Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus?
During the recent Knights of Columbus' 137th Supreme Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota the Supreme Knight Carl Anderson spoke to fellow members and highlighted the achievements from the past fraternal year and announced new initiatives for the Order. Again, the following three issues were part of that presentation by the Supreme Knight.
KNIGHTS DONATE $2.7 MILLION IN DISASTER RELIEF
“’Knights don’t just step up in ordinary times. Our courage comes to the fore in extraordinary moments — especially in times of trial. … It is a powerful reminder that when disaster strikes, the Knights of Columbus strike back with service.’
Stories include:
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- Knights saving neighbors from wildfires.
- Knights donating more than half a million dollars to hurricane victims.
- Knights helping first responders in historic Midwest flooding.
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FAITH IN ACTION
‘“St. John Paul II told us, ‘A new state of affairs … calls with a particular urgency for the action of the lay faithful.’ We cannot run away or stand on the sidelines. We must do our part.’
Our part includes programs on:
KNIGHTS RESPOND TO CRISIS IN CHURCH WITH THE HEART OF A PRIEST
‘As we strive to renew our Church, we must remember that renewal starts within our own hearts. That message was brought across the United States this year through our nationwide relic tour of the incorrupt heart of St. Jean Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests.’
More information on the #HeartofaPriest pilgrimage:
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- 300,000 people venerated the relic in 99 dioceses.
- More than 7,500 miles covered.
- The Order is continuing the tour in Canada in the new fraternal year.”
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Additional links to information/articles can be found - about the Supreme Knight's presentation and the issues itemized above - in the KofC.org web site or at www.IWKnights.com/bulletin or at facebook.com/IWknights9981 and NOW on Twitter at twitter.com/IwKnights.
Links Related to this week’s column:
SUPREME KNIGHT DELIVERS ANNUAL REPORT CARL ANDERSON, CEO AND SUPREME KNIGHT OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVES AND SHOWCASES HIGHLIGHTS OF PAST FRATERNAL YEAR By Rose Wagner and Andrew Fowler (7/2019) Supreme Knight Carl Anderson spoke to fellow members of the Knights of Columbus at the Order’s 137th Supreme Convention. In his speech during the business session, Supreme Knight Anderson highlighted the achievements from the past fraternal year and announced new initiatives for the Order.
The theme of his speech was “Knights of Unity.”
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HEROISM IN PARADISE KNIGHTS SAVE LIVES AND LEAD RELIEF EFFORTS AFTER THE WORST WILDFIRE IN CALIFORNIA HISTORY By Andrew Fowler (2/1/2019) David Lemire was dropping off his 10- year-old daughter at school last November when he noticed smoke moving over the steeple of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Minutes later, the smoke became darker. Then dense ash the size of potato chips starting falling from the sky. Lemire became worried and informed Greg Kidder, the facility manager at St. Thomas More, that he was leaving with his daughter and son to pack supplies.........
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PRESENT HOME TO PRIEST WHO LOST RECTORY IN HURRICANE MICHAEL K of C Article By Rose Wagner and Andrew Fowler (7/2019) K of C Supreme Knight Carl Anderson delivered a camper trailer to Panama City pastor and $100k Donation to Pensacola-Tallahassee Diocese to aid relief work A new home for a pastor displaced by Hurricane Michael was part of the $526,000 Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson distributed on a visit to the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Those donations included a gift of $100,000 to the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee to assist with the rebuilding of churches and schools and a meeting with Bishop William Wack.....
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NEBRASKA STRONG KNIGHTS JUMPED INTO ACTION IN RESPONSE TO UNPRECEDENTED FLOODING IN THE CORNHUSKER STATE By Joseph Pappalardo (5/1/2019) Traffic was light on Highway 77 as John Gibney cruised through Fremont, Neb. There was still a risk, however, that his boat would hit one of the many obstacles hidden by floodwaters, which had turned the road into a lake; then, the firefighters he was ferrying would have needed rescuing themselves. “It was almost like an inland hurricane here,” recalled Gibney, a member of Philip Sheridan Council 1497 in Fremont, about 40 miles northwest of Omaha. “The further west you got, they were getting a snowstorm like crazy, and over here, we were getting rain.”
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K OF C FAITH IN ACTION PROGRAMS KNIGHTS IN ACTION. FAITH IN ACTION By Knights of Columbus (2019) The Knights of Columbus offers men a place to lead their families and communities in faith and service and put their Faith into Action. Knights of Columbus members, parishes and families have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through 32 Supreme Council-recommended programs.. Life Programs Click here for the article.
Family Programs Click here for the article.
Community Programs Click here for the article.
Faith Programs Click here for the article.
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