Passing of PSD George Pappas

Brothers, On the evening of Friday, September 26, 2014, Past State Deputy George Pappas was called home to the Lord. May he rest in peace. George was 91 years old. He suffered from Parkinson’s disease and dementia. For the last few years, he lived in a nurse home in the Sun Lakes, AZ area. George was the Arizona State Deputy for the fraternal year 1978-1979. SK George also served as District Master from 1982 to 1984 and later served as Vice Supreme Master. George was an Honorary Life member of Council 9678 in Sun Lakes, AZ and a member of...

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Knights of Columbus and the Arizona Coyotes

Brothers, The Arizona Coyotes and the Knights of Columbus are proudly partnering for a fundraising night to raise awareness and support for St. Joseph’s Youth Camp. Join us on October 11, 2014 for a private beer sampling, snacks and hockey game! Lower Level Tickets @ $90 Upper Level Tickets @ $55 Ticket includes admission to pre-game beer sampling including snacks and the Coyotes vs. Kings Game  (Must be 21 years or older to gain...

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Government Report Confirms Bishops’ Concern on Broken Promises on Abortion Coverage

Government Report Confirms Bishops’ Concern on Broken Promises on Abortion Coverage Cardinal O’Malley: Investigative agency finds over a thousand health plans covering abortion on demand; breaking promise of "separation" of abortion funds from tax dollars. Knights of Columbus demand that Abortion-related abuses under Affordable Care Act require corrective action WASHINGTON—A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) “confirms the U.S. bishops’ longstanding concern about abortion coverage” in the Affordable Care...

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2014 Soccer Challenge

Brother Knights, The State Soccer Challenge is fast approaching.  As Council and District level challenges are completed please forward me your list of winners so I can determine how many participants to expect at Bourgade Catholic High School on November 8, 2014.  Be sure that all registration forms/score sheets are completed properly confirming  a parent or guardian has signed, Council and District numbers are included and  scores are legibly recorded. Vivat Jesus, Howard Birnbaum GK,...

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SPANISH FIRST DEGREE - TUCSON - OCT 14

Sacred Heart of Jesus Council 14621 Candidates Register: 6:00 PM Degree Starts: 7:00 PM THIS DEGREE WILL BE IN SPANISH!!!! Complete registration includes a complete degree kit presented by a council officer to the host council registrar. A complete kit consist of the following: completed form 100, K of C Rosary, K of C lapel pin, "These Men They Call Knights" booklet, completed Membership Card. The Candidate's form 100 will be returned to the council officer once registration is complete and the Candidate's council will be responsible for submitting...

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Sep 26 - St. Anthony Catholic School’s ANNUAL Golf Tournament - Show Low

Applications still being accepted! ...

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Cardinal O'Malley: Government Report Confirms Bishops’ Concern on Abortion Coverage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cardinal O'Malley: Government Report Confirms Bishops’ Concern on Abortion Coverage Investigative agency finds over a thousand health plans covering abortion on demand Promised "separation" of abortion funds from tax dollars not implemented Abortion-related abuses under Affordable Care Act require corrective action WASHINGTON—A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) “confirms the U.S. bishops’ longstanding concern about abortion coverage” in the Affordable Care Act (ACA),...

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Keep Christ in Christmas

Worthy Grand Knights,  I am sending out this reminder because the deadline is approaching on the special early bird price on the English and Spanish assorted card boxes. It is limited to one of each assorted case per council before September 25th which is the deadline. The price on the English speaking cards are $130 plus $20 shipping charge this includes 35 assorted boxes and 2 KCIC magnets.  After the 25th the regular price is $160 plus shipping. The price on the Spanish speaking cards are  $73 before the 25th plus $20...

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Fwd: URGENT: Cancel 1st Degree on Monday September 8, 2014 at Council 3855, in Glendale AZ, Due to Heavy Rain Damage to the Council Hall

URGENT! > >   > > Worthy Grand Knight, > >   > > The 1st Degree Ceremony has been canceled for tonight, September 8, 2014, at Council 3855, in Glendale Arizona due to heavy rain damage to the Council Hall.   > >   > > They are working to clean up the damage and are very sorry to have to cancel the degree ceremony at such late notice. > >   > > Please feel free...

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NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ABORTED CHILDREN

Arizona Knights are Urged to Attend Local Memorial Service Since the Supreme Court legalized abortion in this country, over 50 million unborn children have died. The memory of these children deserve to be honored. On Saturday, September 13, 2014, a solemn prayer service will be held simultaneously at gravesites around the country where aborted children are buried and at memorials for victims of abortion. All Knights of Columbus are invited to a memorial service for victims of abortion. A special Mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel...

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State Deputy Message - Sept 2014

September 1, 2014 Brothers, Charity is a key principle of our Order. We learn about the attributes of charity early in our Knights of Columbus career and are continuously reinforced on the benefits of charity. Supreme Knight Carl Anderson says, “The method that speaks strongest of Christ is love. As Knights, we should be prepared to let charity be our measure of the new evangelization. In this way, we can truly promote ‘a charity that evangelizes.’” Being members of the Knights of Columbus, we are called to do charity. With your strong...

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