Mother Teresa: No Greater Love: To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s passing, the Knights of Columbus produced a feature-length film about the life and legacy of Mother Teresa. It will be available for two dates, Monday, October 3 and Tuesday, 4, in a limited number of theaters. "Mother Teresa taught us that there are no expendable people," Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly said. "Everyone we encounter is made in the image of God. So, when she was feeding the hungry or holding the hands of someone as they lay dying, she was treating them as she would the most important person in her life, Jesus Christ himself. And, in all of this, she was teaching us to have a heart that sees, and if we can learn to see as she did, the world would be a radically different and, I would say, better place." For more information visit motherteresamovie.com/
WELL, AIN'T THAT JUST CRACKER JACK!!
DID YOU KNOW the first hit in the oldest, and still active, baseball league was made by a Knight of Columbus member? Heck, even our founder Blessed Michael J. McGivney played ball! Ain't baseball great? Combine that with our rich history and we've got a story to tell. Ain't that just cracker jack!!
Why not join our winning team here at Our Lady of Grace and become a Knight of Columbus today - membership is FREE for your first year using promo code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY and mention council 13228 as your council of choice.
Run the bases of Charity, Unity and Fraternity with us, and don't forget to check out our online exhibit of KofC Baseball: An American Story!
SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS ROE V WADE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNOUNCE AID AND SUPPORT AFTER PREGNANCY
TWO WEEKS PRIOR
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNOUNCE AID AND SUPPORT AFTER PREGNANCY
TWO WEEKS PRIOR
Photo: KofC Supreme website
I am continually amazed at the prophetic vision of our founder, Blessed Michael J. McGivney and the lay leadership of our Order. This announcement of the initiative Aid and Support After Pregnancy (or ASAP) came TWO WEEKS prior to "Dobbs" which was announced on The Feast of The Sacred Heart.
Two weeks prior to the historic Supreme Court ruling "Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization", Knights of Columbus not only reinforced our message to the "Culture of Life" to help women and children, and in particular, women with new babies, but the Order bolstered that commitment with a new program named Aid and Support After Pregnancy (or ASAP).
Through the program, launching July 1, the Supreme Council will give an additional $100 for every $500 a council donates to a pregnancy resource center or a maternity home. As our Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly stated; “In a post-Roe world,” he said, “We need to be there for mothers and children. They will need our help more than ever.”
This new intiative encourages, strengthens, and adds additional resources to support many programs local councils already conduct supporting pregnacy centers and other organizations such as Malta House in Stamford. CT which is one Msgr Thomas Mooney Council 13228 supports.
Terry Morgan
Past Grand Knight
Two weeks prior to the historic Supreme Court ruling "Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization", Knights of Columbus not only reinforced our message to the "Culture of Life" to help women and children, and in particular, women with new babies, but the Order bolstered that commitment with a new program named Aid and Support After Pregnancy (or ASAP).
Through the program, launching July 1, the Supreme Council will give an additional $100 for every $500 a council donates to a pregnancy resource center or a maternity home. As our Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly stated; “In a post-Roe world,” he said, “We need to be there for mothers and children. They will need our help more than ever.”
This new intiative encourages, strengthens, and adds additional resources to support many programs local councils already conduct supporting pregnacy centers and other organizations such as Malta House in Stamford. CT which is one Msgr Thomas Mooney Council 13228 supports.
Terry Morgan
Past Grand Knight
As Knights of Columbus, we've had our "marching" orders
long before the first March For Life.
"As March for Life president Jeanne Mancini said about the Knights of Columbus’ participation, without the K of C “there would be no March for Life.” And no weather, no pandemic, no circumstance has stopped the Knights from taking a stand for life." (The K Of C's History With The March For Life)
Our council is proud to be a part of this effort, by attending the March, providing donations towards ultra sound machines and to Malta House in Norwalk to mention a few of our local efforts.
We've done much, but there is much more to do.
As our grand knight elect, Patrick O'Keefe stated recently, "...we must also acknowledge we have won a battle, but the war is far from over."
Join us in this effort. Become a member of the Knights of Columbus today and/or encourage others to become members of The Knights of Columbus. Visit kofc.org/joinus.
long before the first March For Life.
"As March for Life president Jeanne Mancini said about the Knights of Columbus’ participation, without the K of C “there would be no March for Life.” And no weather, no pandemic, no circumstance has stopped the Knights from taking a stand for life." (The K Of C's History With The March For Life)
Our council is proud to be a part of this effort, by attending the March, providing donations towards ultra sound machines and to Malta House in Norwalk to mention a few of our local efforts.
