Blessed Pope John XXIII Council 5987
holds a 1st Degree on the 2nd Tuesday monthly
except for July and August
Councils are to supply membership cards, candidate kit and a white ribbon for each candidate participating.
Dress Code: This is an important step into becoming a Brother Knight, a tie and sports jacket is required by some teams.
INITIATIVES TO HONOR THE POPE
In preparation for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States in April, the following initiatives are in place:
• All First Degree exemplifications through the end of the 2007-08 fraternal year will be held in honor of Pope Benedict XVI. Candidates
will receive a commemorative certificate.
• Every Knight who proposes a new member between now and April 20 will receive a small medallion with Pope Benedict’s image.
• Every new Knight recruited between now and April 20 will have his name listed in a special book that Supreme Knight Anderson will
present to Pope Benedict.