Faith in Action – Page 2 – Alabama State Council Knights of Columbus

4Dec

By Chris KariganNo Comments

Life

2025 NOVENA FOR LIFE

Honoring the Feast of the Visitation Join us in Prayer To Protect Human Life! Thursday January 16, Thru Friday January 24, 2025 A Novena for Life sponsored by Knights of Columbus Alabama State Council and hosted by the Alabama Knights on Bikes will be held from January 16th until January 24th to pray for a culture of life and civilization of love in our community, nation and world. Each evening beginning at 7pm Central Time, attendees may join via Zoom (Invitations available by contacting: kofcalkob@gmail.com) we will also broadcast on the “Knights on Bikes - Alabama” Facebook page. 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 online on each of the nine days ...

Message from the AL Silver Rose Chairman

25Nov

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Silver Rose

Message from the AL Silver Rose Chairman

Dear Brother Knights, Have you ever wondered “Why does My Council Only Get The Silver Rose for one (1) Day, or Why I cannot reserve it on a specific date or why it cannot be received for our usually scheduled Mass. There are approximately 137 Parishes and missions throughout the Great State of Alabama and the state will host the “Silver Rose” for just 30 days before it moves on to Mississippi. There are a total of 8 routes, that all start their journey in late February or early March, across North America. Four (4) Routes running across Canada and Four (4) Across the United State. Here in Alabama, we are part Route #5. Route 5 starts its journey in February in Virgin...

1Sep

By Chris KariganNo Comments

Community, News

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Knights from 4 different Councils across North Alabama from Districts 11 and 20 participated in building beds for needy citizens on August 23, 2024. This project is led by the Organization "Sleep in Heavenly Peace", a national organization who has provided 61,080 beds across the US. However, there are 161,613 beds needed! Please consider donating and/or volunteering at another event near you! For more information, please visit https://shpbeds.org/.

FY2024-2025 Intellectual Disabilities Campaign

2Aug

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

Life

FY2024-2025 Intellectual Disabilities Campaign

FY 2024-2025 Milestone Dates August 19, 2024Tootsie Rolls, if used, should be ordered by the Council before this date to ensure timely delivery. Place your order using the Tootsie Roll Order Form. September 9, 2024 Publicity photo should be taken. If soliciting on street corners; police department should be notified of campaign date(s) and their permission received. If soliciting at stores; managers' permission to stand outside entrance should be requested. Send out donation request letters to local businesses. September 16, 2024Contact your Council members and other volunteers who will help with your campaign in order to set up work dates, times and duration, and location. Send a newspaper article about your upcoming campaign with a publicity photo to your local paper. October 12-13,...

17Jul

By Chris KariganNo Comments

Faith, News

Seminarian’s Dinner in Dothan

Knights of Columbus Council 6727 at St. Columba Parish in Dothan held its annual seminarian dinner at the parish on July 12 to financially support 15 seminarians of the Archdiocese of Mobile. Following an initial gathering and social hour, Master of Ceremonies Chris Hart welcomed guests and dignitaries, including Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi, keynote speaker Tom Riello and area clergy. St. Columba pastor Fr. Jim Dane gave the blessing before the meal. Following Archbishop Rodi’s introduction of the seminarians, Archdiocese of Mobile Vocations Director Fr. Patrick Gilbreath briefly discussed his idea for the “25 for 25” prayer intention. He is personally praying for 25 seminarians in the year 2025 and will also invite parishes to do so. Also in attendance were St. Columba Parish Par...