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…

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…

Lobster Dip 2024

Lobster Dip 2024

OLD ORCHARD BEACH (WGME)— Over 600 people ran into the ocean for the 36th annual “Lobster Dip” event in Old Orchard Beach and raised a record amount of money for Special Olympics Maine. Six hundred thirty people lined up at Old Orchard Beach at noon on Monday, New Year’s Day, and ran straight into the…

Maine Knights mourn the passing of Reverend Renald D. Labarre

Reverend Renald D. Labarre   Biddeford   His life’s work was to help people grow closer to God, and now his labors have ended and has found his reward with his Father in Heaven.   Reverend Renald D. Labarre was born on July 6, 1934, on Pierson’s Lane in Biddeford. His father, Edmond Labarre, was…

First Maine State Council Blessed Michael McGivney Prayer Hour

Brother Knights, The very first celebration of the feast of Blessed Michael McGivney will take place this Friday, August 13, 2021.  In honor of this momentous occasion, the Maine State Council is pleased to host a virtual Blessed Michael McGivney Prayer Hour.    The event will be held via Zoom at 7 pm.  You are cordially…

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Life Activities

Life Activities: Andy Levesque attended the Maine State Annual Convention. He distributed baby packets, brochures, pamphlets, and other useful literature. The Knights are collecting money (to place in a line account) in order to support Mr. Levesque.   The Silver Rose program was well attended at the Maine State Convention on May 22nd at 6:30…