On April 2, 2005, the world mourned the passing of Pope Saint John Paul II, a man whose profound influence shaped the Catholic Church and global society. Twenty years later, his legacy continues to inspire Catholics and people of all faiths. His papacy, spanning from 1978 to 2005, remains one…
Serving the community is foundational to the Knights as a fraternal order. On Saturday the 8th, a few Knights and a special guest spouse volunteered to cook, serve lunch and helped to administer the food pantry to the patrons at the Allentown Ecumenical Kitchen. This is a new endeavor for…
On January 10th, we held our annual free throw competition at the St. Ann’s school gym. Boys and girls came to show off their basketball skill and hopefully advance to the district competition. Since 1972, councils have sponsored the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship for boys and girls from…
Newly restored bells on display outside St. Ann’s during the Christmas celebration. Check out our Church Bell Memorial Project page to see a “before” picture and learn more about this effort. A great article detailing the fascinating history of St. Ann’s original bells can be read in the January 22nd…
Today, on All Saints’ Day, we gather to remember, honor, and celebrate all saints and blessed who have graced our faith with their holiness, courage, and dedication. This feast day invites us to reflect on their lives and to recommit ourselves to our Christian calling, as members of the Knights…
Today we celebrate the feast day of Saint John of Capistrano, a powerful figure in the history of the Catholic faith and a model of courage, perseverance, and dedication to Christ’s mission. His legacy is intertwined with both spiritual strength and the mysterious beauty of nature, particularly the annual departure…
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Being staunchly pro-life, there should be no surprise that we want to bring this song to your attention. Sung by Rachel Holt, an amazing young talent, “I was gonna be” will certainly move you. In this song, Rachel gives a voice to the unborn about the life they might have…
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in our parish community. Whether you are a dad being celebrated or are celebrating your own dad, it can be a humbling experience as you contemplate the role of a father especially in this current crazy world. Here are some great resources to…
Our council once again held our two fish fry events which thanks to the support of our parishioners, was a success! Through your generosity and hunger, we served 150 delicious fish dinners between the two Fridays (or Fry-days?). Kudos to our Brother Knights who provided all the labor to prepare…