We assisted with a soup kitchen at the East Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl this weekend. This two-day event of serving food to the needy in Tuscaloosa was made possible using donations and volunteers from Holy Spirit Parish. Including the purchasing and preparation activities Friday, plus the cooking, serving, and clean-up yesterday and today, there were about 60 volunteers participating at some point this weekend. During the two-hours we were open for lunch Saturday, 248 plates of chicken and gravy over rice, string beans, cole slaw, watermelon, pears, bread, and brownies along with sweet tea or water were served. Today, we served 231 plates of hash brown casserole, biscuits, grits, cornbread dressing, peaches, danish and doughnuts along with orange juice, milk, sweet tea, or water. The community was very appreciative to have us there. The parish plans to do this again in February. Additional pictures from the event can be viewed by reading on. Continue reading
Community Soup Bowl
Pre-Labor Day Boston Butt Sale for Vocations
Our annual Boston Butt sale for Vocations and Seminarian Support is coming up next month. The Boston Butts are $25 each and will be ready for pick-up on August 29th between 9am and 12pm. This is just in time for Labor Day and the UA Football season opener. You can purchase a Boston Butt from Knights outside of church after the 5:30pm, 9am, and 11am Masses or from Mary Jane in the church office. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, August 25th.
Alabama Knights Recruit Hispanic Membership
The following article from the July 16, 2010 edition of One Voice. Republished with permission.
On June 1, 2009, there was no significant Hispanic presence in the Knights of Columbus in Alabama but through a concentrated Hispanic initiative, supported by Bishop Robert J. Baker of the Birmingham Diocese, and Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi of Mobile, the membership team of the Alabama Knights of Columbus began actively recruiting members of the Hispanic community. Continue reading
Concession Workers Party – August 21, 2010
In appreciation of the over 50 Knights, Ladies, Round Table members, and their families who volunteered their time at countless concession events, all concession workers are invited to a party.
When: Saturday, August 21 at 6:30pm
Where: Knights of Columbus Hall
You don’t need to bring anything. Just come enjoy this evening that is being planned in appreciation of all of you. Please RSVP to Tim or Marie, even if you’re not able to make it, so we have a good head count.
Welcome to our New Web Site
I’m happy to announce the launch of our new web site. You can find sub-sections for our Council, Assembly, and Auxiliary above along with our Calendar, Photo Albums, recurring Service Programs. The home page shows the 10 most recent postings. Older posts can be accessed using the links under the Categories or Archives sections on the right.
Please contact me if you have anything that you’d like to see added.
Thank you,
Ryan
Weekly Update – July 7, 2010
From Tim Didyoug, GK:
- July business meeting Thurs. at 7 pm please come
- I am still looking for a volunteer for program director so I don’t have to appoint someone
- Please keep in your prayers Joyce Reilly (Ricky Reilly’s mom). She’s having triple bypass surgery today
KnightLine July 2010
The July 2010 online version of KnightLine is now available.In this issue you’ll find information on:
- Knights of Columbus Chaplains Pilgrimage to Rome
- Opening of the Knights of Columbus Exhibit at the Capitoline Museum in Rome
- Fraternal Survey Results
- State Deputy’s Meeting
- The 2010 winners of the K of C Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest
Standard & Poor’s and A.M. Best renew top ratings for Knights of Columbus
(NEW HAVEN, CT) – Two of the world’s largest rating agencies, Standard & Poor’s and A.M. Best, have affirmed their top financial strength ratings for the Knights of Columbus.
Standard & Poor’s reaffirmed its top rating of AAA (Extremely Strong) for the 18th consecutive year, and A.M. Best reaffirmed its top rating of A++ (Superior) for the 35th consecutive year. Continue reading
Faithful Navigator Report
From Steve Griffin, FN:
Sir Knights of Assembly 2527:
We are about to complete another Fraternal Year for our Tuscaloosa Assembly and this year marks the end of my two year term as your Faithful Navigator.
I want to take a moment to congratulate you all for your support of and participation in this Fourth Degree Assembly which has become such a big part of the Tuscaloosa Community….especially for our Nation’s Veterans who are assigned to the local VA Medical Center. Not only were we recognized for extraordinary contributions to that group over the last two years, but it is important to note that our Assembly has become a regular member of the VA Family and know that we are included in nearly every facet of life for Veterans at the VA. Continue reading
Weekly Update – June 22, 2010
From Tim Didoung, GK:
- Just a reminder Saturday Night is the awards banquet 6:30 at the Knights Hall. Dress is business casual.