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Pop-Up Raffle

Our local assembly of the Fourth Degree is holding a special raffle for the support of local veterans programs in the Cape Fear area.  Patriotism is the mark of the Fourth Degree.  This fundraiser will help us do more for the veteran community at organizations like Step-Up-for-Soldiers, the Ashley House, Save-A-Vet Now, and others.

The raffle has three prizes:
 - First Prize: $500 Lowe’s Food gift card.
 - Second Prize: $250 Lowe’s Food gift card.
 - Third Prize: $125 Lowe’s Food gift card.

We are selling raffle tickets in blocks of 3 for $10.  Buy one block or multiple blocks.  The more you buy, the better your chance of winning.  You can purchase blocks of tickets at the council meeting Thursday evening, October 21, or online by using the below link.

Ticket sales will close on Sunday, October 24, so you have a limited window to get in on this great opportunity to support the Fourth Degree and our veterans.

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Good Shepherd Center Donation

PGK Greg Peters is soon to retire from his long-time employer, Flowserve.  In recognition of his service, his company provided a check for $2011.08 for the Wilmington homeless which is being donated to the Good Shepherd Center.

Also presented were blankets for the homeless.  Greg and his son Mason started this off and Greg, through passing the hat, raised funds through his co-workers.

At the presentation ceremony on Wednesday, October 20, were Jane Byrne of Good Shepherd, Grand Knight Chris Smith, Deputy Grand Knight Cary Newman, and Past Grand Knight Greg Peters. 

Well done, Greg!

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Wreaths Across America

The Father James E. Waters Columbiettes is a sponsor of Wreaths Across America, an organization that each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,500 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad including Wilmington's National Cemetery.  

The goal for Wilmington's National Cemetery is to place a wreath on each of the more than 5,200 graves. Last year, due to the pandemic, 20% were not adorned. Wreaths cost $15 each and are delivered directly to the cemetery in time for Wreaths Across America Day which falls on December 18 this year. On that day volunteers from many organizations participate in placing the wreaths on the graves.  In past years our Columbiettes and other local Knights councils lent hands.  

Wreaths can be purchased by printing out this form and mailing the payment.  Also, wreaths can be purchased on line here and click on Local Sponsorship Group under Sponsor Wreaths and on the next page enter "NC0378P" where it asks "Select Group to Support" so that credit is properly applied.  

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Coats For Kids 2021

Coats for Kids was introduced to St. Mark Parish and School by the Knights of Columbus in September, 2020. This is a National Program which provides high quality winter coats to thousands of kids across America every winter. Our Council budgets for 120 coats from its own funds but with the generous support of parishioners and the school we are able to increase that number substantially. Our target this year is to distribute 240 coats to as many as 5 sites the weekend of November 19-21. We work with Catholic Charities to determine sites in true need. Last year we distributed to Santa Clara Mission in Magnolia, Christ the King in Riegelwood, and to the Domestic Violence Shelter.

A table will be set up and manned by Knights before and after each Mass the weekend of 10/2-3. By the Grace of God and the generosity of our Parishioners, we hope to bring smiles to hundreds of children this winter just in time for Thanksgiving!