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VOLUME 39 │ NUMBER 13 │ MARCH 30, 2021

This week we celebrate the 139th anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Columbus and take a closer look at our founder, Blessed Michael McGivney. Additionally, as we celebrate Holy Week and prepare for the Easter Triduum, learn how you can prayerfully remember Christ’s passion whether at home or at church.

Supreme Knight’s Message for Founder’s Day In recognition of the anniversary of the Order's founding, here is a message from Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to all members. READ MORE

Our Fathers in Faith Father Michael J. McGivney bore “Joseph” as his middle name. In this Year of St. Joseph, learn what else Father McGivney had in common with the foster father of Christ, and what lessons they both can teach Knights today. READ MORE

Blessed Michael McGivney Prayer Hour The Blessed Michael McGivney Prayer Hour is a Faith in Action program option designed to help you pray through the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary while reflecting on Father McGivney’s life and example. This resource can be used by groups or individuals, either in person or remotely, and makes for the perfect program during the Easter season. LEARN MORE

Preparing for Easter Holy Week is upon us, and one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, liturgical celebrations remain restricted due to safety considerations. Whether you’re planning to spend time at church this week or to observe Holy Week at home, check out these ideas to help you and your family more prayerfully celebrate the Paschal Mystery. READ MORE

Supreme Chaplain’s Monthly Challenge for April Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori challenges Knights to visit their local parish and pray the Stations of the Cross, ideally on Good Friday. Additionally, he calls on Knights to participate in the Faith in Action Good Friday Family Promotion to aid fellow parishioners in remembering Christ’s passion, in anticipation of his resurrection. To read the full challenge, click here.

New Videos of Knights Putting Faith into Action Lent is a season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Watch and share two new videos about Knights embodying these practices:

Carrying the Cross New Hampshire Knight Blaise O’Mara carried a 40-pound cross up an 8.5-mile trail to raise money for the seminarians of the Diocese of Manchester. WATCH VIDEO

Helping at a Mobile Food Bank In partnership with the Food Bank of the Rockies, Knights in the Rocky Mountains help run a mobile food bank for people in need. WATCH VIDEO

Tell others about Knightline Forward this newsletter to Catholic men interested in the Knights, and let them know that through June 30 they can become a member for free online using promo code MCGIVNEY2020 at kofc.org/join. You can also share your questions, feedback and story by emailing knightline@kofc.org.

Any links to third-party sites outside of the Knights of Columbus are provided for information purposes only. This is not an endorsement of the service providers. Share questions and feedback by emailing knightline@kofc.org.

25th Anniversary Celebration Fr Francis

Parishioners,

You are invited to a celebration after the 10:30am Mass on Easter Sunday, April 4, in the parish hall for the 

beginning of the 25th year of anniversary of Father Francis' priesthood.  Please come by the hall after Mass 

to celebrate with us!  Cake and beverages will be served.  Father will be on holiday from April 7 to May 7 so 

he won't be here on the actual date of his anniversary which is April 25.  Hope to see you all there! 

Adoration

 

Hello,

 

Thanks to those who volunteered for adoration.  Of course would love to see you all there.  Schedule:

 

After Mass until-8:00:  Howard Mohn

8:00-9:00: John Tieskotter

9:00-10:00: Michael Weigand

10:00-11:00: Gary Gray

11:000-12:00: Steve Morcus

 

Thanks,

 

Invitation to join the 4th Degree

Hello Gentlemen, 

For those of you who are interested in joining the Knight of Columbus 4th Degree, there will be a virtual 4th Degree Exemplification on May 16, 2021.

Please let me know if you are wanting to attend this virtual event. Thank you.

Faithful Admiral 

David Kandlbinder 

kandycri@sbcglobal.net

 

Knights in Action Fish Fry Fri March 26th

Hello Brothers,

 

Thanks to everyone that came and helped at the Drive Thru Fish Fry.  It was so good to see all of you.  The fish fry had a gross income of $1539, which is similar to a good turnout at a “regular” dine in fish fry.  

 

Daniel also took some photos and are on the blog:

 

Click on link to open

https://trinitycouncil10844.blogspot.com

 

Best Regards,

Michael

 

 

Good Friday the meaning of the Cross

 

News for KOC

News for Knights of Columbus

VOLUME 39 │ NUMBER 12 │ MARCH 22, 2021

Supreme Knight Recognizes One Year of Leave No Neighbor Behind One year ago this month, we announced the Leave No Neighbor Behind initiative, calling members to serve those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic while following health and safety guidelines. In a new video, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly recognizes Knights’ achievements throughout the pandemic. WATCH VIDEO

Watch our Leave No Neighbor Behind stories Look back on a year’s worth of Knights’ service and sacrifice for those in their communities by visiting the Leave No Neighbor Behind video library. Share these stories with a Catholic man you know, show him the good works he can be a part of, and encourage him to become a member of the Knights of Columbus for free online using promo code MCGIVNEY2020 at kofc.org/join.

