ST. PAUL'S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: May 2013

Thursday 16 May 2013

St. Paul’s Council presents $25,000 in donations to 10 causes

(May 17th – 2013) The St. Paul’s Council of the Knights of Columbus will be presenting $25,000 in donations to 10 St. John’s area causes on Friday, May 17th.

"Charity - helping those most in need - has always been the first principle of the Knights of Columbus," said Grand Knight, Peter Whittle.

The following organizations will receive $2,500 to assist them with their activities in support of the community:

·      The Single Parents Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
·      The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre, George Street United Church.
·      The Community Food Sharing Association.
·      The Right to Life Association.
·      St. Patrick’s Mercy Home.
·      Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
·      Emmaus House, St. Thomas’ Church.
·      Prostrate Cancer Association – Canadian Cancer Society.
·      The Gathering Place.
·      St. Bonaventure's College.

The event will take place at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Road at 12:30 p.m on May 17th,

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.

The Knights of Columbus provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

Contact Person:

Peter Whittle
Grand Knight
St. Paul’s Council 11776
709-697-2002

Wednesday 15 May 2013

SECOND DEGREE OPPORTUNITY

Hi Brothers:

A quick notice that there will be an opportunity to take your second degree on Tuesday May 21st.

If you have not taken your Second Degree, this would be an excellent opportunity to do so.

Members of the Knights of Columbus are united in the body of Christ, ritualized and embodied in their full participation in the Catholic Church. Their loyalty to Christ and the unity which He encompasses, is realized through their commitment to one another and their local, regional, and global church. The Second Degree helps Knights realize their true potential as Christian brothers and the sacred power of unity.

Please let me know if you are interested.

Here are the details:

TERRA NOVA COUNCIL ON ST. CLARE AVENUE

                TUESDAY   MAY 21,2013

                DEGREE STARTING TIME   7:00 PM

                CANDIDATES TO ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 6:30 PM

                STATE DRESS CODE REQUIRED

Peter Whittle
Grand Knight
www.stpauls11776.blogspot.ca

Friday 10 May 2013

YOUR SHIELD OF PROTECTION

LEARN MORE

Since our founding in 1882, the primary mission of the Knights of Columbus has been to protect families from the financial ruin caused by the death of the breadwinner.

With more than $86 billion of insurance in force and a full-time field force of more than 1,400 serving our members and their families, the Knights of Columbus is Your Shield of Protection for Life.

Our Order has grown to include top-rated life insurance, long-term care insurance and retirement products.

The best way to learn about our products is by arranging a visit with a local field agent. Your agent can custom design an insurance program to meet your current needs, help you plan for the future or simply explain the many fraternal benefits that come with membership.

For more information contact our field agent

JAMES B KENNEDY
(709) 576-8566
5 FIRST AVE
ST JOHNS NL A1B 1N3
CANADA

MAY 15 GENERAL MEETING

A quick reminder that our general meetings occur on the third Wednesday of each month, unless notified of a change.

This month's meeting takes place on May 15th. The Rosary is schedule for 7:00 with the meeting starting at 7:30.

This meeting will include of annual election of officers.

See you at the meeting.

Wednesday 1 May 2013

ROSARY TONIGHT! PLEASE ATTEND

Brothers:

I humbly request that you please take an hour from your hectic schedules to support the tonight's rosary. Activities like this deserve our devotion and respect. We have all taken oaths as Catholic gentleman to promote our church. Let us not let our order down. Take your family and let us enjoy the celebration of the Holy Rosary together.

The eleventh annual Rosary and Light Procession sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree takes place this year at the Basilica of St. John The Baptist tonight beginning at 7.30 PM with Father Ray Earle as the presider.

All knights are urged to attend along with their families and friends.

A reception will follow at St. Bonaventure's College.

I hope to see you there.

GK
Peter Whittle