COUNCIL REPORTS ARE DUE

Worthy Grand Knights 

 

Many Councils are now in the process of completing  their annual program reports. 

 

Attached are four guideline sheets to aid you in determining which programs  fit in each of the four categories 

If you have a council program not assigned to a category please submit it under a category which best suites.  

 

Faith

Family

Community

Life (Culture of Life)

 

From last year you can see that Council and Youth programs have been molded into the other four programs.

 

That means you have fewer reports to complete and the content should reflect the programs that you do complete. 

Due to timing and judging of awards  I have had to move the date forward by a few days for receipt to March 27th. That gives you over 5 weeks to complete your reports. 

 

 

Any questions please call. me at 709-834-4950

Gary Gallagher SA

State Program Director

SOUP FOR THE SOUL

SPIRITUAL RENEWAL

St. John's East parishes will be presenting our program for Spiritual Renewal for the coming months.  We have a  flyer available outlining the wide variety of programs and  presentations that we will be offering.  In fact, we have over a dozen choices for you to consider, so that you can select what best suits your needs and your schedules.  

No fees.  

Come along, bring a friend or pass the information along to friends and family.  Y

ou can also check the St. Pius X parish web page and the parish app. Finding God in The Unsung Heroes of the Bible - Due to scheduling difficulties, The Unsung Heroes of the Bible sessions at St.  Pius X Church will not be held as planned.

STATE SPONSORED ESSAY CONTEST

 

“Youth Perspective on Climate Change”

 

It’s open to all students in NL in grades 8 - 12. Prizes will be offered as shown in three categories. 

Grades 8-9       One prize of $50.00 For best essay
Grades 10 - 11 One prize $100.00 For best essay
Grade 12          One prize $150.00 For best essay

 

The application form shows the return address of Bro. John Thoms in Bishops Falls.This is done since some entrants may not be aware of their local council but still have the application.  Bro. John will filter the entries. Councils can feel free to add their own return address to save time if they wish to do so.  April 1st is the cut off date.

If more than one person in the same Council in the same category submits an application the local Council will judge and select the best essay (Most points) to be passed to the next level.

Any questions please contact the State Youth Director Bro. John Thoms. 709-258-5291

PRAYER FOR SUCCESS OF SEXUAL ABUSE CRISIS MEETINGS

MESSAGE FROM OUR WORTHY CHANCELLOR

Father Bill will be singing a Missa Cantata this Sunday at Pius X. 

He will be supported by a choir,  including my wife and me. 

The congregation will also be included in the usual responses and the Ordinary.

The Latin Mass is offered every Sunday at 5:15 PM at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Smithville Crescent (next door to St. Patrick’s Mercy Home on Elizabeth Avenue) 

Latin-English translations provided. 

In your quest for the spiritual, discover the ancient silent regeneration of the Mass. 

DEGREE NOTIFICATIONS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING DEGREES TO BE EXEMPLIFIED ON THE DATES AS INDICATED BELOW:

ADMISSIONS DEGREE (FIRST DEGREE) ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22 ARRIVAL TIME 6:00PM FOR 6:30 STARTUP.

FORMATION DEGREE(SECOND DEGREE) ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24 ARRIVAL TIME 1:30 PM FOR 2:00 PM STARTUP

KNIGHTHOOD DEGREE( THIRD DEGREE) ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26 ARRIVAL TIME 6:00 PM FOR 6:30 PM STARTUP

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CANDIDATES DO NOT ARRIVE ALONE. PROPER DRESS IS REQUIRED

ALL CANDIDATES FROM OTHER COUNCILS SHOULD HAVE THEIR MEMBERSHIP CARDS AND CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.

I WILL NEED TO KNOW (2) DAYS IN ADVANCE OF EACH DEGREE AS TO THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES YOUR COUNCIL WILL HAVE ATTENDING FOR EACH DEGREE. IF POSSIBLE THEIR NAMES AND MEMBERSHP NUMBERS COULD ALSO BE PROVIDED TO FACILITATE ACCURATE REGISTRATION. PLEASE E-MAIL ALL INFORMATION DIRECTLY TO ME.

                                FRATERNALLY,
                                PAT HAYWARD (746-3321)

All other times for the Degrees are invalid. These are final times

                               Contact: pat@pathayward.com                         

Weather this time of the year may play a role.

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