The Knights of Columbus

1st Degree Ceremony
2018-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | St. Margaret Mary & Via Zoom

Marian Prayer Service Color Guard
2018-11-18 11:00 - 14:00 | St. Paul the Apostle, Greencastle
Sir Knights;

Combining the Order’s devotion to Mary and it’s efforts to protect and defend persecuted Christians in the Middle East and throughout the world, a featured Faith in Action activity is the Marian Prayer Program. Indiana has received two icons of Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians which will make pilgrmages to every council in the state as the centerpiece of special prayer services at our parishes.

The very first Marian Prayer Service to Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians will be conducted by Father John Hollowell at St. Paul the Apostle in Greencastle on Sunday, November 18. The prayer service will be at 1 pm.

Following the 11 am Mass, Council 6989 will host a lunch and the prayer service will begin at 1 pm. The service will be approximately 45 minutes. An invitation will
also be issued to Archbishop Thompson inviting him to attend and State Deputy Paul Zielinski will attend.

We request an honor guard to process the icon into the prayer service. The icon is very impressive, gold framed and approximately four feet tall. An invitation is also
issued to the members of the Assembly to fully participate in the prayer service. This is an oppoprtunity to witness to the faith and actions of our Order.

Thanking you for all your support. Please let us know if you are able to participatein this important event.

Vivat Jesus!

Sacred Heart Collett Park Walk Setup
2018-11-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Sacred Heart, 2322 N 13th 1/2 St, Terre Haute, IN, 47803, United States
Sacred Heart Parish, one of the Terre Haute Deanery Parishes that our Knights of Columbus Council serves, has reached out to ask for help from the Knights for setup of their participation in the Collet Park walk setup.
They are a stop on the walk and need help with hanging lights, sorting and organizing merchandise, pricing items, setting up Christmas trees, etc.
If you would like to help, they will start setting up this Saturday the 17th at 10 am:

Thanksgiving Barrel Pickup
2018-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Catholic Charities, 14th & Locust, Terre Haute
Our second round of barrel pickups for the Catholic Charities’ “Share Your Thanksgiving” food drive will be Wednesday, November 14th at 1:00 pm. Meet at the Catholic Charities Food Bank at 14th & Locust.

St. Benedict's Soup Kitchen
2018-11-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-11-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-10-31 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-10-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-10-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-10-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-10-03 10:00 - 13:00 | St. Benedict’s, 111 South 9th Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47807, United States
The Knights of Columbus runs the Wednesday afternoon Soup Kitchen at St. Benedict’s. Food preparation begins at 10 am with serving from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. If you’re interested in helping please email info@kofc541.com and we’ll be in touch.

Coats 4 Kids Barrel Pickup
2018-11-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-11-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Various
This is one of 5 weeks we’ll be picking up barrels for the Catholic Charities Coats 4 Kids campaign. Barrels can be picked up anytime during the business day at the following locations:
Acceptance Insurance (5115 US WHY 41)
First Farmers Bank & Trust (3497 S US 41 – Honeycreek Mall)
Built to Last Tattoo (15 W National Ave., Brazil)
Dorsett Hyundai Mitsubishi (74 W Springhill Dr)
Glidden Furniture (3631 Wabash Ave)

Once each week, they would like us to pick up donated coats from the above locations and deliver them to the Courtesy Cleaners at 2701 Wabash Ave. Courtesy Cleaners will clean all coats and the radio stations (98.5 the River, Mix FM, WTHI99, WIBQ, and WBOW) will deliver the cleaned coats to Catholic Charities in December.

4th Degree Exemplifcation Ceremony
2018-11-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Jasper, Indiana
If you are a 3rd Degree Knight and are interested in advancing to the highest level of our Order – the 4th Degree there is an exemplifcation ceremony available in Jasper, Indiana on Saturday, November 10th. Please email info@THKofC541.com or contact Grand Knight, Bret Ridgway, if you are interested.

Indiana Catholic Men's Conference
2018-11-10 07:00 - 18:00 | Indianapolis Convention Center
Brother Knights;

We are trying to coordinate a group of Knights from our Council to attend the Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference on Saturday, November 10th at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

It sounds like it will be a great event and you can find out more information at: http://mariancenterofindianapolis.com/mensconference/

Ryan Loftus is coordinating this event and it makes sense to try and carpool vs. each person driving over individually. If you are interested in attending please reach out to Ryan directly at camiandr@yahoo.com or 812-562-0152 to coordinate.

