With a bittersweet mixture of joy and sadness, Council 81 said goodbye to our pastor, Very Rev. Marc J. Bishop, V.F., and thanked him for his four years of indelible service to the Immaculate Conception Parish. The Knights turned out … Continue reading →
Good morning brother Knights Several months ago when Fr. Marc announced his transfer, I immediately coordinated with Kathy for the Mass on the 27th and scheduling of the Honor Guard and Council members’ procession. Well we are only 5 days … Continue reading →
This weekend beginning Friday afternoon, May 18th, through Sunday May 20th, will be the Massachusetts Knights of Columbus State Convention. Various resolutions will be presented, election of State Officers, Raffle Tickets and Program winners will be announced, election of Supreme … Continue reading →
Due to simply too many events taking place on Memorial Day weekend, including Fr. Marc’s departure, Confirmation Masses, Memorial Day Parade, etc., etc., we have decided to cancel the Mass and Reception for Departed Knights previously scheduled for May 26th. … Continue reading →
Karen and Mary Ann are nicely settled into their new home with their full-time caregivers, Eron and Milly. As we were finishing the unpacking and setting up, Milly was making dinner and had Karen and Mary Ann helping out making … Continue reading →
The 2018 Grand Knight, Financial Secretary, and District Deputy Conference will be: Saturday, June 23rd, Double Tree Hotel, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster Time is usually 8:30am-9:00am start, ending around 3:00pm-3:30pm, followed by Mass/dinner (Mass and Dinner are optional for the … Continue reading →
The Nominating Committee is reaching out to all Council members who are 3rd degree or will be third degree shortly. We are looking for officer candidates for the upcoming fraternal year. All positions are in play from Grand Knight down … Continue reading →
I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Steve Thomas, as the DISTRICT WARDEN for District #18. Steve will assist the District Deputy as needed, and can help fill in at meetings when the District Deputy cannot be present … Continue reading →
Memorial day weekend is shaping up to be very busy with Knights activities. On Saturday 5/26 at 9:00 am there is a call for volunteers to set up for the parish picnic. That afternoon is the deceased members Mass (4:30 IC … Continue reading →
The I.C. parish picnic committee is soliciting volunteers. A central sign-up page for the whole parish is being hosted on Council #81’s website: Volunteer Sign-Up Page Ticket Sales after Masses: Staff the ticket tables after Masses and distribute tickets. All … Continue reading →
Marlborough Knights of Columbus celebrates 125 anniversary … Continue reading →
There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving for Father Marc Bishop, for his final Sunday Mass at Immaculate Conception. May 27th, 2018 11:00am Mass (Immaculate Conception Parish, Marlborough) 4th Degree Honor Guard has been requested to escort Fr. Marc into … Continue reading →
A message from Supreme Knight Carl Anderson: It has been nearly 50 years since “Surge with Service” was introduced as our program model. Although Surge has served us well through the years, in order to simplify our program structure and … Continue reading →
Mass and Reception for Departed Knights Mass at Immaculate Conception Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Reception at Courtyard Marriott, Felton Street 6:00 p.m. Cocktails 7:00 p.m. Dinner Sign up here: … Continue reading →
Two developmentally disabled women in Marlboro are moving to a new home in a “Shared Living” residence on May 12th. They need help packing and moving. Although the Council is in general agreement to discourage too many more of these … Continue reading →
This postcard shows a Sunday Mass in El Paso, Texas, sometime around 1916-1917. The open air Mass took place in front of a K of C recreation hall. The Mexican Punitive Expedition, also called the Pancho Villa Expedition, brought U.S. … Continue reading →
At the April 10th meeting, the Grand Knight appointed a nominating committee: Mike Wells Rich Kearns Steve Thomas All those interested in serving in a Council Office for the upcoming fraternal year should reach out to the nominating committee and … Continue reading →
Grand Knight’s Report: April 10, 2018 “The method that speaks strongest of Christ is love. As Knights, we should be prepared to let charity be our measure of the new evangelization. In this way, we can truly promote a charity … Continue reading →
We have chosen September 8th for our 125th Anniversary Gala Celebration. It is bound to be a successful event since our Deacon/Seminarian Cory Rouse has observed that day is the Feast of the Nativity of Mary – i.e., the Blessed … Continue reading →
According to our bylaws, the election of officers is held each year at the June meeting. Two month before the election (i.e., the April meeting), the Grand Knight appoints a Nominating Committee of three members. If you are interested in … Continue reading →
Come join us to celebrate 125 years of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism in Marlborough! “125 years of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism in Marlborough.” Council 81’s 125th Anniversary Gala Council 81 was chartered on September 9, 1893 and this … Continue reading →