Community
Every community has its unique needs. For the Knights of Columbus, whose first principle is charity, finding ways to help those in need in their communities is a mission its members embrace. Through their good works, whether it be bringing food to the hungry, warm coats to the cold, wheelchairs to those who can’t walk, or any of the many other programs conducted to help those in need, the Knights of Columbus practices a charity that evangelizes.
These are just some of the ways our council ministers to the local community.
- Volunteerism
- Military
- Special Olympics
- Polar Plunge
- Columbus Day Dinner
- Parades
- Blood Donations
- Habitat for Humanity
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Knights Movie Night
The Knights of Columbus "Movie Night" program presents a free screening of Babette's Feast on Saturday, November 1 from 6:30 to 9:00pm in the Parish Hall.
In nineteenth- century Denmark, two elderly sisters welcome into their strict puritanical, protestant religious sect a Catholic widowed refugee, fleeing the violent Parisian uprisings. After many years of service, she lovingly thanks them with a generous display of amazing culinary artistry that brings restoration and healing to their community.
The most intense joys in life arise when we are able to elicit joy in others, as a foretaste of heaven. We can think of the lovely scene in the film Babette's Feast, when the generous cook receives a grateful hug and praise: "Ah, how you will delight the angels?' It is a joy and a great consolation to bring delight to others, to see them enjoying themselves.
This joy, the fruit of fraternal love, is not that of the vain and self-centered, but of lovers who delight in the good of those whom they love, who give freely to them and thus bear good fruit.
Please join us for a free screening on November 1 from 6:30 to 9:00pm in the Parish Hall. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed to offset the cost of refreshments.
Habitat for Humanity
Build Day November 2, 2024
Our council's first day out at Habitat for Humanity and a very good showing. Led by brother Ron White, were brothers Jay Curley, Tim Kroll, Grand Knight Greg Peters, Dan Rockwell, Talin Germain and future brother Nicholas Breit.
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October 7, 2024
Worthy District Deputy, Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Sir Knights, and Brothers:
I am excited to announce that the Knights of Columbus Council 12017 from St. Mark Catholic Church has teamed with Habitat for Humanity to assist in home builds for the 2024/2025 calendar year. Our first joint venture will be on November 2, 2024, from 07:45 to 02:00 at 708 Swann Street in Wilmington. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes. All needed materials/tools will be provided on site. Water coolers and lunch will be provided on site. We encourage volunteers to bring their own water bottles if possible.
We need ten men to volunteer for this effort. The great opportunity here is that it can be a father/son adventure. Young men 16 and older can accompany a Knight for the build. Each volunteer must sign a waiver. There is an adult waiver for anyone 18 and older and a minor waiver for young men 16 or 17.
Our project goals for November 2nd are to assist Habitat for Humanity with vinyl siding prep, fraternal camaraderie, and safe participation while helping our neighbors in need.
Only ten slots are available, and we are opening this up to the All Saints Council, so get on the Sign Up Genius early.
Vivat Jesus!
Ron White
Chancellor – Knights of Columbus Council 12017