Knights of Columbus  Council 6520

We increase the size of the crosses and now have 50  Brick Slots available for sale. To place an an order on-line go to  the 4everbricks website: 
 
https://4everbricks.com/donors/sml/ 

For more info Click Here 

Tootsie Roll Drive -  No Date set
Pickle Ball -  PoCs Mickey Zawatcki and Bill Mazzio
Bocce- Starting in May- See Tom Mckay for details.
Summer Fishing Trip
Musikfest Bethlehem Bus trip- August 13th
Cornhole Event  August 20th
 

Knights and their families in Medford, N.J., have answered the call to leave no neighbor behind. “I am sure proud of my dad for being in the Knights of Columbus. It’s a good opportunity to give back all that we’ve gotten from God,” says Jude Vellaringattu. WATCH

Mickey Zawatcki

He is Chairman of the Food Trailer Project " Leave No Neighbor Behind", He also chairs the Hunger Harvest and Co chairs the Dedication Christmas Tree Event. He is always.available for many of our other volunteer opportunities when called upon. For this reason and so many others we have selected him Knight of the Year.

Sam and Linda Xerri
Linda recently stepped down from chairing the YES ministry and moving on to religious Education at St Mary of the Lakes. Her tireless devotion to the youth of this parish, and her husband's willingness to always help volunteer at all events made this an easy selection for Family of the year.

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 .

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. Harry 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 Harry Meshirer at the Parish office if interested.

Marsha Ross
Paul Baradell
Hudson Wingate
Jeanne Pyrz
Judy  Clauss
Joy Gibson
Gerard Gehin
Katherine and Ken Bill
Rita Fenerty
Doris Boll
 Maryann Scheffold
John Diebel
Terry Finan
All Medical Professionals
All Military and Police Personnel