Knights of Columbus Council 11137

CLIP 1/6: Leading up to Columbus Day (October 11), we’re posting several short clips from COURAGE AND CONVICTION: THE TRUE STORY OF COLUMBUS. In today’s featured video, dive deeper into: the genesis of the controversy, biases over the years and the clash of worldviews.

Due to county restrictions we will not be able to hold our annual car show this year. Save the date! March 12, 2022! Keep up to date as https://Www.Kofccarshow.com

https://sldm.org/church-reopening-february-6th/

Knights Of Columbus Blood Drive is now an ONGOING event. Text Brother Dave Dockstader at the number on the flier to get set up.

Knights Of Columbus Blood Drive is now an ONGOING event. Text Brother Dave Dockstader at the number on the flier to get set up.

A message from Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight, Knights of Columbus Brother Knights: We are all aware of the troubling events that are occurring today, including attacks on statues of historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and our Order’s namesake, Christopher Columbus. Statues of saints have also been vandalized, including those honoring St. Junípero Serra, St. Louis and even the Blessed Virgin Mary, and houses of worship and other religious symbols hav...e been attacked. These are not merely attacks on statues and history. They are increasingly attacks on Catholics and people of faith. In the late 19th century, the Knights of Columbus took its name at a time of intense anti-Catholicism. Our founding members wanted to show that Catholics played an essential role in the exploration and development of America since its earliest days, and that a Catholic could be both a good citizen and a good Catholic. However, anti-Catholicism persisted. In the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan tried to stop Columbus Day celebrations and opposed Columbus statues simply because Columbus was a Catholic. We opposed the KKK then and have continued to stand up against bigotry directed at Catholics and others. We stood up against the persecution of Catholics in Mexico in the 1920s, spoke out for the Jews of Germany in the 1930s and worked for religious freedom behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. Today, we are rebuilding Christian communities in the Middle East that were targeted for genocide. Each of us can be proud of our history of standing up for the most vulnerable among us. While our faith calls us to be respectful of different perspectives, acts of vandalism are crimes against all who cherish democracy and mutual respect. The Knights of Columbus remains firm in its condemnation of all forms of racism and violence, including political violence. With churches, statues, and religious symbols subject to vandalism and attack, we call upon elected officials and leaders at every level to defend the religious freedom of all. Vivat Jesus! Carl A. Anderson Supreme Knight Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510

In light of the County and State guidelines we have RESCHEDULED our car show to Saturday July 11th. Spread the word!

A great Homily on the foundation of moral law to consider for this years election

Our members support many parts of our community. Here in Santa Maria, our local Elks hold an annual Rodeo and Parade. This year's event was canceled, so they moved some of the fun online. PGK/PFN James Jepsen participated in the Beard-A-Reno. Voting is open for this competition until Sunday; click the link below and vote "C" in both categories to vote for James! Be sure to tell your friends too! https://www.elksrec.com/p/events/beard---a---reno

AS OF RIGHT NOW (3/12/2020, 3:11PM), WE ARE STILL ON!!! Our pastor, Fr Aidan, tells us that there is a possibility the Archdiocese might override this. We'll know by mid-day Friday March 13th if anything changes, and will post it here!

UPCOMING FISH FRY has been cancelled at this time

Just a few days remain until our 9th Annual St Patricks Day Car Show ROARS into Orcutt! Have you registered your ride? We still have room!

Only a week to until the 9th Annual St Patricks Day Car Show at St Louis de Montfort Church! Cars, food, a vendor faire, and live music with Unfinished Business! We still have room for cars and vendors!

Only 2 weeks from today and we still have room for cars and vendors!