K of C Council #486 Monthly
November 2020
Upcoming Council Meetings

Thursday, November 12, 2020
7:30 pm: Officer Meeting
8:00 pm: Business Meeting
(Fellowship to follow)

Upcoming Council Events

Saturday, November 14, 2020
St. Joseph's Church
4:00 pm: Officer Installation
5:30: pm: Holy Mass
(Dinner celebration to follow for Council members and their families at the parish center)

2021 (TBD)
Pilgrimage to New Haven with Fr. Sean Connolly to honor Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney

Recent Council Activities

Thursday, July 9, 2020
Exemplification Ceremony

Sunday, October 4, 2020
Participation at Annual Life Chain

Thursday, October 8, 2020
Exemplification Ceremony

Sick Brothers in Need of Prayer

Charles Giles | Tom Sturles | Deacon Trapani
Rich Fischer | Gary Texter

Recently Deceased Brothers

John Guilfoyle (July 5, 2019)
Tom Shortmis PGK (April 11, 2020)
Antonio Fotino (August 23, 2020)
A Message From the Grand Knight
Greetings Brothers,

In light of recent election results, let us not despair. Continue to pray that American leaders at local, state, and national levels work to protect religious liberty and uphold the dignity of human life, from conception through natural death.

I also ask that you please keep Charles Giles in your prayers as he continues his recovery from the coronavirus and underlying lung issues.

Lastly, our esteemed founder, Fr. McGivney, was officially declared "Blessed" at his beatification Mass held on October 31. His liturgical memorial will be observed annually on August 13.

Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney, pray for us!

Vivat Jesus,
Steve Merschen
2020 Orange County Life Chain
Life Chain
Council Members Support the Unborn
Thank you to our Brother Knights and their families for coming out on October 4 to stand for life and pray for our country at the annual Orange County Life Chain on Route 211 in Middletown.
Congratulations to Our Newest 3rd Degree Members
Brian Smidga and Fr. Sean Connolly
On Thursday, October 8, Council #486 conducted the new exemplification ceremony for one new member and one advancing member.

Congratulations to our newest member of our Council, Brian Smidga, and our advancing member and Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph's Church, Fr. Sean Connolly!
Exemplification Ceremony
Brother Knight on the Road to Recovery
Gary Texter
News12 Features Survival Story
Brother Knight, Gary Texter, was hospitalized with COVID-19 in March. The difficult battle was finally won thanks to the support and prayers from his family, friends, and medical team.
Video of the Month
A Special Tribute to Fr. McGivney
Fr. Michael McGivney, An American Blessed explores the life, legacy, and impact of the Knights of Columbus founder and apostle of spiritual brotherhood and unity.
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Quote of the Month
"Pray with the abandonment of children who know how to have recourse to their Most Holy Mother to ask her to intercede before the throne of the Divine Majesty. Pray with a sincere soul, with a pure heart, in the certainty of being heard and answered."

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò
November 4, 2020
Council 486
149 Cottage Street
Middletown, NY. 10940