I would like to begin by thanking all of the ladies that have made this past year so successful. All of the accomplishments of the year have been because of you ladies that worked so hard all the time to make our Auxiliary what it is today. I want to also thank all who attended the Light up for Christ. The choir was outstanding and set the mood for the evening’s festivities.  Our Christmas dinner was well attended and enjoyed by everyone. I wish all of you the blessings of the upcoming New Year. Speaking of the New Year, we should always remember that it is a chance for a new beginning. This  year maybe you can call an old friend you haven’t talked to in many years. This year maybe you  can mend an old relationship that went bad and forget the grudges that separates us all, even from  God. Maybe this year you can say “I Love You” to someone that needs your Love so dearly. Maybe  this year we could swallow our prides and say “I’m Sorry” to some we may have offended. This is  wishing each and every one of you the happiest of New Years and release from the burdens of the  old year.  Ladies we are collecting items to send to Kenny Hermsen USMC, who is serving in Afghanistan and  the son of Carol Hermsen, around the first of February for Valentine’s Day. Basic items are always  needed and appreciated. With prayers until we meet again. Jerri Pat MacPherson   © Council 6189, Knights of Columbusr 2011