It’s All Because Of You
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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May the Fourth Be With You
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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Knight and Family of the Month
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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Accused of being a Christian
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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Founder’s Day
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
Rounding third, headed for home
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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Lent, the McGivney Way, Part three
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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Lent, the McGivney Way, Part two
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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