At the business meeting held on Tuesday, February 14th it was announced that the social meeting on Tuesday, February 28th would begin at 6 P.M. with recitation of the Rosary followed by a light buffet dinner (provided by the Council) at 6:30 P.M. A very brief meeting for members will be held in the Council Chambers between 7:30 and 7:45 P.M. while guest continue to socialize in the hall. Members are encouraged to bring their wives or a prospective member to the event. If you plan to attend the dinner please respond to this email so we can get an idea of how many people we should plan to serve.

Brother Knights,

Let's see is it Brother Scoutmaster Chef or Chef Brother Scoutmaster? Anyway, Scout Troop #464, which our Council sponsors, held a pancake preakfast to raise funds to help offset the cost of summer camp and Brother Knight Brian Ulmen manned the griddle while the Scouts served the breakfast.

Thank you Highland Ties, LLC for the great job on the K of C Hall floors. It has been a while since the floor in the main hall has been stripped and waxed and some of us wondered if it could ever look good again. Well, by the time the janitorial division of Highland Ties was through with it, it looked almost new! If anyone has need for services like this, we recommend them very highly.  (Contact Highland Ties at (520) 459-2990 or visit thier website www.highlandties.com).

Brother Knights,

I would like to take this occasion to introduce myself and to request your assistance.  My name is Deacon Bruce Bennett and I am the Grand Knight of Council 3121 in Chandler.  When Pat took over the office of State Deputy, he called and asked if I would be the chairman for the Fr. McGivney Guild for the state.  I gladly accepted the challenge.  This is the first opportunity I have had to sit down and compose a message to my brother grand knights to talk about how you can help the guild increase its membership.

The Be Not Afraid campaign is to encourage recruitment of new Knights.  The campaign runs between 1 December 2011 and 29 June 2012.  Every brother who recruits a new Knight will receive a medal of the Blessed John Paul II.  A brother who recruits 4 new members will receive a limited edition issue of the Blessed John Paul II medal with a display stand.  So, now when you recruit a new brother (and we have one of the best records of recruiting in the diocese) you will be recognized.  For more information, please contact either the GK or Brother Abe Gatman, our Membership Chairman.

The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Tucson is hosting the 26th Annual Cornerstone Gala, Friday, 20 April 2012, at the Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson.  The Gala will honor the Knights of Columbus of the Diocese of Tucson for the Knights' years of service in support of the priests, parishes and Catholic ministries throughout the diocese.  Our Council should be represented at the Gala.  Please let the Grand Knight know if you are interested not later than March 2nd.  More information will be published on the website, in the KnightTime, and at the meetings.

Many thanks to the Knights and their family members who have been helping with table and chair set-up in the hall. The hall is rented out for many banquets, dinners and parties this time of year and the extra effort you have put forth is much appreciated. Our Council accomplishes many good works and this is just one ways the Council raises funds to support its charitable programs.

Sunday, 10 December 2011. Knights and their families that I remember that participating were: Brother/Fr. Marco celebrated Mass with Brother/Fr. Greg; Brother Lauro Teran in the Choir and his wife Luptia was Lector; Brother Ruben Miranda and his wife Teresa Brought Up Gifts; Delores wife of Brother Charles Irwin, Brought Up Gifts; Lori wife of Brother Roger Wysong, Brought Up the New Gospel Book; Cecilia wife of Brother Charlie Pisani, Assisted with the planning of events for Our Lady of Guadalupe with Ms. Lydia Corral; Sir Knights from our Council provided the 4th Degree Honor Guard for the Procession and Mass; Brother Bryant Sayers, Brother Abe Gatmen, Brother Joe Jacinto, and Brother Charlie Pisani Sr. and Brother Sherrill Howton, Brother Richard Rivera, Participated in the Procession and Mass; Brother Abe Gatmen Lead the 4th Decade of the Rosary in his native language (Philippino) after the Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday at 10:30PM and took the Bouquet of Flowers from our Council to Our Lady of Guadalupe during the Offering. The following participated in the 8th Night for the Rosary for Our Lady of Guadalupe: (Knights Leading the Rosary): Fr. Greg, Ms. Lydia Corral, Brother Abe Gatmen, Brother Lauro and his wife Luptia Teran, Brother Frank Feracco, Brother John Hagen, Brother Charles Pisani Jr., Brother Charlie Sr. and his wife Cecilia Pisani. I apologize if I missed anyone else who participated in the Procession and Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Vivat Jesus,
Brother Charlie Pisani