The OLMC Knights Council participated, along with the other OLMC Ministries, in the Eucharistic Procession for the Feast of Corpus Christi this last Sunday.  The Feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for “Body of Christ”) is the Roman Rite liturgical solemnity celebrating the reality of the body and blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, in the Eucharist—known as transubstantiation.

Our Council along with Sodality and Rosary Makers decorated, manned, and provided readings at the first altar at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (4 total were set up).  The Knights 4^th Degree Assembly participated in constructing the canopy for Fr. John and the Monstrance containing Jesus, to travel under, and carry it throughout the procession.

On Saturday, May 6^th, 2017, 118 Golfers of all ages, gender & ability, converged on the Kokopelli Golf Club in Gilbert, AZ for the 10^th Annual Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church / Knights of Columbus Council 6627 Charity Golf Tournament held in Memory of Andy Soesilo for the benefit of The Full Circle Program and other Knights of Columbus charities. The event featured a record # of golfers, numerous corporate sponsors and many enthusiastic volunteers from Our Lady of Mt Carmel, The Full Circle Parents Group and The Knights of Columbus. Several of our sponsors were among the volunteers as well.

The FULL CIRCLE Program is a ministry serving families with teens/young adults struggling with a range of issues that can challenge the very foundation of any household. Our aim is to provide a program that provides families with support, responds to individual needs, affirms your strengths, and, above all, a program that will serve as a safety net so that our children will not fall through the cracks. This Ministry relies solely on donations and does not charge the families for their services and is experiencing great demand and growth.

We would especially like to recognize Fr. Jerome Cayetano, our Council chaplain, for opening the tournament with prayer and for his blessing before the luncheon, Sr. Stephanie & Sr. Maria Alejandra from the Sisters of The Servants of The Plan of God who were on hand as well to assist us in encouraging the golfers to give generously to the effort.

This year’s tournament raised the largest amount of money yet and we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved for their generous gifts of time & treasure.  Please remember our generous sponsors and support their business activities.  A complete list can be found here.

The 10th Annual OLMC Golf Tournament, in memory of Andy Soesilo, will be held Saturday, May 6, 2016 at the Kokopelli Golf Course in Gilbert.  Proceeds from the tournament will be used to support the Full Circle Program, a ministry serving families with teens/young adults who are struggling with a range of issues that can challenge the very foundation of any household. Other OLMC parish, school, and KofC sponsored charities will also benefit.  The tournament is open to golfers of all skill levels.  A flyer with event details as well as a registration form are available here.  Register now!  Both players and volunteers are needed. Also, check out our Tournament Facebook page to see pictures from previous tournaments.  We are looking for sponsors.  If you are interested, please download our sponsor flyer.  Additional information on sponsor packages can be downloaded here. We thank you for your support!