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Sunday, June 18, 2017

Knights in Action Photos - Tucson Knights lead Corpus Christi Procession

Here are the proposed captions IMG_3209 Newly ordained Deacon Don Nagy (also a Knight of Columbus) was cantor for the procession. IMG_3220 Seminarian Richard Rivera (also a Knight of Columbus) was Master of Ceremonies. IMG_3258 Father Pat Crino, pastor, (and our Worthy State Chaplain) led the prayer at each of seven altars set up outside the church. IMG_3284 Eight Sir Knights in regalia (all from...

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Knights at the Ballpark 2017

Knights at the Ballpark The Arizona Diamondbacks invite you to bring your family and friends to the 13th Annual Knights of Columbus Day at Chase Field.  Watch an exciting game of baseball as the D-backs take on the Miami Marlins. For every ticket purchased through this offer, the D-backs will donate $2 to your local council and $2 to the Arizona Knights of Columbus and, in addition, $2 from every ticket will be donated to Special Olympics Arizona.  In 2016, over 450 tickets were purchased with over $2700 donated.  Let's increase...

Membership Message - IPSD

Brother, It's been a while since I last sent a message on this very important topic of growing and strengthening the Order in Arizona. Once again, we find ourselves extremely close to meeting our goals for the end of another fraternal year. Councils are finding themselves extremely close to earning the Star Council Award. Districts are extremely close to earning the Star District Award. And, the state as a whole, is extremely close to earning the Circle of Honor. Not unlike the last fraternal year, we are having a "Nail Biter" close! State...

Arizona Rosary Celebration

Worthy Grand Knight, For over 41 years Arizona has been blessed to have an annual Rosary celebration. It originated in the Phoenix Diocese and spread six years ago to the Tucson Diocese. Formerly Rosary Sunday, it is now known as the Arizona Rosary Celebration (ARC). Last year, this tradition spread to Yuma and other locales where similar Rosary events were held during the same weekend as the ARC was conducted in Tucson and Phoenix. The ARC is sponsored primarily by the Arizona Knights of Columbus and is the largest continuous annual gathering...

Friday, June 02, 2017

State Deputy Membership Message

Worthy Grand Knights, As the Memorial Day weekend draws to a close I hope that each of you had an enjoyable time with family and friends.  I want to thank all of you that have sent me messages and well wishes about our State Convention last weekend.  There is a great deal of work that goes into preparing for and presenting a State Convention, not only for a State Deputy but for the entire State Council leadership team and the Host Committee.  Many people put in long hours of dedication to have an event that was worth your time...