Knights 8086

Family Activities

Father McGivney sought to strengthen the familial bond of father to mother and children to parents. His vision for family life was not only financial and material aid but also spiritual strength. The majority of our time is easily spent in secular circles unless we intentionally create ways to live the domestic church. These programs, created for families by families. SK Sam Tedesco woodhesamx@att.net

Family of the Month

Developing programs to promote and support the development of strong and vibrant families.

Keep Christ in Christmas

Promotes the true fraternal spirit of Christmas in our homes, schools, parishes and communities.

Consecration to the Holy Family

Invite each family in the parish to consecrate themselves to the Holy Family,

Food for Families

In conjunction with the Parish Loaves and Fishes Program. Help end hunger in in our area.

Family Prayer

Strengthen the bonds within our parishes and build faith-filled families. This is an opportunity for council members, families and the whole parish community to come together once a month for an evening of prayer, dinner and fellowship.

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Community Activities

Knights are called to serve others. Our first principle is Charity – at home with our families and in our communities. When Knights of Columbus members come together as one through their council and parish, they accomplish great things. POC is SK Jim Baskin jnmbaskin@gmail.com

Coats for Kids

Provide warmth for deserving children during cold winter months.

Habitat for Humanity

Build homes for families in need.

Disaster Preparedness

Prepare your community before disaster strikes. Help in hurricane disaster recovery.

Veteran Military

Help veterans in need and support our five branches of the military. Participate in our Veterans Day Dinner. Help veterans at the VA nursing home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlMoSzgtnXg&list=PL8dhS0o-trLj4YwukwAK8U0goRNmQOVrQ&index=9

Basketball Free Throw & Soccer Championship

Athletic outlet for youth ages 9 to 14. Combined with our church picnic. Competition at Council, District , State and National levels.

Catholic Essay Contest

Youth grades 8-12 demonstrate their faith through creative writing.

Helping Hands

Together with the church's program Loafs & Fishes put your faith into action and help those less fortunate in our community.

Wheel Chair Mission

Change the lives of people with disabilities worldwide. http://kofc.org/en/programs/community/global-wheelchair-mission.html#/

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Blue Mass

Honoring, Thanking and Praying with and for our Community First Responders. Our Local Heroes. POC Sir Knight Dave Vaden, Dave@davevaden.com

Knights on Bikes

Join the Knights riding motorcycles. Contact SK Dave Vaden (Council 8086 Captain) for information about the Council 8086 riders dave@davevaden.com or 540-537-9130.

Faith Activities

Programs in this category are designed to draw us closer to God and the Church in a tangible and meaningful way. POC SK Bob Thomas or Dennis Flesch at dflesch49@bellsouth.net

Church Kiosk

Strengthen the domestic church (our families) by providing exceptional religious education materials to all Catholics.

Vocations Support

Keep the faith alive by supporting our seminarians and postulates.

Spiritual Reflection

Support families during the most important events in the life of the domestic church: the sacraments.

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Rosary

Build faithful families and communities through rosary prayer.

Into the Breach

Deepen your spirituality and formation to combat the crisis of religious faith in our world.

Holy Hour

Encourage deep personal encounter with God.

Marian Prayer - Help Persecuted Christians

Spread devotion to Our Lady and pray for our brothers and sisters in faith who are at risk around the world.

Life Activities

“Catholics must be committed to the defense of life in all its stages and in every condition” (St. John Paul II, 1995). The urgency of the threat to a culture of life in our world cannot be misunderstood. The Knights of Columbus vigorously defends the dignity of each human being at every stage of life. Councils and parishes can work to build a culture of life and a civilization of love through these important programs. POC SK Vito Benedetto, vbenedetto65@aol.com

March for Life

Show public support for the right to life.

Special Olympics

Celebrate the intrinsic worth and dignity of every single human being.

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Ultrasound

Help abortion-minded women to choose life by viewing their unborn children on ultrasound machines. https://www.kofc.org/campaigns/en/ultrasound/index.html

Silver Rose

Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life through this meaningful pilgrimage.

Novena for Life

Leading our community in the spiritual fight to establish a culture of life in our nations.

Mass for People with Special Needs

Welcome individuals or families who might not normally feel comfortable participating in a regularly scheduled Mass.

Pregnancy Support

Changing public hearts and minds about abortion by showing love for both mother and child before and after birth.

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