Author: Ryan Marks

COVID-19 Cancellations
17Mar By Ryan MarksNo Comments
News

COVID-19 Cancellations

The following events have been canceled due to the current guidelines from the CDC about large gatherings: North Regional Meetings - March 28 in Huntsville & March 29 in BirminghamFourth Degree Exemplification - April 4 in HuntsvilleState Convention - April 24-26 in HuntsvilleBiennial meeting of the Fourth Degree - April 26 in Huntsville The State Deputy of the Alabama State Council sent the following out via email this morning: The State Officers and I met via telecon last night to discuss the recent challenges that gripped our country and its affects on upcoming events.  Many churches are closing except for Masses which severely limits our ability to meet for the scheduled North Regional Meetings.  Even if they were open, the CDC has suggested that groups of more than 50 no...
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Novena for Life 2020
21Jan By Ryan MarksNo Comments
Faith in Action, Life, News

Novena for Life 2020

A Novena for Life sponsored by Knights of Columbus Alabama State Council will be held from January 21st until January 29th to pray for a culture of life and civilization of love in our community, nation and world.  Each evening beginning at 8pm Central Time, attendees may join on the phone or via the internet to lift our voices in prayer.  This year, we will also hold prayers in Spanish beginning at 8:15pm Central Time. A novena is a period of sustained prayer over nine days for a particular intention. Community members are encouraged to pray in their homes or to join us via telephone or online on each of the nine days of the novena.The protection of life is a sustained prayer intention of the Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus. A Nov...
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“Tootsie Roll” 5K Run/Walk in support of Madison City Schools Intellectual Disabilities students
25Oct By Ryan MarksNo Comments
Life, News

“Tootsie Roll” 5K Run/Walk in support of Madison City Schools Intellectual Disabilities students

The Knights of Columbus of Madison is conducting a fundraising drive during the months of October and November 2019 as part of a nationwide campaign, held annually, to aid local agencies that support people with Intellectual Disabilities. This year we are conducting our second annual 5K Run/Walk in an effort to increase our fundraising and involve the community. In addition to our standard methods of storefront (stand in storefronts and hand out Tootsie Rolls) and pass through solicitations (facilitate the donations from businesses directly to an agency), our “Tootsie Roll” 5K Run/Walk provides the opportunity for community participation and support. The 5K will be held on November 2, 2019 at the Bradford Creek Greenway, with the race start and finish at Heritage Elementary School. ...
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Governor Kay Ivey’s Proclamation for October 2019
23Sep By Ryan MarksNo Comments
Life, News

Governor Kay Ivey’s Proclamation for October 2019

Ron Belz, the Alabama State Council Intellectual Disabilities Chairman has passed along the proclamation from Governor Kay Ivey stating October 2019 as "Knights of Columbus Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month" in Alabama. The PDF of this proclamation is provided below.
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LST-325 in Port Decatur
30Aug By Ryan MarksNo Comments
Community, News

LST-325 in Port Decatur

The LST-325, the only operational Landing Ship, Tank (LST) in WWII configuration afloat in US waters, is in Port Decatur now through the evening of Tuesday, September 3, 2019.   Sir Knight Steve Gentz, Past Grand Knight of Council 11672 and member of the Fourth Degree, serves as a volunteer crewman on this vessel and spends part of each year sailing it to different areas in the country for the public to tour and see a piece of history.  This ship is entirely volunteer supported with all income coming from visitors touring the ship during the annual cruise and at its home port in Evansville, IN.  The primary mission of the USS LST Ship Memorial is to educate its visitors to the role of the LST in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.  It is th...
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Alabama Knight Recounts Pilgrimage to Lourdes
25May By Ryan MarksNo Comments
Faith, News

Alabama Knight Recounts Pilgrimage to Lourdes

United States Marine Corps Master Sgt. Ryan Leach, a member of Knights of Council 4083 in Tuscaloosa, AL, shared the following after returning from Lourdes France earlier this week. Learn more about the program at the Warriors to Lourdes website. I just returned from the annual Knights of Columbus Warriors to Lourdes pilgrimage. It was a trip of a lifetime and I appreciate the planning and sponsorships that allowed me to participate. Every year the Knights of Columbus sends a U.S. delegation to Lourdes on a pilgrimage and also to participate in the Pelerinage Militaire International (PMI), which is a multi-national pilgrimage that involves approximately 12,000 people from 50 countries. Many nations, many languages, one faith and one prayer for peace. Lourdes is a truly amazing place ...
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Novena for Life 2019
27Apr By Ryan MarksNo Comments
Faith in Action, Life, News

Novena for Life 2019

A Novena for Life sponsored by Knights of Columbus Alabama State Council will be held from May 5th until May 13th to pray for a culture of life and civilization of love in our community, nation and world.  Each evening beginning at 8pm Central Time, attendees may join on the phone or via the internet to lift our voices in prayer. A novena is a period of sustained prayer over nine days for a particular intention. Community members are encouraged to pray in their homes or to join us via telephone or online on each of the nine days of the novena.The protection of life is a sustained prayer intention of the Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus. A Novena for Life is meant to bring Knights of Columbus and parish familie stogether in a spiritual battle to lead their communities, thr...
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February 2019 Family of the Month
24Mar By Ryan MarksNo Comments
Family of the Month

February 2019 Family of the Month

Congratulations to the families of Mark Griffith of Council 4083 in Tuscaloosa and Lee La Voy of Council 11480 in Enterprise.  They were the Alabama family out of the 100 “Family of the Month” reporting forms drawn at random from among all entries received at the Supreme Council office for the month. You can learn more about the program, submit an entry online, and be among councils 4083, 5164, 10354, 11480, and 11672 who submitted forms for their Family of the Month.
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