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MARCH FOR LIFE - PADUCAH, KY 25-JAN-2025

 

Approximately 30 members of the Catholic Community in Paducah and one representative of the local Right to Life Kentucky office marched from Dolly McNutt Plaza to a portable trailer with PRO-LIFE signs and multiple white crosses representing babies lost to abortion temporartily stationed on St. Francis de Sales Church property in downtown Paducah, KY on Saturday January 25th.  After an opening prayer by the KY RTL rep, a full rosary was recited with the glorious mysteries.  Knights of Columbus signs (#9341) were carried by all participants as they chanted " LOVE LIFE, CHOOSE LIFE."   Participants included two local Parish Priests, 7 members of Holy Rosary Council #1055 and  4 members of Divine Mercy #11591, District #2 DD, and the local KofC Field Agent.
 

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Once again, several organizations teamed up to provide an evening of dancing, fun and entertainment for eligible members of Paducah Easter Seals and other regional Exception Centers in far Western Kentucky & Southern Illinois.   In addition to the four Knights of Columbus Councils of Kentucky District #2, the Daughters of Isabella and the Sisters of Service provided labor to select the room decorations and place them in just the right places, and the Boy Scouts provided setup and cleanup services, the Ladies of the Charilty League of Paducah provided photography services for "memory" pictures for the participants, and brother Knights from several councils provided preparation and presentation of snack foods and drinks during the dance.  Brother Knight Joe Weitlauf provided music,  flashing lights, and DJ services free of charge.

 

 

This Annual Dance which supports those with disabilities, is one of the great opportunities provided by the four Councils in District #2 of the Kentucky Knights of Columbus in association with West Kentucky Easter Seals and other organizations.  We anticipate 120  participants who will enjoy a night of dancing at no charge, empowered by community fundraising throughout the year. Several non-profit organizations work this event.  Represented this year: the Daughters of Isabella and the Sisters of Service providing the decorations; Total Audio Visual Services provided the music, lighting, and Disk Jockey; and four local councils of the Knights of Columbus provide the hall, food, funding and volunteers to setup, serve, and cleanup.  A tremendous amount of fun for all, we look forward to November 18th!!!

 

 

KofC Councils in KY District #2 that participated:

1055 DONATED FUNDS FOR FOOD & REFRESHMENTS, AND LABOR FOR DJ, KITCHEN, SERVICE LINE.

10962  DONATED FUNDS TO BOY SCOUTS FOR SETUP & CLEANUP

10988  DONATED FUNDS TO DofI & SoS FOR DECORATIONS

11591  HOSTED EVENT AT ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH HALL, WITH HELPERS IN THE KITCHEN, SERVICE LINE, AND SUPERVISION OF SETUP & CLEANUP.

 

 

DISTRICT #2 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS JOINS FORCES WITH HOPE UNLIMITED TO FUND PRO-LIFE BILLBOARDS IN RESPONSE TO NEGATIVE MESSAGING ON LOCAL BILLBOARDS.

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The four Councils in Kentucky District #2 of the Knights of Columbus

are joining Hope Unlimited in Paducah to fund POSITIVE MESSAGE

BILLBOARDS  in response to  the negative billboards that are 

on display in Paducah area.

 

A total of $6000 is needed to display the POSITIVE MESSAGE on 

electronic billboards for eight weeks at three locations in Paducah. 

The four Councils have donated over 50% of the goal, and

private donations another 15% so far.  The State KofC Council of Kentucky Charities Board is expected to contribute over 15%, leaving 20% to be solicited.

 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS WORTHY CAUSE, 

 

please CLICK HERE to go to the Hope Unlimited DONATION WEBPAGE and

 

1.   SELECT  "OTHER" in the dropdown box under "FUND"

2.   SELECT  THE AMOUNT TO DONATE

3.   ENTER "PRO-LIFE BILLBOARD"  in the COMMENT BOX

4.   CLICK ON THE "SUBMIT"  BUTTON

5.   PROCEED TO COMPLETE THE ENTRIES FOR REQUESTED INFORMATION.

6.   CLICK ON THE "SUBMIT"  BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WEBPAGE.

 

THANK  YOU!!

 

NOTICE:   DONATIONS IN EXCESS OF THE GOAL OF  $6000.    WILL BE USED BY

HOPE UNLIMITED FOR THEIR ONGOING NEEDS AS DETERMINED BY THEIR BOARD

OF DIRECTORS.

 

KENTUCKY HEAVENLY PENNIES PROGRAM

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Kentucky State Council Featured Program

Kentucky's Heavenly Pennies

The Kentucky Heavenly Pennies Program (KHPP) is predicated on the old adage of a penny saved is a penny earned. It is also based on the concept of the time value of money. Money saved, no matter how small the amount, when done so on a routine and consistent basis over time, will result in significant savings. The monies earned through the KHPP are used to support vocations in the State of Kentucky.

A KHPP container is given to each Council to be used for collecting spare change (dollar bills also work!). At every Knights of Columbus meeting, event, and function, pass the jar and let everyone know that the money placed therein goes to support vocations in their area. The monies turned into the Kentucky State Council twice annually (on or before December 15th and on or before April 15th are distributed to the Diocese/Arch-Diocese in which each individual Council resides for their vocations programs.

The key to conducting a successful KHPP campaign in your Council is consistency. Pass the jar at every opportunity and once again set the standard as the Strong Right Arm of the Catholic Church. For more information or an extra KHPP container, contact Chairman Kent Hoskins.

Kent Hoskins
2502 Paulcrest Court
Louisville, KY 40242
502-777-8698
choskin1@bellsouth.net  

 

Original article can be found on Page 20 of Sept. 2016 Issue of State Newsletter.    

LINK:   http://kykofc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/KYKofC-Newsletter-September-2016.pdf