October has been another busy month at our council. Let me start by thanking Jim Sticco and his committee for running a successful and enjoyable Columbus Day Dance.  Congratulations to our new 4^th Degree members who took their exemplification on October 12^th.  Joe Perullo and John Corbett were gracious to host our hospitality room at the Exemplification, thanks to each of you and of course to Ann Marie and Mary Kate for their help.  Bob Horan and the Retired Knights ran a very successful Blood and Bone Marrow Drive on the 13^th.  Thanks to all who gave of their time, in running and donating at this life saving event.

Our Squires and Squirettes have also been busy, congratulations to RJ Renna on being installed as State Chief Squire for this Columbian year.  Kudos to Danielle Perullo and her sister Squirettes on running a fun filled Halloween Party.  It is very rewarding to see those young women work together.

November will also prove to be busy as you will see by reading this month’s Tidings.  But let me put a special reminder out there for two events.  The November 4^th meeting is a social meeting hosted by our Chaplain, Fr. Anthony Trapani.  All Knights, Ladies Auxiliary, Squires and Squirettes and your families are invited to attend this social event.  Secondly, on November 9^th, we will be hosting our Memorial Mass at OLPH Church at 3PM.  This is our opportunity to come together as a group and remember those who have passed on in the last year.  Following the Mass, we will be holding a Communion Supper at the Council.

The C&B program is still going strong.  Please remember that for each book our Council sells this year; a $5 donation will be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society; an organization run by our parish for those who need some extra assistance.  If you have not done so, please return the completed books to us.  Each book costs $12, to help those in need.

It is important for all of us to remember why we joined the K of C.  For each it may be a different reason, but one common thread is our belief in our Catholic Religion.  It is time for each of us to show by our words and our examples that we are worthy to be members of the K of C.  You can do this by supporting your council in one or more of the many events, services and activities we offer to you

God bless you, your families, and God bless America. 

Michael T. Hearney

Grand Knight