Knights of Columbus Marlboro-Hudson, Massachusetts

Last year, in the wake of Covid-19, we became aware of an extraordinary need for winter coats for needy kids in our community.  We originally purchased and donated 4 cases of new winter coats in children’s sizes, partnering with several agencies in Marlboro and Hudson who helped us identify kids … Continue reading →

Columbus Day Weekend, Knights all over the country will be outside stores and churches in our familiar yellow vests and tin cans handing out Tootsie Rolls and collecting donations. However, many people do not know the real purpose behind this effort:  to raise funds for people with intellectual disabilities. In … Continue reading →

Due to a scheduling conflict, the annual parish picnic has been rescheduled as follows: Date: October 8, 2023 Time:  12:00 p.m.  Report at 11:30 a.m. Where:   Hudson Elks Picnic Grounds (behind the Elks Hall on Brigham Street in Hudson). Uniform:  Wear your Navy Blue K of C Polo shirt and … Continue reading →

Council #81 is saddened to announce the passing of our brother, Jack Duffin, 88. Jack passed away on July 30, 2023 at his retirement home in Hampton, NH. Jack took his first degree in April, 1956, more than 67 years ago, and was a Third Degree and Honorary Life Member … Continue reading →

Council 81’s long-time Chaplain, Fr. Gregory Mercurio, is very ill and entering Hospice tonight. Fr. Gregory was well known and well loved by the people of Marlboro, first having served while a Franciscan Friar at St. Ann’s in Marlboro, a large Italian community, in the 1970’s and 80’s. Later, he … Continue reading →

Council #81 will march again! And by “march” we mean “stroll.”  The Parade route is 1.7 miles long.  Piece of cake! Sign up here if you plan to march. Here are the details: When: Labor Day!  Monday, September 4th, 2023. Uniform: Dress is white KofC Polo shirt (navy if you … Continue reading →

Grand Knight’s Blog May, 2023 Next Meeting Date:   Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Time:   7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . doors open at 7:00 Place:  St. Matthias Parish Hall Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·        St. Michael’s Prayer and Adoration In response to SatanCon – … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

The story of baseball cannot be told without a tip of the cap to the Knights of Columbus. For the Knights of Columbus, the game served as an early avenue of assimilation for Catholic immigrants and first-generation Americans. Today, baseball continues to serve as a path of spiritual formation and … Continue reading →

In light of the upcoming “Satancon” convention being hosted by the Boston Marriott Copley Place from April 28-30, Cardinal Seán is calling for a balanced response focused on prayer.  The “balance” we must skirt is between countering the intended evil effects of the convention, and drawing unnecessary attention to it … Continue reading →

Next Meeting Date:   Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Time:   7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . doors open at 7:00 Place:  St. Matthias Parish Hall Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·        Welcome New Members Alan Pastyrnak Jr who lives in Marlboro and attends St. Rose of … Continue reading →

Next Meeting Date:   Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Time:   7:30 p.m. . . . . . . doors open at 7:00 Place:  St. Matthias Parish Hall We will conduct the monthly meeting by Zoom Video Conference tonight! Click here to log in:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8564882108?pwd=QXhLQ0RhK3Npd0psVDJMUjZNRnNFUT09 Meeting ID: 856 488 2108 Passcode: NCC1701   … Continue reading →

  We have some events coming up that will take place too soon to wait for the next regular edition of the monthly Grand Knight’s Blog. ·        Worcester Catholic Men’s Conference Saturday, March 25, 2023    Tickets are available at their website: www.catholicmenworc.com or by calling (508) 835-8551. Tickets are $50 … Continue reading →

Since 1972, local Knights of Columbus councils have sponsored the Free Throw Championship all across the country for boys and girls from the ages of 9 to 14 to provide an athletic outlet and encourage the values of sportsmanship and healthy competition.  Kids compete within their own gender and age … Continue reading →

Be bold. Get cold. Council #81 will be providing volunteer labor to help out at the 2023 Polar Plunge at Special Olympics Headquarters in Marlboro.  This is one of their biggest annual fund raisers, with a target goal of over $25,000.  The Marlborough Police host this event for Special Olympics, … Continue reading →

Next Meeting Date:              Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Time:             7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .  doors open at 7:00 Place:             St. Matthias Parish Hall Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·        Welcome New Members Jon Schmidt Dean Murphy Ray Boiselle – a New Horizons resident Dr. … Continue reading →

  Next Meeting Date:              Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Time:             7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .  doors open at 7:00 Place:             St. Matthias Parish Hall Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·           State Charity Ball Ten members of Council #81 attended the State Charity Ball in … Continue reading →

Next Meeting Date:              Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Time:             7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .  doors open at 7:00 Place:             St. Matthias Parish Hall Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·           Tootsie Roll Drive The Tootsie Roll Drive was a huge success, raising $2,480 from our … Continue reading →

One Day Men’s Retreat Gonzaga Eastern Point Retreat House   Marlboro-Hudson Council #81 is co-sponsoring a One Day Men’s Retreat. The retreat leader will be Fr. Chris DeGiovinne, retired from the diocese of Albany and the retreat leader at the prestigious Eastern Point Retreat House in Gloucester. Coffee, donuts, and … Continue reading →

Crossing Guards and other Volunteers needed. This Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 from 10 – 12 noon. This fundraiser is being organized by the St. Vincent dePaul Society of I.C. and St. Matthias.  We have been asked to help out. The walk follows the Assabet Rail Trail, but they need crossing … Continue reading →

Grand Knight’s Blog June, 2022 Next Meeting Date:             Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Time:             7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .  doors open at 7:00 Place:            St. Matthias Parish Hall Activities and News Since Last Meeting · State … Continue reading →

Monday, September 5th will mark the 70th annual Labor Day Parade in Marlborough.  Weather Status.  Updated 9/5 at 11:00 a.m. All systems are “GO.” As soon as this band of showers goes through, we are in the clear.  Should be clear sailing by step-off time. We have an assigned assembly … Continue reading →

Grand Knight’s Blog June, 2022 Next Meeting Date:              Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Time:             7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .  doors open at 7:00 Place:             St. Matthias Parish Hall Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·           Congratulations State Warden Mike Gibson! At the State Convention in … Continue reading →

Today, a long-standing tradition of St. Michael Parish was revived after four years of dormancy.  By custom, on Memorial Day, the priests at St. Michael’s celebrate an outdoor Mass at the parish cemetery on Cox Street.  It was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic, and cancelled last year due to inclement … Continue reading →