell a friend that he can make a difference, be the change, become a Knight

• On Saturday, Sept. 20th, please join us as we again head down to Tecate, Mexico to provide lunch to the boys, nuns & volunteers at Outreach for Nazareth Orphanage (new name & website). We still have need of 4 more volunteers. contact the event director, Ed Reidy, GK, at 619-987-8530 or email- ereidy@aol.com
  • If you would like to learn more about Outreach for Nazareth Orphanage visit their brand new website: www.OFNO.org
  • On Saturday, Oct. 4th, The Culture of Life will be holding their Fifth Annual "Pro-Life is Good" Gala & Auction. See the box in the right column on Our website
  • The weekend of Oct. 11-12th, we will be holding our semi-annual Membership Recruitment Drive. Please come and support our council. Contact Membership director, Ed Dondero, PGK at dondero1@cox.net
  • Sunday, Oct 12th, Santa Sophia will sponsor their semi-annual Blood Drive to aid the San Diego Blood Bank. All eligible donor are asked to donate if they can! We will provide a breakfast to the generous donors. See Victor Lopez for details at linstervic@cox.net
  • From Friday Oct. 17th to Sunday, Oct 19th, we ill again hold our annual Intellectual Disabilities Fund Drive at local businesses to support those with intellectual disabilities in the greater San Diego community. The Rancho San Diego Von's grocery store has already graciously consented to allow our volunteers to solicit donations at their store. We need your help to make this a success, so if you can help with your time, please contact Pat Esquibel, DGK - the event director at plhb96@cox.net
  • Finally, thanks to ALL the Knights who have heard the call to serve their parish community and have answered with dedication and commitment. It is much appreciated. God bless.​

Yours in Christ,
Ed Reidy, Grand Knight