Non ”Knight Family of the Month” for December 2019 is Nathaniel & Jennifer Runge and Daughters

The Non ”Knight Family of the Month” for December is the Runge Family of Sacred Heart Church

 

PDGK Joe Mathew OFS of the “Parish of the Holy Eucharist Council” presents Melissa of the Togus Veterans Home, early Christmas gifts 

On Monday December 16, 2019 PDGK Joe Mathew OFS of the “Parish of the Holy Eucharist Council” presented Melissa of the Togus Veterans Home, their Early Christmas gifts from Falmouth Council 15791 and Sacred Heart Church in Yarmouth.
 

On Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Holy Martyr’s Church our Council installed three new members into our Knights of Columbus Order. 

On Thursday November 29, 2019 at Holy Martyr’s Church our Council installed three new members into our Knights of Columbus Order. From left to right are Retired Deacon Richard Talbot, Brother John DeFusco and Brother John Laperle. Pictured next to Brother John Laperle is Brother Mark Laperle who is Brother John Laperle’s Dad. Brother Mark traveled from Vermont to support his son this evening. Congratulations Brothers!

September 3, 2019 Knights present check for Special Olympics, Maine

On Tuesday September 3, 2019 at Holy Martyr’s Church in our meeting room Deputy Grand Knight Chris Madden presented our 2019 check to the representative from “Special Olympics Maine.” This donation will be go toward their 2020 Lobster Dip on January 1, 2020 .

September 3, 2019 Knights present check to benefit Veterans

On Tuesday September 3, 2019 at Holy Martyr’s Church in our meeting room Deputy Grand Knight Chris Madden presented our 2019 check to the representatives of the “Bull Ring Belgians Equine for Veterans.” This donation will be used to provide services for veterans.
 

June 23, 2019 Major Degree held at St. Gregory

Council Brothers from Left to Right attaining their "Knighthood Degree":
Brother number 2 Paul McDonald, Brother number 6 Donald Talbot,
Brother number 10 Ryan Raftery, Brother number 12 Brooks Ewald.

May Mass With The Togus Veterans

Front Row: Brother Andrew Gwarjanski, Brother Auggie Scicchitano, Brother Joe Mathew OFS, Brother Joe McDonnell
 
Back Row: Brother Charles Thurston, Brother Frank Knight, Brother Manen Clements
 

Parish of the Holy Eucharist "Keeping Christ In Christmas" Poster Contest Winners 2018

Pictured above with their parents are “Parish of the Holy Eucharist” Keeping Christ In Christmas Poster Contest winners for 2018. The Parish Knights presented each winner with a $100.00 from the Maine State Council for their efforts in their 2018 drawings. Centered left with her father is Angelina Spino. Centered right with his father and mother is Caden Cardosi. Presenters were Brother Stephen Griffin and Brother Joe Mathew. Great Job Angelina and Caden!
 

Non-Knight Family of the Month - January 2019

Pictured Peter and Cathy Mullaney, Seminarian Joseph Moreshead

2018 Keeping Christ In Christmas Poster Winners

Presenters were Brother Don Talbot and Council Faith In Action Director Joe Mathew OFS.

2018 Keeping Christ In Christmas Posters

2018 Coats for Kids and Back Packs for Kids
Drive and presentation in Gray Maine.

Presenting the New Back Packs to the Gray Food Panty was Council Faith In Action Director Joe Mathew OFS, and receiving the Packs was a Representative from the Gray Food Pantry.

2018 Scholarship Winners from Council 15791

Presenting the checks from the council was Council Youth Director Stephen Griffin.

2018 Baby Bottle Drive Check Presentation

Pictured ABBA Center Director, Council Baby Bottle Drive Director Brother Chuck Devine and Council Faith In Action Director Joe Mathew OFS.

Baby Items Donated by Council 15791 to the Mother Seton House in Fryberg Maine - 2018

Presenting donated items were Brother George Ventresca
and Council Faith In Action Director Joe Mathew OFS

Winter Coats for Needy Kids
 

Pictured: Deputy Grand Knight Joe Mathew OFS with a Gray Food Pantry Staff Member 

Pictured: Grand Knight Mike Crowley with a Freeport Food Pantry Staff Member

Disabilities Campaign (Tootsie Roll) Drive Winners for 2017 

Pictured: Recorder Stephen Griffin, Karen from the “Center For Therapeutic Recreation Center of Portland”,  Mike from “Special Olympics Maine” and Mario from the “Bull Ring Belgians Farm & Equine Therapy Center” of Denmark Maine (left to right)

As part of the "Welcome to New Parishioners Program" which was conducted on Saturday September 22, 2017 at Holy Martyr's Church, Grand Knight Mike Crowley, pictured above spoke on behalf of the Parish of the Holy Eucharist Knights of Columbus Council 15791 reference to recruitment, and becoming part of our Family Oriented Council here at the Parish of the Holy Eucharist. Also in attendance and helping Grand Knight Mike Crowley was Past Grand Knight Denis Dancoes. Without the continued support from our Spiritual Advisor Deacon Dennis Popadak, Pastor Fr. Daniel Greenleaf, Fr. Peter Kaseta, and Fr. Antony Dass, our Council would not be a thriving Council within the State of Maine and the Order of the Knights of Columbus.  
 

