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Past State Deputy Charlie Hedrick Passed Away July 5, 2018
14Jul By Ryan MarksNo Comments
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Past State Deputy Charlie Hedrick Passed Away July 5, 2018

Charles David Hedrick, Charlie, of Birmingham AL, passed away on July 5, 2018 at the age of 76. He is survived by his spouse of almost 53 years, Evelyn, his two sons Charles Patrick Hedrick (Sharon) of Frisco, TX and Robert Aiden Hedrick (Miranda) of Birmingham, AL, daughter Deborah Mary Lancaster (Alan) of Birmingham, AL, grandsons Charlie Hedrick and Kyle Lancaster (Shannon), granddaughters Anna Lancaster, Kaitlyn Hedrick, Allie Hedrick and Laurie Lancaster, great granddaughters Norah and Clara Lancaster, his brother Robert Hedrick (Diane) of Randolph, MA, sister in law Carole Hedrick of South Easton, MA and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his Parents Carl and Winifred Hedrick and brother, Thomas Hedrick. Born July 3, 1942 in Boston, MA he grew up in Randolp...
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Tibi Necesitas Es
9Jul By Jason Esteve, PSDNo Comments
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Tibi Necesitas Es

Remarks from State Deputy Jason Esteve at the State Organizational Meeting in Prattville on July 7, 2018. When I became a part of the state council, there are things I never thought I would say. So in Toronto, at the Supreme Convention, I am chatting with the State Chaplain and a cardinal. Like I said, never thought I put those words together in that order. So we’re chatting (well, it’s better to say our State Chaplain and the cardinal were chatting and I was nodding and smiling) and Fr. Dan asks what I consider to be a very interesting question: “What’s it like to elect a pope?” Even more interesting to me was the answer. The cardinal didn’t focus on being sequestered or balloting, he concentrated on the Swiss Guard. He thought that it was notable that as soon as there is no longer a p...
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Happy Independence Day
4Jul By Ryan MarksNo Comments
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Happy Independence Day

All the nations you have made shall come to bow before you, Lord, and give honor to your name. For you are great and do wondrous deeds; and you alone are God. Psalms 86: 9-10
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Supreme Chaplain’s Challenge – 5 Minutes to a Better Start
1Jul By Ryan MarksNo Comments
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Supreme Chaplain’s Challenge – 5 Minutes to a Better Start

An exciting initiative called “Monthly Challenge from the Supreme Chaplain” begins today! Check out this month’s challenge below. A new challenge for each month will be shared on the Knights of Columbus social media pages, as well as in Knightline and Columbia magazine. It is also available in multiple languages at kofc.org. Engage in the challenge and put your faith into action today! Vivat Jesus! If we are honest, we know that we men are not that good at “coming away…to a deserted place” to “rest a while.” In fact we know that over 80 percent of us check our smart phone even before brushing our teeth in the morning, and spend time on it in the last hour before we go to sleep. Like the apostles, we focus on getting a lot done. But let’s imagine what would happen if we truly r...
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Installation of Officers
30Jun By Ryan MarksNo Comments
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Installation of Officers

The Installation of Officers for the Alabama State Council was held today during the 5:30 pm Mass at St. John the Baptist in Madison, AL.  An Honor Guard preceded the liturgical procession which included the State Officers, Directors, and their wives.  Rev. Dan Good, the State Chaplian, was the celebrant of the Mass.  Jason Esteve, who was installed as State Deputy three weeks ago while in New Haven, CT, installed the officers and bestowed on each the jewel of their office.
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2018 Organizational Meeting Agendas
27Jun By Jason Esteve, PSDNo Comments
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2018 Organizational Meeting Agendas

Here are links to the agendas for the District Deputy Meeting and the Kickoff Meeting.  More information as to content for presenters, but I wanted to get this to you for review. I look forward to seeing you in Prattville on July 7th.
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Refund Support Vocation Program (RSVP)
26Jun By Ryan MarksNo Comments
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Refund Support Vocation Program (RSVP)

A Higher Purpose Keep the faith alive by supporting our seminarians and postulants. As the strong right arm of the church, Knights of Columbus are committed to providing moral, financial and spiritual support to our future priests and religious at all stages of their formation. A featured program, RSVP counts for two credits toward the Columbian Award. Overview Knights of Columbus stand in solidarity with our priests and religious. Through this program, council and parish families will raise funds to support seminarians in their area. For every $500 donated to an individual seminarian or religious aspirant, the Supreme Council will refund $100 back to the council, up to a maximum of $400 (four individuals) per council per fraternal year. Though financial support is vitally important, it is...
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