Venerable Servant of God Michael McGivney

The generosity of our SMM Faith Community is always humbling.  Thanks to that generosity the Council was able to collect 2,212 pounds (yes, that is more than a ton!) of non-perishable foods items during Lent.
As always, we thank those who help us help others!
 

Brian C. Buescher was nominated to sit on the US District Court for the District of Nebraska.  Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) each expressed concern with Mr. Buescher's affiliation with the Knights of Columbus and that “the Knights of Columbus has taken a number of extreme positions."  Opposition to abortion and same-sex marriages are now considered extreme. Anti-Catholic bigotry is alive and well. For complete stories go to Catholic News Agency. 

Pancake slinging old guys?  The righteous origins & missions of the Knights of Columbus.

The story of the Knights of Columbus

·         Columbian Award-four activities in each of six program areas;

·         Father McGivney Award-for membership growth;

·         Food for Families Award-over 1600 pounds of food collected for the Social Apostolate; and,

·         Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) Award for continued support-financial & spiritual for Seminarian Andrew Gutierrez whose Diaconal Ordination was May 19, 2018

·         Every Saturday, before Vigil Mass, Knights lead the praying of the Rosary

·          April-Procession & Adoration as part of Mass of the Lord’s Supper; Born to Run 5K food booth; provided food for SMM parish picnic; and, end of year picnic for Parish School of Religion

·         May-Baby Shower & Celebration of Life breakfast; Altar Server Banquet; and, financial support for SMM school student in need

·         June-Greeters on Corpus Christi-Miracle of Lanciano Prayer cards; Food for Reception for Fr. Vincent, Deacons Jim & Lee
*  September-Lunch provided for festival setup workers
* October-festival booth sponsor, operated plush toy booth
* November-Spaghetti supper
* December-Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest
 

Founded in 1882 by the Venerable Michael J. McGivney, the Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic fraternal service organization in the world with nearly 2 million members.  Membership is open to all practicing Catholic men ages 18 and older.  If you are interested in helping those in need, serving your parish and community while growing in your faith, the the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you.  National programs in which we participate include Special Olympics, Global Wheelchair Mission, Habitat for Humanity and Coats for Kids.  Locally we sponsor lunches/receptions for SMM altar servers, CCD classes, and fair setup workers; organize Right to Life activities; and, assist charities such as ARC of New Orleans, and the Magnolia School.