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Lenten Resources

We are about to enter the Holy Season of Lent and begin our preparation for Easter. The term Lent literally means spring. Spring is a time of renewal, a season where new life begins, and the darkness of winter is behind us and we look to the light for strength and faith. As Catholic gentlemen and followers of Christ we are invited to renew our souls and to make room for God in our lives. Often, someone will ask you, “What are you giving up for Lent?” but, the real question should be, “How are you going to make space for God in your life this Lent?”

Matthew Kelly, an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and founder of Dynamic Catholic, will once again be offering daily video reflections during Lent.  This year, BEST LENT EVER journeys through his latest book, 33 Days to Divine Mercy.   

	Bishop Barron’s Lenten Gospel Reflections are back for 2025! This upcoming holy season of Lent, take your prayer life to the next level, immerse yourself in the daily Gospel readings, and meditate on reflections by Bishop Barron.   https://books.wordonfire.org/lent2025
	Resources from Loyola Press Lent invites us to leave behind our old lives of sin and walk forward confidently as pilgrims into a new way of being. Inspired by the Jubilee Year 2025 and its theme of “Pilgrims of Hope,” we’ll explore how to be Pilgrims Through Lent.   https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/lent/living-lent-daily/
	United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims to Jerusalem who would retrace the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary.  Several resources are available on USCCB’s website.   https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/stations-of-the-cross Stations of the Cross (Booklet Download)
	Archdiocese of Chicago The Archdiocese of Chicago is delighted to provide Catholics and non-Catholics with a wide variety of resources to reflect and prepare ourselves to receive the incredible gift of Easter morning. We are invited to pray more, deny ourselves by fasting, and give alms to the poor. There are many ways you can live out these practices.   https://pvm.archchicago.org/events/lenten-resources

May we together experience once again the true meaning of Lent, the power of the resurrection at Easter, and God's presence in our lives.

Join Us to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary

An Invitation to Pray With Us This Lent

The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary

One of the goals of the Knights of Columbus is “to strengthen men and their families in the Catholic faith.”  This Lent we invite the parish to join us in a special devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows these last four weeks.   Starting Wednesday March 26^th at 6PM, and every Wednesday for the remainder of Lent, we will be praying the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows.   We will start at 6 PM to allow time for those wishing to pray the usual rosary as well before Mass.

About the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary

The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary is different from the traditional rosary. While the opening and closing prayers can vary, the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows essentially consists of seven sets of prayers, each set consisting of one Our Father followed by seven Hail Marys in memory of one of seven sorrows of Mary, together with three Hail Mary prayers which can be said either before or after the seven sets. 

For those that don’t already have these special rosary beads, the council has purchased a limited quantity of the rosaries and will be accepting donations for the Stations of the Cross Restoration project.

History of the Devotion

The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows is a devotion that dates back to the 13^th century when 7 holy men in Florence, Italy, that were meditating on Our Lord’s Passion and Our Lady’s sufferings, had a vision from Mary.  She wished for them to form an Order dedicated to practicing and promoting their devotion to Her Sorrows. These men became the founders of the religious Order of the Servants of Mary (or Servites) and are all canonized saints today.​

We pray this Rosary to learn to suffer with love, as Mary, the Mother of Jesus, did. The 7 Sorrows Rosary leads us to understand our suffering, sins, and sorrows.  As we pray with Mary through her seven sorrows, we begin to feel empathy for her suffering, the suffering of her Son, our Savior, our neighbors, and our own.

Exemplification of Charity Unity and Fraternity

Congratulations New 3^rd Degree Knights

We are pleased to announce that several gentlemen became members of Mary’s Millennium Council #12801 on Monday March 3rd.  They didn’t take this invitation lightly, prayerfully considering the invitation before joining our ranks.  Please join us in congratulating Benjamin Agustin, Patrick Liapes, Jeff Martin, and Mark Materna.  They were joined by families, friends, and Knights as they were exemplified as third-degree Knights.  As part of the ceremony, they received a rosary, blessed by the Supreme Chaplain and the emblem of the order. 

 Our Core Principles

 The four principles of the Order are Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, which haven’t changed since Father Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882.  In the exemplification ceremony the prospective members learned about the first three principles and promised to conduct themselves as Catholic gentlemen, living their lives guided by the principles of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.

