K of C Council #486 Monthly
March 2021
Upcoming Council Meetings

Thursday, March 11, 2021
7:30 pm: Officer Meeting
8:00 pm: Business Meeting (fellowship to follow)

Upcoming Council Events

2021 (TBD)
Assistance with relocation of St. Basil Contemplative Nuns

2021 (TBD)
Pilgrimage to Cathedral of St. Joseph in New Haven with Fr. Sean Connolly to honor Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney

Recent Council Activities

Saturday, November 14, 2020
Installation of Council Officers for 2020-2021

Monday, January 25, 2021
Coats for Kids delivery to Catholic Charities

Sick Brothers in Need of Prayer

Charles Giles
Tom Sturles
Deacon Trapani
Rich Fischer
Gary Texter
Gerry Ascerno

Recently Deceased Brothers

John Guilfoyle (July 5, 2019)
Tom Shortmis PGK (April 11, 2020)
Antonio Fotino (August 23, 2020)
Prayer and Penance
A Message From the Grand Knight
Greetings Brothers,

I'd like to start by thanking you all for the Mass offering and the outpouring of prayers for my mother. The support I've received from my Brother Knights means a great deal to me.

As we approach the midpoint of the Lenten season, let us remain attentive to God's voice in our lives. Our Lord calls us to a conversion of heart, and it is with steadfast fasting, penance, and prayer that we will grow as Catholic gentlemen. Saint Francis Xavier once said: "It is impossible to find a saint who did not take the two Ps seriously -- prayer and penance."

I also ask that you continue to keep Charles Giles in your prayers as he recovers from the coronavirus and underlying lung issues.

Lastly, recognizing that our mission compels us to action, please keep top of mind any ideas for future charity events or programs to assist and engage with our local communities. All ideas are welcome, and I invite you to present them at our next Council Business Meeting next Thursday, March 11.

Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney, pray for us!

Vivat Jesus,
Steve Merschen
The Four Last Things
Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell
Check out this powerful talk from Catholic apologist and Pints with Aquinas host, Matt Fradd, at this year's Lagatus Summit. His presentation ends with a beautiful meditation from Saint Francis de Sales.
In Case You Missed It
Council Donates 48 Children's Coats
District Deputy Carl R. Williams Jr., PGK and Grand Knight Steve Merschen, on behalf of our Council, donated 48 new children’s coats though the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Program to Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster, NY for distribution at an upcoming pantry event.
Coats for Kids
Knights of Columbus Video of the Month
Defending Life in the Community
This year, Knights gathered in unique ways around the country to stand up for life.
For more Knights of Columbus videos, click here.
Quote of the Month
"May Mary, our guide on the Lenten journey, leads us to ever deeper knowledge of the dead and Risen Christ, help us in the spiritual combat against sin, and sustain us as we pray with conviction:

'Convert us to You, O God, our salvation.'"

Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI
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