Year of Faith Website Launched!!!

 Dear Chancery,                 Greetings in the joy of Faith!!!  As you know the Year of Faith begins tomorrow.  Please be sure to visit and promote www.CatholicFamilyPrayer.org as we begin this grace filled year.  Please watch the Bishop’s video which was just uploaded this afternoon. (Spanish website is www.oracionenfamilia.org)                ...

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Seminarian Help - Council 12708

Council 12708 raise money for Seminarian   PGK John Philips and DD 12# Luigi Baratta dropping off poinsettias at St Simon and Jude. Council 12708 sell the poinsettias to raise money for their Seminarian fund.   Luigi Baratta DD12#...

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Send some love to Newtown, CT

Dear CV Friends, Imagine being a Catholic priest in Newtown, CT. Fr. Luke Suarez and Msgr. Robert Weiss serve at St. Rose of Lima parish in the heart of the shattered New England town. CV blogger Tom Crowe personally knows Fr. Luke as he was in seminary with him for a year. Tom also knows Fr. Luke's sister, who penned the note below. We send it along and hope you will be moved to act on her suggestion. - Your Friends at CatholicVote.org My friends,...

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Christmas Eve daytime Rosary

There will be a Pro-LIfe event on December 24, 2012 at 11:00am with Bishop Olmsted.There will be a rosary said at the Planned Patreenthood site at 59th Avenue and Eugie Avenue in Glendale Az. God bless. Bill ManginelliField Ag...

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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from the State Deputy

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from the State Deputy       December 2012To all Arizona Knights of Columbus, their spouses, and loved ones,          As the year 2012 comes to a close, Connie and I would like to take a moment to wish everyone a Christmas filled with joy and peace, and a blessed and Happy New Year!          As we reflect on this...

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Three Hail Mary Prayer Drive for Newtown CT

Dear Fellow Brothers: Our parish and community were deeply affected by the events at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Newtown Connecticut is 55% Catholic and our Church, St Rose of Lima, has suffered a heavy toll. This week we are having 8 funerals, most of them for children. Many, many people have asked how they can help. One way is with your prayers. Therefore the Newtown Knights of Columbus are asking religious organizations, fellow Knights of Columbus councils, and individuals to say three Hail Mary's (at least) for us: one for the victims...

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100th Council Blood Drive - Council 10441 - Tucson

100th RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE CELEBRATION--- Council10441 blood drive held on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11th, was the 100th blood drive held by our Council at Saint Thomas the Apostle parish, Tucson Arizona. The Council has collected a grand total of 5,659 pints for our Tucson Community as well as for our military. To celebrate this mile stone event the Red Cross provided a birthday cake for the donors, workers and Council...

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Squires Silver Rose AZ Rosary Celebration

The Squires who presented the Silver Rose at the Arizona Rosary Celebrati...

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2013 Men's Conference - Save the Date

CONFERENCE WILL BE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2013Save the Date - Catholic Men's Conference is on Saturday, February 9, 2013Dear Friends:We are very excited to announce our 6th annual Men's Conference will be held at Grand Canyon University arena.Nationally Known SpeakersOur confirmed speakers include: Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Dr. Scott Hahn, Hector Molina, Fr. Thomas Rosica and Jonathan Reyes. Our Emcee will be Former All-Star Major League...

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2012 Knights of Columbus State Council Mid-Year Meeting

2012 Mid-Year Meeting.pdf.pdf2012 Knights of Columbus State Council Mid-Year Meeting State Officers and District Deputies will be attending the 2012 Mid-Year Meeting on November 30 and December 1, 2012 in Casa Grande, Arizona. The 2012 Mid-Year meeting will be held at St. Anthony Padua Parish Community Center located at 150 N. Drylake Street in Casa Grande, AZ. This meeting is mandatory for State Officers and District Deputies. On Friday, the meetings, for State Officers and District Deputies only, will begin at 3:00 p.m. This meeting...

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SK Rev. Joseph Gillespie - Obituary

Sir Knight, Rev. Joseph GillespieDecember 21, 1924 - November 26, 2012 It is with great sadness that the Knights of Columbus Arizona State Council mourns the death of Brother Knight and State Chaplain Emeritus Sir Knight Rev. Joseph Gillespie. Fr. Joe was called to his eternal rest with our Lord this past Monday evening. Viewing will be on Friday morning, November 30, 2012 at 9:00 AM. Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. Both will...

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DECEMBER THEME: Keeping Christ in Christmas

Brothers ALL: In keeping with the Spirit of Christmas during this holy time of the year, we want to share a reminder that “Christ is The Reason for the Season”. Brothers, we must continue to keep Christ in Christmas regardless of the distractions and challenges that we face in our everyday lives. Pray that Jesus be the main focus of our daily lives, and with the strength that God provides through that prayer, we must continue to support our Church,...

