Mission statement
The mission of the Knights of Columbus is to provide members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities' families and young people. (from the national website)
Our Knights of Columbus
Tom Dunham wrote: "The first few photos (below) are in the Bernadette Center. We had 24 Knights at our last meeting. You can tell everyone was following protocols by wearing a mask and social distancing. At the meeting our past Grand Knight, John Schultz received the Father McGivney Award from our District Deputy and the Founders Award from our Regional District Deputy."
(Above and below) John receiving the awards.
Why are the Knights important to our parish?
They cook and they serve
pancake breakfasts and hamburgers and pig-pickings to support and raise money for our parish ministries. Last Friday they provided a fish fry dinner for the parish. (Photos from Tom Dunham below)
Tom added: "The support of our Fish Fry was overwhelming. Thank You!
The K of C prepared over 100 meals (closer to 120) in less than one hour. This is two to three times what the K of C cooks for our Lenten Fish Fries. Over 20 Brother Knights exemplified unity and fraternity to make the fish fry a success.
We sold out and had to turn people away. We are sorry for that, but we have never had that much support in the past - what a blessing for our Parish community."
We sold out and had to turn people away. We are sorry for that, but we have never had that much support in the past - what a blessing for our Parish community."
(Above) An adult serving at a pancake breakfast. (Bacon is an option sometimes.)
(Below) Knights hard at work on a pig picking for the parish.
But that's not all. Their contributions go way beyond cooking! Some examples follow.
(Below) Knights provide ceremonial support for the Bishop.
(Below) They support our pro-life efforts financially and with their visible presence.
They host the frequent Sunday morning coffee and doughnuts in the Fallon Center after the 9am Mass.
(Above) They host the annual Blarney Bash for the parish on St. Patrick's Day.
(Below) They provide liturgical support for the parish.
In addition, the Council holds activities that foster fraternal bonds between members, allow for networking opportunities and building leadership skills in members that lead to professional success.
As a result
- we have a deeper, richer parish life,
- newcomers are welcomed and friendships are enhanced,
- parish and social action ministries are supported, and
- the fellowship of the knights is enriched!
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