IWKnights Corner for November 26, 2023

Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? 

“Denver, Colorado (11/6/23) — Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly today celebrated the donation of one million coats through the Knights’ Coats for Kids program, with the distribution of nearly 1,000 new coats to underprivileged children in five Denver Catholic schools.  The schools include Annunciation Catholic School, St. James Catholic School, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy, St. Therese Catholic Classical School and Guardian Angels Catholic School.  In recognition of the historic milestone, Supreme Knight Kelly also announced the donation of $10,000 on behalf of the Knights of Columbus to each school, for a total of $50,000.

Supreme Knight Kelly distributed coats to children at Annunciation Catholic School and was joined by Father Charles Polifka, Pastor, Annunciation Catholic School; Deb Roberts, Principal, Annunciation Catholic School; Major League Baseball player and Knight Ty Blach; leaders from the Colorado state Knights of Columbus Council and local council members.

‘The Coats for Kids program has become synonymous with the Knights of Columbus mission of charity, as first established by our Founder, Blessed Michael McGivney, more than 140 years ago,’ said Supreme Knight Kelly.  ‘The generosity of our donors and the work of our local councils to distribute one million coats to some great kids in need is proof that where there’s a need, there’s a Knight.  The Knights are especially grateful to the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Most Reverend James Golka, Bishop of Colorado Springs and State Chaplain, Colorado Knights of Columbus for their support in making today’s event possible.’

Since Coats for Kids launched in 2009, Knights have distributed coats in 49 U.S. states and all 10 Canadian provinces — including on U.S. military bases and Native American and First Nation reservations in the U.S. and Canada.  Knights of Columbus councils have distributed over 100,000 coats to children in need each year since 2017 and are on pace to distribute 200,000 coats in 2023.”

The IWknights wish to thank all who donated coats during our recent Knights’ Coats for Kids program drive this year.  “If you are able, please consider a donation today to the Coats for Kids program at kofc.org/coatsforkids.  100 percent of your donation will support the purchase of coats for children in need.”

You can find the link to the entire story at IWKnights9981.com/bulletin, facebook.com/IWknights9981 or twitter.com/IWknights and now in the Friday Flocknotes.