April 2020

Brother Knights:

Our deadline for full conversion to the new Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity is May 1st.  After that date, which is quickly approaching, we will no longer be able to conduct our old 1st, 2nd or 3rd Degree Ceremonials.  Unfortunately, because of this virus, it looks like we won’t be conducting degrees of any kind in the near future.  Our last old-style 2nd and 3rd was supposed to take place in Lafayette on March 29th.  Of course, that didn’t happen.  I was really looking forward to seeing it one last time, as was the State Council, most of whom were planning on attending as well.  Oh well, adios my old degree friends.  Because of the virus guidelines and orders from government, we can’t conduct the new degree either.  Heck, we can’t even conduct any recruiting with all of our churches closed down.  We’re pretty much restricted to wait and sit it out.  

There are two things that you can still be doing, and these will help you to be ready to go when the proper time comes.  One, is to assemble the props needed.  This is very simple to do.  The list is on page 4 of the degree.  And remember, we are extending the $50.00 rebate through the end of the fraternal year.  Just send your receipts to State Secretary Craig Hanusin and you will receive a check for the amount you spent up to that figure.  The second thing you can do is continue to familiarize yourselves with the script of the degree.  You don’t need to memorize it, but you should have a familiarity to facilitate a smooth delivery.

In the meantime, please take care of yourselves.  Follow the guidelines and orders for safety and please pray for those who are ill and for those who care for them.  With Fr. McGivney’s intercession we can beat this virus.

Vivat Jesus,

Jeff Gadbois

State Ceremonials Chairman

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Last Updated: 10/17/2018 

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