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AL State Free Throw Competition
22Jan By Chris KariganNo Comments
Community

AL State Free Throw Competition

We are excited to announce the details for our annual Knights of Columbus Basketball Freethrow Contest. This event is a cherished tradition that brings together our community and showcases the skills and sportsmanship of our young participants. Purpose: The Freethrow Contest is designed to provide an engaging and competitive environment for our youth, promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and the values upheld by the Knights of Columbus. Dates: The state competition will be held on March 15, 2025 at Montgomery Catholic High gym. Local Competitions need to be held in January 2025 and District in February 2025. Background: The Knights of Columbus Basketball Freethrow Contest has been a longstanding tradition, celebrating the talents of boys and girls ages 9 to 14 since 1972. Partic...
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Alabama Special Olympics Meeting and Awards Luncheon
4Dec By Chris KariganNo Comments
Life, News

Alabama Special Olympics Meeting and Awards Luncheon

On November 6th, Jerry Brecher, State Special Olympic Chairman and State Deputy Bill Mores attended the Alabama Special Olympics Meeting and Awards Luncheon where they were recognized as the 2024 Outstanding Organization.  This award recognizes all the man-hours and financial support that councils from all around Alabama give to this wonderful organization.  Thank you councils for all you do to support the Special Olympics!   A special thank you to Jerry Brecher, our State Special Olympic Chairman, for many years of involvement with this organization and keeping us informed as to how we can support them. From Left to Right:Dr Robert Bushong - Special Olympic Executive Dir, Jerry Brecher -State Special Olympic Chairman, Jane Cameron, Bill Mores - AL SD
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Mid-Year Meeting
4Dec By Chris KariganNo Comments
News

Mid-Year Meeting

Mark your calendars! The Mid-Year Meeting is scheduled for January 11th, 2025! St. Joseph Catholic Church511 N. Memorial HwyPrattville, ALDistrict Deputy's Meeting 08:00 AM - 11:00 AMGrand Knight's Meeting 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM Click here for flyer and preview of a couple of meeting topics!
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Membership Wednesday!
4Dec By Chris KariganNo Comments
News, Recruiter Incentive

Membership Wednesday!

Worthy District Deputies and Brother Knights All, Good Morning Alabama!!"Happy!! Membership Wednesday”Dec 4, 2024"Read All About It"Hot off the Press!!""Extended""State Deputy Special Incentive for the month of November and December - $10.00 for each New Member!!  If a council that has not recruited, not one member, and if you recruit 1 New Member in the month of November , you will receive Additional $10.00 Bonus!!!! Transfers do not count, that includes online hopper. We need 37 New Members by the end of the month to make the State Goal!!!!  As of today, the Alabama State councils as of Tuesday is at 17th in the Nation We Need another Big, Big Mouth & Weekends.. Please encourage Membership and Church Drives, and send this Good New to all your Councils WG...
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2025 NOVENA FOR LIFE
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 ...
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Message from the AL Silver Rose Chairman
25Nov By Chris KariganNo Comments
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...
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Fall 2024 Virtual Meeting
12Oct By Ryan MarksNo Comments
News

Fall 2024 Virtual Meeting

A virtual meeting was held this morning. The agenda and slides from the meeting can be found below. Agenda Slides - Download as PDF / View in Google Slides Minutes from this 2024 Fall Regional Meeting (held Virtually):
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace
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/.
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