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Prayer
for the Canonization of the Venerable Servant of God Father Michael J.
McGivney God, our
Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you
called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of
Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their
neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son,
Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and
building up his Body which is the Church. Let the
inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so
that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We
humbly ask that you glorify your servant Father Michael J. McGivney on
earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession,
grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen.PLEASE REPORT ALL FAVORS RECEIVED: THE FATHER MCGIVNEY GUILD ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA NEW HAVEN, CT 06510-3326
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The Knights
of Columbus was founded in 1882 by a 29-year-old parish priest, Father
Michael J. McGivney, in the basement of St. Mary's Church in New Haven,
Connecticut. Today, more than a century later, the Knights of Columbus has
become the largest lay organization in the Catholic Church. The Order has
been called "the strong right arm of the Church," and has been
praised by popes, presidents and other world leaders, for support of the
Church, programs of evangelization and Catholic education, civic involvement
and aid to those in need. As recently as 1992, Mother Teresa of Calcutta
praised the Knights in a speech on the occasion of her reception of the first
Knights of Columbus Gaudium et Spes
Award. Thanks to the inspired work of Father McGivney—as well as that of
millions of other Knights over the past century—the Knights of Columbus now
stands at its pinnacle of membership, benefits and service. Currently, there
are over 1.7 million Knights of Columbus—more than ever before in our Order's
history. Together with their families, the Knights are nearly 6 million
strong. In addition, from the first local council in New Haven, the Order has
grown to more than 13,000 councils in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the
Philippines, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Panama, the Virgin
Islands, Guatemala, Guam, Saipan and now, Poland. Each year, the Order
continues this strong growth. CHARITABLE
CONTRIBUTIONS, VOLUNTEER SERVICE, AND
INSURANCE As the
Order has grown, its benevolence has multiplied. The Order continues to break
all previous records for charitable contributions and volunteer service.
During 2006, Knights of Columbus worldwide donated more than 143 million
dollars to charity and logged over 68 million hours of volunteer service.
Translated to dollars that is about $1.3 billion (@ 18.77 per hour). Father
McGivney's founding vision for the Order also included establishing a life
insurance program to provide for the widows and orphans of deceased members.
The Order's insurance program has expanded sub-stantially
to serve more effectively the Knights' growing membership. Year after year,
the Knights of Columbus has earned the highest possible quality ratings for
financial soundness from A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's. The Order
provides the highest quality insurance and annuity products to its members,
along with many other fraternal benefits. CHARITY,
UNITY, FRATERNITY, AND PATRIOTISM Knights of
Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity,
unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood. The Order is
consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal in its
loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth. It is firmly committed to
the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the
preservation and defense of the family. It was on these bedrock principles
that the Order was founded over a century ago and remains true to them today.
If you want to join this great organization of Catholic men, contact one of the men found on the "Officers" link. At Christ the King Council 3419 you will find brother Knights working to fulfill the central mission of the Order: striving in charitable works; serving the Church and unified in following its teachings; supporting brother Knights in their temporal and spiritual needs; acting for the good of their country; and giving aid to widows, orphans, the sick and the poor. This is Father McGivney's dream, echoing across the century, and living today in the hearts of his brothers and all of those they touch. [Material in this article was taken from the National Organization's web site.] [Return Top of Page] |
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information about Council 3419 or how to become a Knight or to transfer
to the Council, contact our Grand Knight Ron Tupa, and he’ll attempt to
answer your question(s) or get in touch with you. Just Click
Here, and give your name, how you can be contacted, and your
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