Knights of Columbus  Council 6520

This year’s Hunger Harvest food drive was a huge success! We collected 72 shopping carts of groceries and over $1400 in cash donations to help feed the hungry in our community.

Thank you to all of the volunteers: my brother Knights, ladies, auxiliary, students (who are our future), SVdP staff, those who braved the cold temperatures and rain, those who did double shifts to fill in volunteer gaps.

Thank you to all my store captains who worked outside for eight hours.
Thank you to my amazing trailer crew who drove around loading and unloading carts all day!
Thank you for the generosity of our community! Without whom none of this would be possible.
Thank you to those stores who participated:
Murphy’s in the Lakes, Zallie’s, ShopRite, Murphy’s in the Pines.

It’s wonderful to be part of people helping people regardless of politics, race, religion etc.
Thank you again and may God Bless you.
From Mickey Z, event coordinator.
 

Contact the Grand Knight for details and to sign up.


 

The ministry is officially back on as of this past weekend. Please consider volunteering to meet and greet at the doors of the church at the mass of your choosing. Andre thanked all who signed up so far but we could certainly use some more helpers especially at the 10:30 and 12:00 masses.  See Andre Caldini- recorder if interested.

K of C Order Pledges, Mobilizes Aid for Ukrainian Refugees

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly calls on Knights to pray for peace and stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people

The Knights of Columbus announced Feb. 25 a commitment of $1 million for immediate distribution to support Ukrainian refugees, including Ukrainian Knights and their families impacted by the recent Russian invasion of their country. The organization has also launched the Ukraine Solidarity Fund, an international fundraising campaign that will match all funds raised up to an additional $500,000.

In a message to Knights around the world, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly encouraged the organization’s more than 2 million members to respond with continued prayers and material support.

“The situation in Ukraine is dire and worsening. The people of Ukraine and our brother Knights in that nation need our help,” the supreme knight wrote.

The relief funding will be used to provide shelter, food, medical supplies, clothing and religious goods, as well as other humanitarian needs as identified, both directly in Ukraine and through refugee sites in Poland. The Knights will work with both the Latin and Greek Catholic Churches in Ukraine, with dioceses and K of C councils in Poland, and with international humanitarian aid agencies to address needs quickly and effectively. Should fundraising efforts exceed immediate needs, consideration will be given to assist widows and orphans of brother Knights killed as a result of military action, and for assistance in resettlement and rebuilding for communities displaced by conflict and war.

Already, Knights in Poland are aiding Ukrainian refugees at the border and providing housing for refugee families. At regional centers across Poland, Knights are also collecting supplies — including medicine, generators, sleeping bags and other necessities — and have begun to deliver them to the Archdiocese of Lviv in western Ukraine.

In a Feb. 25 video message to the more than 1,800 Knights of Columbus in Ukraine, Supreme Knight Kelly said, “In this time of intense danger, know that your brother Knights of Columbus around the world are praying for you, your families and all the people of Ukraine. We ask that our Lord protect you and your loved ones and restore peace in your land. We ask that he give you strength and courage to persevere.”

The supreme knight’s entire video message can be viewed here.

For additional information about the Knights of Columbus Ukraine Solidarity Fund and how to donate, CLICK HERE .

Marsha Ross
Paul Baradell
Hudson Wingate
Jeanne Pyrz
Judy  Clauss
Claudio Caldini
Terry Finan
Hank Hess
Pete Perno
Nola Kerfoot
Isabell Mosteller
Gerard Gehin
Katherine and Ken Bill
Rita Fenerty
Kathleen Parisimo

All Medical Professionals
All Military and Police Personnel
People of the Ukraine