Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? Father Pierre-Jean De Smet (1801-1873). Courtesy of De Smet High School, St. Louis. De Smet was born and raised in Flanders, Belgium. At age 19, he was inspired by a missionary visiting from the United States. De Smet set sail the following year and joined […]
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2018 Drive For Persons With Developmental Disabilities Honors
The following information was presented at the State Convention on April 27 & 28, 2019 in Jefferson City. The official results of the 2018 Drive For Persons With Developmental Disabilities (DD Drive) are as follows: Highest Gross Dollars Collected Per Council: First Place – Incarnate Word-Chesterfield Council 9981 with $22,421.55 Second Place – Webster Groves […]
IWKnights Corner (Bulletin Insert) for May 12, 2019
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? “What if I told you there’s an issue that unites a clear majority of Americans? What if I told you that at least 60 percent of Independents, Republicans, and Democrats agree on that issue? And what if I told you that the Democratic candidates for […]
Booze for Golf Tournament
To All Council Members, We are going to raffle a booze bucket full of spirits and beer. Therefore we are asking each council member to bring a bottle of their favorite spirits or twelve pack of their favorite craft or domestic beer to the next council meetings from now to the September meeting to be […]
IWKnights Corner (Bulletin Insert) for May 5, 2019
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? Getty Images. “By becoming a Knight and giving just 24 hours a year, a man can be a better Catholic, father, and husband and make a difference in the Church and his community. Some men don’t think they have time to join Knights. Ask them […]
IWKnights Corner (Bulletin Insert) for April 28, 2019 (Divine Mercy Sunday)
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? Notre-Dame is illuminated during a light show titled ‘Dame de Cœur’ (Queen of Hearts). The Knights of Columbus in France supported the event as part of the commemorations marking the centenary of World War I. The following is the beginning of a letter from Supreme […]
“IWKnights Corner (Bulletin Insert) for April 21, 2019 (Easter Sunday)
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? Father Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, CT in 1882. He envisioned and formed a Catholic order that would help Catholic men to remain steadfast in faith while providing insurance for their families. Although he is a heroic figure to […]
IWKnights Corner (Bulletin Insert) for April 14, 2019 (Passion [Palm] Sunday)
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? “In the wake of a new law that allows abortion at any time during pregnancy, a new survey conducted by the Marist Poll finds that the overwhelming majority of New York State residents oppose late-term abortion. In fact, a majority of New Yorkers would limit […]
IWKnights Corner (Bulletin Insert) for April 7, 2019
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? “In the wake of a new law that allows abortion at any time during pregnancy, a new survey conducted by the Marist Poll finds that the overwhelming majority of New York State residents oppose late-term abortion. In fact, a majority of New Yorkers would limit […]
Please See the Movie “Unplanned”
An extremely important movie opened in limited theaters this week. The movie is Unplanned, a powerful pro-life film depicting the true story of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood director turned national pro-life advocate and author. The movie also carries a message of hope, conversion, and redemption for anyone in need of God’s grace and […]