The KofC annual “Light up for Christ” ceremony is Saturday 12/5 after the 5 PM Mass 
outside the church. The ceremony starts at/around 6 PM. We should be done by 6:30 PM, with all cleanup completed by 7:00 PM. We are asking Knights to bring a commercial pre-packaged baked good to the Light up ceremony if possible. Masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be observed. We hope to see you and your families there!
Advent Retreat
Fr. Jerome will be leading us in an Advent Retreat next Saturday December 5th, starting at 9 AM and concluding about 2 PM. Because of the non-availability of facilities at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, We will be meeting at the NEWMAN CENTER next to ASU. Families are invited.
Parking is available in a parking lot off East 7th Street, adjacent and due north of the Newman Center. You can enter into the Newman Center from the back gate. The address of the Newman Center is 230 E University, NW corner of University and College. We are asking everyone to bring their own food and drinks for lunch. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
December 2020 General Council Meeting
Brothers,
Because of the non-availability of facilities at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Council 6627’s regular business meeting will be held at the NEWMAN CENTER next to ASU. The meeting is Thursday, December 3 at 7:00 pm. Parking is available in a parking lot off East 7th Street, adjacent and due north of the Newman Center. You can enter into the Newman Center from the back gate. The address of the Newman Center is 230 E University, NW corner of University and College. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Hope to see everyone at the meeting.
Council Activities Temporarily Suspended
All Council activities have been temporarily suspended in order to help protect our community against the spread of the Coronavirus. Friday Fish Fry’s have been cancelled for the remainder of the Lenten Season. Additional information is available for members and their families on the websites of the CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL and WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. Be aware that the elderly and sick are highly vulnerable to this disease.
Be mindful of God’s love and mercy in this time of high anxiety and remember to be patient, continue to support for others, and pray for a quick end to the pandemic event. May God bless you, and keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe.
Lenten Spiritual Retreat
 All interested persons are invited to the OLMC Knights Lenten Spiritual Retreat, to be held on Saturday March 7th at Resurrection Parish, Fr. Jerome and additional speakers (TBD) will be leading the retreat. Feel free to invite others! There is no cost for the retreat, if you’d like to bring a Pot Luck type dish (Snack or Lunch) you can, but are not required. The OLMC Knights of Columbus Council holds Spiritual Retreats at least twice a year and invites as many parish members and others as possible to attend. The retreat is open to families as well. Please have those interested in attending, to sign up, email, or text me with how many from their families will be attending? Thank you! Retreat: Advent Recollection / Reconciliation, Saturday March 7th, 2019 at Resurrection Catholic Church: 3201 South Evergreen, Tempe, Arizona 85282 in McCarthy Hall 9:00 a.m. Registration at Phillip Hall 9:15 a.m. First Talk 10:00 a.m. Snacks 10:15 a.m. Second Talk 11:00 a.m. Short Reflection / Group Sharing 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Short Talk on Recollection / Reconciliation 1:30 p.m. Exposition of Blessed Sacrament and Confession 2:30 p.m. Reposition and End of Recollection (up to 3:00 p.m.) We look forward to seeing you. A link to the signup sheet may be found here. Tom Donnelly, Faith Director |
Lenten Fish Frys are back!
Lent is just around the corner and that means Easter is close by. The Knights will help begin the Lenten season with a tasty Fish Fry in McCready Hall on Ash Wednesday, February 26, and every Friday during Lent (except March 27, and Good Friday), from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Help from Brother Knights is needed to prepare, serve and clean up. Setup begins at 3:30pm and cleanup is finished by about 8:30 pm. Bring the family. Your children and wife will hug you for your generosity. And, back by popular demand, FISH TACOS!!! Please join us.