Our Grand Knight and his Lovely Lady, Edith, attended the California State Convention in Visalia, CA, on May 19, 2024. The GK participated in the morning ceremonies, including the Parade of Grand Knights, where each California Council donates to the California Columbian Charities, also known as the 365 Club, which aids Brother Knights who are suffering financial hardship. Lady Edith attended the fun Lady’ s Mad Hatter Tea Luncheon with Knight’s Ladies.
During lunch, the GK spent time with our incoming District Deputy, Jesus (Jesse) Palapas, from Travis AFB St. Michael Council # 15625, and Bret Taly, incoming GK of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Council #15499 in Fairfield, CA.
In the afternoon, the GK received five (5) State Awards on behalf of our council. Two First Place plaques, one for our Faith in Action Community efforts and one for the Best KofC Website in California! Yeah! We also received two second-place State Awards for our Faith in Action Family and Life efforts and a fourth-place recognition for our Faith in Action Faith programs. These are a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our active Officers and Knights to the Lord, our Church, and St. Joseph Parish in this Columbian Year. THANK YOU!
Retired Bishop Armando Xavier Ochoa of Fresno Diocese led a Eucharistic Procession on the grounds of the Convention Center, after which he Celebrated Holy Mass with our Knights’ families.
In the evening, we ended with a banquet that was attended and enjoyed by all.
Link to see the plaques and some State Convention events:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-7oPO6n3higx8Us5OR08vzPMNKkTbjRH?usp=sharing
