November 2026 Council Meeting – Wednesday, November 11
Brothers All, our next Father Joseph A. Gallen Council #5494 meeting is Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Saint Cyril’s Powell Social Hall. Rosary begins at 7:00 PM with the business meeting immediately following. Review our full November agenda, Veterans Day observance, and upcoming volunteer planning for the November 22 Breakfast Buffet and December 13 Breakfast with Santa.
Brothers All,
Our next Father Joseph A. Gallen Council #5494 Meeting is WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2026 at Saint Cyril’s Powell Social Hall.
The Rosary begins at 7:00 PM, and our Council Business Meeting will begin immediately following (approximately 7:20–7:30 PM).
Key Agenda Highlights & Reports
- Opening & Chaplain’s Message: Call to Order by Grand Knight Patrick R. Leyden; Opening Prayer and Chaplain’s Message led by Monsignor Robert Powell. (Note: Approval of the October meeting minutes is deferred to a future meeting.)
- Grand Knight’s Report (Patrick R. Leyden):
- Special Veterans Day Observance honoring our fellow Knights and veterans
- Thank-you and volunteer acknowledgments for the October Breakfast Buffet and the Legacy of Life Drive
- Council priorities and preparation for Thanksgiving and Advent
- Officer, Financial & Program Reports:
- Treasurer’s Report (Craig Hemler): Account balances, recent disbursements, and November federal tax filing status
- Financial Secretary’s Report (David Zisa): Progress on dues notices and vouchers
- Membership Report (Chancellor Dan Donovan) & Program Director’s Update on Star Council goals
- Reports from our Insurance Agent and District Deputy (if present)
- Unfinished Business:
- Recruitment Event / Sunday Mass Ministry: Finalizing target date and parish logistics
- Charitable Donations: Follow-up on recent distribution
- New Business & Upcoming Parish Events:
- Exemplification Planning: Welcoming candidate James Velez
- November Breakfast Buffet (Sunday, November 22, 2026): Sign-ups for volunteers, kitchen shifts, shopping, and parish publicity
- Breakfast with Santa (Sunday, December 13, 2026): Initial operational planning and station assignments
- Floor motions
- Good of the Order & Closing:
- Council awards and call for prayer intentions for the sick, distressed, or deceased
- Lecturer’s Reflection: Tony Vuolo
- Grand Knight’s Summary and Closing Prayer by Monsignor Robert Powell
Upcoming Council #5494 Schedule of Events
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | STATUS | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM (Rosary) 7:30 PM (Meeting) | Gallen Council #5494 Meeting | Scheduled | Powell Social Hall (St. Cyril) |
| Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | November Breakfast Buffet | Scheduled | Powell Social Hall (St. Cyril) |
| Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Breakfast with Santa | Scheduled | Powell Social Hall (St. Cyril) |
Please make every effort to join us this Wednesday evening as we honor our veterans, welcome new membership, and organize our kitchen and volunteer teams for the November and December parish breakfasts. Vivat Jesus!