Peace be with you,

Bret Ridgway
Grand Knight

Thanksgiving Barrel Pickup
2018-11-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Catholic Charities, 14th & Locust, Terre Haute
November 9th is the currently scheduled day to pick up the barrels for Catholic Charities that were placed around the area on October 25th. Strong arms, pick up trucks and some hand carts are all needed that day as the full barrels can be a bit heavy. If you’re able to assist please report to Catholic Charities at 14th & Locust at 12:00 Noon.

Business Meeting
2018-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Crisis Pregnancy Center, 5th & Wabash, Terre Haute, IN

Helpers of God's Precious Children
2018-11-03 06:45 - 15:30 | Bloomington
Brother Knights;

A reminder that our next Helper’s prayer gathering is on Saturday November 3, 2018.
If you need a ride, please call me at 812-841-0060. 40 Days for Life is from September
26 to November 4. We will be responsible for 40 Days for Life coverage from 9:00 AM
until 2:00 PM this Saturday. Many times we can leave early because someone else has
picked up an hour; however, we should always plan on coverage from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Next Helpers Gathering Details

Our next Gathering is Saturday November 3, 2018 at Planned Parenthood in Bloomington,
Indiana.

Our itinerary follows:

6:45 AM – Pickup anyone that requires transportation and depart Terre Haute

8:30 AM – Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington, Indiana located at
2222 E 3rd Street Bloomington, IN 47401. (This is a 57 mile trip and takes approximately
1 hour and 15 minutes)

9:15 AM — Gather at Planned Parenthood 421 S. College Ave., Bloomington, IN for
Helpers of God’s Precious Infant Prayer Vigil and Divine Mercy Chaplet at Mother of
the Redeemer Retreat Center 8220 W State Road 48, Bloomington, IN 47804

10:15 AM – Complete prayers and switch hats to 40 Days for Life Shifts

2:00 PM – Depart Planned Parenthood

3:30 PM – Should arrive back in Terre Haute

If you plan on carpooling or have any other questions please call 812-841-0060.

Terre Haute Life Chain

Thanks for all your prayers and support for the Terre Haute Life Chain will be on
Sunday October 7, 2018. The good news is that we had 43 participants the most
in the last three years. This was Life Chain number 15 as a coordinator. The yearly
average for Terre Haute is 65 participates with our highest year at 132 in 2008. Most
participants were from St. Patrick Parish and St. Joseph University Parish.

Archdiocese of Indianapolis Bishop O’Meara Respect for Life Award

Just want to thank everyone for their prayers and support of my Respect for Life
ministry work. I was quite surprised when I was informed that I was nominated and
selected for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Bishop O’Meara Respect for Life Award,
especially since I received the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Sanctity of Life Award in
spring 2011.

This award could easily been given to Monica Siefker from St Johns Parish in Bloomington,
or Marian Leahy from St. Charles Borromeo in Bloomington. Other Helpers of God’s
Precious Infants that could also have been given the award is Chris Mulvihill from Holy
Rosary in Seelyville, Pat Cole from St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Bedford, Jack Slaby
from Saint Patrick in Terre Haute, or Ned Wenstrup from Immaculate Heart of Mary in Cincinnati.

A big thank-you to my two Respect for Life mentors, Monsignor Larry Moran and Sister
Diane Carollo, for the many years of Spiritual Direction, prayers, and support.

Thank you all for your prayers and support.

Spread your love for life,

Tom of the Holy Family

Missionary Servants of the Gospel of Life

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The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants are a group of people committed to maintaining
a loving and prayerful presence outside of the abortion mills, where God’s children are
put to death. We unite ourselves with these victims in solidarity with their pain, as they
are put to death at this modern day Calvary. We pray in reparation for the injustice being
performed on their tiny bodies. Just as Mary and John lovingly stood and prayed beneath
Jesus’ Cross as he died, we wish to remain with these children in the hour that they are
crucified. Most of all, we love the unborn children who will be brought there that day. These children have been rejected by their parents, and are doomed to die. The only human love
they may ever encounter in their short lives may be from those of us standing outside. www.helpersny.org

Mass of Remembrance
2018-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Benedict’s, 111 South 9th Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47807, United States
4th Degree Knights decked out in tuxedo, social baldric and white gloves are needed for the November 2nd Mass of Remembrance at 7:00 pm at St. Benedict and 9th & Ohio. Please arrive by 6:45.

