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Continued call for solidarity with Ukraine - Knights rally broad-based support to provide refugee relief

Knights and their families and friends from around the world have responded rapidly to a call for prayers and contributions to support refugees. The international K of C community includes more than 1,800 members in Ukraine who, like their fellow citizens, are facing an urgent need for temporary shelter, food, medical supplies, clothing and pastoral support. Inspired by our Order’s first principle, Charity, please join us in praying for peace and consider a donation to our Ukraine Solidarity Fund. 100% of your donation will be used to assist those directly affected by the conflict. Make a difference today at kofc.org.

KC Steak Dinner and Raffle – April 30
The Knights are planning an in person Steak Dinner and Raffle for Saturday April 30.  Tickets are $100 which includes dinner for two and a chance of $4,000 in prizes.  Please contact any Knight if you would like to buy a ticket. Social festivities after the dinner and raffle will be a Wine Pull ($10/ entry) and Gala Games ($5/ ticket) with gift card awards to various places in Maple Grove.  The evening will be interactive, and fun that still allows you chat with your friends and neighbors.

The Knights of Columbus Presents Special Needs Planning Seminar
Join us for an important presentation on Special Needs Planning.
For families with a special needs child, financially preparing for the future can be overwhelming and daunting. Many parents quietly worry about their child’s future when they are no longer able to provide financial support.
The Knights of Columbus recognizes the unique challenges that these families face. We understand it’s not just about dollars and medical care but also the quality of life for their child. 
In this seminar, we’ll talk through the some of the challenges and solutions that you and your family should consider. We’ll go through the planning process and share how the Knights of Columbus can help your family.

Sign up today via Zoom:
Click Here to Register – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-GqqT4rHNxAovbg5OTOENLjsGutHOhs
Starts May 5 at 6:00 pm
 

"KnightCast"
Watch the latest episode of "KnightCast", learn how our Knights in Poland are working non-stop to collect donations of essential supplies for Ukrainian refugees.
We’ll also talk with Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, about a recent Vatican symposium on the priesthood sponsored by the Knights. And don’t miss our fascinating interview with Father Douglas Hunter, chaplain of the Indianapolis Colts!
Finally, we'll talk about the Vivat Jesus prayer booklet to help men navigate their daily prayer lives. Tune into this episode today and get up to speed on the state of the Church and the world as we journey through Lent to the joy of Easter.

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St. Joseph the Worker Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary sponsored a Respect Life Baby Shower. 

Surprised! Photo by David Ellis courtesy of the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus
Surprised! David Ellis, a photographer, was sent to St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Maple Grove on October 4, 2020, by Supreme Knights of Columbus Organization for a future featured article in the Columbia Magazine; the monthly magazine of the Knights of Columbus, the largest Catholic family fraternal service organization in the world.

Surprised! The Knights and Auxiliary were grateful for the wonderful response by the parishioners at the annual October Respect Life Baby Shower, at a time when few parishioners are attending services during Covid-19; which netted much needed baby items and monetary donations. The Respect Life Baby Shower benefits two nonprofit pregnancy resource centers: WomenSource in Anoka and Abria in North Minneapolis.

Catholic men face a spiritual crisis today.  Join us to explore our calling to be better husbands, better fathers – better Catholics. “Into the breach” is a 12 session video-based program of spiritual growth and reflection offered Sunday evenings starting on October 4.  All Catholic men are invited!  Find more information and registration at  www.mnknights.org  Seek greatness.  Seek Virtue.  Seek Holiness. Step Into the Breach!  Sponsored by the MN Knights of Columbus.

You are invited to join us in the St. Joseph the Worker council of the Knights as a new member or a transfer from an existing council or e-membership.  Give me a call for details.  New members can sign up on-line at Knights.net by clicking Join, entering 2743823 as a referral number, and entering CYBART2020 as a code to get half off annual dues if completed by June 30^th.  The combined exemplification can be done on-line on an on demand basis, so whenever you are ready.  Please contact me for the invite information.  The exemplification is done at no cost.

Almost everyone knows the Knights of Columbus as an organization. Many people even know members. But, too often, they don’t know what we really do.

They don’t know about the thousands of wheelchairs Knights give away, or the K of C-sponsored ultrasound machines. They don’t know that Knights are helping save Christianity in Iraq, or giving coats to children locally and internationally. They don’t know the countless ways the Knights, your local St. Joseph the Worker council, the brother Knights and their families join together in doing good for others.

Most people probably don’t know about the extremely competitive life and long term care insurance available through the Knights, or that we have a no-fee, interest rate competitive annuity with no risk of loss for their retirement savings.

People need to hear our story. We don’t often brag about the funding we provide to CROSS, Special Olympics, our faith formation program, our sister parish in Bouzy, the Catholic Adoption Agency and the boy scouts, but this is just a small sample of who we help. And we are putting our faith in action with our Novena’s for Life, participation in the March for Life, and the visits to the sick and disabled that we perform. I would invite each of our Catholic families to join us in our charitable mission and have the opportunity to access our insurance products.

If you would like to know more about the Knights or are ready to join us, please give Dan Falstad a call at 612 310 5254. While we would love to have your active participation, we know you are busy so if you want to support us and get on an email list to hear what we are doing feel free to join on line at Knights.net. Use # 2743823 as your referring member number and I will be able to contact you.

You have seen the Knights of Columbus around the parish and contributing to the parish, community, and to our sister parish in Bouzy. Your local council would like to invite all Catholic gentlemen to join us in the Knights and provide a charitable platform to give back to the Church and your parish while enjoying the fellowship provided by the Knights.

What does it mean to join the Knights of Columbus? It means you are part of the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world – with nearly two million members just like you. Knights build each other up to become good stewards of our faith and help protect our families and communities. PROTECTOR OF FAITH – Our Catholic faith is central to everything we do. We offer a wide array of e-books, articles and videos to members to help them and their families grow in their faith. PROTECTOR OF FAMILY – We offer top quality insurance products exclusively to our members to help them protect their families. You can offer my services as you are recruiting men into the Order. PROTECTOR OF THE DEFENSELESS – Our Catholic faith strengthens our pro-life values as we stand up for those most vulnerable. BROTHER FOR LIFE – With over 15,000 councils around the world, there is a local brotherhood for you to join and grow with as you serve your community. COMMUNITY LEADER – From helping the homeless to disaster relief aid to widely recognized programs like Coats for Kids, the Knights are always there when their communities need them most.

Ask any Knight in the parish for details or to join us. Or contact Dan Falstad at 612-310-5254 or dan.falstad@kofc.org for additional details about the Knights or to join us in our social, charitable, and fun activities.  Are you interested in knowing more about the Knights? We would like to talk to you. Please contact our council at  https://sjtw.net/knights-of-columbus-council-13359  you will find that Knights of Columbus membership brings Catholic men together in a powerful way.  If you would like to join today simply go to KofC.org/joinus and enter our council #13359 for local information.