We've done much, but there is much more to do.
As our grand knight elect, Patrick O'Keefe stated recently, "...we must also acknowledge we have won a battle, but the war is far from over."
Join us in this effort. Become a member of the Knights of Columbus today and/or encourage others to become members of The Knights of Columbus. Visit kofc.org/joinus.
THE NEED IS REAL, THE NEED IS URGENT
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Partner with us in support of Ukraine
Our brothers and sisters in Ukraine need our prayers and our help.
That is why Council 13228 is hosting a fundraiser, in connection with Knights of Columbus around the world, to provide for the spiritual and material needs of Ukrainian refugees.
By partnering with us, you will bring much needed shelter, food, medical supplies, clothing and religious goods to the displaced communities that are now in Poland and western Ukraine.
Every dollar you donate has immediate effect, and100% of every donation goes directly to those in need. So donate today!
Our brothers and sisters in Ukraine need our prayers and our help.
That is why Council 13228 is hosting a fundraiser, in connection with Knights of Columbus around the world, to provide for the spiritual and material needs of Ukrainian refugees.
By partnering with us, you will bring much needed shelter, food, medical supplies, clothing and religious goods to the displaced communities that are now in Poland and western Ukraine.
Every dollar you donate has immediate effect, and100% of every donation goes directly to those in need. So donate today!
Want to strengthen your faith? Your parish, family and community? Learn more about us or join online today. Watch this short video and listen to Jared Zimmer, the Director of The Word on Fire Institute on why he's a member of the Knights of Columbus
As our parish and broader community continue to re-open, Knights at OLG remain commimitted to being a part of this, but remember, the Knights never went away. Throughout the pandemic we've never missed a monthly meeting, conducting them online when necessary; we collected and distributed food and food cards, we delivered parish bulletins to the homebound, assisted pregnancy centers and Mothers in need, held events such as our FREE Ice Cream Social honoring families and Drive Through Santa Breakfast. We still conduct 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 to make a difference!
As our parish and broader community continue to re-open, Knights at OLG remain commimitted to being a part of this, but remember, the Knights never went away. Throughout the pandemic we've never missed a monthly meeting, conducting them online when necessary; we collected and distributed food and food cards, we delivered parish bulletins to the homebound, assisted pregnancy centers and Mothers in need, held events such as our FREE Ice Cream Social honoring families and Drive Through Santa Breakfast. We still conduct 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 to 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.
It's disappointing to enter a grocery store and find items you're looking fo missing from shelves, not knowing when they'll restock, or find you don't have the resources to pay for it.
It's more than disappointing to open your kitchen cabinet looking for food to prepare for your family and it's not there,... and you have no idea when you will be able to restock.
Help us fight Food Insecurity,... be as generous as you're able. Every little bit helps!
Drive Through Food Collections take place monthly at Our Lady of Grace on scheduled Saturdays between 10 am and 12:00 pm.
Our next scheduled Food Collection is Saturday, October 1, 2022
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.
Cash and/or 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.
It's disappointing to enter a grocery store and find items you're looking fo missing from shelves, not knowing when they'll restock, or find you don't have the resources to pay for it.
It's more than disappointing to open your kitchen cabinet looking for food to prepare for your family and it's not there,... and you have no idea when you will be able to restock.
Help us fight Food Insecurity,... be as generous as you're able. Every little bit helps!
Drive Through Food Collections take place monthly at Our Lady of Grace on scheduled Saturdays between 10 am and 12:00 pm.
Our next scheduled Food Collection is Saturday, October 1, 2022
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.
Cash and/or 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.
Click here for a list of need items you can downlod and print.
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July begins our new Fraternal Year - updates reflect donations collected between July 9, 2022 - June 3, 2023
Up dates on Drive Through Food Drives will be posted monthly:
We've received ~
77 vehicles
1,729 lbs of food donated
$1,775.00 donated (distributed as S&S Food Cards)
Members have also donated 81 volunteer hours valued at *$2,425.95 towards Food For Families effort. (*Independent Sector)
Up dates on Drive Through Food Drives will be posted monthly:
We've received ~
77 vehicles
1,729 lbs of food donated
$1,775.00 donated (distributed as S&S Food Cards)
Members have also donated 81 volunteer hours valued at *$2,425.95 towards Food For Families effort. (*Independent Sector)