Knights of Columbus, Council 11746

  Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and Knights of Columbus staff participate in Mass in the Vatican Grottoes on Sunday, Feb. 20, for the special intention of peace in Ukraine. Father Paul F. deLadurantaye celebrated the Mass in the Chapel of Sts. Benedict, Cyril and Methodius, co-patrons of Europe. Brother Knights, The situation in Ukraine is dire and worsening. The people of Ukraine, and our brother Knights and their families in that nation, need our help. I call upon all Knights to join me in praying for peace in Ukraine, and especially for the safety of our more than 1,800 brother Knights and their families who suddenly face the danger of war. Please also join me in responding to the recent  appeal  of Pope Francis to join him in prayer and fasting for Ukraine on Ash Wednesday, March 2. In addition to our prayers, the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council has committed $1.5 million for immediate distribution to support Ukrainian refugees, including Ukrainian Knights and their families. We

 Worthy Brothers -                                                   It is with deepest sorrow and sadness that I announce that our beloved   Deacon Larry passed away this morning. His family is finalizing all arrangements at this time and has requested the Council and Assembly coordinate with Father Mario Lopez regarding the saying of the Rosary during the wake/viewing in church. Additional information regarding this request will be in a separate email.   There will be a viewing on Thursday, Feb. 24th from 6pm to 9pm in the church. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, 2/25, at 11:00am. There will be a reception immediately following Mass. Interment will take place on Saturday, Feb. 26th at 10:00am in St. Clare's Memorial Garden.  Deacon Larry was a greatly loved man who loved our Parish in so many ways and served the Knights for many years. He will be greatly missed, especially his kind words and humor.  Please keep his family in your continued prayers at this time. Obituary  Deaco

 Worthy Brothers: We can use some more volunteers for the Ministry fair next weekend at both times (between the Saturday Vigil Masses, and between the Sunday morning masses).  I will ensure we have handouts to provide anyone interested in being a Knight, and we can also do online signups.  We will have posters, etc at the table, but need at least two additional Knights at our booth.  This is a great opportunity to do some outreach and networking, especially for the younger and newer Knights.  Let me know if you can help. St. Partick Dinner Social tickets will also go on sale next weekend.  I have printed fifty tickets, and I can print more if needed.  Price is $15.00/person.  I have poster for in the back of the church and will also have a small one at our booth in Marian Hall.  I need ticket sellers in the vestibule of the church before and after the English masses, and up to the start of the Spanish vigil mass. If anyone has a question or comment, my contact information is below. Fra

Worthy Brothers: For those of you along with your guests, I trust everyone had a great time.   DJ Dan came out of retirement for his first trivia game night in close to a year, and this event made him decide to get back to doing so on a regular basis.  Many thanks to DJ Dan, as he did a great job and had some terrific brain teasers. The Council wants to thank George and Cecilia Holland, owners of Logan Turnpike Mills for donating the prizes for the Team Trivia Contest.  They were very much appreciated by the eight-person team that won.   For the chili contest, we had 15 entries, and 48 people in attendance.  47 tickets were sold, and one was comp'd.  15 people who had purchased tickets, did not come to the event.  Father Wise said the blessing and later after 6:30 PM mass ended, Father Lopez stopped by to say hello and see how things were going.  Due to the quantity of croc pots, judging took about 30 minutes, once it got started at about 5:40 PM. We had two chicken chili crock pot

News for Knights of Columbus VOLUME 40 │ NUMBER 6 │ FEB. 7, 2022   In 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared in Lourdes, France, to 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception. Today, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, famous for its healing waters, is one of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage destinations in the world and the site of the annual Warriors to Lourdes pilgrimage co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb. 11, all Knights and their families are encouraged to seek the intercession of the Blessed Mother for healing and strength.   Warriors to Lourdes: The Fisks’ Story Following major complications during their son’s birth, U.S. Army Capt. Adam Fisk and his wife, Morgan, were told their baby would suffer long-term brain trauma. They attribute their son’s miraculous recovery to Our Lady of Lourdes, and in 2019, had the opportunity to visit the international shrine in thanksgiving — as participants of the Warriors to

News for Knights of Columbus VOLUME 40 │ NUMBER 5 │FEB. 1, 2021   At a Holy Hour at St. Mary’s Parish in New Haven, Conn., Jan. 26, Knights prayed for peace in Ukraine. It is in the Blessed Sacrament that Knights find strength to fearlessly answer Christ’s call to follow him and to serve those who are most vulnerable.   In welcome remarks before a Holy Hour for Peace in Ukraine at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., Jan. 26, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly emphasized the Order’s solidarity with Knights and their families in the country. He also led those in attendance in the Prayer of St. Francis.  (Photo by Mel Musto) Praying for Peace in Ukraine The Holy Hour at St. Mary’s Parish — the birthplace of the Knights of Columbus — included eucharistic adoration and praying of the rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Prayer of St. Francis, in addition to Ukrainian hymns and prayers, and remarks from Bishop Paul Chomnycky of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford.  READ MORE  |  WATC

Worthy Brothers - Congratulations Council 11746.  We have attained five new members this operational year (July 2021 to June 2022). They are: Robert Maclean Gerald Couse Fred Stewart Frank Marino Robert Murray Although the Knights of Columbus are not a parish ministry, like at least one other parish organization, St. Francis of Assisi does extend an invitation to us, and other organizations similar to us, to participate in the Ministry Fair that will be held on February 26th between the 4:30 and the 6:30 Masses and February 27th between the 8:30 and 11:00 Masses. Tables will be provided.  All information, i.e., brochures, banners, books, etc. each ministry should provide.  Volunteers will be needed from each ministry to provide and promote their ministry. Additional information will be in Flock Notes too. We have many items that can be used as aids for this event.  Please mark your calendars, as this will be an opportunity to sign up new members and promote the insurance benefits of th

Worthy Brothers - January 2022 has been a month full of news and noteworthy events. We had a great turnout for the Cajun Bayou Classic Jambalaya Dinner prepared by Chefs Doug and Shirley Newton.  Desserts and Corn bread were provided by various Knights and their wives.  Many thanks to all, who were able to attend the dinner, despite weather warnings - which failed to appear until about an hour after everyone had left Marian Hall. Worthy Brothers Robert Murray and Fred Stewart completed their Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity in church after the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday 23 January 2022.  Worthy Brother Frank B. Marino completed the (witnessed) on-line Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity as he was not abel to attend the in-person/in-church exemplification.  Please welcome them when you see them and remember to wear your name badges, whenever you attend mass, as you are promoting the K of C.  For you new Knights, WB and FS Jim Holzinger will be ordering your n