CELEBRATING TWENTY YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE!
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From left to right: Bill Soisson, Bob Sliwinski, George Cometa, Sr., PGK, Mayor Laura R. Hoydick,
Jerry Rynich, DGK, Terry Morgan, IPGK, David Christiansen, Michael Marella (photo courtesy of Molly R. Ryan, Town of Stratford)
From left to right: Bill Soisson, Bob Sliwinski, George Cometa, Sr., PGK, Mayor Laura R. Hoydick,
Jerry Rynich, DGK, Terry Morgan, IPGK, David Christiansen, Michael Marella (photo courtesy of Molly R. Ryan, Town of Stratford)
Chartered November 3, 2002 in St. Ambrose Church, Bridgeport, CT. the council is named after the founding pastor of that parish, Msgr. Thomas Mooney. When the parish closed, the council was welcomed to our current location, Our Lady of Grace parish in Stratford, CT. in 2012 by then current pastor of the church Msgr. Schultz, an active knight himself. Msgr. Schultz passed away October 13, 2013. Our current pastor and Chaplain is SK Msgr. Ryan who attends meetings regularly.
Members are Ushers, Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors, CCD Instructors, serve on parish committees and more. We're fathers, brothers, sons, uncles and friends trying to strengthen our families, parish and community. We strongly support the parish Faith Formation programs, and have an ongoing Food For Families program supporting the Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry as well as providing financial assistance to Our Lady of Grace parishioners facing Food Insecurity.
We've hosted the parish's annual Church Picnic since moving into Our Lady of Grace as well as Pasta "Knights", Country Breakfasts and annual Breakfasts with Santa and Easter Bunny.
Some other things we do:
- Celebrate parishioners through our Sacramental Gifts Program
- Host a Free Ice Cream Social during Knights of Columbus Family Week.
- Host a Family Rosary whenever a 5th Sunday falls in any month.
- Participate in the Connecticut State Council Pro-Life program and Baby Shower
- Conduct Blood Drives
- Provide financial assistance to a local priesthood seminarian through RSVP
- Provide an Annual Scholarship to young men of the parish.
- Provide An Advent Journey through Music and Scripture
and many more activities,....
In fact, wherever you see parish activity, chances are there is a knight presence. You see us all the time, although you may not know we are members of the knights because we're regular men just like YOU.
We continue to look for ways to grow our support of the parish and by extension, our community. We have a very active membership and are always looking for men who would like to work "shoulder to shoulder" with us so we may continue to strengthen these programs and do more using our principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity.
Membership is open to all practical Catholic men 18 years old or older. If you would like more information about our council or the Knights of Columbus, send us a note using our contact page or you may visit the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council website.
Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal society. Founded in 1882 by Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney at Saint Mary's church in New Haven, Connecticut, it was officially chartered by the state legislature on March 29 of that year, which is now recognized Order wide as Founders Day yearly. During the course of the next 130 years, the Order spread to other sub-ordinate local councils whose membership practice the three main principles of the Knights of Columbus Order, Charity, Unity and Fraternity.
An interesting interview concerning Christopher Columbus, the namesake of the Order of The Knights of Columbus.
Why Columbus Sailed
In the face of a new barrage of attacks against Christopher Columbus, it's important to be aware of true history of Columbus.
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS AND FAKE HISTORY
The Origins and Traditions of Columbus Day,.. a must read for those who would understand more about Columbus.
The Work of Christopher Columbus,.. "Our Lady herself put the Divine seal of approval on the work that had begun with Columbus's expedition of 1492, appearing to Juan Diego on December 9, 1531, at Tepeyac, Mexico, resulting in the rapid conversion of over nine million indigenous people to the true Faith following within ten years the conquest of the barbaric Aztec system of human sacrifice. Indeed, a thriving Catholic culture emerged in Central and South America within a very short period of time. Saints, both from abroad and those born in the Americas, emerged to propagate the true Faith".
QUARTO ABEUNTE SAECULO (On the Columbus Quadri-centennial ,.. Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII promulgated on 16 July 1892 concerning Christopher Columbus
The Catholic Spirit of Christopher Columbus ,.. very well written.
The Crimes of Christopher Columbus ,... helps answer the real reasons behind many of those who denigrate our Patron. A must read for those willing to defend and reply to those promoting removing statues, plaques, Columbus Day - and truth.
Why Columbus Sailed
In the face of a new barrage of attacks against Christopher Columbus, it's important to be aware of true history of Columbus.
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS AND FAKE HISTORY
The Origins and Traditions of Columbus Day,.. a must read for those who would understand more about Columbus.
The Work of Christopher Columbus,.. "Our Lady herself put the Divine seal of approval on the work that had begun with Columbus's expedition of 1492, appearing to Juan Diego on December 9, 1531, at Tepeyac, Mexico, resulting in the rapid conversion of over nine million indigenous people to the true Faith following within ten years the conquest of the barbaric Aztec system of human sacrifice. Indeed, a thriving Catholic culture emerged in Central and South America within a very short period of time. Saints, both from abroad and those born in the Americas, emerged to propagate the true Faith".
QUARTO ABEUNTE SAECULO (On the Columbus Quadri-centennial ,.. Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII promulgated on 16 July 1892 concerning Christopher Columbus
The Catholic Spirit of Christopher Columbus ,.. very well written.
The Crimes of Christopher Columbus ,... helps answer the real reasons behind many of those who denigrate our Patron. A must read for those willing to defend and reply to those promoting removing statues, plaques, Columbus Day - and truth.
Painting of Father McGivney by Antonella Cappuccio
Learn more about our founder, Blessed Michael McGiveny, and how his case for canonization is moving forward by visiting THE FATHER MCGIVNEY GUILD homepage.
Msgr. Thomas Mooney Council 13228 members concretely show support by closing all council meetings by reciting in unity the Blessed Father McGiveny Prayer for Canonization led by our Chaplain Msgr. Ryan.
Membership in THE FATHER MCGIVNEY GUILD is not restricted to members of the Order, but is open to anyone. Register as a guild member by selecting the button below.
Spiritual benefits of Guild membership
Msgr. Thomas Mooney Council 13228 members concretely show support by closing all council meetings by reciting in unity the Blessed Father McGiveny Prayer for Canonization led by our Chaplain Msgr. Ryan.
Membership in THE FATHER MCGIVNEY GUILD is not restricted to members of the Order, but is open to anyone. Register as a guild member by selecting the button below.
Spiritual benefits of Guild membership