New Service from Supreme

Just added to Holy Family Favorites is a link to the new info service from Supreme, HEADLINE BISTRO. Also added to the right column is a box called KofC Bistro Featured Opinion, which delivers the latest opinion columns from the Headline Bistro service.

CHECK OUT the Headline Bistro video service.

Want to see more pictures like this?

Then make plans to be at the Council's FOUNDERS DAY Banquet on Sunday, September 7. It's the day of our charter and we're celebrating with a full prime rib dinner for $5. Come share photographs and memories as we pay tribute to our charter members! Social hour begins at 5:30p and dinner will be served at 6p. Stay tuned for more info!

BONUS: Who is the handsome fellow in this picture? Totally disco! Leave your answer in the comments section by clicking it below.

For the record...

Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington clarifies the Church's teaching on abortion relative to a politcal interview on Sunday's Meet the Press. Please take a look as its good, definitive information. Also, Cardinal Egan of New York weighs in strongly on the comments.

NEW: Excellent clarification from AB Charles Chaput and Aux. James Conley of Denver.

Can't say it better than the Chancellor...

For those of you who were unable to attend our first Men's Catholic Study Meeting, presented by George Bercaw, you missed an Awesome experience. Please talk to any of the men in attendance last night and I know you will mark your calendar and make plans to attend next month. The presentation George does is enlightening and thought provoking. If it were not for our already full schedule, I would like to meet every Monday, but that is just not possible; so don't miss out next month. Two hours with Brother George will energize your faith and encourage you to get a fresh start in the morning to love and serve our savior Jesus Christ.
--Brother Victor Williams, Chancellor

Mark your calendars...the next Catholic Faith Night is Monday, September 22. Don't miss it!

Don't forget Fourth Monday Faith Night

This Monday night at 7:00pm, come enjoy an interesting and informative discussion on the basics of our Catholic faith, presented by brother Sir Knight George Bercaw. How much do you really know about Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular? What is Columbian spirituality and how can you best live it day-to-day? This ongoing series will help you get a handle on the truths that are taught to us in the Catholic faith. The group will meet on the 4th Monday of every month at the hall at 7:00pm. This is a great opportunity for you learn more about your faith. Knowledge sharpens the sword of truth, so make plans to attend!

6099 achieves DOUBLE STAR!

All of the hard work in 2007 paid off! The Supreme Council awarded Holy Family Council 6099 DOUBLE STAR COUNCIL status for 2007. The Double Star is awarded to councils that meet their membership quota for the year and experience at least 200% growth. 6099 was one of only 501 councils that acheived Double Star status this year. That puts 6099 in the top 3% of councils in the world! Congratulations to membership chairman Allen Greenwell, membership committee and everyone who had a part in helping the council achieve this distinguised honor. Nothing says we can't do it one more time!

Players, sponsors needed for Golf Tournament

The 18th annual John Knight/Don Kohl Charity Golf Tournament is coming September 6. Your help is still needed to help make this tournament the best it can be. Last year, the council finally broke the $10,000 fundraising barrier and we can do even better this year. But we can't do it without YOU! Here are some ways you can help:

• PLAY ON A TEAM OR RECRUIT A TEAM: There is room for 144 players in the tournament and the faster it fills up, the better. $75 per player entry feed


• FIND A SPONSOR OR BE A SPONSOR: Recruit a hole sponsor or become a cart sponsor yourself (just $50!). Email Ron for more info.


• HELP!: Volunteer your time to help on the day of the tournament. We need help with organization of prizes, food, etc.

There is plenty of room for you to be involved. Remember, tee time is 8 am. To play, sponsor or volunteer, e-mail tournament chairman Ron Schleifer.

6099 Swings at the MR Luau

Did you make it to the Luau on August 9? If not, you missed quite a time. This was the best-attended benefit luau ever with more than 140 attending. It was a jam-packed parking lot and hall to raise money for the council's MR Fund. The band, Plum Crazy, was in excellent form. Mary Simms, wife of Andy Simms, was the winner of the Limbo competition with Christian Evers finishing a close second. Mary Catherine McConnell (pictured) took top honors in the best costume contest. If you didn't make it, or you just want to relive those magic moments, click here to get a little tropical flava!

Latest Updates from Supreme Convention in Quebec

Here are some items of interest from the Supreme Convention, now going on in Quebec City, Quebec. The coverage on EWTN was outstanding! Click the links and have a look:

• In Annual Report, Supreme Knight Vows Fight for Life and Marriage


• States Dinner Highlights Fraternity (photos included)


• Read the Holy Father's official greeting to the Convention


• Read all official greetings from heads of state


• Montreal Cardinal encourages Knights to "Live the Transfiguration


• Listen to podcasts from the convention


• Watch video of the Supreme Knight's annual report


• Get all the latest news at Convention Central

Supreme Knight's Comments at 126th Convention

The 126th Supreme Convention is underway in Quebec this week. The opening business session took place on Tuesday and featured the annual report of Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. Click here to review his comments posted in the convention section of the Supreme website, where you will find more news and photo gallery.