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8Mar

By Jason Esteve, PSDNo Comments

Community, News

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 ...

Minutes from 2018 State Organizational Meeting

5Mar

By Joe Flaherty, PSDNo Comments

News

Minutes from 2018 State Organizational Meeting

28Feb

By Jason Esteve, PSDNo Comments

News

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! Find Out More

27Feb

By Jason Esteve, PSDNo Comments

News

March Dates to Remember

March is shaping up to be a very busy month. I just wanted to make sure everyone has their calendars marked. As always, be sure to reference our State Calendar (or add it to your Google Calendar) for current events and updates. Click here to access the State Calendar March 9th State Free Throw Tournament 9am-noonMontgomery Catholic High School5350 Vaughn RdMontgomery, AL 36116 It will be held on the 9th of March at Catholic High School in Montgomery. Registration will begin at 9 am with the completion beginning at 10. Should be complete no later than 1 pm. Point of Contact: Carl Thomas State Free Throw Coordinator 334-467-6124 CaptainCarl7734@gmail.com South Regional Meeting (Montgomery Area) 1pm - 4pmSt Bede Catholic Church3870 Atlanta HwyMontgo...

16Feb

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

News

45 Knights join the Fourth Degree

At an exemplification today at Our Lady of the Valley in Birmingham, 45 Knights join the Fourth Degree. The degree was conducted by District Master Pete Parrish, overseen by Vice Supreme Master Michael Porter, and held in honor of State Secretary Joseph E. Flaherty, III.

Council 12150 responds after tornado in Wetumpka

16Feb

By Jason Esteve, PSDNo Comments

Community, News

Council 12150 responds after tornado in Wetumpka

On January 19th, an EF2 tornado hit the city of Wetumpka. The Church of the Holy Spirit Council 12150 immediately started coordinating with local and county Emergency Medical Services as to what needs they could provide for this disaster. The EMS determined there was a need to have onsite feeding of first responders. Brother Knights from Council 12150 responded within hours. During the time onsite, the team fed 90 first responders. The team consisted of Mark Bruton, Perry Burden, Michael Mest and Shane McKenny. State Deputy commended the men and the council saying, “These men embody our dedication to charity. We Knights of Columbus always stand ready to help wherever, whenever we are able. It is an honor to serve those who serve others in our community.”

18Jan

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

Life, News

Thank You on 1,000 ultrasound machines

On January 14, the Supreme Knight dedicated the 1,000th ultrasound machine placed in pregnancy centers around the world. View a map of those locations. Yesterday, the Knights of Columbus released this video from the Supreme Knight thanking all those involved. You have achieved the greatest humanitarian project in the history of the Knights of Columbus. Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0AI7uR5iEY Ultrasound Initiative Overview The Knights of Columbus works together as an organization to purchase ultrasound machines for qualifying pregnancy centers. After the state and/or local council raises 50% of the cost, the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council will provide the other 50% to complete funding for purchase of an ultrasound. Or, if the cou...

4Jan

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

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A message from the Supreme Knight

Dear Brother Knight:There have been times in our country’s past when uninformed or prejudiced people questioned whether Catholics could be good citizens or honest public servants. That’s why Father McGivney chose the name “Columbus” for our Order — because the discoverer was the Catholic figure from American history most admired and accepted at the time. In fact, from our founding in 1882, until the election of Brother Knight John F. Kennedy in 1960, many still held that Catholics were unfit for public office. Throughout that time, the Knights of Columbus worked to counter such prejudice.Sadly, it seems that in some quarters, this prejudice remains.i First, in 2017 a Notre Dame law professor was deemed unfit for a federal judgeship by a United States Senator who feared that “the dogma li...

16Oct

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

Community, News

Hurricane Michael; Our Help is Needed

There is great need in NW Florida for aid and assistance. We have been asked by the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee to assist in a specific way by providing manpower to help receive and redistribute goods that are being trucked to the area. Currently, the volunteers on-hand cannot keep up with the massive demand, and so aid is being delayed. If you can help, or to learn more about what is being requested of us, please visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4da5aa28a7fd0-hurricane Information such as Locations, Dates, Times and Specific Needs can all be found by visiting the link above!

Agenda for October 2018 Regional Meetings

9Oct

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

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Agenda for October 2018 Regional Meetings

It is expected that every council will send at least one member as a representative to collect information and bring it back to their councils. It is preferred that it be the Grand Knight and another officer, but SEND SOMEONE! We will be covering a number of topics and the information provided now will help your council be successful in the remainder of the Fraternal Year. Oct 13th - Huntsville St John the Baptist 1055 Hughes Rd Madison, AL 35758 Oct 14th - Birmingham St Paul Cathedral 2120 3rd Ave N Birmingham, AL 35203 Oct 27th - Mobile St Phillip Neri 9101 Dauphin Island Parkway Theodore, AL 36582 Oct 28th - Montgomery TBD location but in the Montgomery Area. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming meetings.