Supreme Knight Appears on EWTN News In Depth Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly sits down with EWTN News In Depth to discuss how strong men are needed to protect the family and the faith. He talks about why he joined the Knights of Columbus, Blessed Michael McGivney, the Order’s founding principles, the example of St. Joseph, and the challenge of growing secularism. WATCH VIDEO

KnightCast: Episode 2 Airs March 25 The next episode of KnightCast will air Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 8 p.m. EDT, and will feature interviews with March for Life President Jeanne Mancini, Super Bowl XLVII Champion Matt Birk, and Knights of Columbus general agent Daniel Schachle. If you miss the broadcast, you can watch it on demand at your convenience. You only need to sign up once to be able to access all episodes of KnightCast. REGISTER NOW

Massachusetts Knights Lend a Helping Hand From the onset of the pandemic, Council 4822 in Ashland, Mass., established a hotline that allowed community members to request assistance. Through this service the Knights have completed tasks ranging from prescription deliveries, to transporting a birthday cake to an individual with special needs, to providing a ride on Memorial Day so a widow could visit her husband’s grave. READ MORE

K of C International Equity Fund Wins Lipper Award  Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA) announced that its Knights of Columbus International Equity Fund has won the 2021 Refinitiv Lipper Award in its International Multi-Cap Core Funds group for best fund performance over a five-year period. KoCAA is one of the world’s largest Catholic asset management investment firms, and manages approximately $29 billion in assets It is the second time the Knights of Columbus International Equity Fund has won a Refinitiv Lipper Award in one of the International Multi-Cap Core categories. Read more here.

Anniversary of Cardinal Gibbons’ Death March 24 is the 100th anniversary of the death of Cardinal James Gibbons, the prelate who ordained our founder, Father Michael J. McGivney. To learn more about Father McGivney’s priestly formation, click here. Additionally, join the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center on March 24 for a webinar on our founder’s time as a seminarian in Canada. REGISTER NOW

Good Friday Family Promotion Despite Good Friday’s central role in the heart of Christianity, attendance at Good Friday services remains low. To set an example for their parish community, Knights should attend Good Friday services with their families, and encourage brother Knights and fellow parishioners to do the same. LEARN MORE

Tell others about Knightline Forward this newsletter to Catholic men interested in the Knights, and let them know that through June 30 they can become a member for free online using promo code MCGIVNEY2020 at kofc.org/join. You can also share your questions, feedback and story by emailing knightline@kofc.org.

Novena for Father McGivney

Pray the Blessed Michael McGivney Novena March 20-28

Knights, their families and others are encouraged to pray the Blessed Michael McGivney Novena from March 20 until March 28, concluding the day before the 139th anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Columbus. The novena includes daily reflections about the life and priestly virtues of the Order’s founder, Father Michael J. McGivney. Each day includes petitions invoking his intercession and concludes with the prayer for his canonization. Daily recorded videos of the novena will be posted on the Knights’ official Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube accounts and can also be accessed on the Father Michael J. McGivney Guild website.

JOIN US IN PRAYER

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VOLUME 39 │ NUMBER 11 │ MARCH 17, 2021

The feast of St. Joseph, March 19, takes on even greater meaning during the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope Francis this past Dec. 8. In this issue, learn more about the patron saint of fathers. Also, explore Father McGivney’s Irish roots, watch a new video of the Order’s aid to Indigenous populations in the Amazon, and learn how you can register for the next episode of KnightCast.

Photo by ACI Prensa Video: Order Donates Oxygen to COVID-Hit Amazon Region In the Amazon regions of Brazil and Peru, where there is insufficient access to oxygen, Indigenous populations in the Amazon have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the Knights of Columbus sent nearly $250,000 in oxygen devices and pledged another $150,000 to develop an oxygen generation facility. WATCH VIDEO Read more on our news hub.

Photo by Antoine Mekary Getting to Know Joseph Many Catholics might be surprised to learn that the feast of St. Joseph wasn’t widely celebrated until the 16th century, and his title as Patron of the Universal Church did not come until the late 1800s. In fact, the Church’s appreciation for the head of the Holy Family has developed over millennia. READ MORE

The Chivalry of St. Joseph Today more than ever, the Church needs the noble strength and practical wisdom of the patron saint of fathers. READ MORE

Find more resources for reflecting upon the life and example of St. Joseph on our new Year of St. Joseph webpage.

The Irish Roots of the Knights of Columbus In addition to the feast of St. Joseph, the feast Ireland’s patron saint is also celebrated this week. On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, we remember that our founder, was the son of Irish immigrants. The faith and culture passed down by his Irish ancestors inspired him to form the Order and impacted his vision for who the Knights would become and who they would serve around the world. READ MORE

KnightCast: Episode 2 Airs March 25 The next episode of KnightCast will air live on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 8 p.m. EDT, and will feature interviews with March for Life President Jeanne Mancini, Super Bowl XLVII Champion Matt Birk, and Knights of Columbus general agent Daniel Schachle. If you miss the live event, you will be able to watch it on demand at your convenience. You only need to sign up once to be able to access all episodes of KnightCast. REGISTER NOW

Video: College Knights Build Ice Chapel Each year, College Knights at Michigan Tech and their chaplain help build a chapel from snow and ice, and encourage students to attend Mass. WATCH VIDEO

Tell others about Knightline Forward this newsletter to Catholic men interested in the Knights, and let them know that through June 30 they can become a member for free online using promo code MCGIVNEY2020 at kofc.org/join. You can also share your questions, feedback and story by emailing knightline@kofc.org.

Any links to third-party sites outside of the Knights of Columbus are provided for information purposes only. This is not an endorsement of the service providers. Share questions and feedback by emailing knightline@kofc.org.

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