• Jack Biggio (at Salem VA)
• Dick Sparks, PGK 4th Stage Cancer
• Kevin Legge PGK
• Grand Bahamas hit by Hurricane Dorian
September 14: Life in the Spirit Day in Fincastle 9 AM – 5 PM $12 a person
September 24: Saint Andrews Virginia Society of Human Life Presentation 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Work Day
Scheduled for August 24th, with rain date of 31st 9 am
K of C at the Ballpark
Night at the Ballpark on August 30th. Contact Saint Gerald’s Council.
September Meeting
Has been moved to Tuesday September Third
Next First Degree
September Sixteenth at 7 pm
Memorial Mass
Tentative Date is November 18th
Weekly updates will occur only when there is something to update on, so if you have an event, or just want us to pray for someone, send an email to MailingList@kofc562.net
Brother Knights,
As this fraternal year comes to a close, I find a great sense of gratitude for all of the support from my brother knights in our council, district and state. This was my first time serving as grand knight and I was truly blessed to have the guidance from so many brother knights with experience as past grand knights. I look forward to opportunities to continue to serve this council, our parishes, and our state with all of you in the next fraternal year.
There were three brother knights who served as officers this fraternal year who will unfortunately be moving away. Special thanks to outside guard Julio Vazques, trustee P.J. Lyons PGK, and trustee John Krumpos PGK for their service and support, especially in the 2018-19 fraternal year. Each of you will always have a home here with our council and know that you go with our prayers.
Vivat Jesus,
James Valenzuela,
Grand Knight
Brother Knights,
hope everyone had a Happy and Blessed Easter. I am currently preparing for the upcoming state convention, so this report will be brief. As I reflect on The Massseries from Bishop Barron, I often find a sense of gratitude and respect for Bishop Barron and his public ministry with Word On Fire. It is an understatement to say the content he offers on YouTube, his podcasts, and his website is an oasis within those deserts.
We are also blessed, right here in the valley, with the leadership and pastoral care of the clergy who serve the parishes that make up the membership of our council. Let us take a moment to thank the priests and deacons that serve our parishes with dignity and grace. To that end, our annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner is coming up on Monday May 13, so if you have not already made reservations, please contact John Krumpos and/or Pat Reedy. Please continue to pray for clergy and an increase in vocations.
Vivat Jesus,
James Valenzuela,
Grand Knight