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25May 
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No Comments 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 ...
3May 
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No Comments Alabama Knights Celebrate “A Legacy of Charity” in Birmingham
Members of the Alabama Knights of Columbus from across the
state gathered on April 26th, 27th, and 28th
in Birmingham to share fellowship, elect officers, and celebrate Divine Mercy
Sunday at the Hilton Birmingham at UAB hotel and conference center at their 116th
annual state convention.
With nearly 2 million members, the Knights of Columbus are the world’s largest lay-Catholic family fraternal benefits society. Founded in 1882 by Fr. Michael J. McGivney, the men of the Knights of Columbus are dedicated to their principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. In 2017 alone, the Knights of Columbus worldwide provided charitable work with an unprecedented $185.6 million in donations and 75.6 million hours of service provided worldwide.
The group gathered Friday f...
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No Comments 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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Brothers,
Bill Mores has worked with the hotel to extend our registration deadline until April 11. We still have rooms to fill and if we don't fill them, then the State has to either pay for the rooms or pay a penalty. Please help us be good stewards by booking a room NOW. Even if you are in the Birmingham or surrounding area, please spend at least one night in the hotel.
Click here to book your room now.
I look forward to seeing you at the convention.
Jason
24Mar No Comments
No Comments Family of the Month February 2019 Winners
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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Here is the 2019 Delegate Form I mentioned during the Regional Meetings. Please fill out the form and mail it to me.
https://kofcalabama.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-Delegate-Form.doc
8Mar No Comments
No Comments Lee County Tornado Relief Effort Update
Brother Rob Wilburn, District Deputy #19 has really stepped up and taken the lead in organizing and communicating with those affected by the Lee County Tornado and provided the following information.
Physical Needs
Three distribution points are also churches. They are
Providence Baptist Church2807 Lee County Rd 166Opelika, AL 36804 POC Tanya Knight (334) 748 - 8555
Greater Peace Baptist Church 650 Jeter AvenueOpelika, AL 36801No specific POC(334) 745 - 9847
They need the following:
broomsmopsrakesshovelsratchet strapslarge Rubbermaid totesgift cards $25 - $50bungee cords (Providence Baptist Church specific)first aid kits, non-medical (Providence Baptist Church specific)packaged underwear especially women's plus size (Greater Peace Baptist Church ...
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No Comments 2019 Alabama State Convention
Make your plans now to attend.
Join us in Birmingham April 26-28
Brother Knights and their families will gather at the Hilton Birmingham at UAB for fun and fellowship and we want YOU to be there!
Friday Night Dinner and Game Night.Breakfast with the Bishops.Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Paul.
We look forward to seeing you in Birmingham. Click the button below to sign up NOW! This year we have payment ONLINE!
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