Father George Ging Council 6824
Father George Ging Council 6824
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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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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