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Knights of Columbus
Archbishop Neale Council, No. 2279
Instituted 19 June 1920
Dear Brothers,
It is the dawn of a new Columbian year in our Order, and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and the newest slate of officers for our Council. My name is Ryan Mudd and I am the new Grand Knight elect. For sure many of you recognize my name from the frequent emails and council updates from this past year. I vow to continue the tradition and dedication of the Grand Knights before me, one of whom was my grandfather, Joseph Brent "Snorter" Martin, during the 1960's. The rest of our officers are as follows:
Deputy Grand Knight - George Grooms
Chancellor - Marcelino Santos
Recorder- Mark Shutters
Financial Secretary - Gerry Brosco, PGK, FDD
Treasurer - Brad Howard
Advocate - Christopher Hume
Warden - Randall Roberts
Inside Guard - Curtis Birley
Outside Guard - Anthony Perino
Trustee 1 year - Matthew Laidley, PGK
Trustee 2 years - Joe Haggerty, PGK
Trustee 3 years - Keith Vogel, PGK
This past year was a very active and successful one for the Council. We focused on providing numerous activities that ultimately benefited our five service areas: youth, family, council, church and community.
For the youth, we continue to host the soccer shootout and free throw competitions as well as the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster contest during the holidays.
For the family, the Council hosted a charity basketball game at ANS versus the DC Hood, a team of seminarians and priests, to bring awareness to vocations. Our "Family of the Month" remains a high priority in the Council and we hosted a Valentines Day Skate Night at the Capital Clubhouse.
For the council activities, Br. Mike Raymond and his wife graciously hosted the annual Seminarian Picnic and look to do so again this year on the 31st of July. Our Tootsie Roll Drive continues to be a success with more money being raised each year for different charities in the area. This year, the council placed an emphasis on fellowship and fraternalism by holding Flag Football games during the fall followed by a party, our bi-weekly Open Gym Tuesdays at ANS, and the annual Men's Retreat at the Loyola Retreat House in January.
For the church, the Council has sponsored the Elijah Cup, which is a chalice that is taken home by a family for the week, placed in a position of prominence in the house, and utilized to pray for vocations. We helped with the cleanup and painting of the shrine to the Blessed Mother and the Way of the Cross at St. Ignatius, Chapel Point and look to further our presence at our sister parishes of St. Catherine's and Hilltop as well this year. Lastly, in regards to the community activities, we continue with the Blood Drive twice a year, our Pancake Breakfast and Suppers during the holidays, the Keep Christ in Christmas magnet sale, and our recent picnic/cook out at Gilbert Run Park.
As you can see, we have been quite busy, and this is only a portion of what we have accomplished. This year, as always, we look to expand our membership, and with a goal of 40 new members, our council will continue top grow, but we can always use your help by recruiting new candidates. With all of the excitement the Council is creating, I encourage you to get involved and come back to a meeting if you have been away for awhile. We meet the 4th Wednesday of each month at ANS, with recitation of the Rosary beginning at 7:10 PM and our business meeting beginning at 7:30 PM sharp. For those of you without the access to email, we will begin sending the newsletter to you directly in the coming months. For those of you who are computer savvy, please check out our web site at http://www.kofc2279.com for news, pictures of events and other great information regarding the past and present.
As always, please feel free to contact me at randlmudd@gmail.com or by phone at 301-259-0474 if there is anything the council can do for you or your family, or if you know of another brother in distress or in need of help. I look forward to seeing many of you again and continuing the great work of the Knights of Columbus in our community.
Fraternally,
Br. Ryan Mudd
Vivat Jesus
June 10, 2009
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Ryan Mudd
My worthy brothers,
It is hard to believe that half the current Columbian year is almost completed. Where has the time gone? I would be remiss to start without acknowledging all of my officers and thank them for all their hard work and dedication thus far. And to the rest of the Council, thank you for always being there to lend a hand and further not only the cause of Council No. 2279, but that of the Knights of Columbus in general. The last 6 months certainly have been quite busy. In fact, I was recently asked by a member of the parish when the Knights were going to slow down and take a break. To me, that is a sign that our efforts are being noticed and appreciated by all. Why slow down when there is still so much work to be done? Because of our work in the community and parishes, and with the aid of Brother Matt Laidley and his recruitment efforts, we have already met our membership quota for the year, with more candidates continuing to express an interest in joining our Order. The continued success of our Order depends on the sum of all of its parts. I encourage all members to get involved in some fashion or another. Try returning to a meeting and partake in the excitement yourself. As the holiday season nears, and the hustle and bustle ensues, please continue to remember those less fortunate or in need of assistance. If you know of a Brother Knight or family member in need of help, please alert me or someone in the Council so that we can lend them a helping hand. I pray that you all have a safe, healthy and happy Christmas and a joyous New Year.
God Bless and Vivat Jesus. 
Grand Knight's Christmas Message
