Knights of Columbus Marlboro-Hudson, Massachusetts

September, 2024 Next Meeting Date:   Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Time:   7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . doors open at 7:00 Place:  St. Matthias Parish Hall Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·        Labor Day Parade The Labor Day Parade was a success.  Thanks to Mike … 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 2nd, 2024. Uniform: Dress is white KofC Polo shirt (navy if you … Continue reading →

June, 2024 Next Meeting Date:   Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Time:   7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . doors open at 7:00 Place:  St. Matthias Parish Hall Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·        Fr. Peter Devlin Fr. Peter Devlin, who visits for a month every summer … Continue reading →

Election of Officers When:    June 11, 2024,   7:30 p.m. Where:   St. Matthias Parish Hall 409 Hemenway St. Marlborough, MA 01752 Who:       The following slate has been proposed by the Nomination Committee. Additional nominations may be made from the floor. Grand Knight Brendan Butler Deputy Grand Knight Kevin … Continue reading →

St. Michael’s Lenten Speaker Series Thursday,  Feb. 15    7:00 p.m. “Understanding the Eucharist:  True Presence”  Zach Morris Zach Morris lives in Natick, MA with his wife Gabrielle and their 1 year old daughter Benedicta. He teaches at St. Benedict Classical Academy and serves as the Youth Minister for St. … Continue reading →

Grand Knight’s Blog February, 2024 Next Meeting Date:   Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Time:   7:30 p.m. Place:  Snow Day!  Meeting by Zoom Zoom link:    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8564882108?pwd=QXhLQ0RhK3Npd0psVDJMUjZNRnNFUT09&omn=88519784279 If asked for a passcode, it is NCC1707. There will be a prize for anyone who knows the relevance of that passcode. Activities and News … 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. And, since Council #81 … Continue reading →

Grand Knight’s Blog January, 2024 Next Meeting Date:   Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Time:   7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . doors open at 7:00 Place:  St. Matthias Parish Hall Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·        March for Life We are supporting Fr. Steven’s excursion with … Continue reading →

December, 2023 Next Meeting Date:   Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Time:   7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . doors open at 7:00 Place:  St. Matthias Parish Hall Activities and News Since Last Meeting ·        Poinsettia Program Mike Wells came up with an idea to deliver a Poinsettia … Continue reading →

On November 12, 2023 G.K. Brendan Butler and D.G.K. Kevin Armstrong became members of the state’s newest fourth degree knights at a state-wide exemplification ceremony at St. Mary’s Church, Ware, Mass.

Grand Knight’s Blog October, 2023 Next Meeting Date:   Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 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 Parish Picnic Thanks to all the Knights … Continue reading →

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 June, 2023 Next Meeting Date:   Tuesday, June 13, 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: Rev. Anthony Didongo from Ghana has been … 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 →