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Patriotism, independence days and the K of C
It’s a time to celebrate patriotism — which has been one of the four principles of the Knights of Columbus since the Fourth Degree was established in 1900. For the Knights, faith and patriotism go hand in hand. READ MORE
How Knights added “Under God” to the Pledge
Patriotism and faith compelled Knights to petition U.S. government to make addition in the early 1950s. READ MORE
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Welcome
Hello and welcome to our website. My name is Michael Pishock, the Grand Knight of our Council. As you scroll through these pages you will see some of our charitable works, event photos, and officer information.
We are a band of brothers in a quest to become better Catholic men that lead with faith to draw us closer to God. We live our lives according to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism in hope to make the world a better place each day.
I personally invite all Catholic men of St. Columbkill Parish who are 18 and over to join our brotherhood in answering the call to deepen your faith and reach higher to become the man God made us to be.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly. All of my contact information is listed on the Contact Us page.
Michael J. Pishock
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Memorial Day TRIBUTE
The Knights of Council #16544 invite you to view the video presentation of a special memorial display honoring past parishioners and neighbors who dies while in active service to our country.
The memorial features the descriptions of many heroes as well as personal items, photos, letters uniforms and other memorabilia from World War I through Iraq.
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Spiritual Resources
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& Archdioceses of Philadelphia Resources
What Will it Be Like When We Are Able to Go to Mass?
The Faithful Are Invited Back to Mass Starting on June 1
Daily Mass:
Word On Fire Mass with Bishop Barron
LIVE Streamed Mass on Saturday & Sunday:
Saturday @ 5:00 pm: St. Columbkill, Boyertown
9:00 am: St. Benedict, Mohton
10:00 am: Bishop Alferd Shlert, Allentown
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novena for protection in time of pandemic (Covid-19)
Dear Brother Knight,
Following the example of Pope Francis, the supreme chaplain and I urge you to pray a Novena for Protection in Time of Pandemic during this difficult moment for our country and our world.
At important moments in the past, the Knights of Columbus has urged its members to pray. We did this at the outset of World War II, after 9/11, and during papal conclaves and civic elections. Today, the world faces a pandemic illness for the first time in a century. Having lost our founder, the Venerable Servant of God Father Michael McGivney, to a viral pandemic 130 years ago, we know such situations can be very serious.
We also know that prayer is an important expression of our trust in God and our relationship with him.
As Archbishop William E. Lori noted in his video message for this novena: Our response to the pandemic draws on our respect as Catholics for both faith and reason. Reason dictates that we should take the health precautions recommended by medical professionals and by science.
“At the same time,” the archbishop tells us, “our faith makes clear that God is our all-powerful creator and that God is more powerful than any natural force, illness or economic setback.”
Furthermore, the supreme chaplain notes that “prayer has always been for Christ and his Church the most important response in times of adversity.”
I join Archbishop Lori in pointing out that the pandemic coincides with the liturgical season of Lent, which calls individuals to reconsider their relationships with God and neighbor, and “to take time for introspection and improvement of those relationships, and this seems particularly appropriate at this time.”
As men of faith, let us pray — together with our families whenever possible and appropriate — joining our prayers with those of the Holy Father, the supreme chaplain and people around the world. This special novena will begin on Sunday, March 15, and conclude on Monday, March 23.
Finally, I also call your attention to this prayer invoking the maternal intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, prepared by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, that can be prayed both during the novena and in the days beyond.
Fraternally,
Carl A. Anderson
Supreme Knight -
New Men to Join K of C
More than 2,000 Men Join K of C Amid Pandemic
Here's the Latest to Join Council #16544 on Thursday, April 16th:At the online combined exemplification of the First, Second, and Third Degrees last Thursday night, the following good Catholic gentlemen attended and are now full 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus in our Council:
Dr. Robert Glenn
Matthew Leshinskie
Richard Snyder
Michael S Urban
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News about Fr. Michael McGivney
06/13/2020: Fr. McGivney Was a Priest Ahead of his Time:https://tennesseeregister.com/father-givney-was-a-priest-ahead-of-his-time/
05/28/2020: Supreme Knight Carl Anderson appeared on Fox News this morning (May 28, 2020) to discuss the Beatification of Fr. Michael McGivney and the relief efforts that Brother Knights in the KofC have provided to each other and the public during the current pandemic.
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10 Facts for 42 Years: JP II & The K of C
It's a good practice, even when there's no pandemic.
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Events Calendar
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Father Marty's 25th Anniversary Mass
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Into the Breach - KofC
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Accepting Our Need of the Lord
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Movie Knights
Top 9 Movies Every Catholic Man MUST Watch.
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Where Did You Get Your Rosary?
We Asked, You Answered
Seven Knights Who Embraced the Rosary -
St. Columbkill Council
#16544
Boyertown, PA
