St. Paul’s Parish in Blackstone is a small but vibrant parish which has suffered some challenging financial difficulties in the past few years. Their boiler blew up last fall, and unable to fund the repairs, the parishioners sustained the winter wearing heavy coats during Masses with no heat in the … Continue reading →
I.C. Parish said goodbye today to Fr. Andrea Filipucci, on his way to Lynn to serve as Administrator. Council #81 was glad to lend a hand and help provide a good send off. Neil Cronin, Mike Cahill and Paul Tynan scrambled eggs, grilled sausages and flipped pancakes for the occasion … Continue reading →
Council #81’s newest Fourth Degree Knight is Andy Tivnan, who was elevated on May 18, 2019 at the exemplification ceremony at Hanscom, AFB.
Continue reading →Sunday, May 19, 2019 After the 9:00 a.m. Mass there will be a breakfast gathering at Meehan Hall to say farewell to Fr. Andrea as he ships out to Lynn. Lee Ann has asked the Knights to help out with the cooking. Four guys should be sufficient to scramble eggs, … Continue reading →
As a result of the fire and reconstruction, meeting space is at a premium at I.C. Thanks to brother Mike Fallon and Diane Balinski at St. Matthias for arranging the parish hall at St. Matthias for our May meeting. For those of you who have not been there before: St … Continue reading →
I.C.’s Parochial Vicar Fr. Andrea Fillipucci has been appointed Administrator of St. Joseph’s Parish in Lynn. Fr. Andrea’s last Mass at I.C. will be May 19, 2019 at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. There will be a parish cookout to send him off with good wishes, so look for a sign … Continue reading →
After all Masses May 12th. The I.C. Respect Life Committee will be handing out roses to mothers in gratitude to their first-line commitment to teaching respect for every human life. Volunteers are needed to help distribute the roses after all the Masses on May 12. The commitment is only 15-20 … Continue reading →
Saturday May 11, 2019 starting at 8:00 a.m. Fr. Steven is looking for helping hands for the annual Spring Cleaning Day. This year’s focus is on getting rid of junk – old discarded items that need to be hauled away. Pickup trucks are especially needed. Of course, there may also … Continue reading →
On Saturday, May 18, 2019, our brother Andy Tivnan will take his 4th degree at the exemplification ceremony at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. Congratulations Andy!
Continue reading →Annual Massachusetts Knights of Columbus State Cribbage Tournament Saturday April 27nd 2019 10:00 AM Start Wilmington Knights of Columbus #4982 Wilmington, MA www. WilmingtonKofC.com $25 per PERSON Registration, Coffee and Donuts 9-10 AM Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables – Lunch Noon PLEASE SHOW UP PRIOR TO 9:45AM For Information or … Continue reading →
Very Reverend Matthew J. Westcott V.F. Fr. Matthew J. Westcott serves as Regimental Chaplain, 25th Marine Regiment at Ft. Devens, MA. Chaplain Westcott was born in Boston, MA and was raised in Somerville, MA. He graduated from Norwich University, the Military College of Vermont, in 1997 with his B.A. in … Continue reading →
It was a dead heat going into the finals with Liz Cronin and Andy Tivnan tied neck and neck at 76 points. But because everybody in the hunt had picked Duke or Gonzaga to win, nobody had a horse in the race. Exciting as it was — the game went … Continue reading →
In 1962, Katie Cunis and Fred Keane, students at Marian High School in Framingham, were killed in a tragic car accident. The class of ’62 raised funds and purchased a statue of the Blessed Mother which was erected at the Thurber Street entrance and dedicated in 1964 to the honor … Continue reading →
After a whole week solidly in the lead, Andy Tivnan finally got knocked our of first place by Liz Cronin at the start of the Sweet 16 round. Andy stays solidly in second place, and your faithful webmaster is in a three-way tie for third with Mike Wells and Andy … Continue reading →
This month, Council #81 was pleased to support the Home of the Divine Mercy Institute for Vocational Training in Kabale, Uganda. The Institute was founded by Fr. Evarist Gaboysa from the University of Kisubi, a small Catholic College, founded by the Brothers of Christian Instruction. The program serves vulnerable girls, ages … Continue reading →
As many of you know, the Hudson Firefighters Relief Association fund was embezzled by its former Chief. These guys have raised money and honorably taken care of injured, fallen and the families of deceased firefighters for decades. Now they are trying to rebuild – their purpose and their honor. One … Continue reading →
On Sunday evening, January 20th, fire broke out in the upper sacristy at the Immaculate Conception Church in Marlborough. Residents on the upper floors of the Liberty Hill housing complex at 240 Main Street saw the flames and called the Fire Department and the Rectory. Fr. Stephen Clemence and Fr. … Continue reading →
This month six Knights from Council #81 (joined by another six from Council #5724 in Northborough and Council #85 in Westborough) did some Christmas shopping and brought gifts, cake, and refreshments to the inpatients at the adolescent psych unit at the Worcester Recovery Center and State Hospital.
Continue reading →When: 12:30 a.m. Saturday December 8, 2018 Where: Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital 309 Belmont St, Worcester, MA 01604 MEET AT RICH … Continue reading →
When: Sunday, December 9th, 2018 12:00pm Where: Westborough Council #85 KofC Hall 17 Willow St., Westborough, MA (where we usually have our meetings) Price: TBD (most likely about … Continue reading →
In memoriam Sir Knight J. Michael Buttiglieri(1951-2018) It is with great sadness that Council #81 announces the passing of our brother knight and immediate past Financial Secretary, J. Michael Buttiglieri on November 23, 2018. Mike will always be remembered for his big heart, and loved being a Knight because it … Continue reading →
Each year Council #81 partners up with our brothers from Council #85 in Westboro and Council #5724 in Northboro to make Christmas a little brighter for kids who are in-patients at the State Hospital in Worcester. We shop for gifts as recommended by the staff, and present them at a Christmas … Continue reading →
Council #81 provided an access ramp to a Marlboro family with a disabled child. Christina Stapleton brought her son Aydan Sutkis to the September meeting to personally express her gratitude. In return, DD Mike Gibson and GK Rafael Johnson presented Aydan a certificate appointing him a Junior Knight. This was … Continue reading →
Online ticket purchases for the Gala have been suspended, and the final count has been sent to the Country Club. The Program Booklets have gone to the printer. The silent auction items are being prepared for display. We are ready for action Saturday night! … Continue reading →