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Why is January so special?

January was named after Janus, the Roman god of all beginnings. This is the month of the new door of the beginnings of the new year with new things, possibilities and provides the ability to see all things past and future.

What effect does this have for those of us that are members of the Patriotic Degree?    There is more to being a Fourth-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus than a uniform (although we encourage members to be a member of the Honor Guard). We are the men who have chosen to embrace the Order’s fourth principle of Patriotism, the men who lead the efforts to reach out to veterans and active military, and to embody the fact that one can be a faithful Catholic and be a faithful citizen.  The world needs Knights who instill a love of country and impress the duties of citizenship. Its motto is Patriotism — a patriotism enlightened and informed by religion.

Many years ago, President Kennedy said “Ask not what your Country can do for you – Ask what you can do for your Country”.  Think about what you may be able to accomplish participating as a unified Assembly 3817 team!

A 4th Degree Exemplification will be held January 14, 2023, in Tempe!  Five members of Council 7904 have registered for the exemplification!  Current Knights of Columbus members remember that your Assembly 3817 dues ($40.00) and your 7904 Council dues ($30.00) are due in January.

The annual Knights of Columbus Priest Appreciation Dinner for the Diocese of Phoenix will be hosted by SS Simon and Jude Cathedral Council 12708 on Friday, February 17, 2023.  The cost will be $50 in advance and $60 for walk-ups.  Reservations Required by January 24, 2023.  You may contact Rick Garrison at KofCRick@Q.com for information.  Each Knight is encouraged to attend and sponsor a priest.   Cocktails at 6:00 PM and Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM.

Our members meetings will be held the 3rd Monday of every month in Wellens Hall.  Please plan on attending!  The Assembly needs you to be present to be successful!

Next Meeting:  Jan 23 – Wellens Hall at 7:00 PM

Check your email frequently – check your Spam and Junk boxes.  My email will be coming from: Knights of Columbus Email <no-reply@kofc.org>

4th Degree Exemplification Pins / Certificate to present

SK C Barcena    SK T Kulik   SK Paul Peterson   SK O Rodriguez   SK R Guyton Jr   SK J Matsko   SK I Allegretti    
K D DeHan   SK R Rodrigues

Members Birthday January

James Wingate   87      Ted Papuzza   76       Jerry Pittman   59      Jim Skipper   73     Rod Hanks   74     Jim Pergo   83

On behalf of the Officers of Father William J. Mitchell Assembly 3817, I wish you all a happy and healthy new year!  Thank You for the prayers for my wife Debbie as she continues to recover.

Council 7904 site 3rd Degree:    https://www.facebook.com/groups/438838781522326

Assembly 3817 site 4th Degree: https://www.facebook.com/groups/569667598041511

On behalf of the Officers of Father William J. Mitchell Assembly 3817, I wish you all a happy and healthy new year!

Michael Grimes – Faithful Navigator
Email:  Michael.Grimes7904@outlook.com
Cell:  480-688-5718
Vivat Jesus

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