Volume 75 | October 2023
Grand Knight's Report
Dear Brother Knights,

This is GK Brian Jeffers and this is my monthly report. September was another eventful month. First, on September 10th we had our Sunday Breakfast to benefit the Special Needs Ministry. It was a well-attended breakfast and the Special Needs Ministry benefitted. It was also the first breakfast that we made free of charge for workers. On September 11th, our membership meeting was held and WT Steve Brischler grilled made-to-order hamburgers, hot dogs, and bratwurst before the meeting. Our Council serves good meals before our meetings and I would invite all Brother Knights to our meetings for a nice dinner and stay for the meeting to be informed about Council activities and hear a spiritual message from our Lecturer.

On Saturday, September 23rd, St. John Neumann held the Parish Festival. It was a well-attended festival. There was a petting zoo, ministry expos, and great food. The Knights sold hamburgers, hot dogs, and beer. The Knights also sold one-pound containers of smoked pulled pork. Our Council continued our recruiting efforts during the festival and we met several fine men. Hopefully, we will be able to bring them on board as Brother Knights.
 Looking ahead, our Sunday Breakfast will be held on October 1st and it will benefit the Respect Life Ministry. Then on Saturday, October 14th, the Knights will be hosting Oktoberfest from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm and roasted pork loin will be the main entrée. On Saturday, November 11th, St. John Neumann will be hosting a Fourth Degree Exemplification. This is a great opportunity for Third Degree Knights in our Council to advance to the Fourth Degree without having to travel to another part of Georgia.

Finally, I want to thank PGN Mike MacFarlane, for chairing the Parish Festival and I want to extend my thanks to all the Brother Knights who came out to help. In all my reports, I emphasize the importance and satisfaction you feel when volunteering at one of our events. This report will be no exception. When you volunteer at our events, you’ll feel good and leave the event with the satisfaction of a job well done. Therefore, consider volunteering at one of our breakfasts or helping at the upcoming Oktoberfest to showcase your chef skills. When you volunteer, you’ll feel closer to the Church too. May God bless you all. 

That concludes my report.

Vivat Jesu,

GK Brian Jeffers
Membership Report
COUNCIL GROWTH THIS FRATERNAL YEAR

  • Prospects (awaiting exemplification) - 2
  • New Exemplified Members This Year - 0
  • % of Annual Membership Goal/McGivney Award - 0
  • Transfers In - 0
  • Insurance Meetings (Founders Award) - 0

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP STRENGTH

  • Associate Member - 146
  • Insurance Members - 78
  • Inactive Members - 17
  • Total Membership - 241
Highlights from the Business Meeting
Prayers for Knights in Need
Please pray for the following Knights in need (list from the last meeting):

  • Our Military, First Responders and Clergy - Safety and Perseverance
  • Steve Orey† - Deceased
  • Theresa Coleman† - Deceased
  • Richard Hanley - Illness
  • Trevor Chin - Hospice
  • Jerry McDonald† - Deceased
  • Alex Taylor (3 years old) - Leukemia
  • Choma Ugha - Ovarian Cancer
  • Bill Verciglio† - Deceased
  • William Hamburger† (brother of Tom) - Deceased
Awards
Knight of the Month: BK William Verciglio

Family of the Month: BK Derek and Janet Smith
50/50 Drawing
  • 50/50 Drawing
  • BK Harvey James - $7 (donated to Pennies for Heaven)
Charitable Donations
The following charitable donations were given by the Council:

  • Special Needs Ministry - $777.68 (from Family Breakfast)
  • Pennies for Heaven - $19
Knight's Info
Council 7923 Officers

Chaplain
Fr. Sunny Punnaknziyil
Deacon Mike Hayward (Assistant)

Grand Knight
GK Brian Jeffers

Deputy Grand Knight
DGK Gil Abad

Chancellor
BK Harvey James

Recorder
PGK Joe Molyson

Treasurer
PGK Steve Brischler

Warden
BK Walter Feble

Advocate
BK Larry Hoffman

Financial Secretary
PGK Glenn Klein

Inside Guard
BK Timothy Daly

Outside Guard
BK Jesus Ochoa

Lecturer
BK David Werve

1st Year Trustee
PGK Jim McHugh

2nd Year Trustee
PGK Hugh Gardnier

3rd Year Trustee
PGK Michael MacFarlane

District Deputy
DD Bill Gorny

Insurance Field Agent
Steven Znoj - 678-869-5006
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Happy Birthday Knights

Scott Runyon 10/3
Robert Barthen 10/9
Louis Camerio, Jr 10/9
Michael A. Clark 10/11
Rev Christopher Monturo 10/11
Rev Dung M Nguyen 10/11
William H. Bensel 10/12
Robert Marszalek 10/14
Louis Samaritan 10/16
Leonardo Cardenas 10/18
Angel Cardenas 10/19
Joseph V. Trettel 10/19
Bud Zebehazy 10/19
Robert A. Lind 10/20
Fr. Sunny 10/21
James E. Crotty 10/25
Michael Jones 10/25
Alberto Aponte 10/26
Joke of the Month
Council Calendar
October 1st @ Reynold's Hall - Monthly Breakfast - 9:30am - 1:00pm

October 2nd @ Houston Feaster Center - Officer/Planning Meeting - 7:00pm, Rosary - 6:30pm

October 3rd @ Rustico Mexican Cuisine on Oak Road - Knight's Lunch - 12:30pm

October 9th @ Houston Feaster Center - Business Meeting - 7:00pm, Rosary - 6:30pm

October 10th @ Rustico Mexican Cuisine on Oak Road - Knight's Lunch - 12:30pm

October 15th @ SJN - Knight's Mass - 8:30am

October 18th @ Reynold's Hall - Oktoberfest Dinner - 5:30 - 8:00pm

October 24th @ Rustico Mexican Cuisine on Oak Road - Knight's Lunch - 12:30pm

October 26th @ Feaster Center - 4th Degree Meeting - 7:00pm, Dinner - 6:00pm

October 31st @ Rustico Mexican Cuisine on Oak Road - Knight's Lunch - 12:30pm

November 5th @ Reynold's Hall - Monthly Breakfast - 9:30am - 1:00pm

November 6th @ Houston Feaster Center - Officer/Planning Meeting - 7:00pm, Rosary - 6:30pm

November 7th @ TBD - Knight's Lunch - 12:30pm
Knights in Action
Knights serving lunch at the Fall Festival
BK Frank Swider with Fr. Sunny before the crowd comes
Everyone had a great time at the SJN Fall Festival
BK Derek and wife Janet - Family of the Month
Come out for the next Family Breakfast
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