Why did you join the Knights of Columbus? Was it because your father was a member? Was it because someone you know asked you join? Maybe it was the benefits that come with membership? Maybe it was the opportunity to belong to an organization that gives back to the church, the local community and... »
Good Job, Council 9096!
The Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity came in and I am happy to report that out council performed a total of 5321 hours of volunteering. This includes activities such as visiting the sick or bereaved, donating blood, volunteering with the church, community and youth. Congratulations Council 9096! Your hours of dedication, caring, and genuine... »
Casino Night Thanks
Our 20th annual Apple Valley Knights of Columbus Casino Night was another success. About 40 people enjoyed the delicious variety of food, the refreshments, and the Casino Games at the January 23 Saturday evening event. We thank B. J. Bertram for organizing the event and his wife, Patty, for cooking the lasagna. The dealers... »
Council Meeting Notes from January
Grand Knight, Paul Holm, had the following report: A thank you card was received from Father Pat Griffin, a former pastor of Risen Savior Parish, for the Risen Savior 40th Anniversary gift he received. The Council Free Throw Contest will be held on January 19 and is coordinated by Dave Benz. District Deputy, Mel Meyer, gave the following... »
Haiti Earthquake Relief
To All Knights of Columbus: In an effort to come to the aid of the people of Haiti, who are suffering a humanitarian catastrophe of huge proportions in the wake of Tuesday evening’s 7.0 earthquake, the Knights of Columbus has today sent an immediate contribution of $50,000 to Catholic Relief Services, and we invite Knights to make... »
Prayer Service with Archbishop
January 22, 2010 will mark the 37th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s tragic decision to legalize abortion. The Office of Marriage Family and Life is once again planning the annual Prayer Service for Life at the Cathedral of St. Paul from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010. Last year this... »
Grand Knight Report for January
With this posting I am sure to be the last to wish each of you a Happy New Year. For me personally, I am so happy to bring in a new year; 2009 was not so good to me. I assume that was the case with many of us. Somewhere in my doldrums of 2009... »