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Letter from the State Deputy - 7/16/20
Worthy Brothers,
Many of you may have already received this message that our Supreme Knight Carl Anderson sent yesterday; however, I wanted to ensure everyone on our Virginia State Council distribution lists has received it. I join with all Brother Knights who speak out against racism, injustice, and violence, including anti-Catholic discrimination. For decades, the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups have spread misinformation about and besmirched the reputation of Columbus as part of their campaign against Catholics and Italians. Unfortunately, their lies have become accepted as fact among many outside of these hate groups, including some of our own Brother Knights.
As I stated during the Virginia State Council Organizational Meeting last month, I want Virginia Knights to defend our namesake and that defense begins with educating ourselves about the facts and myths. Was Christopher Columbus a perfect person? No, he wasn’t. Did he make mistakes? Yes, he did. Was he a murderer and rapist? There’s no documented evidence of these crimes and historical accounts written by the inhabitants of Hispanola dispute what many have incorrectly accepted as fact.
For more information about Columbus, please take the time to watch the Columbus: Facts and Fiction YouTube video and share it with others, possibly during council meetings.
Fraternally,
Brian M. Ripple
State Deputy
Knights of Columbus Virginia State Council
540-797-5823 (cell)
statedeputy@vakofc.org
Many of you may have already received this message that our Supreme Knight Carl Anderson sent yesterday; however, I wanted to ensure everyone on our Virginia State Council distribution lists has received it. I join with all Brother Knights who speak out against racism, injustice, and violence, including anti-Catholic discrimination. For decades, the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups have spread misinformation about and besmirched the reputation of Columbus as part of their campaign against Catholics and Italians. Unfortunately, their lies have become accepted as fact among many outside of these hate groups, including some of our own Brother Knights.
As I stated during the Virginia State Council Organizational Meeting last month, I want Virginia Knights to defend our namesake and that defense begins with educating ourselves about the facts and myths. Was Christopher Columbus a perfect person? No, he wasn’t. Did he make mistakes? Yes, he did. Was he a murderer and rapist? There’s no documented evidence of these crimes and historical accounts written by the inhabitants of Hispanola dispute what many have incorrectly accepted as fact.
For more information about Columbus, please take the time to watch the Columbus: Facts and Fiction YouTube video and share it with others, possibly during council meetings.
Fraternally,
Brian M. Ripple
State Deputy
Knights of Columbus Virginia State Council
540-797-5823 (cell)
statedeputy@vakofc.org
June Newsletter
Brothers:
First off, I pray for your safe well-being and for that of your families.
Congratulations to our newly-elected officer for next year! This is an outstanding slate of officers and we should have a great year!
Elected 2020-21 Council Officers
Grand Knight: Mike Mellor
Deputy Grand Knight: John Morgan
Chaplin: Reverend Francis Peffley (Appointed by the Bishop)
Chancellor: Joseph Moritz
Recorder: Mike Mannion
Financial Secretary: David Sharp, PGK (Appointed by Supreme)
Treasurer: James Cella, PGK
Advocate: Andrew Sheridan
Warden: Gorden Goetz
Inside Guard: George Alexa, PGK
Outside Guard One: Tom Komara
Outside Guard Two: Tommy Komara
There is much excitement with the restarting of Mass at our parishes. Please refer to the parish websites for details on what arrangements are in place to mitigate COVID exposure.
I am very pleased to announce this year’s scholarship winners! They are:
Brothers:
First off, I pray for your safe well-being and for that of your families.
Congratulations to our newly-elected officer for next year! This is an outstanding slate of officers and we should have a great year!
Elected 2020-21 Council Officers
Grand Knight: Mike Mellor
Deputy Grand Knight: John Morgan
Chaplin: Reverend Francis Peffley (Appointed by the Bishop)
Chancellor: Joseph Moritz
Recorder: Mike Mannion
Financial Secretary: David Sharp, PGK (Appointed by Supreme)
Treasurer: James Cella, PGK
Advocate: Andrew Sheridan
Warden: Gorden Goetz
Inside Guard: George Alexa, PGK
Outside Guard One: Tom Komara
Outside Guard Two: Tommy Komara
There is much excitement with the restarting of Mass at our parishes. Please refer to the parish websites for details on what arrangements are in place to mitigate COVID exposure.
I am very pleased to announce this year’s scholarship winners! They are:
Updates
- Tribute to the Arlington Diocese Knights of Columbus - VIDEO
- First Friday Adoration SignUp - HERE
- Pay Council Dues - HERE
- Please prayerfully consider volunteering to lead the Rosary 20 minutes before Mass - HERE
- Ushers are needed to support our Parish. With a few more volunteers we hope to achieve our goal of one Mass assignment per month - Come join us in service!
Membership
If you're interested in becoming a Knight in Council 8600, please complete this form. Someone will contact you with the necessary details to start the process.
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Council 8600 Insurance Agent - Daniel Garrigan
Father McGivney, established the Knights of Columbus, and with it, a “pass-the-hat” insurance system to protect the Catholic families in his parish. Over time, that system has evolved, and today we stay true to our founding mission through our multi-billion dollars, top-rated insurance program. Members have exclusive access to our insurance program and products, including life insurance, retirement annuities, long-term care insurance, and disability income insurance. The men in our council are no doubt at various stages of life, with varying needs and varying means. Nevertheless, at some point in our lives, surely most of us will look for life insurance protection, retirement products, disability income or long-term care insurance. When you do, why would they look anywhere besides our very own Knights of Columbus? I challenge you to help spread the word of Father McGivney and how one hundred and thirty-five years ago, Father Michael J. McGivney worked to protect Catholic families. I challenge mentors to share this with your new Knights especially if they are Married.
We are honored to have Daniel servicing our members. You can find out more information by emailing him at Daniel.Garrigan@KOFC.ORG or you can set up an appointment at http://dangarrigan.genbook.com
Father McGivney, established the Knights of Columbus, and with it, a “pass-the-hat” insurance system to protect the Catholic families in his parish. Over time, that system has evolved, and today we stay true to our founding mission through our multi-billion dollars, top-rated insurance program. Members have exclusive access to our insurance program and products, including life insurance, retirement annuities, long-term care insurance, and disability income insurance. The men in our council are no doubt at various stages of life, with varying needs and varying means. Nevertheless, at some point in our lives, surely most of us will look for life insurance protection, retirement products, disability income or long-term care insurance. When you do, why would they look anywhere besides our very own Knights of Columbus? I challenge you to help spread the word of Father McGivney and how one hundred and thirty-five years ago, Father Michael J. McGivney worked to protect Catholic families. I challenge mentors to share this with your new Knights especially if they are Married.
We are honored to have Daniel servicing our members. You can find out more information by emailing him at Daniel.Garrigan@KOFC.ORG or you can set up an appointment at http://dangarrigan.genbook.com