Blankets for the Homeless

On Tuesday night, December 2, brother knights gathered at The Lords Church at 5th and Greenfield Streets to distribute the backpacks assembled from our Blankets for the Homeless program.  In addition to providing each person with a fully stocked backpack, we also assisted the First Baptist crew in dispensing a meal of Chicken Alfredo, green beans, salad, bread and desert.  It's times like these that change hearts and minds.   

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Coats for Kids

These pictures are from the three distribution locations of new winter coats given to needy children this fall by Council 12017.  A total of 252 coats were provided to families.  For photos from the various distribution sites, look below.

Bolton Community Center

Fair Bluffs Building Bridges

Santa Clara Mission

Knights Movie NightMary of Nazareth

The Knights of Columbus "Movie Night" program presents a free screening of Mary of Nazareth on Saturday, December 6 from 6:30 to 9:00pm in the Parish Hall.

Mary of Nazareth is an epic motion picture on the life of Mary, mother of Christ, from her childhood through the Resurrection of Jesus. Shot in High Definition, it was filmed in Europe with outstanding cinematography, a strong cast, and a majestic music score. Actress Alissa Jung gives a beautiful, compelling and inspired portrayal of Mary.

The film vividly captures the essence of Mary’s profound faith and trust in God amidst the great mysteries that she lived with as the Mother of the Messiah, as well as her compassionate humanity and concern for others, and the deep love that she and Jesus shared for one another. The movie underscores her special role in God’s plan for our redemption, her unique relationship with Christ, and the tremendous suffering that she endured in union with his passion and death, as well as her serene joy at his Resurrection.

It was directed by acclaimed European film director Giacomo Campiotti (Bakhita, Doctor Zhivago, St. Giuseppe Moscati), and written by Francesco Arlanch (Restless Heart, Pius XII, Pope John Paul II). In addition to the luminous performance by Jung, the film also has inspiring portrayals by Andreas Pietschmann as Jesus, Luca Marinelli as Joseph, Paz Vega as Mary Magdalene and Antonia Liskova as Herodias. The original music score by Guy Farley is enthralling and majestic.

After viewing this movie, Pope Benedict XVI said: “ Mary of Nazareth is the woman of a full and total ‘Here I am’ to the Divine Will. In her ‘yes’, even when faced with the loss of her Son, we find complete and profound beatitude.”

Please join us for a free screening on December 6 from 6:30 to 9:00pm in the Parish Hall. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed to offset the cost of refreshments.