Blessed Father Michael McGivney Feast Day – August 13
The official Feast Day in the Catholic Church of Blessed Father Michael McGivney, patron and found of the Knights of Columbus. The feast is celebrated annually across the universal Catholic Church. Bl. Fr. McGivney was born on August 12, 1852 and passed away on August 14, 1890 (aged 38). His feast day is celebrated on the 13th because it falls between these two dates. Bl. Fr. McGivney was Beatified on October 31, 2020 at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, Connecticut by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin (on behalf of Pope Francis). This Cathedral is the Diocese Seat for the Bl. Fr. McGivney’s shrine that also was the final parish church he served at during his life as a Priest and also where he founded the Knights (Church of Saint Mary in New Haven, Connecticut).
You can learn more about Bl. Fr. McGivney here.
On the 3rd Wednesday of every month all Knights are welcome to attend a “Respect for Life” Rosary.
This is recited at St. Anthony’s in Northvale at 7PM.
If you can’t make the 3rd Wednesday, the Rosary is recited every Wednesday.
For more information, email: kofc9021@gmail.com
We meet on the 2nd Tuesday for Business/Officers Meeting and 4th Tuesday for Membership/Full Council Business Meeting in the Parish Hall at Immaculate Conception in Norwood.
Meetings now start at 7:30 pm.
Memorial Mass and Officers Installation – All Knights, families, and prospective members invited – 7PM ICC
Join with us as we install the new slate of officers. Bring your family and friends to Mass and then celebrate with us afterwards.
The new leadership team:
| Officer Positions | Name |
| Grand Knight | Edward P Durfee |
| Financial Secretary | Joesph E McGuire |
| Deputy Grand Knight | George Degennaro |
| Chancellor | Andy B Gullestad |
| Recorder | Bruce W de Lyon |
| Treasurer | Glenn R Byrd |
| Advocate | August J Agostini |
| Warden | Michael Laviola |
| Inside Guard | Ronald M Camporeale |
| Outside Guard | Joseph Didonato |
| One Year Trustee | Ciro F Scilingo |
| Two Year Trustee | Vincent L Galasso |
| Three Year Trustee | Robert L Wojcik |
| Appointed Officers | Name |
| Chaplain | Reverend Jerry Hahn |
| Lecturer | James R Santoro |
On the 3rd Wednesday of every month all Knights are welcome to attend a “Respect for Life” Rosary.
This is recited at St. Anthony’s in Northvale at 7PM.
If you can’t make the 3rd Wednesday, the Rosary is recited every Wednesday.
For more information, email: kofc9021@gmail.com
Enjoy great live Irish Music, great Irish Food, Beer, Wine, desserts and our legendary ‘Irish Coffee’ Bar. All this for $50 per person.
Reservations must be made by Sept 16th by sending a check for $50 per person, made out to KOFC 9021 to our event chairman, Denis McPartland at 407 Tappan Road, Northvale, NJ 07647. For questions about the event contact Denis at 201-767-2663 or at dintymc@verizon.net
VENMO: @JOE-MCGUIRE-96
ZELLE: ZELLE@KOFC9021.ORG
Proceeds from this event support the charitable work of our award-winning council including our parishes, seminarians, culture of life programs and ‘Food for Families programs.
The Knights invite every Catholic Man to put their Faith into action by joining the Knights. Visit KOFC.ORG to see how membership in the Knights can be of value to you and your families. Joining is easy, just scan the QR code below to sign-up using council number 9021, and our council membership director will reach out to you. If you have questions or would like more information about our council contact MEMBERSHIP@KOFC9021.ORG, or call 201-233-5993.
We meet on the 2nd Tuesday for Business/Officers Meeting and 4th Tuesday for Membership/Full Council Business Meeting in the Parish Hall at Immaculate Conception in Norwood.
Meetings now start at 7:30 pm.