First Degree - Multiple Councils - Sierra Vista, Bisbee

    We continue to to lead by example in our councils, in our parish and in our community to meet Supreme's goal of the Power of One - "One Member per Council per Month" by "working together". Our Lady of the Mountains (OLM) Council 10799, Sierra Vista, AZ hosted a joint 1st Degree Exemplification on 23 August 2012 with Bishop Salpointe Council 4584, Sierra Vista, AZ and Mother Council of AZ Council 863,...

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Installations Council 8100 - Bullhead City

The installation of officers for Council 8100 under the supervision of DD Wes Hawkins. Immediately following was the installation of the Columbian Ladies.Wes Hawk...

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Fundraiser and Pancake Breakfast - Council 14101

These are some pictures taken at a fundraiser and Pancake breakfast hosted by Our Lady of Guadalupe 14101 for Seminarian Jacob Gonzales.          Bill Ritchie...

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Native American Flute Students Going to Rome

St. Pius X Council 10762 concluded a very successful fundraising effort to help send three students of the Native American flute to Rome for the Canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American Saint, in October. The students were invited to perform during the ceremony by the Vatican. The council has raised over $7,000 to help these young people realize this dream.Vince Redhouse, their teacher and a member of Council 10762, and...

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Oktoberfest web announcement - Council 11675 - Avondale

Saturday, September 29th  Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council 11675 Beer Garden Opens at 5:30Authentic German Dinner 6:30- 7:30 pm 15 piece German um-pah Band 6:30-9:30  pm $25 per person Includes music, German food from The German Sausage Co.Menu includes: Kessler(German Pork Chop), Brats, Red Cabbage, Sauerkraut and German Potato SaladDesert – Apple Strudel from Europa BakeryDark and Lager Beer,...

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Council 13779 Weed Pulling - Queen Creek

These are pictures From what we call Knights in action. A group of Knights helping a family in need. The Knights cleared the front of the house. It had weeds that 2 to 3 feet tall. 3 dead trees were cut down and put through a mulcher.                        Rich Kulok                        ...

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Council 10441 - Brother Knight Enters Seminary

George Holley, a Knight in Council #10441 and Sir Knight in Assembly #2392 at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Tucson, was recently guided by the Holy Spirit to seek a Vocation to the Priesthood.  Fr. John Lyons, the Pastor at St. Thomas the Apostle, announced this news at all the Masses on Saturday, May 26th. & Sunday, May 27th.  A group of selected Brother Knights hosted a Farewell Dinner for George at Giacomo's Italian Restaurant on Sunday evening, July 15th.  George left Tucson this month to enter Sacred Heart Seminary...

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Council 7904, Mesa celebrated Father McGivney's birthday

Attached are some pictures of how the Knights from Council 7904, Mesa celebrated Father McGivney's birthd...

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Council 3145 - Kingman

This past weekend Council 3145 in Kingman had a Birthday party for Father McGivney after Mass and had approx. 150 parishioners enjoy cake (2 with a perfect picture of Father McGiveny) along with Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream. Also, there was Ice Tea, Lemonade, and water. In addition Bishop Olmsted was in attendance along with Father Matthew. After we finished with the party at about 1:30 we then went to the Knights hall and had a hamburger and...

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Arizona Responders program

Brothers, The Arizona Knights of Columbus Second Responders program is slowly forming this year, I have a few key players in this Community Outreach program.  This program was announced by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson at the 129th Supreme Convention held in Denver.  This statewide program will help local councils to prepare to serve as "Second Responders" by providing food, clothing and shelter.  I would like the program to expand as a "Search and Rescue" team that will help local authorities find missing...

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Chief John M Roll Chapter

The Chief Judge John M. Roll Chapter in Tucson elected officers for the 2012-13 fraternal year on July 9. Pictured are (l - r): Luiz Kamei, Vice President, Mario Vassallo, President, Pete Karculias, Secretary and Ken Gallagher, Treasurer. All the State Officers were on hand to install the newly elected Chapter officers. This was the first time the chapter officers were formally installed. You can learn more about the Tucson Chapter at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TucsonChapter/...

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Santa Catalina Council 12345

Alfonso De la Riva ordained Deacon for Diocese of TucsonAlfonso De la Riva, a member of Santa Catalina Council (12345), was ordained a Deacon at a Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral by Bishop Gerald Kicanas on June 16, 2012. Later that day the Rev. Mr. De la Riva, assisted Fr. Larry Sanders  at Mass for the first time as a Deacon, proclaiming the Gospel and distributing Communion.   Following Mass, a large number of parishioners attended...

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St Francis of Assisi Assmebly 2058

Sir Knights from Saint Francis of Assisi Assembly 2058 participated in a special Mass for Rev. Fr. Christopher Opara at the Holy Family Parish by providing an Honor Guard to celebrate Fr. Chris' 20th year as a Priest. The Mass was conducted at the Holy Family Parish located on Fort Huachuca, AZ. Rev. Fr. John Kastigar (60 years as a Priest) and Deacon Rodger Miller assisted during the Mass, whom are also 4th Degree Sir Knights. Fr. Opara was also...

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Arizona Responders program

Brothers, The Arizona Knights of Columbus Second Responders program is slowly forming this year, I have a few key players in this Community Outreach program.  This program was announced by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson at the 129th Supreme Convention held in Denver.  This statewide program will help local councils to prepare to serve as "Second Responders" by providing food, clothing and shelter.  I would like the program to expand as a "Search and Rescue" team that will help local authorities find missing...

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Year of Faith Mass and Luncheon

    YofF Save-the-Date....

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July KOCOA

KOCOA_Web_073012.pdfBrothers,Attached is the July edition of the KOCOA newsletter. Please disseminate it widely. John S. GarciaPublic Relations DirectorArizona State Coun...

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