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Resolution Comments - Nick Bezzina, Faith Director
 
Nick's Post April 20th Meeting Comments 

Brother Knights of 6020 who attended our April 20th, 2023 Council Meeting,


I want to sincerely thank everyone who voted as well as our Worthy Past State Advocate Steve Bolton for his comments on the non-binding Resolution last night. I understand his concerns and the importance of the other activities we are involved in. However, I would like to address some of the points raised. Although, before I do, let me first say that promoting personal prayer and holiness through each Knight taking an hour of Adoration is not my idea, but our Bishops. This task is not just important, it is the most important task we can undertake as Knights. As a member of the KofC, I have a strong conviction that Bishop Vann could have asked any of the other Catholic organization for this mission, but he choose us. What an honor!


This mission given to us is not meant to discourage Knights from being of service. Rather, it is a reminder that our service should flow from our relationship with Christ and our desire to be more like Him. Eucharistic Adoration is an opportunity to set aside time and focus solely on Jesus, which can be difficult to do when so much needs to be done. I agree that we are called to do good works and serve our communities. However, our Catholic faith is at the heart of everything we do. Eucharistic Adoration is not just a personal spiritual practice, but a way to strengthen our faith and deepen our relationship with Christ. By promoting Eucharistic Adoration, we are not imposing spirituality on anyone, but rather inviting them to grow in their faith. Eucharistic Adoration is to fuel our charitable works and give them meaning. Adoration and love for Jesus is what drives us to do more for our community as Bishop Timmothy said in his video addressed to us.


I understand that scheduling Holy Hours may conflict with our busy lives. Although this is exactly the reason why we NEED to take an hour. We can get lost in the business and forget God. I am not saying we have, but making the point that is is a temptation. Faith without works is dead, just as works without faith is dead. Eucharistic Adoration is an act of deep reverence and adoration for the Holy Eucharist, which is the very body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. By spending time in Adoration, we are not only strengthening our own faith and spirituality, but we are also supporting the Church and our fellow Catholics through our prayers. Some of you may feel that Eucharistic Adoration conflicts with other Knights activities or that it is an imposition on your time. Let me remind you, this Resolution is “non-binding” and instead should be viewed as a personal invitation, not an edict. However, I would like to remind you that the State Deputy himself has agreed that if you have eight hours a month to do Council work such as pancake breakfasts but not one hour a week for a holy hour of Adoration, you should stop the Council work and do the holy hour instead. This is a powerful statement that underscores just how important this task is.


The Bishop's letter and the promotion of Eucharistic Adoration is not just a task, it is a calling. As Knights of Columbus, we are uniquely positioned to answer this call and support the Church and its leaders. I urge you to consider the importance of this task. Thank you for your attention and your commitment to our organization. I hope that we can continue to work together to promote the Catholic faith and serve others in our community.


Faith Director,


Sir Knight Nicholas Bezzina, FIA 18915
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 Original Email from Nick Bezzina to 32 people announcing his Resolution:
 
 In addition to the content below Nick attached a copy of the resolution and a copy of Bishop Vann's letter. Links to both of these key documents are on the Resolution Main Page. In addition, Nick included his "Open Letter" Document. To view the open letter CLICK HERE.
 
Dear Worthy 6020 Brothers and Officers,

I hope this message finds you well. Our first month into this new year has already been successful. If only we could see all the graces Our Lord has stored up for our Council in 2023.

With that being said, I would like to bring an order of business to our attention:

As our Order’s handbook “The Guidelines for Council Meetings” states, “The word “motion” refers to the procedure of bringing items before your council." "Business may be presented to your council in two ways: 1. By a simple motion 2. By a resolution” It further explains that resolutions “are always written…” and “Resolutions are often long and the result of careful thought and planning.” Notice the Handbook does not say Resolutions are to be done haphazardly, nor out of the blue during a Council Meeting, but rather assumes it will be done with much diligence. Nor does the Handbook state this cannot be first brought up to the officers online or via email, but instead says “It is best to have the motion prepared in written form before the [Council] meeting.”

Therefore, in conformity with our Order’s by-laws, after careful thought and taking in consideration proper procedure, my Brothers, I formally, as Faith Director and Brother Knight of Council 6020 bring forward to your attention a Main (or Principal) motion to bring a particular subject in the form of a Resolution before the Council for consideration to be discussed openly and publicly during our next Council meeting which falls on the eve of the sixth year anniversary of Bishop Vann letter addressed to the Knights in our Diocese specifically saying: “I am writing to all my Brother Knights requesting your active support and leadership in the further development of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration with Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament in our Diocese and local Parishes.”

I have attached the said Resolution to this email in the form of a PDF. I call on our Worthy Grand Knight to incorporate this Resolution proposal into the next Council meeting for open discussion.

Brother Knight, Faith Director, and Field Agent,
Sir Knight Nicholas Bezzina,FIA 18915

“Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that which endureth unto life everlasting, which the Son of man will give you. For him hath God, the Father, sealed.” (John 6:27)

Council Meeting Handbook https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/service/council/method-conducting-council-meetings10318.pdf