Good Morning Athanasius ,

As we start 2023, I’d like to wish each and every brother Knight and their family a very happy new year. May we keep our focus on what is truly important: our faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His holy Church. To this end, I’d like to make you aware of two free resources which you will hopefully find helpful in the upcoming year. Both free podcasts will increase our knowledge of the Faith. Both podcasts can be found at the links below as well as on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Ascension Press Catechism in a Year Podcast: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear

Ascension Press Bible in a Year Podcast: https://media.ascensionpress.com/all-bible-in-a-year-episodes/

I’d also like to thank all who regularly attend council meetings. Your active participation over the prior year is very much appreciated, and I look forward to working with you in the coming year. Please consider making 2023 the year you return to council meetings if you’re not a regular participant. We can always use new and fresh ideas. Our council meets in the gym at St. Joseph’s Church at 8 pm on the second Thursday of every month. We’ll be focusing on holding fish fries at the parish this Lenten season and recruiting new brothers. I hope to see you there!

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

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

Vivat Jesus,

Kevin St. Pierre, GK

Knights Visit Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church

On Sunday, October 24, Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church in Mahwah, NJ welcomed members of Council 486 and their families for Holy Mass and reception. Thank you to Worthy Trustee John Maney for his work in planning and organizing this blessed day.

Persevering Through the Mud

Growing Through the Motions

Knights Mourn the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

In his statement on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s death, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly calls Pope Benedict’s teachings "a theological treasury and profound testimony to Jesus Christ and His Church."

Remembering Pope Benedict XVI

The Knights of Columbus joins the universal Church in mourning the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The Knights was privileged to support his pontificate in numerous ways, and he played an important role in the canonization cause of the Order’s founder, Father Michael McGivney, whom he declared Venerable in 2008.

“You may stain your sword with my blood, but you will never be able to profane my body, consecrated to Christ.”

Saint Agnes

(Feast Day: January 21)