February 2022 Newsletter

Brother Knights,

As we approach the Lenten season, this is a time for reflection and a time to prepare for Easter.  During this time of year within the church, there are rituals and time-honored traditions that are conducted to symbolize the scripture accounts of Jesus’s life.  The 40 days of Lent are representative of the 40 days that Jesus spent in the wilderness.  The Lenten season starting March 2^nd on Ash Wednesday and continues through Holy Thursday.  Lent is a season of solemnity and sacrifice commemorating Jesus’ exodus into the desert.  With all this snow, we can retreat to our homes and reflect on your faith and your loved ones.  Upon reflection, it will be clear what is truly important in your life and you can live your best life in preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Pray that by Easter the snow will be melted away and we can get back to living outside in the sun.  

The building association will have fish fry dinners throughout the Lenten Season.  Please come down for a dinner or volunteer your talents, we would love to have your support.  Over the course of this Lenten season, we will be collecting moneys for various local charities.  Please be generous and help us make a difference in the lives of others that are not as fortunate.  This is why we are Knights, to help the community and give back in any way we can.  I continue to be impressed with the support that our membership and our community offer, so many people donating their time or making donations when they are down at the dinners.  Please thank our volunteers if you come down to the club for a dinner or if you see them in the community.  We are making a difference in the community as an organization and it is definitely needed at this time.    

Editor’s note: Matt was too humble to add this, but I thought you should know. Our Council has received the Columbian Award for 2021. This award is for our Council doing volunteer or monetary activities in at least 20 areas of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, our Orders principles. The photo is our District Deputy, Jeff VanNatter presenting the award at out last meeting. This is something our entire Council should be proud of. This is because of Matt’s great leadership and member volunteers.

I would ask that you add into your prayers, that God may guide our leaders and all of us to make the place we live in better than the day before.  I believe that all of us can make a difference, especially in our own community, it starts with each one of us.       

Council meetings will be the second Thursday of each month and everybody is welcome and encourage to join us for our monthly meeting.  This month our council meeting will be on February 10th @ 7 pm.

I hope all Brother Knights and their families are doing well, but for those that are going through tough times please pray for them.  See the members in need on the website and keep them in your prayers.

Ushering at St. Francis:

• February 6^th
• February 27^th
• March 20^th

Please help to usher at Mass on Sunday at 11:00 am.  Please add these dates to your calendar and try to arrive about 20 minutes early to get your instructions.

Vivat Jesus,
Matt Carlton, Grand Knight
Phone: 231-740-4651 – Email: carlton29@frontier.com