On Monday, during Council 420's regular Monthly Business Meeting it was announced that the Herrick Family had been named Family of the Year not only for Mansfield's Council 420 but for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' KofC Organization statewide.  CONGRATULTIONS Chris, Colette, Katelynn & Emma!

Here is PGK Chris Herrick being surprised by his family arriving unexpectedly as it is announced that his family was awarded this prestigious honor.

Here are Chris, his wife Colette and their daughters Katelynn and Emma listening as the GK reads the nomination form that was submitted to the State Office on their behalf.

Here is the Herrick Family being awarded the State KofC's Family of the Year Plaque.   On the left in the red shirt is the new District Deputy Jim Lane.  On the right wearing the KofC tie is Council 420's Grand Knight Cameron Symonds.  

Brothers,

Are you stressed about retirement? Interested in the Catholic investments? The second Fraternal Benefits Night featuring Joe Jordan is being held on Monday, May 3 at 7pm.  This will help satisfy our Insurance Requirements necessary to achieve Star Council.  You can easily register using the link below.

I am attending and I hope you will to!  Please send me an email if you plan on attending so we can track who attended.  
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Link to the Benefits Night promo video:  https://youtu.be/oLXc3mFBd9M

Webinar registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rrOHg8c-Q4avXNqEylO0wg

Vivat Jesus!
Cameron Symonds, GK
George C. Shields Council 420​

Council 420 supported the St. Vincent de Paul Society's Annual Family Walk this year which raised funds for those in need.  This year they raised over $36,000.  Thank you to Brothers Rich and Erik Pasakarnis plus Charlene Pasakarnis, a member of the SVdP Society, for marching and participating in this year's walk.  In the photos above you can see the poster recognizing Mansfield KofC Council 420 for supporting the cause.

Each year we place a Christmas wreath on the Crucifixion Memorial Statue in St. Mary's Cemetery honoring all those who gave their lives in the military in support of Nation and Liberty during World War II.  Hence on 12/19, the day earmarked as the National Wreaths Across America day, we placed the Christmas wreath on the memorial to recognize and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives so that we can all live freely.  May they R.I.P. 

Despite the COVID Pandemic, our 2020 Thanksgiving Pie Sale was a great success.   We exceeded last year's amount of pies purchased or donated.  Thank You to all who helped in this wonderful effort and supported this great event.

The photo on the left is from Mann's Orchard when we picked up the pies.  L to R is Jim Lane GK in Franklin & District Warden, Brian Healy, Chancellor and Pie Sale Chairman, a helper from Mann Orchard and Charlie Spath, District Deputy.  The photo on the right is our first stop with the pies in Wrentham with L to R Charlie, Brian & Jim unloading the truck.

         MESSAGE  FROM  GRAND  KNIGHT  CAMERON  SYMONDS:
Brother Knights,

As we discussed at our last meeting, I believe it is critical, in the current contentious political climate, that we all pray for our nation as we approach Election Day on November 3rd. Therefore, I ask all of you to please join me in a novena these nine days prior to election. In the attachment, you will find a daily reflection, many from our Founding Fathers, regarding religion in our society followed by the prayer that Our Lady provided as “Our Lady of All Nations.” For those of you who may not be familiar with this prayer or Our Lady’s apparition behind it, I have provided a brief background.

Let us all pray that the nation finds tranquility and peace, regardless of who wins the election. It is our duty as patriotic Catholics and Brothers to support and defend our great nation - the United States of America - One Nation Under God!

Many thanks to our Worthy Lecturer Jack O'Brien for his assistance with the novena.

Vivat Jesus!
Cameron Symonds, GK
George C. Shields Council 420
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