Knights of Columbus Marlboro-Hudson, Massachusetts

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 →

It’s Election Season! The Annual Election meeting will take place June 14, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthias Parish Hall. Here are the slate of officers proposed for nomination by the search committee.  Additional nominations may be made from the floor. Grand Knight Michael Tremblay Deputy Grand Knight Brendan Butler … Continue reading →

On May 22, 2022 at the three-day State Convention at Hyannis, Council #81’s own Mike Gibson was elected to the office of State Warden.  

Nationally, the Knights of Columbus sponsors a “Vocations Support Program” which Council #81 is proud to participate in.  Five years ago, we “adopted” a seminarian at Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Boston and have been offering support and assistance as he progresses through his priestly formation.   This year, Redemptoris Mater is … Continue reading →

Grand Knight’s Blog May, 2022 Next Meeting Date:              Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Time:             7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .  doors open at 7:00 Place:             St. Matthias Parish Hall Method:        Live and in person Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·           Reminder:  New Meeting Location Remember, … Continue reading →

Next Meeting Date:              Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Time:             7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .  doors open at 7:00 Place:             St. Matthias Parish Hall Method:        Live and in person Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·           Reminder:  New Meeting Location Remember, meetings will be at St. … Continue reading →

NCAA Basketball Championship Bracket Pool Here’s how it works: You pay $10 per bracket to enter. Play as many brackets as you wish, $10 each. You can pay by clicking on the “Pay Now” button below. You can select your bracket picks by clicking on the link below to set … Continue reading →

Help support a culture of life in our community. First Concern Pregnancy Resource Center provides free pregnancy testing, medical referrals, and options counseling for women facing unplanned pregnancies.  And for those women and men who choose life, First Concern provides parenting education and additional ongoing resources. Until now, First Concern … Continue reading →

Grand Knight’s Blog March, 2022 Next Meeting Date:              Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Time:             7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .  doors open at 7:00 Place:             St. Matthias Parish Hall Method:        Live and in person Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·           Reminder:  New Meeting Location Remember, … Continue reading →

Help with the Ukraine Solidarity Fund. On February 26th, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly announced a commitment of $1 million for immediate distribution to support Ukrainian refugees, including approximately 1,800 Ukrainian Knights, their families and neighbors of all faiths impacted by the recent Russian invasion of their country.  The K of … Continue reading →

Covid-19 hit hard all over the world, but the Devine Mercy Vocational Training Institute was uniquely impacted.  The girls are at grave risk of sexual exploitation without the protection of the Institute, and now must stay on campus and avoid traveling back and forth.  The need for completing the dormitory … Continue reading →

  Thanks to all who played the Council #81 Super Bowl Square Pool.  Here are our winners: $10 Pool $25 Pool Q1 Bill Magner Bill Sanders Q2 Andy Tivnan Matt Dillon Q3 Cindy Zomar Mike Bleecker Q4 Andy Tivnan Matt Dillon