Indianapolis 2nd Degree Exemplification Ceremony
2018-10-30 18:15 - 21:00 | Indianapolis, 1040 N. Post Road, Indianapolis
Indianapolis 2nd Degree

When: Tuesday, Oct 30, 2018

Where: Fatima Event Center

Description: The District #18 Ave Maria Ceremonial Team will host a Second Degree Formation Exemplification on Tuesday, Oct 30, 2018 at the Fatima Event Center, 1040 N. Post Road, Indianapolis, IN Candidate registration starts at 6:15 pm. The Second Degree ceremony begins at 7:00 pm Candidates should arrive no later than 6:45 pm as the chamber doors will be closed. Candidates must present their current First Degree membership card at registration. Other K of C members attending as guests must also present their current membership cards for admittance. Attire is business casual. A light reception will be served to the candidates and guests immediately following the ceremony. Remember: If you are a sponsor of a candidate you should bring him to the degree Call or text with questions and to sign-up: GK Bil McLaughlin 317-748-2800 bilmcl@yahoo.com #3228 Our Lady of Fatima GK Charlie Stevens 317-607-7359 stevens.charles39@yahoo.com #14449 Santo Rosario GK Brian Bibb 217-260-6375 bdbibb51@gmail.com #437 Mater Dei

Thanksgiving Food Drive Barrel Placement
2018-10-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Catholic Charities, 14th & Locust, Terre Haute
On Thursday, October 25th we’ll be helping Catholic Charities by placing their “Share Your Thanksgiving” barrels at various locations throughout Terre Haute and the surrounding area. If you are able to help please report to Catholic Charities Food Bank at 12 pm. The Food Bank is located at 14th & Locust here in Terre Haute.
Ideally, we’ll have 2 or 3 teams of Knights available so we can split up the list of drop off locations and get the barrels out as quickly as possible.
If you have a pickup truck available that can haul barrels that would be a great help also. It will take a few hours to get all of the barrels placed.

Pilgrimage to Southern Indiana Monasteries
2018-10-20 08:00 - 20:00 | Southern Indiana
Pilgrimage to Southern Indiana Monasteries
The Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study Class at St. Margaret Mary is planning a trip to two southern Indiana Monasteries and they would like to invite the Knights of Columbus and their wives to join them. On Oct. 20, we will leave St. Margaret Mary’s parking lot at 8 am., traveling to Ferdinand, Indiana, where we will have lunch around 11 am. Then at 1 pm., we will tour the Sisters of St. Benedict Monastery there in Ferdinand. Following that, we will travel 8 minutes up the road to St. Madeira Archaic, where we will tour at 2:30 pm. We should return to Terre Haute around 8 pm. Anyone interested in going, please contact Bob Flott at 812-223-0979 to reserve your space.

Social Gathering
2018-10-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Crisis Pregnancy Center, 5th & Wabash, Terre Haute, IN
This month’s social gathering will be held at St. Margaret Mary at 7:30 pm. We will reschedule the visit to the Knight of Columbus State Museum at a later time.

Terre Haute Life Chain
2018-10-07 14:00 - 15:30 | 3rd & Wabash
Dear Friends of Life,
If possible, please consider supporting the unborn by promoting the Terre Haute Life Chain. Attached is a flyer for the 2018 Terre Haute Life Chain. We are a group of Respect for Life people that do not request funding but encourage people to witness and stand up for the least among us, the children in the womb. The Indiana State Department of Health Terminated Pregnancy Report for 2017 was released this July shows that not only did abortions increase significantly in Vigo County, but also abortions increased significantly in the State of Indiana.
Terre Haute Life Chain History
In 1992, a group of local Pro-Lifers organized a prayerful protest against Faye Wattleton, the then president of Planned Parenthood Federation, when she was invited as a guest speaker at local university. The prayerful protest carried over to become the Terre Haute Life Chain. This is the twenty-seventh Terre Haute Life Chain as we join over 1950 other locations to form the 31st National Life Chain.
Thank you for defending the unborn!
Sincerely,
Tom McBroom
812-841-0060

2nd & 3rd Degree Exemplification Ceremony
2018-10-07 13:30 - 19:00 | Evansville, Indiana
If you are a 1st Degree Knight and are interested in advancing the 2nd and 3rd degree please email info@THKofC541.com or contact Grand Knight, Bret Ridgway.

George K's Annual Chili Supper
2018-10-06 18:04 - 22:00 | Brueggeman’s House, 5251 N. County Road 300 W
All Knights are invited to George Knezevich’s annual chili supper. Details are below.