June 2017

Pictured: Doris Mathew OFS, Claudia Crowley, Chancellor John Walkenford, Nancy Walkenford, Brother Charles Thurston, Brother Dan March, Guard Frank Knight, Brother Steve Boulos, Deputy Grand Knight Joe Mathew OFS, Grand Knight Mike Crowley (left to right)

March 19, 2017
 

Pictured: Grand Knight Alan Deslva of Council 5515, Past State Deputy Richard King, Treasurer Mike Crowley Council 15791, Past Grand Knight David Kasik Council 5515, Brother Ed and Gina Gawle Council 15791, and Deputy Grand Knight Joe and Doris Mathew OFS Council 15791 (left to right)
Not Pictured: Mass Celebrant Deacon Walter Foster

Service Programs

      A Knights of Columbus council can work wonders; in fact, with its many programs, it can help change the community, town, city or neighborhood in which we live.
     However, a successful Knights of Columbus program depends on people taking the initial idea, modifying it to suit specific situations and local needs, then implementing the program in the way it works.
     The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, family, fraternal, service organization. This theme permeates the entire Service Program: all Church, community, council, family, culture of life, and youth activities.
     The Service Program is designed to establish each council as an influential and important force within the community, elevate the status of the programming personnel, provide more meaningful and relevant programs of action, establish direct areas of responsibility, build leadership, and ensure the success of council programs.

The Brother James O. Harris Scholarship Program will be offering two $500 scholarships to assist two students with college study.  This award is sponsored by Council 15791.

The Scholarship Program provides guidelines for eligibility and application.  Find these guidelines here.

Interested students must complete an application form.  Download the form here.  Printed forms will also be available at the rear of each church.  Can't locate one?  Call Stephen Griffin (517-0481).

To be considered for an award, a student must submit the form and accompanying materials by April 1.  Mail the packet to Stephen M. Griffin, 49 Webster Road, Freeport ME 04032-6229.

The Review Committee must be able to read the Application so it can be judged properly. Please write or print clearly. If you have any questions on the above guidelines or the application, please contact the Council Youth Director at 207-517-0481, or e-mail him at griffinsm15@gmail.com. Good Luck. 

Recently we presented Coats for Kids to the Gray Food and Clothing Pantry.  Given the COLD of the last few days, these coats will be much appreciated.

Pictured: Brother Henry Tanguay, Staff Members Donna Rand and Jan Nowinski, and Brother Joe Mathew  OFS (left to right)

  Your Council presented Jenny Pratt of the ABBA Center in Portland a check for $ 2,914.05 for this year's Baby Bottle Fund Raising Event. This money will be put toward the purchase of a New Ultra-Sound Machine at the ABBA Center in Portland.

Pictured: Deputy Grand Knight Joseph Mathew OFS, Director Jenny Pratt Director, Council Pro-Life Director Gary Potvin (left to right)

Pictured: Brother Charles Devine, Brother Manen Clements, Brother John Walkenford, Brother Charles Thurston, Brother Joe Mathew, Brother Peter Rogers, Brother Denis Dancoes (left to right)
Not Pictured: Brother Paul Mentag, Brother James N Seely Jr, Brother Richard Farr, Brother Donald Hamalainen, Brother Stephen Carrier, Brother Gerard Lapierre, Brother Henry Tanguay, Brother Paul Tracy Jr, Brother John Bonnell, Brother Al Caprio, Brother Thomas Gruber Jr., Brother Glen Hansen, Brother Rinaldo Manago, Brother Mark Pomerleau, Brother David Robaczewski, Brother Shawn Smith, Brother Peter Tommila, Brother Richard Traynor, Brother Peter Volk Jr.

Thanks to everyone who donated to our Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities!  We went through a LOT of Tootsie Rolls!  Because of your kindness we were able to raise $1,401 for this worthy cause.  These funds will be pooled with money raised by other Councils around the State.  

Pictured:  DGK Joe Mathew OFS, Doris Mathew OFS, Natalie Bonnell, John Bonnell, State Pro-Life Couple Frank and Jean Pease, Chancellor Gary Potvin, Seminarian Kevin Upham
Not pictured: Past Grand Knight Denis Dancoes, Benefits Agent, Brother Greg White