Father George Ging Council 6824
Father George Ging Council 6824
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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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
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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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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2024 Year in Review: Support of many hands, support of many gifts, and support of many prayers. With our hands we’ve: flipped pancakes, grown veggies, built enclosures, sanded benches, handed out candy, poured beer and cried “Huzzah!” hauled pumpkins, directed traffic, picked up trash, mended fences, spread stain, chopped wood, sweated a lot, and laughed
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At the simplest level, a saint is someone who has led an exceptionally holy and Godly life, although that exemplary life may have come after an imperfect start. Sainthood comes after death and requires proof that at least two miracles have followed the prayers to the deceased holy one. Fr. Michael McGivney began his priestly
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With Thanksgiving upon us, this is the week to reflect upon what we are grateful for. I’ve been a very insulated Catholic, growing up at Our Lady of the Lakes school (where I was also married), then falling in love with the St. Anne community where we spent the last 13 years. I’ve spent some
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Our Mission: Together, we’re empowering Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work in their community 2,084,000 members worldwide representing 16,672 individual councils as of 2023 Over$185,000,000 raised & donated in 2023 to charities worldwide Over 49 million hours of volunteer services provided by K of C members in 2023
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In 1882, while serving an immigrant parish in New Haven, Connecticut, Father Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus. He gave us one mission — to follow Christ. And he called us to fulfill it through faith and charity. For Father McGivney and the first Knights, faith and charity went hand in hand. They knew
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This month the Officers chose to honor the three Past Grand Knights who chose to lead the Renaissance Festival fundraiser: Ken Sheperd, Jim Russell, and Bill Venglar. Their commitment to serving the community continues to be a beacon for catholic gentlemen everywhere. Without them, we couldn’t have raised $15,900 for charity this year. Please thank
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For those who don’t know, I’m Bryan Born, the current Grand Knight of our council. Thank you for celebrating with us. I created a little slideshow again this year, but before we begin I’d like a moment to give thanks. Knights and Gentlemen, would you please join me in a round of applause for our
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You may have heard members of the Knights of Columbus express the greeting “Vivat Jesus!”. The words “Vivat Jesus!” are much more than a slogan or password for the Knights of Columbus. In these words, “Jesus lives!” we find the foundation, meaning and mission of our Order. “Vivat Jesus” was introduced around 1980 during the revision of
August Knight of the Month John Szedlak has been a pillar of devoted service in our parish community. He is seen leading the Rosary on Third Saturdays; you can see his smiling face bagging produce at Franks’ produce popup stand; he was a standout supporter of the recent 4th of July Parking event to encourage
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I want to reflect on a small portion of last Sunday’s Letter of Saint Paul: “I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I strive for perfection, and I fail. But I try harder
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