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Christmas Gathering for scholarships - Council 3855

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New Years Eve Party - Council 3855

8066   North 49th AvenueGlendale( Corner of 49th Ave and Northern) Knights of ColumbusCouncil 3855 Cordially invite YOU to celebrate the New Year Tuesday, December 31  Knights of Columbus Hall 49th Avenue and Northern. No Host Cocktail Hour 6pm—7:00 pm Dinner at 7:00 pmPork Tenderloin, Potato, vegetable...

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS THANKSGIVING DAY COMMUNITY - Council 7465

Knights of Columbus Council 7465                   Brother Knights and the Community of St Jerome. What a wonderful event this was. I want to thank all the Knights and the St. Jerome Community volunteers that were there for the good of all.  The dinner was supported in so many ways from donated cooked turkeys, the serving line, to table clean up, and to...

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Flag retirement - Multiple Councils

Fr. Henry Miller, Assembly 2308 in Tucson, sponsored a flag retirement ceremony November 10 atSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton church.After the ceremony, Sir Knights sold lunch to raise money to send more veterans to visit the WW II memorial in Washington, D.C. 2788 - Council 8077 rifle team.2799 - Sons of the Revolution added an historic dimension, including bagpipes.2811 - Sir Knights carry "our old friend" to be respectfully retired.2843 - WW II vets...

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AZ State Family of the Month Program

From the AZ State Family of the Month (FOM) Director. The following information has been received from Supreme. Of the AZ State FOM submissions for July 2012, District 27, Council 7904's Gerald & Carol Walsh, District 28, Council 4737's Moises & Maggie Patino and District 11, Council 9467's Paul & Carmela Davis were selected as the July 2012 FOM Awardees from AZ.  Of the AZ State FOM submissions for August 2012, District 4, Council 8807's Raymond & Chris Obral and District 19, Council...

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Knights of Columbus Responds to Hurricane Sandy

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with local and state councils across the Northeast, is joining relief efforts.The Supreme Council announced this morning that it is making an immediate $100,000 donation, giving $50,000 each to the state councils of New York and New Jersey to assist in local relief efforts in those hardest-hit jurisdictions.In addition, the Supreme...

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Horse Shoe Tournament - Council 5542

Last Saturday, Nov. 3, Council 5542 in San Manuel hosted the inaugural Traveling TrophyHorse Shoe Tournament in San Manuel.District 16 Deputy Joe Skamel, District 4 Deputy Bill Barrett and District 6 Deputy Drew Mansagerparticipated, along with members of their Districts.  Council 5542 provided refreshments and music.Home town Council 5542 won top honors.  Council 5542 serves the towns and parishes of Mammoth,San Manuel and Oracle.Would...

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Horse Shoe Tournament - Council 5542

Last Saturday, Nov. 3, Council 5542 in San Manuel hosted the inaugural Traveling TrophyHorse Shoe Tournament in San Manuel.District 16 Deputy Joe Skamel, District 4 Deputy Bill Barrett and District 6 Deputy Drew Mansagerparticipated, along with members of their Districts.  Council 5542 provided refreshments and music.Home town Council 5542 won top honors.  Council 5542 serves the towns and parishes of Mammoth,San Manuel and Oracle.Would...

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November - Giving Thanks and Sharing

Brother Knights ALL: The month of November kicks off a special time of the year as we near the holiday of Thanksgiving Day. We as Knights know that it is fitting to give thanks to Almighty God each and every day, and we just don’t reserve those thanks to once a year event. Similarly the Knights of Columbus 365 initiative, which asks us to seek out candidates for Knighthood, is something we should do each and every day as well. Have you asked someone...

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KOCOA for August-October

KOCOA_Web_101312.pdfPlease disseminate the attached KOCOA as widely as possible.Thanks! John S. GarciaPublic Relations DirectorArizona State Coun...

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Silver Rose - Council 10799

Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Run - One Life, One Rose. OLM Council 10799 had the honor to display the Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose on 29-30 September at the Our Lady of the Mountains Church in Sierra Vista, AZ. Students from the All Saints Catholic School (ASCS) and their teachers all had the opportunity to see the rose during their ASCS Children's Mass held on 28 September. The rose was also on display during our Saturday and Sunday Masses...

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First Anniversary - Council 15376

Attached please find a letter of congratulations sent to St. Augustine Council 15376 on the first anniversary of its institution.  Council_15376_1st_anniv_-_Letter_from_Bishop.pdf&nb...

