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Patriotic Rosary in Leitchfield

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The Fourth Degree Faithful Navigator, Bobbie Robinson, led the recitation of the Patriotic Rosary on September 8th at the Grayson County EMS office in Leitchfield. The group was finishing the second decade and through the eloquent words of the Hail Mary; emergency pager tones sounded from the EMS worker’s radios. Their help was urgently needed, “Dispatch, MED 3 is in route.” A stark reminder, to those gathered, that their help was also needed, in the form of prayer for those who responded to the call and those on the scene waiting for the EMS arrival. All were quickly added to the Patriotic Rosaries intentions. The Patriotic Rosary is a powerful prayer for divine protection and mercy for our Nation, our government leaders at all levels, and all who risk their live’s for our protection.

Eagle Scout helps Christ the King Council 14130

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On church lawns or grounds around the country, including here in Lexington, white crosses are placed in rows signifying the loss of life to an abortion.  Each October and January you will find the stoic and somber view of 2’ tall crosses, neatly placed to remind passerby’s of the sadness and senseless loss of life.  Weather during these months can make placing the crosses twice a year a challenge to keep them intact and ultimately need to be replaced due to wear and tear.  
 
When the crosses used at Christ the King Cathedral (council 14130) came in to disrepair the Knights saw the need and began to develop a plan to replace them.  Shortly thereafter, a brother Knight suggested that this is a perfect project for his son’s Eagle Scout project.  
 
After a while of fundraising and establishing the specifications to build a prototype, Cameron Schnelle took on the challenge.  Instead of the pine wood that is prone to splitting, he chose ash.   Cameron acquired the lumber and paint and went to work, cutting each to the proper size, assembling them with a wingnut for storage, and painting them them all.  With a little help from fellow scouts of Troop #93, and some of his father’s supervision, Cameron built 280 crosses!  
 
At the completion of his project, Cameron came to #14130’s meeting to show the completion of his project.   Well DONE  Father and Son!

Attached are pictures of the effort during the process of making the crosses.

Pictured are Fr. Prabell, Chris Schnelle, Cameron Schnelle, and Grand Knight Doug Spear.  Submitted by brother Chris Luketich.

Trash Collection

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Bishop Mulloy Council #1301 Youth Director Gary Berning organized a trash collection fundraiser to support a baseball team.  Photos below are of Gary picking up trash and Gary’s wife Betty and their son Jacob picking up the bags of trash.

Easter Seals dance

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The fifth annual Easter Seals dance sponsored by four local councils of the Knights of Columbus was held on August 10th at the Knights of Columbus Hall in the St. John community near Paducah for participants in Easter Seals programs and other local organizations that support the mentally and physically challenged.  In addition, the Sisters of Service (affiliate of the Daughters of Isabella) placed decorations on the walls and the main doorway for a grand entrance effect.  The Paducah Charity League pitched in and provided photographic services for individual participants as well as group photographs,  and served slices of the celebratory cake.  Other volunteers served light snacks and refreshments.
 
The participants wore big smiles and danced like there was no tomorrow, and the boundless joy shared by both participants and volunteers was palpable!!   What a fun evening  for ALL!!  
 
In addition, local TV celebrity Stefanie Martinez  kicked up her heels on the dance floor with many of the participants, which brought even more smiles.  Ms. Martinez also stayed and helped with the cleanup.
 
The four councils in the Paducah area combined forces as follows:  Msgr. Higdon Council 10962 (at St. John Parish) provided their facility free of charge for this service project;  Msgr. Albert J. Thompson Council 10988 (at St. Pius X Parish in Calvert City) provided funds for decorations that were purchased and applied by the Sisters of Service;  Divine Mercy Council 11591 (St. Thomas More, Paducah) provided funds for food and cake;  and Holy Rosary Council 1055 (Jefferson St. Paducah) provided chaperones and setup/teardown of tables & chairs, and member Joe Weitlauf, owner of Total A/V Services, provided DJ music services free of charge.  This program demonstrates the theme for the new fraternal year of 2018-19 for the Kentucky State Council of “Unity in Purpose, Unity in Action” at the District level.   Historically this dance was held in February near Valentine’s Day, but another national organization offered to host the dance in February so that the Knights of Columbus could shift to the late summer / early fall season of the year.  All arrangements were coordinated by Frank Bosh, former District Deputy and former State Family Director of the Kentucky Knights of Columbus, and a member of Council 1055 in Paducah.

Updated Program Guide

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The 2018-2019 Program Guide has been updated to include many of the great ideas that we heard at the Organizational Meeting.  Thanks for your input.  Click on the link below to open the guide.  Or you can right click on the link and chose to download it to your computer.

2018-2019 Program Guide

 

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