Father George Ging Council 6824
Father George Ging Council 6824
I am pleased to announce the St. Anne Council 6824 Knights of Columbus 2025 High School Scholarship Award Recipients. We awarded $10,000 this year, which is our highest ever total amount for any given year. Clara Mackey – Ortonville Lawrence Technological University – architecture Hannah Kelty – Colorado University of Northern Colorado – education Madison […]
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The 9th annual Bob Knowles Memorial Sporting Clays Fun Shoot occurred on May 17th. Dedicated to a cherished Knight and Parishioner, the yearly fundraiser is one way we blend the three main tenets of the Knights of Columbus: Charity, Unity and Fraternity. This year there were 45 shooters who raised $1,500 each for Brandon Special
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I’m pleased to announce the success of our 2025 MI drive! (MI stands for Mentally Impaired; better known as the Tootsie Roll Drive.) 33 Knights and wives covered 40 shifts Palm Sunday weekend and collected over $6,000. That beats 2024! And it’s worth pointing out we had a more comely group this year over last,
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It is my honor to announce our award recipients for May. These two exemplary Knights have been the first to raise their hands lately whenever help is asked for. Most notably, they were on hand to assist in gathering supplies and setting up for the Parish Fundraiser, and back again once the party was over
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You may have heard (if you weren’t at the event) that your Knights council donated $5,000 to the St Anne Parish Fundraiser. That’s just about 20% of your entire yearly charitable budget. And it doesn’t happen without you, the parishioner. The dollars you so generously put in the basket at the pancake breakfast or Franks
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Yes, this Sunday is a special day: Star Wars Day. It’s a phenomenon that started back in 1977 with the first George Lucas film, Star Wars. It has evolved into a cultural connection with others who have enjoyed the movie series through the years. It’s about connecting with others. Jesus used many parables and stories
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Vivat Jesus was introduced around 1980 during the revision of the Knights of Columbus Ceremonials of the Order as a method of greeting another Knight. It was originally attributed to Bishop Charles P. Greco’s as his motto. It helps remind us that the activities and programs carried on by the Knights of Columbus must be inspired
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Brothers, If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be sufficient evidence to convict you? If you were hunted as our early brothers were when Blessed Michael McGivney began the Knights of Columbus, would there be any doubt about your conviction to Catholic Values? If you sat by the fire as Peter did long
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March 29th is Founder’s Day, Celebrating 143 years honoring the fraternal vision of our Founder, Blessed Michael McGivney. Michael Joseph McGivney, born on August 12, 1852, was an Irish-American Catholic priest living in New Haven, Connecticut. He founded the Knights of Columbus on March 29th, 1882 at St. Mary’s, in New Haven, to serve as a mutual
We strive to get a hit every time we step up to the plate (yes, this is a baseball metaphor). We start every day with good intentions, just like we started this Lenten season. It’s a long season though. Not every day is a win. It’s not about winning every day, it’s about striving to
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The founder of the Knights of Columbus, Blessed Michael McGivney, gave us a framework for Catholic men in our Lenten self-denial and spiritual growth. It is the very principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. In prior weeks we focused on Charity and Unity. As Knights we cherish the brotherhood and solidarity we and our families
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Last week we discussed the principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity that are a solid framework to guide our Lenten journey of self-denial and spiritual growth. Deepening our charitable works through finances or acts for the needy around us proves to Jesus that we see Him in everyone. Unity is crucial to the health of
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The founder of the Knights of Columbus, Blessed Michael McGivney, gave us a framework for Catholic men in our Lenten self-denial and spiritual growth. It is the very principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. In the next three weeks, we will explore ways that you can deepen your Lenten experience, beginning this week with the
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Pope John Paul II referred to the Knights of Columbus as “The Strong Right Arm of the Church.” This is not to say that the Knights are the militant arm. (The Pontifical Swiss Guard is an armed force of 133 men charged with the safety and security of the pope.) He spoke of the Knights
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Brothers, we have a new Knight in town! Archbishop-designate Weisenburger started his career in 1987 in Oklahoma City. He was named Bishop of Salina, Kansas by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012, and in 2017 became Bishop of Tucson. As required by Church law, Archbishop Vigneron submitted his resignation to the Holy Father when he turned
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February 2025 Knight of the Month is a Past Grand Knight serving our council in 2016-2018. He is often seen helping at daily mass, and is an Extraordinary Minister with his wife at weekend masses. He’s raised a helping hand at our TriDistrict Meeting, and is a standard supporter of our firewood Program and pancake
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Words from a hymn from last Sunday struck me. I believe each Knight (and indeed, each parishioner) can reflect upon them in their prayers and gain insight. I thought I’d share a portion of it: We are many parts, We are all one body. And the gifts we have, We are given to share. May
Many Catholics might remember Saint Blaise’s feast day, February 3, because of the Blessing of the Throats that take place on or around that day. Two candles are blessed, held slightly open, and pressed against the throat as the blessing is said. A bishop and eventual martyr, Blaise of Sebaste began his spiritual journey as
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