KofC at the Tucson March for Life on January 16, 2016

Brothers, I strongly encourage ALL Brother Knights, their families and friends  to participate in the Tucson March for Life for the 43rd anniversary of Roe v Wade decision, on Saturday on January 16, 2016. We will have Knights of Columbus "Defend Life" signs to hand out at the event. Please make every effort to attend and march in this rally. This is for ALL Arizonians across our great state! GATHERING AND LAUNCH  POINT for the...

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KofC at the March for Life to the Arizona State Capitol on Friday on January 22, 2016

Brothers, I strongly encourage ALL Brother Knights, their families and friends  to participate in the largest state-wide March for Life to the Arizona State Capitol on Friday on January 22, 2016. We will have Knights of Columbus “Defend Life” signs to hand out at the event. Please make every effort to attend and march in this rally. This is for ALL Arizonians across our great state! Arizona Life Coalition President Benta Clark says, “The...

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Extension - 2016 January Fourth Degree Exemplification - Tucson

 The window for registration has been extended due to the Christmas break. However, we do need the registration forms received no later than January 4th. Please forward this to your Third Degree Knights to encourage them to partake in the Exemplification.The Fourth Degree Exemplification will take place January 9, 2016 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tucson.  If a brother knight is attending the January 3, 2016 Second and Third Degree Exemplification in Tucson, they are still eligible to participate in the Fourth Degree Exemplification....

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Merry Christmas From State Deputy Larry Becker

Brothers, Faith makes all things possible, Hope makes all things work, Love makes all things beautiful, May you have all the three for this Christmas.  Your faith, hope, and love made our Ultrasound Initiative possible. I am proud to announce that the Arizona jurisdiction successfully reached its goal of $40,000.00 before the end of the fund raising campaign! I personally want to thank all the councils, assemblies, and...

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State Free Throw Championship 2016

                           Knights of ColumbusCouncil, District and State Free Throw Championship 2016 Brother Knights, The Free Throw Championship season is just around the corner.  We are looking forward to a great event with the anticipation all Arizona Councils will be participating this year.  If you have not received or ordered your kit from Supreme, please do so right away.  Schedule your Council event for the month of January.   Grand...

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Coats for Kids - Council 12246

Thank you for supporting Knights of Columbus St. Benedict Council 12246 Coats for Kids.  Over 100 children are going to be warmer this winter thanks to you. It got quite cold early this year so they were all very timely gifts. Here are a few pictures of the coats wrapped and ready for delivery and some of the coats under the trees ready for Christmas. Ready for St. Vincent de Paul Chris Becker Dining Room delivery: Ready for Vista...

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Knights in Action Photo

Members of St. Pius X at a Habitat For Humanity build day in Tucs...

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Sepec

Brothers, Similar to last year, the Arizona State Council will be conducting a special series of Knights of Columbus degree exemplifications especially for Priests and Deacons. Councils and Assemblies are strongly encouraged to approach your non-member Priests and Deacons and ask them to join the Order by January 9, 2016, so they can attend these special ceremonies. You will need to conduct a First Degree exemplification at your local council for them prior to January 9, 2016. If your Priests and Deacons are already First Degree members, please...

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State Deputy Message - December 2015

Brothers, Happy Advent! Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent is the season encompassing the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. The final days of Advent, from December 17 to December 24, focus particularly on our preparation for the celebrations of the Nativity of our Lord or Christmas. Let’s enjoy this Advent season,...

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Veterans Day Parade

Here are pictures of our entry of a Color Guard and the Fire Engine in this year's Phoenix Veteran's Day Parade.  We were approached by numerous people asking if they could have their pictures taken with us.We had 8 Sir Knights in regalia and another three in the fire Truck.  We marched the 2.5 miles in formation, led by our Color Guard carrying the American Flag.  We were joined by the Worthy Vice Supreme Master of the J.R. Redding...

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Black Friday SVdP Dining Hall

Brother Knights and families,  It’s that time again!  The weather is cooling down and the leaves on the trees are beginning to turn brown, red, and yellow.  As the cool temperatures arrive our thoughts are turning to the holiday season of Thanksgiving.  I would like to invite you and your family to help us serve and feed the hungry and needy on Friday, November 27, 2015 at the St. Vincent de Paul Family Dining Room, 420 West Watkins Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85003.  We will need 20-30 volunteers for this event.  We will...

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Shake Rattle & Roll was a Huge Success!

Brothers, I would like to thank each of the Knights on Bikes, Knight Riders, and fellow Knights (without bikes) who joined us for this weekend’s Shake Rattle & Roll charity ride!  This year’s ride raise $25k in the fight against Parkinson’s Disease!  More details on the final number and presentation of the check later… Vivat Jesus!Chris &nb...

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Special Olympics Schedule

Special Olympics Arizona Fall Schedule Mountain Area Fall Events  November 21, 2015  Prescott Area Bowling Tournament  Antelope Lanes Prescott Valley  9am – 3pm  December 4, 2015  Flagstaff Elementary/Middle School Bowling Tournament  Starlite Lanes, Flagstaff  10am – 12pm  December 6, 2015  Flagstaff Adult Bowling Tournament  Starlite Lanes Flagstaff  10am – 12pm  December 7, 2015  Flagstaff High School Bowling Tournament  Starlite...

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