10221 Gorham Knights Keep Christ in Christmas 2024

10221 Gorham Knights Keep Christ in Christmas 2024

Congratulations Virginia, Allison and Wyatt, Presented by Grand Knight, Paul Badeau Congratulations for your winning entries in the Gorham Council Keep Christ in Christmas Poster contest.  Your artworks demonstrated both originality and special drawing skills and brought much joy to many people as they reflected upon the true meaning of the Holy Christmas season we…

Blessing of the Christmas creche Knights of Columbus Council # 149

Blessing of the Christmas creche Knights of Columbus Council # 149

Parishioners from St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish gathered Sunday evening, December 8, 2024, for the blessing of the Christmas creche in downtown Calais. Knights of Columbus Council # 149 sponsored the event, setting up the manger scene. Father Roland Berngeh was on hand for the ceremony, reading a passage on the birth of Christ from Luke,…

Catholic Men’s Retreat – Christ the King

Catholic Men’s Retreat – Christ the King

Pre-register here: Men’s Catholic Retreat This year’s 2nd Retreat will be held on “Christ the King” weekend, 22-24 November at the Christian Life Center in Frenchville. Brother Knights come from all over the State to attend these retreats hosted by brother Knights and brothers in Christ. Retreats were held annually until the COVID pandemic, since…

 Fourth Degree Installation of Officers – Calais

 Fourth Degree Installation of Officers – Calais

Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Installation of OfficersJohn Deetjen, Former District Master, came to Calais Sunday evening, October 20, 2024, to install the 2024-2025 officers for Assembly 342 of the Knights of Columbus. Installed Sunday evening were: Gary Madore, Three-Year Trustee; Mike Boies, Faithful Scribe; Rejean Roussel, Faithful Pilot; Ed Stover, Faithful Navigator; Father Roland…

Presque Isle 11/17

Presque Isle 11/17

Brother Knights, please join Council 2524 for a breakfast and Fraternal Benefit Event. The breakfast will be to raise money for new windows for the rectory. Come and enjoy breakfast, and learn more about the Knights of Columbus Fraternal Benefits. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. The faith formation group will provide a craft…

149 2024 Installation of Officers

149 2024 Installation of Officers

Knights of ColumbusSaint Croix Council #1492024-2025 Officers Installed at Knights of Columbus CeremonyThe Officers for the Knights of Columbus 2024-2025 fraternal year were installed Sunday evening, September 22, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Church in Calais. District Deputy Edward Stover presided, assisted by Gary Madore, Acting District Warden, and Father Jude Lawsamba, Acting Chaplain. Installed Sunday…

188 Exemplification

188 Exemplification

Father Jude Lawsamba was inducted into the First through Third Degrees of the Knights of Columbus at Holy Name Church in Machias on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The Exemplification Team from K of C Council #188 in Machias were on hand to perform the ceremony. Pictured above are John Shively, Tristan Harrington and William Wright….

Coats for Kids

Coats for Kids

Councils that wish to order Coats for their Coats for Kids Program are urged to do so through the State Council.  We have negotiated a “Buy one – Get one free” deal with Supreme. Visit the Coats for Kids page in the Programs menu for more information! Views: 17

Ceremonials Director

Ceremonials Director

My Brothers in Christ, A lot of information was shared at the recent summer meeting of the Maine StateCouncil. I am taking this space to highlight a couple of important points about theExemplification of Charity, Unity & Fraternity, our combined 1st, 2nd & 3rd DegreeInitiation Ceremony for new members. The most pressing matter is that…

State Evangelization and Faith Formation (EFF) Director

State Evangelization and Faith Formation (EFF) Director

My Brothers, At the recent summer meeting of the Maine State Council, we spent time getting back toour roots as evangelizing disciples of Jesus. All our good works are an outgrowth of ourCatholic faith, stemming from the love our creator which we share with the world. Thisis evangelization, through which our faith is deepened and…