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Charles David Hedrick, Charlie, of Birmingham AL, passed away on July 5, 2018 at the age of 76. He is survived by his spouse of almost 53 years, Evelyn, his two sons Charles Patrick Hedrick (Sharon) of Frisco, TX and Robert Aiden Hedrick (Miranda) of Birmingham, AL, daughter Deborah Mary Lancaster (Alan) of Birmingham, AL, grandsons Charlie Hedrick and Kyle Lancaster (Shannon), granddaughters Anna Lancaster, Kaitlyn Hedrick, Allie Hedrick and Laurie Lancaster, great granddaughters Norah and Clara Lancaster, his brother Robert Hedrick (Diane) of Randolph, MA, sister in law Carole Hedrick of South Easton, MA and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his Parents Carl and Winifred Hedrick and brother, Thomas Hedrick. Born July 3, 1942 in Boston, MA he grew up in Randolp...

Remarks from State Deputy Jason Esteve at the State Organizational Meeting in Prattville on July 7, 2018. When I became a part of the state council, there are things I never thought I would say. So in Toronto, at the Supreme Convention, I am chatting with the State Chaplain and a cardinal. Like I said, never thought I put those words together in that order. So we’re chatting (well, it’s better to say our State Chaplain and the cardinal were chatting and I was nodding and smiling) and Fr. Dan asks what I consider to be a very interesting question: “What’s it like to elect a pope?” Even more interesting to me was the answer. The cardinal didn’t focus on being sequestered or balloting, he concentrated on the Swiss Guard. He thought that it was notable that as soon as there is no longer a p...



All the nations you have made shall come to bow before you, Lord, and give honor to your name. For you are great and do wondrous deeds; and you alone are God. Psalms 86: 9-10

The Installation of Officers for the Alabama State Council was held today during the 5:30 pm Mass at St. John the Baptist in Madison, AL.  An Honor Guard preceded the liturgical procession which included the State Officers, Directors, and their wives.  Rev. Dan Good, the State Chaplian, was the celebrant of the Mass.  Jason Esteve, who was installed as State Deputy three weeks ago while in New Haven, CT, installed the officers and bestowed on each the jewel of their office.

Here are the particulars for the Alabama State Council Organizational meeting: Who: Grand Knights, and other council officers who wish to attend What: Kickoff Meeting Date: July 7, 2018 Time: noon until 4pm Location: Prattville Marriott (2500 Legends Cir, Prattville, AL 36066) Other information: Before you arrive, please take the online Grand Knight training.  It is available as part of officers online.  Please have a record of your Grand Knight training with you. Mass will follow the kickoff meeting. I STRONGLY urge every council to send a representative to the meeting.  Both the eMembership and the new Faith In Action Program Model will be discussed at length.  These are exciting times and these changes will help us not only to reach potential Brother Knights in a new wa...