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Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.

The Knights  was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities. The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 13,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.

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History of St Michael the Archangel Council #14700:

In October of 2008 Sir Knights Bob McCarthy and Ray Sylvester assessed the interest on the part of St. Michael's male parishioners to form their own council at St. Michael. In February 2009 the council was approved as St. Michael the Archangel Council 14700. Membership is open to all men age 18 and over who are "practical" Catholics (please see the link upper right of page). Please contact Ray Sylvester if you are interested in membership.
 

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Monsignor Frank Rossi, Pastor
Fourth Degree Sir Knight
 

Comments to the K of C Council #14700
June 8, 2009

 For the fraternal year 2009 the Council received the Fr. McGivey Founders Award
 


 

For the fraternal year  2009-2010 the Council was designated a Star Council by Knights of Columbus Supreme. Star Council is the highest honor bestowed upon a Council by the Order. It requires councils to meet all reporting criteria, meet their membership and insurance goals, and to have coordinated a minimum of four projects, activities or programs in the following areas: community, council, family, pro-life and youth.

The Council has been provided the additional recognition as a "Double Star" awarded to only 398 (3%) of 15,000 Councils globally.

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Council Activities

2009

April 18: St. Michael School Auction
May 17: Special Olympics
June 27: Youth Ministry Car Wash
July 25: Host Archdiocese-wide K of C Meeting PLC A
August 24: Host First Degree Exemplification
September 26: Special Olympics, Bocce Tournament
October/November : Christmas Poinsettia Sales
November : Present Vocations Chalice to Pastor
November 29: Host Year for Priest Reception
December 12 & 13: Distribute Poinsettias
December 14 : Christmas Social
 

2010

January 25 : Host Fish Fry for RCIA Candidates & Sponsors 
February 12: Vietnamese Dominican Sisters Landscaping Project
February 19 & 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26: Lenten Friday Fish Fry
April 10: St. Michael School Auction
April 15: Financial Support for "Life" Billboards adjacent to Planned Parenthood
April 22: K of C Information Night
April 25: Girl Scouts: I Live My Faith Medals
May 1: Special Olympics, Spring Games
May : Financial Support for Parish Rosary Guild
June : Financial support for Cardinal DiNardo's Shepherd's Cup
July: Correspondence / support to St. Michael School graduates serving in U.S. Armed Forces
August 8: Semanarian Send-off Mass and Reception
August 21: Host Mass for Life and Rosary at Aaron's Women's Clinic
September: Donation and Delivery of Project Gabriel Outdoor Sign to Archdiocese
September 25: Special Olympics, Bocce Tournament
October: Financial Support for Seminarians Clark Sample and Will Bailey
November / December 2010: Poinsettia Sales
December: Keep Christ in Christmas Auto Magnet Sales
 

2011
 

January 2011: St. Michael School 10-14 Girls/Boys Free Throw Competition

 

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2010-2011 Officers:

Grand Knight: Ray Sylvester
Chaplain: Fr. Chris Nugyen
Deputy Grand Knight: George Kallus
Financial Secretary: John Johnston
Treasurer: Mike Wirtz
Chancellor: Ken Thies
Recorder: Tom DeGeorgio
Warden: Greg Guarino
Advocate: Michael Garofalo
Outside Guard: James Del Monte
Inside Guard: Rich Ward
Trustee: Gene Fowler (1yr.)
Trustee: Louis Macey (3 yr.)

Members as of May 31, 2010:
Deacon Jack Alexander, David Angel, Joe Berno, Maury Beschouri, Jerry Carter, Matt Chebret, Matt Christensen, Ed Conn, Wayne Corbett, James Del Monte, Tom DeGeorgio, Rick Doughtie, Gus Elmer, Gene Fowler, Michael Garofalo, Bob Goss, Greg Guarino, Steven Hafernik, Micke Hayes, Vern Hegwood, Teddy Herman, Randy Hines, Chris Homan, Larry Hord, John Johnston, George Kallus, John Katra, Bill Kvinta, Cuong Le, Michael Lodico, Fred Leos, Louis Macey, Jack McKenna, Daniel Neil, Fr. Chris Nguyen, Bobby Northrup, Andrew Oghena, Brenden O'Neill, Lane Parish, Charles Peckham, Antonio Pina, Greg Poirier, Fr. Frank Rossi, Sean Shaub, Shible Simon, Joshua Sutton, Ray Sylvester, Adam Theall, Ken Thies, Richard Thomas, Earl Tuttle, Richard Ward, William Whitley, Michael Wirtz, Michael Zarse

 

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