The Washington State Council is faced with a number of uncertainties as we enter the fourth quarter of our 2019-2020 fraternal year. Many of us are now viewing Mass online. We may not have the benefit of the Eucharist; however, God does hear our prayers. Please join me in Praying a Novena for protection of all during the COVID19 pandemic and particularly for those infected by the COVID19 virus as requested by Pope Francis and our Supreme Chaplain.
We will decide and inform all Councils during the first week of April whether the Washington State Council will participate in the 2020 Pilgrimage of the Silver Rose. The decision to continue with the Pilgrimage of the Silver Rose depends on the trajectory of infections by the COVID19 virus within Washington State. However, the decision may be made for us by local, Washington State or federal health officials. In any case, we will honor our Archbishop Etienne’s decision to curtail most Church activities if that decision is does not change by the end of March.
Please continue to submit applications for the Faith in Action Program Service Awards, the Family of the Year Award, the Knight of the Year Award, the George C. Turk Gift of Life Blood Donor award, the Wade Walden Platelet Award, the Harry J. Tucker Fraternalism Award and the Pro-Life/Hebert M. Liebert Pro-Life Service Program Award. Please also continue to process the Pro-life essay contest and the Pro-life Poster Contest submittals.
I would like to personally thank all Knights for their service and their patience during this time of uncertainty as the COVID19 pandemic spreads across our state. Let’s work together to make a difference during this time of uncertainty. Our Lady of Guadalupe – Pray for us!