'This book should be on every Knight's bookshelf says Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson

A major new biography of Knights of Columbus founder Father Michael J. McGivney is now in print. Parish Priest: Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism was written by New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brinkley, with Julie M. Fenster.  The 272-page book includes eight pages of illustrations and is being published by William Morrow, a division of HarperCollins ($24.95)
"This book should be on every Knight's bookshelf," said Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.  "It also should be on every best-seller list, because it is a great book about a great Catholic priest, who also happens to be the founder of the Knights of Columbus."
"We Knights must help make this book the best seller that it deserves to be," he said.  "Father McGivney's life story is a relevant story for the Catholic Church today," Anderson said.  "He deserves to be a household name beyond Knights of Columbus house- holds."
Brinkley has said that Father McGivney's story and what he accomplished in founding the Knights deserves to be more well known.  "His is a unique contribution to Catholicism in America," said Brinkley, who has also written books on Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Rosa Parks and Henry Ford.
After attending a lecture on Father McGivney that Brinkley delivered last fall in Stamford, Conn., Supreme Chaplain Bishop William E. Lori said he hoped young Catholics especially would read Brinkley's book.  "This book will show young people the possibilities God has for them," Bishop Lori said.
Dominican Father Gabriel B. O'Donnell, postulator of the cause for sainthood of Father McGivney, worked closely with Brinkley and Fenster on the book.
"Readers will be charmed by the accounts of Father McGivney's world and the many characters who influenced him.  Everyone will come to know the greatness hidden in the disguise of this ordinary parish priest," said Father O'Donnell.
Parish Priest: Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism goes on sale in bookstores on Jan. 10. Knights are urged to buy the book then or to order it online from their preferred online book retailer on or after Jan. 2. The Order's Web site, www.kofc.org, will have a posted link to online book retailers featuring Parish Priest, some of which are offering the book at a discount price.

PURCHASING PARISH PRIEST

The drawing at last month's meeting was worth $30.00.  Brother John Mayr's name was pulled, but he was not in attendance, so no winner.  February's drawing will be worth $40.00.  Remember, to win, you must be in attendance, and you must have your badge and rosary.   Be sure to be there, and remember you’re A - B - Cs: Application - Badge - Crucifix (rosary); always carry them!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 25th 5pm  Italian PRO LIFE COLFS dinner by Father Ken at Resurrection.  Tickets $15 per person available at St. Tim's Office.

shers are needed at the 5:00 pm and 10:30 am Masses.  This is a ministry that should be heavily staffed by brother Knights.  If you attend either of these masses, please give serious consideration to volunteering your help.  You will only be asked to serve once a month.