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Novena for Life and Liberty and Catholic Pulse

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called on American Catholics to participate in a Rosary Novena for Life and Liberty Oct. 14-22.  Knights and their families, in solidarity with our bishops, are encouraged to unite in this prayer for the defense of human life and religious freedom in the United States and around the world. Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore will lead a Mass and Pilgrimage for Life and Liberty...

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Bishop's Hour and Catholics Matter

Knights of Columbus and the Arizona Rosary Celebration These are two topics on this episode of Catholics Matter with Former State Chaplain Fr. Robert Clements. Watch Former District Master Mike Kingman and Former Supreme Master and Past Arizona State Deputy Larry Costanzo discuss the history of the Knights of Columbus and the upcoming Arizona Rosary Celebration. Here is a link to the Catholics Matter episode: http://faithandlifetv.com/videos/catholics-matter-az-rosary-celebration Listen to the interview of Larry Costanzo by Michael...

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ARIZONA ROSARY CELEBRATION COVERS TWO CITIES OVER THREE DAYS

Arizona Knights sponsor statewide event expected to attract over 7,500 in Tucson and Phoenix For over 36 years, the Diocese of Phoenix has been host to one of the largest annual public Rosary celebrations in the United States. Last year, the Arizona Rosary Celebration established the Rosary Sunday tradition within the Diocese of Tucson. This major celebration in honor of Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and is now held in conjunction with the Dioceses of Tucson and Phoenix and is assisted by many groups...

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Arizona State Council Hosting Chaplain Development Seminars

At the State Chaplains Meeting, held by Supreme on March 1-4, 2012, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said, “We (as Knights) must embrace the renewal being carried out in the Catholic Church, and extend and promote that renewal.”  The Order, he continued, needs to be more than a gathering space and a way for Catholic men to get together. The Knights of Columbus also needs to be a conduit through which its members can become better husbands, fathers, workers, citizens, and patriots, grounded in principles of the Order – charity, unity and fraternity....

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Proclaim Liberty - New eBook by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson

Dear Brother Knight,This November, we and our fellow citizens will exercise our right to vote. In their document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the Bishops of the United States have called "Catholics to form their consciences in the light of their Catholic faith and to bring our moral principles to the debate and decisions about candidates and issues."Today, a new resource is available to help you and other Catholics form your conscience in keeping with our Catholic principles. A short new eBook by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, Proclaim...

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Knights at Luke AFB - Council 13024

Here are some pictures of Luke AFB KofC planting grass and flowers at the base Chapel on 6 Oct 2012. Joseph VaughnGRAND KNIGHT 13024COLOR CORP COMMANDER 2669 ...

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Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally - Phoenix

Dear Friends of Life,We hope you can join us at the last Religious Freedom Rally being held before the election in November.  In addition, our very own  Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Ron Johnson of the Arizona Catholic Conference will be speaking at the rally. This is a crucial time to organize and promote our civic responsibilities so please spread the word!  Rally Information:On October 20, tens of thousands of faithful citizens will gather in prayer and public witness in cities and towns all across the United States to oppose the...

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Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Canonization Celebrations

Brother Knights,Saint Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American Saint in North America and is a major icon within the Native American Catholic Community. Attached please find a flyer describing the festivities going on here in Tucson during the weekend of the Canonization.I encourage Councils, Assemblies and brother knights to send donations to help with this historic celebration.  The Knights of Columbus has been very supportive of...

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OCTOBER: Score a Touchdown ADD 6 New Members

Brothers ALL: How many councils can score a touchdown? Yes, add SIX new members to their rosters this month? We’re confident that with the team spirit that exists among the councils, this should be an achievable goal. One of the reasons we’re asking the councils to focus on adding six members is because we have a challenge with retention. Brothers, we’re losing members for a couple of reasons. You know what the reasons are, I don’t need to reiterate...

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40 Days for Life/Chandler Kick-Off Rally

Friends,Our 40 Days for Life Kickoff Event for Fall 2012 will be held on Sunday, September 23rd from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, at Harmony Hallows Park, located behind the Planned Parenthood Offices on Alma School Road.Harmony Hallows Park1082 W Galveston StreetChandler, AZ 85224Opening Prayer Vigil We are pleased to announce that we will have a guest speaker from Silent No-More, and a guest speaker from the Hope Mobile at our Kick-off Event. They will share with us the work they are doing to help repair the lives of individuals wounded by abortion, as well...

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Council 3121 - Pro Life Dinner - Chandler

The Knights of Columbus of Father Patterson Council #3121 are inviting you and your spouse to their 3rd Annual Right to Life Dinner and Auction, Saturday October 6, 2012. Tickets are $15 ea. This includes an Italian dinner prepared by Floridino's of Chandler. In addition, our main event is a live auction hosted by a highly entertaining professional auctioneer. There will be some great items up on the block and you will have lots of fun bidding on...

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