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POSTPONED: Maryland KofC Catholic Bee
Sunday, February 7th, 10:30-11:30 in the Historic Church
4th and 5th Graders
HENRY RUHLMAN WILL CALL IF WE'RE CANCELLING
Superbowl Party
Sunday Evening, February 7th
Doors open at 4 PM
Bring a crockpot of chili or a plate of wings for free admission
otherwise, admission is $10
Family BINGO
Friday, February 12th at the Parish Center
$5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under
Refreshments available
Saint Bartholomew's Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 16, 4-7pm
Manchester Fire Activities Building
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| Saint
Agatha Friday, February 5th |
Saint Paul Miki and Companions Saturday, February 6th |
| My
fellow Christians, our annual celebration of a martyr’s feast has
brought us together. Agatha achieved renown in the early Church for her
noble victory. For her, Christ’s death was recent, his blood was still
moist. Her robe is the mark of her faithful witness to Christ. Agatha,
the name of our saint, means “good.” She was truly good, for she lived
as a child of God. Agatha, her goodness coincides with her name and her
way of life. She won a good name by her noble deeds, and by her name
she points to the nobility of those deeds. Agatha, her mere name wins
all men over to her company. She teaches them by her example to hasten
with her to the true Good, God alone. - from a homily on Saint Agatha by Saint Methodius of Sicily |
The only
reason for my being killed is that I have taught the doctrine of
Christ. I thank God it is for this reason that I die. I believe that I
am telling the truth before I die. I know you believe me and I want to
say to you all once again: Ask Christ to help you become happy. I obey
Christ. After Christ's example, I forgive my persecutors. I do not hate
them. I ask God to have pity on all, and I hope my blood will fall on
my fellow men as a fruitful rain. - Saint Paul Miki |
last updated 2/3/10
The
Knights of
Columbus is a Fraternal Organization for Catholic men guided by the
principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. It
was founded on March 29,
1882 by Father Michael McGivney at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven
Connecticut. The
Knights were originally formed to render financial aid to
members and their families. Mutual
aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and
their families. Social
and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their
families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare,
war relief and public relief works. Our
Council has a very active role in our parish and our community and we
encourage all Catholic men to join our organization and be active in
the council. You
can contact us by e-mail at knights@kofc9127.org.
Our
Council meets at 8 PM on the first and third Thursdays of every month
at St. Bartholomew’s Parish
Center. Click this link to find the Parish Center on
a map.
St.
Bartholomew’s
Council was instituted November 21st, 1985 to serve the Hampstead and
Manchester
Community.
