Knights of Columbus, Council 11746

Give to the ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) initiative today  to support  effective pro-life initiatives. ______________________________ _____ ______________________________ __________   Dear Brother Daniel, On June 24, 2022, history was made. The Supreme Court upheld the  Dobbs v. Jackson  ruling thus overturning  Roe v. Wade ! While we take a moment to celebrate this historic decision,  our fight for life continues! Pro-life clinics throughout the United States and Canada continue their service to women and their children beyond birth. To better assist these centers, the Knights of Columbus has created the  ASAP   (Aid and Support After Pregnancy)  initiative. This Fraternal year, the Knights of Columbus pledge $5M in support of local pregnancy centers, maternity homes, and other organizations that give direct assistance to new mothers and their babies. Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. will commit up to $1M in support of this vital initiative. If you do not have a local pre

Dear Worthy Brother Sir Knights - Sir Knight David Pierman informed me Sir Knight "Gene" Bishop, a longtime member of Assembly 2563, passed away yesterday afternoon. Once his family has had time to finalize the funeral and burial arrangements, more details will be provided to you.      Therefore, in the meantime, please offer a rosary for Gene and his family in this time of need.  May his soul find solace, comfort, and happiness in the presence of our Lord.  Vivat Jesus, Rick Graff Faithful Navigator, Assembly 2563 3 Year Trustee/PGK, Council 11746 51 Hidden Fields Rd. Hiawassee, GA 30546 Cell/Text: 706-970-5696 Email:  hydraglide1951@icloud.com Web:    www.KofC.org           www.gakofc.org   Blog:   https://koc11746. OBITUARY Vernon Eugene Bishop, better known as Gene Bishop, passed away on July 26, 2022 at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Sand Rock Alabama, on May 16th, 1933 to the late Herman Luther and Ruby Chestnut Bishop. Gene was five years old wh

Dear Brother Knights, Your immediate action is necessary to protect pro-life laws! Tomorrow, the United States House of Representatives will vote again on the so-called “Women’s Health Protection Act,” deceptively named legislation that would cancel state pro-life laws and codify the now-defunct  Roe v. Wade  as the law of the land. Further, the law does not provide meaningful religious exemptions which may force Catholic medical professionals and hospitals to perform, or participate in, abortions. With the ability to determine abortion laws returned to the people following the overturn of  Roe v. Wade , your action is all-the-more necessary! Not only is this proposed-legislation bad public policy, but its provisions are also deeply unpopular with the American people. Our  2022 Knights of Columbus/Marist Poll  found that more than 70% of Americans would limit abortion to, at most, the first three months of pregnancy. Additionally, almost two-thirds of Americans agree with the recent Su

EDWARD ROBERT JUDGE Edward (Ed) Judge passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Ed was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 4, 1932.  He moved to Newport R.I. with his mother and two sisters after his father’s passing. After graduating high school, Ed entered into the military.  Specifically, the 8Airborne Division.  He had told his family on numerous occasions, he had done this to get over his fear of heights. When he was honorably discharged from the military, he started his career working for the Newport Daily News.  Ed worked in the composing room of the Daily News until his retirement. Ed was a devoted and loving husband to his with Ruth (Dunn), being her primary caretaker when she had Alzheimer’s.  Ed was also a caring, fantastic, loving father to his three children. Ed was always interested in scouting from an early age.  This interest continued and he formed Troop 12 at Emmanuel Church when he lived in Newport.  When he moved his family to Portsm