FIRST FEAST DAY OF BLESSED MICHAEL MCGIVNEY
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This is a joyful and historic day, not only for those of us who call ourselves Knights of Columbus, but indeed for the Church Universal. Today we celebrate our founder's first Feast Day, Blessed Micael McGivney! For years we've prayed for Fr. McGivney's intercession and fittingly, it was a miracle which occured to one of our members children that confirmed he is in heaven. |
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Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly stated, "For many years, Knights and our families have prayed for our Founder’s intercession. His presence in heaven was confirmed by the miraculous healing of an unborn child, the son of a brother Knight. That miracle paved the way for Father McGivney’s beatification last October, when he was raised to the honors of the altar,.... Now, we hope and pray for a second miracle, so that we may soon call Father McGivney a saint."
Providentially that child, "Mikey" Schachle, was born and named by his parents after Fr. McGivney, was born on May 15, the same day Council 1 was founded.
Whatever concerns and worries you may have, consider looking to Fr. McGivney for his intercession.
Blessed Michael McGivney, pray for us!
Fraternally,
Terry Morgan
Grand Knight
photos of Beautification recognition "altar" with relic, October 31, 2020 at Our Lady of Grace, Stratford, CT
Providentially that child, "Mikey" Schachle, was born and named by his parents after Fr. McGivney, was born on May 15, the same day Council 1 was founded.
Whatever concerns and worries you may have, consider looking to Fr. McGivney for his intercession.
Blessed Michael McGivney, pray for us!
Fraternally,
Terry Morgan
Grand Knight
photos of Beautification recognition "altar" with relic, October 31, 2020 at Our Lady of Grace, Stratford, CT
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As our parish and broader community begin to re-open, Knights at OLG are looking forward to being a part of this, but remember, the Knights never went away. Throughout the pandemic we never missed monthly meetings, conducting them online; we collected and distributed food and food cards, delivered parish bulletins to the homebound, assisted pregnancy centers and Unwed Mothers in need, held events such as our FREE Ice Cream Social honoring families and Drive Through Santa Breakfast. We conducted our annual scholarship program and Palm Cross Sales and much much more. None of which could be done without parishioner support.
Visit "kofc.org/join us" and mention Council 13228 as your council of choice.
Let Blessed Fr. McGivney inspire you to help us respond to the needs of today. Don't hesitate to help us make a difference!
As our parish and broader community begin to re-open, Knights at OLG are looking forward to being a part of this, but remember, the Knights never went away. Throughout the pandemic we never missed monthly meetings, conducting them online; we collected and distributed food and food cards, delivered parish bulletins to the homebound, assisted pregnancy centers and Unwed Mothers in need, held events such as our FREE Ice Cream Social honoring families and Drive Through Santa Breakfast. We conducted our annual scholarship program and Palm Cross Sales and much much more. None of which could be done without parishioner support.
Visit "kofc.org/join us" and mention Council 13228 as your council of choice.
Let Blessed Fr. McGivney inspire you to help us respond to the needs of today. Don't hesitate to help us make a difference!
"IF YOU CAN'T FEED A HUNFRED PEOPLE THEN JUST FEED ONE" ~ Mother Teresa
The need for restocking local foodbanks is ongoing. Our neighbors and families are in need now more than ever.
Drive Through Food Drives take place monthly at Our Lady of Grace on scheduled Saturdays between 10 am and 12:00 pm.
Our next scheduled Food Drive is Saturday, October 2, 2021
Your safety is also our concern, so you are asked to stay in your vehicle at all times. Prior to arrival place food donations in your trunk or back seat so it may be removed without getting out of your vehicle.
Be sure to bring your cell phone with you so we may communicate through your closed window if necessary.
We also accept monetary donations (checks should be made out to KofC 13228 - Food Drive written on notation line). Grocery gift cards are also welcome. All money collected goes directly to those facing food insecurity at Our Lady of Grace.
Contact Tony Salerno with any questions at 203.615.1932. God bless and Thank You in advance for your generosity.
The need for restocking local foodbanks is ongoing. Our neighbors and families are in need now more than ever.
Drive Through Food Drives take place monthly at Our Lady of Grace on scheduled Saturdays between 10 am and 12:00 pm.
Our next scheduled Food Drive is Saturday, October 2, 2021
Your safety is also our concern, so you are asked to stay in your vehicle at all times. Prior to arrival place food donations in your trunk or back seat so it may be removed without getting out of your vehicle.
Be sure to bring your cell phone with you so we may communicate through your closed window if necessary.
We also accept monetary donations (checks should be made out to KofC 13228 - Food Drive written on notation line). Grocery gift cards are also welcome. All money collected goes directly to those facing food insecurity at Our Lady of Grace.
Contact Tony Salerno with any questions at 203.615.1932. God bless and Thank You in advance for your generosity.
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July began our new Fraternal Year - updates reflect donations collected beginning July 10, 2021
Up dates on Drive Through Food Drives will be posted mothly
We received ~
89 vehicles
1,964 lbs of food donated
$1,525.00 donated (distributed as S&S Food Cards)
Members have also donated 76 volunteer hours valued at *$2,169.04 towards Food For Families effort. (*Independent Sector)
Up dates on Drive Through Food Drives will be posted mothly
We received ~
89 vehicles
1,964 lbs of food donated
$1,525.00 donated (distributed as S&S Food Cards)
Members have also donated 76 volunteer hours valued at *$2,169.04 towards Food For Families effort. (*Independent Sector)
HELPING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Msgr. Mooney Council Knights of Columbus is accepting contributions for
"HELPING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES"; fondly nick named the "TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE".
Proceeds will be given to those with intellectual disabilities at Saint Catherine Academy, Fairfield, Connecticut as well as Special Olympics Connecticut/Trumbull serving Easton, Fairfield, Stratford and Trumbull.
Checks should be made payable to KOFC 13228 w/notation "Tootsie Roll Drive".
Place in envelope marked the same and drop in OLG collection basket. Cash may also be donated in like manner.
No donation amount is too small.
"HELPING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES"; fondly nick named the "TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE".
Proceeds will be given to those with intellectual disabilities at Saint Catherine Academy, Fairfield, Connecticut as well as Special Olympics Connecticut/Trumbull serving Easton, Fairfield, Stratford and Trumbull.
Checks should be made payable to KOFC 13228 w/notation "Tootsie Roll Drive".
Place in envelope marked the same and drop in OLG collection basket. Cash may also be donated in like manner.
No donation amount is too small.
Msgr. Thomas Mooney Council 13228
has raised $3,864.40 in the past three years
thanks to your generosity
and this year alone donated eighty-six man hours valued at $2,186. 50
has raised $3,864.40 in the past three years
thanks to your generosity
and this year alone donated eighty-six man hours valued at $2,186. 50
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2018 drive, left to right; Jerry Rynich, Bob Sliwinski and Bill Dalton | 2019 drive, left to right; Steve Flaig and Bill Dalton