Brother Knights, A few years ago, I was enrolled in a Master’s program through the Catholic University of America which was focused on teaching business principles for parish life, including: budgeting, accounting, fundraising and crisis management. And one class was in strategic planning and operational management. In the class we learned about how to conduct […]
Belated Happy New Year Brother Knights! We were so busy as the calendar rolled over to 2024 that we didn’t have time to get a newsletter out for January. Even though we started a new year, our council stayed steadfast in providing services to others! Brother Brad Behne is the Knight of the Month for […]
Newsletter December 2023
Brother Knights, We now approach the holy season of advent. The word “advent” literally means, “arrival.” It is the time where we are preparing for the arrival of our Lord Jesus. This might seem somewhat strange to prepare for the coming of Jesus when we know he has already come. But this season rekindles […]
Brother Knights, WOW! It is hard to believe that December of 2023 has arrived! For some it has been a blessed year, and for others there have been struggles. Knowing that we are nearing Advent and the birth of our Savior we need to remember that this is the season of Hope, Peace, Joy and […]
Brother Knights, In the Church, the month of November is traditionally dedicated to praying for the poor souls in purgatory. On November 1, we celebrate All the Saints who are rejoicing with God in heaven. And on November 2, we pray for All Souls, so that they may be purified and enter heaven. It’s a […]
Brother Knights, Happy Fall! My favorite time of the year! The World Series wrapped up last night with the Rangers winning their first championship and the Husker football team are playing meaningful games in November, which hasn’t happened in a long time! Many of us remember when Nebraska dominated year after year after year on […]
Newsletter October 2023
Brother Knights, As I mentioned in a recent homily at Sunday Mass, I had the opportunity to travel in September to the Normandy region of France with my father and a priest friend of mine. I had always been intrigued by the invasion upon the beaches of Normandy during World War II, which is known […]