 Charity: The first and foremost principle of our Order is Charity, the greatest of all virtues and the crowning glory of a Christian life.  Charity is that priceless gift placed by God in the human soul to measure man’s allegiance to his Creator. Charity is a duty, not a courtesy. It is an obligation imposed by Heaven upon rich and poor alike.

Unity: To be a Knight of Columbus means that you possess unity in purpose and unity in action, which come from our shared Catholic faith and the grace of the Holy Spirit.  It is appropriate that Unity follows our first principle of Charity, as charity binds together everything in perfect harmony.

 Fraternity:  A Knight of Columbus is a man of integrity. He takes responsibility for his actions. He is also a man for others.  He guards and protects those under his care. He stands united with his brothers and with them he puts his faith into action.

 Thank you, Fr. Gregg, and our SJE Parish Staff for allowing us to host our KofC Exemplification Ceremony in our beautiful church. Thank you, Deacon Jim Furey, for being our Chaplain and for giving us all a spiritual blessing.  Special Thanks to our District Deputy Dick Lambke for all your help and encouragement.  Most especially, Huge Thanks to all our brothers who assisted and were part and witnesses of our exemplification ceremony. God bless you all. Vivat Jesus!

Exemplification 03/03/25 Photo Album on Google (click)

Exemplification of Charity Unity & Fratenity Ceremony (PDF)

Blessed Michael McGivney’s Little Secretary: The Life of Baby Josephina

Shortly after being born, baby Josephina developed serious health problems. Her parents quickly had her baptized, and as her illness progressed, they invited their relative, Father Jon Kalisch, O.P., to come and bless her with a relic of Blessed Michael McGivney. A call for prayers went out online, and soon thousands were praying for baby Josephina’s recovery worldwide through Blessed Michael McGivney’s intercession. What ensued is a story of faith in God and how the littlest of His children can teach us how to love.

Editor's Note:   This video is posted on Supreme Council's YouTube channel.  There is a St. John's connection to this video.  Mary Metoyer's daughter Marissa edited this video.   Spirit Juice Studio created this video.  They were recently awarded an Emmy in the Religious category for this film.  Congratulations Marissa for helping to bring this story to life.

Past Grand Knight Awards Dinner

2023-24 Star Council Mary’s Millennium Council #12801 has received the distinction of Star Council, the international organization’s top award for local councils. The plaque was presented to our Grand Knight, Richard Capinpin, and Past Grand Knight and Program Director, Gary Pappin, by District Deputy Richard Lambke at our awards dinner held October 25th at Villa Olivia.  In addition to the plaque, pins recognizing the achievement were presented to the Grand Knight, Program Director, and Membership Director. The Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership, promotion of fraternal insurance benefits, sponsorship of faith formation programs and service-oriented activities. Learn more about the Star Awards on Supreme Council website.

Most notable activities included sponsoring a seminarian via the annual Vocation Raffle, supporting Hanover Township Food Pantry and holiday programs, raising thousands of dollars in donations and material items for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans and Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. The council also put their faith into action by providing support for the parish and school, holding rosaries and novenas, providing prayer resources during Lent and Advent, and supporting Respect Life with events such as the baby bottle campaign and  March for Life. 

We could not have achieved Star Council without member participation and the support of the parish during this fiscal year. Thank you, Fr. Gregg, Fr. Brendan, Parish Staff, and all the Parishioners who continually support our efforts.  A special thank you to District Deputy Richard Lambke and his wife for joining us for our PGK dinner.

Lady of the Year  |  Family of the Year  |  Knight of the Year

Join us in congratulating these award recipients for their well-deserved recognition. 

PGK Dinner Oct. 25, 2024 Photo Album   (click to view more photos from dinner)

Pay Your Dues Online

Mary's Millennium Council operates on a fiscal year from July 1st through June 30th. Membership dues are $30 annually and are due by July 1st. We've added the ability to pay dues online. A $2 fee will be added at checkout to cover the cost of credit card processing. A portion of the dues goes to the Supreme Council and Illinois State Council to support their charitable programs. The balance remains in our council to fund our programs.