Knezevich’s 30th Annual Chili Supper
(at the Brueggeman’s)

When: Saturday, October 6, 2018

Where: The Brueggeman’s Home (5251 N. County Road 300 W.)

Time: Starting promptly at 6:04 pm, and ends when we are out of food, drink, and firewood. (Dinner starting @ 6:15 pm or so)

Providing: Chili, Hot Dogs, Buns, Fixin’s (condiments), Sodas, Adult Beverages, Cups, Plates, Bowls, Napkins, Cutlery, and A GREAT TIME!

Bring: Yourself, a Covered Dish or Desert, and a Lawn Chair if you plan to sit around the fire. Family and Friends are optional!

Questions: Call George K at 812-239-5936 or Chuck B. at 812-236-9982

Map to the Campsite
(Chuck and Nikki Brueggeman’s House)

From Terre Haute

Take Indiana 42 East from Terre Haute. Go past the airport and stay on 42. It is about 9.3 miles from the intersection of 46/42 to CR 300 West.

When you come to the county line Road 300 West (there will be a K sign), you will turn LEFT and head North over the I-70 bridge.

Go for approximately 1.3 miles on 300 West. The house is on the LEFT and will be clearly marked. (another K sign)

From Indianapolis

Get off of I-70 at the Brazil Exit #23, and turn left onto Indiana 59 South. Go .2 mile to the red flashing light at Indiana 42.

Take Indiana 42 West from 59. It is about 2.0 miles from the intersection of 59/42 to CR 300 West.

When you come to County Line Road 300 West (there will be a K sign), you will turn Right and head North over the I-70 bridge.

Go for approximately 1.3 miles on 300 West. The house is on the LEFT and will be clearly marked. (another K sign)

Helper of God's Precious Infants
2018-10-06 06:45 - 15:30 | Bloomington
Helpers,
A reminder that our next Helper’s prayer gathering is on Saturday October 6, 2018. If you need a ride, please call me at 812-841-0060. 40 Days for Life is from September 26 to November 4. We will be responsible for 40 Days for Life coverage from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM this Saturday. Many times we can leave early because someone else has picked up an hour; however, we should always plan on coverage from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Next Helpers Gathering Details
Our next Gathering is Saturday October 6, 2018 at Planned Parenthood in Bloomington, Indiana. Our itinerary follows:

6:45 AM – Pickup anyone that requires transportation and depart Terre Haute
8:30 AM – Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington, Indiana located at 2222 E 3rd Street Bloomington, IN 47401. (This is a 57 mile trip and takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes)
9:15 AM — Gather at Planned Parenthood 421 S. College Ave., Bloomington, IN for Helpers of God’s Precious Infant Prayer Vigil and Divine Mercy Chaplet at Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center 8220 W State Road 48, Bloomington, IN 47804
10:15 AM – Complete prayers and switch hats to 40 Days for Life Shifts
2:00 PM – Depart Planned Parenthood
3:30 PM – Should arrive back in Terre Haute

If you plan on carpooling or have any other questions please call 812-841-0060. Note: I have to be at the 6:00 PM Mass at Saint Patrick’s in Terre Haute.
40 Days for Life – Bloomington
The 40 Days for Life is from September 26 to November 4. Our Helpers Group and anyone else brave enough to join us will be asked to sign up for the hours on Saturday October 6 and Saturday November 3. The hours will be 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Terre Haute Life Chain
The Terre Haute Life Chain will be on Sunday October 7, 2018 at 2:00 PM. Parking will be behind the Vigo County Court House. Signs are provided. The Life Chain lasts until 3:30 PM; however, if your schedule does not put you there on time or you have to leave early no worries.
Thank you all for your prayers and support.
Spread your love for life,
Tom of the Holy Family
Missionary Servants of the Gospel of Life

The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants are a group of people committed to maintaining a loving and prayerful presence outside of the abortion mills, where God’s children are put to death. We unite ourselves with these victims in solidarity with their pain, as they are put to death at this modern day Calvary. We pray in reparation for the injustice being performed on their tiny bodies. Just as Mary and John lovingly stood and prayed beneath Jesus’ Cross as he died, we wish to remain with these children in the hour that they are crucified. Most of all, we love the unborn children who will be brought there that day. These children have been rejected by their parents, and are doomed to die. The only human love they may ever encounter in their short lives may be from those of us standing outside. www.helpersny.org

4th Degree Meeting
2018-10-03 19:00 - 20:30 | TBD
