Volume 76 | November 2023
Grand Knight's Report
Dear Brother Knights,

This is GK Brian Jeffers and here is my monthly report. October got off to a fast start. First, we had our Sunday Breakfast on October 1st, and it benefited the Respected Life Ministry. It was a well-attended breakfast and the Respect Life Ministry benefited greatly from the breakfast. We moved our membership meeting to Tuesday, October 10th due to the Columbus Day Holiday. Frank Swider prepared roasted pork and smashed potatoes before the meeting. Our Council serves good meals before our meetings and I would like to invite all Brother Knights to come early for dinner, followed by the praying of the Rosary and finally stay for the meeting to learn about Council activities.

On Saturday, October 14th, St. John Neumann and Council 7923 held the Oktoberfest Dinner. The dinner was lightly attended but still modestly successful. All the guests were satisfied with the meal. We served roasted pork, smashed potatoes, and the best garlic bread I ever had. I would like to thank everyone who helped out and donated a dessert too. Great job Brother Knights.

Sadly, this month we lost SK Trevor Chen. He passed away on October 19th, 2023. He will be remembered for being humble, cheerful, someone who never complained, and he was a great baker too. He was a regular at the Sunday Breakfast serving line where he offered cupcakes to the children. His cupcakes were oftentimes more popular with the children than the pancakes. We will pay our last respects to Trevor Chen on November 6th at St. John Neumann for an 11:00 a.m. Memorial Mass.
Looking ahead, November will be a very eventful month. First, on Thursday, November 2nd, SJN will have their Mass of Remembrance and then on November 4th, the Knights will have their annual Knight’s Remembrance Mass to remember fallen Knights. Then our Sunday Breakfast will be held on November 5th, and it will benefit the Bereavement Ministry. On Saturday, November 11th, St. John Neumann will be hosting a Fourth Degree Exemplification which is a Statewide event. This is a great opportunity for Third Degree Knights in our Council to advance to the Fourth Degree. Then on November 13th, the Knights will be partnering with Boy Scout Troop 522 for the Flag Retirement Ceremony. This is an annual tradition for our Council. The first half of November will indeed be very busy.

Finally, I want to mention the Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity Ceremony that was held on Saturday, October 21st. That day we exemplified 3 new Knights. We are glad to have them in our Council. For the new Knights, I would encourage all of them to get involved immediately. Start volunteering at our monthly breakfasts or at one of our monthly events. Consider volunteering at our Lenten Fish Fry Dinners. The first one will be on February 16th, 2024 and that day will be here before you know it. I would like to encourage all Knights as well to volunteer when you have an opportunity. After all, the best part of being a Knight is the satisfaction you feel when you volunteer and help other people. May God bless you all. 

That concludes my report for October.

Vivat Iesu,

GK Brian Jeffers
Membership Report
COUNCIL GROWTH THIS FRATERNAL YEAR

  • Prospects (awaiting exemplification) - 6
  • 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
  • BK Trevor Chin† - Deceased
  • BK Leo Schiltgen - Health
  • Margaret Molyson - Health
  • PGK Hugh Gardiner - Health
  • BK Wayne and Gale DeGray - Health
  • Michael Daly - Strength
  • Alex Taylor - Health
  • Breanda Dixon - Health
  • BK Mickey Finnegan - Health
  • DD Bill Gorny - Health
  • PGK Mike MacFarlane - Health
  • PGK Ed Quillian† - Deceased
Awards
Knight of the Month: PGK Mike MacFarland

Family of the Month: BK Harvey James and Family
50/50 Drawing
  • 50/50 Drawing
  • PGK Mark Dallas - $7
Charitable Donations
The following charitable donations were given by the Council:

  • Respect Life Ministry - $951.45 (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

Theodore Asher 11/2
Charles Kachmar 11/5
Michael J. Knox 11/6
Roberto Del Valle 11/8
Robert Lemon 11/8
James A. Carroll 11/9
Joseph J. Estafen 11/10
John Vandenheuvel 11/12
Mark Dallas 11/13
Karl Schutz 11/14
Edward Reyes 11/15
Daniel Kinard 11/19
Minh C. Ta 11/19
Christopher Van Lede 11/20
Paul Pieper 11/23
Todd Eaton 11/29
Ronald G. Mueller 11/30
Joke of the Month
Council Calendar
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 @ Red Robin in the Shoppes at Webb Gin on Oak Road - Knight's Lunch - 12:30pm

November 13th @ Houston Feaster Center - Business Meeting - 7:00pm, Rosary - 6:30pm

November 14th @ Red Robin in the Shoppes at Webb Gin on Oak Road - Knight's Lunch - 12:30pm

November 16th @ Feaster Center - 4th Degree Meeting - 7:00pm, Dinner - 6:00pm

November 19th @ SJN - Knight's Mass - 8:30am

November 21st @ Red Robin in the Shoppes at Webb Gin on Oak Road - Knight's Lunch - 12:30pm

November 28th @ Red Robin in the Shoppes at Webb Gin on Oak Road - Knight's Lunch - 12:30pm

December 3rd @ Reynold's Hall - Monthly Breakfast - 9:30am - 1:00pm

December 4th @ Houston Feaster Center - Officer/Planning Meeting - 7:00pm, Rosary - 6:30pm

December 5th @ TBD - Knight's Lunch - 12:30pm
Knights in Action
October Exemplification
Family of the Month BK Harvey James with GK Brian Jeffers
GK Brian Jeffers recognizing PGK Jim McHugh
Come out for the next Family Breakfast
Order your Monk's Gifts for Christmas
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