Knights of Columbus, Council 11746

    IN THEATRES NOVEMBER 2 & 3! BUY TICKETS  NOW   In Select Cinemas in Canada November 2 and 3!     MOTHER TERESA: NO GREATER LOVE , a documentary produced by the Knights of Columbus, tells the inspirational story of one of the world’s most revered saints, Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The movie was a box office hit in the US,  earning over $1.2 million.   The film will be released in select U.K. cinemas on Wednesday, Nov. 2.  MOTHER TERESA: NO GREATER LOVE reveals not just who Mother Teresa was, but how her singular vision to serve Christ in the poor continues to be realized today through the religious order she founded, the Missionaries of Charity. “Mother Teresa taught us that there are no expendable people. Everyone we encounter is made in the image of God. So, when she was feeding the hungry or holding the hands of someone as they lay dying, she was treating them as she would the most important person in her life, Jesus Christ himself.”  - Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly The Knight

Towns County Herald Press Release: Pictured Left to Right: Rick Graff, Amy Rosser, and Glenn Harahan On October 20, 2022, the Knights of Columbus Council 11746 from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Blairsville, GA delivered winter parkas for 12 boys and 6 girls as part of its “Coats for Kids Program” to the Family Connection Office at Towns County Schools. Council 11746 representatives on hand for the donation were Grand Knight Glenn Harahan, and Past Grand Knight Rick Graff. The coats were received by Amy Rosser, the Towns County Family Connection Coordinator, who has worked with the local Knights of Columbus Council 11746 for several years with this program. Approximately 18% of American children and 14% of Canadian children live in poverty, per the US Census Bureau and UNICEF. Many families have scarce resources to cover the cost of basic clothing essentials for the winter months, whose situations have been exacerbated by inflation costs, and COVID-19 and other illnesses aff

Dear Glenn, fellow Knights, and Liz The  Knights of Columbus are  cordially inviting everyone to attend a very special on-line virtual presentation on Friday, October 28 at 7:30PM.  Please share this invitation with anyone via Flock notes, and church pulpit announcements, etc., as the presentation is open to all who are interested in Purpose Driven investing and retirement strategies. Joe Jordan will be the presenter and is a recognized leader in the financial services industry and is also a brother Knight.  I believe that his perspective (and personality) will make for a great evening. For your convenience, I’ve attached a flyer (the registration link is in this email). Below is a brief bio on Joe Jordan as well.  Again, please share this invitation with anyone you wish (ALL ARE WELCOME.) Registration Link:  https://tinyurl.com/4xtv5shw   Sincerely,  Rick Graff Bio: Joe Jordan, inspirational speaker and behavioral finance expert, is the author of the award-winning book Living a Life o

  As the year end is quickly approaching, now is the time to think about your financial and charitable strategies.  As Catholics, we want to make the most of every dollar that we give.  Did you know there are charitable giving strategies that may provide a tax-saving benefit thus allowing you to give even more to your favorite charities? Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund, also known as KCCF, is a Catholic donor-advised fund program and your trusted partner to simplify and maximize your generosity.  Executing your philanthropic plan through KCCF means total certainty that you are driving your philanthropy to charities and causes aligned to your Catholic faith. By opening a Charitable Fund, the KCCF donor-advised fund, you make charitable contributions to your fund, potentially receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time. Our safe, secure, and confidential portal becomes your one stop shop for all your charitable giving. We would welcome the op

Dear Brother Knight Hurricane Ian has roared across the Florida Peninsula, and while it may be weeks until we can truly assess its destructive impact, the need to respond is becoming quickly clear. In recent days, both hurricanes Ian and Fiona have altered lives and battered communities. From Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to the Eastern provinces of Canada, and now Florida and the southeast United States –  disaster is widespread . Fiona has been referred to as one of the worst storms to hit the Canadian eastern provinces in modern history. Hurricane Ian is making history as one of the strongest storms to impact Florida and the southeast United States. Our brother Knights, their families, and communities have been greatly impacted.  At the same time, these very Knights have sprung into action, serving those around them. As Knights of Columbus,  we continually respond to the call of those in need  – whether it be for persecuted Christians, for our brothers in Ukraine, or for th