Programs – Page 4 – Alabama State Council Knights of Columbus

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...

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.

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 ...

24Feb

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

Family of the Month

January 2019 Family of the Month

Congratulations to the families of Charles Laurence of Council 666 in Mobile and Edward Arominski of Council 10232 in Madison. They were two Alabama families 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 666, 10232, 10354, and 11672 who submitted forms for their Family of the Month.

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.”

24Jan

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

Family of the Month

December 2018 Family of the Month

Congratulations to the families of Tony Dailey of Council 5164 in Birmingham, Paul Boike of Council 10354 in Gardendale, and Michael Lenz of Council 11672 in Huntsville. They were three Alabama families 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, 10232, 10354, 11480, 11672, and 16248 who submitted forms for their Family of the Month.

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...

23Dec

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

Family of the Month

November 2018 Family of the Month

Congratulations to the family of Rafael Rodriguez 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, 10354, 11480, and 16248 who submitted forms for their Family of the Month.

26Nov

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

Family of the Month

October 2018 Family of the Month

Congratulations to the families of Tim Didyoung of Council 4083 in Tuscaloosa and Jorge Delmonte of Council 10232 in Madison. They were two Alabama families 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, 10232, 10354, 11480, and 11672 who submitted forms for their Family of the Month.

19Oct

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

Family of the Month

September 2018 Family of the Month

Congratulations to the families of Michael Jolly of Council 10354 in Gardendale and Rodolfo Chavez of Council 11672 in Huntsville. They were two Alabama families 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.