Knights of Columbus, Council 11746

    What is the Catholic Difference? Dear Brother Daniel, Does your work define you? Is your job just something you do, or a vocation that you cherish?   Across the United States and Canada, more than a thousand brother Knights have found their calling as field agents, assistant general agents and general agents.    By serving Knights of Columbus members and their families, agents carry on the mission of Blessed Michael McGivney, and help bring valuable financial protection to hundreds of thousands of Catholic families.    Because of the trust our members put in us, and because of our continued success,  we are searching for qualified individuals to serve as full-time field agents in their communities .    A career as a Knights of Columbus agent is a career unlike any other.  Our Agents have a remarkable opportunity to “bring their faith to work” as they serve their members, their parishes, their communities, while providing financi...

Give to the ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) initiative today  to support  effective pro-life initiatives. ______________________________ _____ ______________________________ __________   Dear Brother Daniel, Last week, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly gave us an inspiring message during his opening remarks at our annual Supreme Convention in Nashville.  Mr. Kelly celebrated that  Roe v. Wade  was recently overturned and also emphasized that now, more than ever, mothers and children need our unwavering support.   He said,  “The end of Roe is a crucial milestone. But we cannot mistake it for the end of abortion. We can hope it’s the beginning of the end.  And as Knights, we must push forward with all the courage and compassion we can summon.  As much as we’ve done, there is still so much more to do.  We must increase our efforts on every front. …With Roe gone, many mothers will still experience fear and uncertainty. ...

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 suppo...

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 la...

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 ...

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.  ...

---------- Forwarded message --------- From:  Knights of Columbus Email   < no-reply@kofc.org > Date: Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 18:35 Subject: Installation of Officers Ceremony and Dinner RSVP request on July 14, 2022 To:  Dear Worthy Brothers - WB & Grand Knight Elect Glenn Harahan has asked me to remind you to be sure and contact him with your dinner entree' choices: Baked Ziti or Lasagna, if you (and others in your group) are planning to stay for dinner after the induction ceremony on July 14th, 2022, which will start at 6:00 PM. Dinner will be prepared by Enrico's Italian Restaurant, and will be served in Marian Hall. You have one of two entrees to choose from: Baked Ziti or Lasagna. Here is the menu: Salad Garlic Rolls Baked Ziti, or Lasagna Cost per person $20. We will provide Water and Iced Tea, and if you want anything else in the way of a favorite beverage, you may bring that. Members are asked to bring a desert to pass. Creamy Raspberry salad dressing will ...