Two ways to get there: (1) Park near the American Legion at 86 Maple Street and take a shuttle to the starting line. Shuttles run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30; or (2) Get dropped off near French Hill and walk to the Parade Assembly Area around Lincoln and Pleasant Streets. … Continue reading →
Greetings Brother Knights, It”s that time for Council 81 to reconvene and continue our mission of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism for the community we reside in. This a reminder that our first council 81 meeting of this fraternal year is Tuesday, August 14th, 7:30pm – 8:30pm, IC Lower Church in Marlborough, MA. Doors will be open at 7pm, meeting starts … Continue reading →
Fr. Steven has put out a call for volunteers to help spruce up the grounds, and the school classrooms with a new coat of paint. The big day will be August 11th starting at 7:00 a.m. There will be job openings for people to paint, weed, clean, grill burgers, etc. … Continue reading →
Monday, September 3rd will mark the 66th annual Labor Day Parade in Marlborough. In years past, we have usually participated with a sizable number of Knights in polo shirts carrying our banner, and as many Knights in regalia as we can muster. This year, however, we have been asked specifically … Continue reading →
At the June business meeting, the following Officers were elected for the upcoming fraternal year: Grand Knight: Rafael Johnson Deputy Grand Knight: Neil Cronin Chancellor: Rob Pierce Advocate: Mike Tremblay Recorder: Dale Dolesh Warden: Rich Pulice Treasurer: John DeDecko Inside Guard: Tom Hirsch Outside Guard: Andrew Tivnan Trustee: Rich Kearns (Three year term) Chaplain: Fr Gregory Mercurio … Continue reading →
To: Worthy Grand Knights Rafael Johnson Council 81 and Bernie Gillon Council 5724 WGK Jay Woodman Council 85 asked me to convey to you and your Councils and especially our three Councils’ Worcester State Hospital Chairmen, Brother Knights Rich Kearns, Rich MacDonald and Chuck Foster, the following story about our three … Continue reading →
On June 3, 2018 at an exemplification ceremony conducted at the Adelphi Council in Shrewsbury two members of Council #81 achieved their Third Degree along with 56 other brothers from around central Massachusetts. Congratulations and welcome to full Knighthood to our brothers Paul Cote and Bill Fettig.
Continue reading →Thank you for purchasing! You will receive a confirmation by email with your ticket number(s). Your ticket(s) will be mailed to you if you entered a shipping address at check-out, otherwise you can pick it up in person at the Festival at the Knights of Columbus Tent. If you have … Continue reading →
According to our bylaws, the regular business meeting on June 12, 2018 will include the annual election of officers. A slate of nominees has been proposed by the Nominating Committee as follows: Grand Knight: Rafael Johnson * Deputy Grand Knight: Neil Cronin * Chancellor: Rob Pierce * Advocate: Mike Tremblay * Recorder: Dale Dolesh … Continue reading →
Council #81 was proud to honor those who died in defense of our freedom today, marching in the annual Marlborough Memorial Day Parade. Two members of the Color Corps. (Mike Gibson and Steve Thomas) saluted with swords as wreaths were laid at the monuments commemorating Colleary Square, the WWII, Korean … Continue reading →
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 in full force to wish our Fourth Degree brother well … 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 out until this event believe it or not, so below … 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 meatballs. It was an incredible sight to see as they … 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 to Outside Guard. If you have held an office in … 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 Church) followed by a dinner. Sunday is Fr. Marc’s farewell Mass … 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 Masses on the three weekends of May 5-6, May 12-13, … Continue reading →
Marlborough Knights of Columbus celebrates 125 anniversary
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 →Karen and Mary Ann’s Big Moving Adventure. The Gazzaniga sisters are moving! Karen and Mary Ann are developmentally disabled adult sisters who were cared for by their Aunt who died in 2015. For the past three years they have been on their own, but have now been approved for residence in … 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 “moving experiences,” this one definitely qualifies as a worthwhile investment. … 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. troops to Mexico to fight against the “Villistas” of Pancho … 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 make your interest known.
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 that evangelizes”, Carl Andersen, Supreme Knight. Greetings Brother Knights, After … 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 Mother’s Birthday. Way to go Gala Committee.
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