Distribution of Christmas Poinsettias
During the month of December, KOC Council #811 will run its annual program of distributing Christmas poinsettias. This year 15 Knights will be participating, delivering 170 poinsettias to widows located throughout Marlboro and Hudson.
Rosary Training at St Michael’s
On Wednesday, November 19th, the Knights engaged in a Rosary training and prayer session to over 100 students and parents at St. Michael’s in Hudson MA. It was well received and all participated. It was spiritual engagement that encouraged ongoing commitment to praying the Rosary. The Knights that delivered the Rosary prayers were Chuck Rossignol, James Luttrel, John Harrold, Rich Caissie, Scott Snyder, Kevin Armstrong and Mike Wells.
$3675 Raised in Tootsie Roll Drive at Immaculate Conception/St. Michael’s/St. Matthias and St. Mary’s Credit Union
On Friday/Saturday/Sunday, October 10-13, the Knights of Columbus held their annual Tootsie Roll Drive at Immaculate Conception/St. Michael’s/St. Matthias and St. Mary’s Credit Union. $3675 was raised to help charities for children needing assistance. Many thanks to all the participants and the contributors.
Many Thanks to all the Knights Volunteers at St Michael’s Block Party
On Sunday, October 5th, St Michaels in Hudson MA held their annual block party for parishoner’s families. Knights volunteers helped with set-up, clean-up, selling food/drinks, and staffing the different games/activities. Many thanks to all the participants for contributing to an enjoyable event for attendees.
Rosary Training at Immaculate Conception
On Wednesday, October 1st, Immaculate Conception parish in Marlborough MA hosted a tutorial “Come Learn How to Pray the Rosary” led by the Knights of Columbus (Council #81). Several Knights of Columbus members led praying the different decades of the Glorious Mystery.
Immaculee Ilibagiza Talk at Immaculate Conception
On Thursday, September 4th, Immaculate Conception parish in Marlborough MA hosted a talk by Immaculee Ilibagiza based on her best-selling book “Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust”. The event was a great success with approximately 200 people from multiple parishes in attendance.
The Boston Pilot newspaper covered the event. The write-up can be read at the following link:
Rwandan genocide survivor shares her story at Marlborough parish. Published Sep. 12 2025. Local.
Knights of Columbus volunteers helped provide set-up, ushering, and donation collection. Many thanks to all that participated!
Immaculate Conception Catholic Fest 2025
On Saturday, July 19th, Immaculate Conception parish in Marlborough MA hosted Catholic Fest, a fun-filled family day of music, games, and food. Knights of Columbus volunteers helped serve hot pizza and cold drinks to hungry and thirsty attendees. Many thanks to all that participated!
Welcome newcomers!
This month, four new members took their First-Third Degree exemplifications:
Tommy McAuliffe
Alex Caissie
Brian Aucoin
Dave Garceau
Welcome aboard!
If you are interested in seeing what the K of C is all about, please drop in at our next meeting and see! No special invitation is necessary, just introduce yourself. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Matthias parish hall in Marlboro.
Super Bowl Pool
The 2025 Free Throw Championship was a big success
Three of our winners will advance to the District Finals. Thanks to Special Olympics for the use of their gym. If you missed it, check back here next year.
Some of our recent activities:
Council #81 welcomes two new Fourth Degree Knights!
(L-R) G.K. Brendan Butler, D.G.K. Kevin Armstrong, P.G.K. Mike Tremblay and State Warden P.G.K. Mike Gibson
First Concern Pregnancy Resource Center
Ultrasound Machine Dedicated
First Concern Pregnancy Resource Center celebrated with a dedication ceremony on May 4, 2023 to thank all the donors and participants who helped make their dream come true: the installation and dedication of an Ultrasound Machine to provide expecting mothers with diagnostic assistance in addition to the other support services they offer. Fr. Steven Clemence was on hand to bless the machine and pray for its successful utilization in helping expecting mothers make their best informed choices.
Council #81 was instrumental in raising funds for First Concern Pregnancy Resource Center to purchase the Ultrasound Machine for their center in Marlborough, with matching funds from the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus. In fact, Council #81 raised almost double our fundraising goal, and used the excess to fund site renovations including a dedicated bathroom for the Ultrasound suite. Council #81 continues to partner with First Concern to provide support services to new mothers.
