Welcome
Welcome to the Ocean County Chapter of the Knights of Columbus. With 18 member Councils throughout the County, we represent over 4,000 brother Knights and their families.
Our Chapter meets at 8:00pm on the 2nd Monday of each month, we have a “traveling gavel” to enable the Chapter officers and the representatives from each Council to visit the other Councils throughout the County.
The Chapter serves as a clearing house for Councils to discuss their various programs; to offer support to member Councils; to coordinate various Degrees and events; and to serve as a forum for member Councils to discuss their particular needs.
The Councils in the Ocean County Chapter host a very diverse array of Programs throughout the year. Please check the Calendar area to see what events are upcoming.
Papal Documents
Follow the link to Papal Documents and Encyclicals stored on the Vatican Website
www.vatican.va/offices/papal_docs_list.html
Prayer List
Prayers are requestd for the people on this list. Everyone on this list is in need of Prayers, either for medical or Spiritual reasons. Please include the people on this list when you make your intentions during prayer.
Catholic Issues
The media is attacking the very tenets of our Religion, act now!
SPECIAL GUEST AT CONVENTION
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson has indicated that he will be attending the 2012 NJ State Convention in Wildwood. He will address the business session on Saturday, as well as be the Principle Speaker at the Banquet.
This is a distinct honor the the NJ Knights of Columbus, and provides a unique opportunity for many of us to meet one of the truly great Catholic Lay Leaders of our time.
Fundraising Dinner
St Martha Council 7926 will be hosting a Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, June 9. The purpose of this fundraiser wil be to raise money to assist the family of their Grand Knight, Robert Morris, with the expenses incurred during the hospitalization of their daughter, Bridget. Tickets are available at the Parish Office, 732/295-3630.
Bob and his wife Paddy have been at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with their 7 yr old daughter, Bridget. Bridget was diagnosed with a large tumor on her brain, which was removed during surgery recewntly.
Bridget will be going home on or about May 22, after almost 2 months in the hospital.
Please keep the Morris family in your prayers. Ask Father McGivney to help the child and family get through this ordeal, and grow stronger as a family. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Supreme Chaplain named ArchBishop of Baltimore
Supreme Chaplain William E. Lori has been appointed ArchBishop of Baltimore by Pope Benedict XVI.
Bishop Lori, at a press conference after the announcement, spoke about his feelings about the appointment: "My first thought is gratitude to the Lord, to the Lord Jesus: the Lord Jesus, the Good Shepherd, the One Who shepherds His people in love and truth. And so it is to the Lord that my heart, my thoughts first turn. And secondly, I would liek to express my gratitude, profound gratitude, to Pope Benedict XVI, who has entrusted me with the stewardship of this gret and historic Archdiocese of Baltimore."
Baltimore was the first Diocese established in the United State, and its Archbishop holds "prerogative of place" amongst the Bishops of the United States.
2012 Polar Bear Plunge
The 2012 Polar Bear Plunge was held on Saturday, February 25. Once again, the NJKofC Polar Penguins, led by PSD Tom Ciborski, was one of the groups plunging for Special Olympics. This year, almost 6,000 people participated in the plunge, raising $1.4 Million Dollars.
Our team, the NJKofC Polar Penguins, reached new highs, both in members and money raised. We had 48 members on the team and raised $24,000. In the 4 years the Team has been plunging, they have raised over $50,000 through donations from friends and family.
Pictures of this years Plunge will be posted shortly. Pictures of last years plunge are available at 2011 Polar Bear Plunge
The NJ Knights feel this was a great way to begin 2012, plunging for Special Olympics and helping those great Olympians. The Special Olympics helps many people with special needs, and with our help, will be able to continue their great work.
With Jesus and my son in the Garden of Gethsemane
Bryan Dickerson, Past Grand Knight 7926, has written an article expressing his feelings on the death of his new born son, Brendan. In his own words, Bryan's "intention was to 1) remember my son, 2) thank God for His help, and 3) hopefully, inspire people that God will not abandon them even in the worst of times".
Bryan, a former member of Our Lady of Lourdes Assembly who recently moved to South Jersey, says, "God is the reason why I was able to write that story and why I can get out of bed in the morning in spite of the great sorrow of Brendan's death." He continues, "My Brother Knights, even if not mentioned specifically by name, are an important part of Brendan's story".
Pleas read the article, published in a Pro-Life magazine titled Celebrate Life.
The article can be viewed by using this LINK.
A 'PDF' version of the printed article, with pictures, is available by clicking a link on the top of the page that appears when using the link above.
Prayer for Traditional Marriage
Rev. Msgr Michael Mannion, Auxiliary State Chaplain, has composed a prayer in support of traditional 1 man - 1 woman marriage. Please pray this prayer and contact your elected officials expressing your concerns on this issue:
O Lord, Creator of life and lover of your children, We give you thanks that you have blessed us with the sacred gift and vision of marriage and the human family, through which children are supported and strengthened, nurtured and nourished, with the love of Father and mother, throughout human history.
We pray for the gift of your Spirit, O Lord, to enlighten the minds and hearts of our judges, legislators and officials, that together we may safeguard the dignity and rights of all your people with compassion as well as proclaim with conviction the bond of father and mother as uniquely sacred and worthy of protection.
We ask this with the intercession of Venerable Michael McGivney, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Brother. Amen
State Convention
The NJ Knights of Columbus State Convention will be held in Wildwood on May 18 -19.
Rooms are available at the Reges Seaside Resort in Wildwood Crest. Contact Room Chairman, Dan Panichi. Forms are availabel HERE
Chapter Meeting
The Ocean County Chapter meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 14, 2012, at St Pio of Pietrelcina Parish Center, located at St Bonaventure Church, 1100 Grand Central Blvd, Lavallette. The meeting will begin at 8p.m.
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