Knights Offer Prayers for World Peace

October Military Council Newsletter

Knights from in and around Flagler Beach, Fla., stand at attention during a Sept. 11 memorial service at the Flagler Beach Pier. Fourth Degree Knights led a color guard that included veterans, first responders and other civic groups. The wreath-laying ceremony at the pier was followed by a procession, a Blue Mass and lunch. More than 300 people attended the event.
At the 126th Supreme Convention, held last August in Quebec City, Que., the Supreme Council honored Knights who were killed in action during the 2007-08.

Since 2002, the Knights of Columbus has recognized Sept. 11 as a World Day of Prayer for Peace.

In memory of the tragic terrorist attacks on New York City and the Pentagon, Knights and their families are encouraged to pray for an end to conflict around the world and for the first responders and military personnel who serve our country and protect our communities.

Many K of C units found their own way to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11.

Berkshire Council 1520 in North Canaan, Conn., hosted an all-day event at its parish that included a rosary for world peace, a Mass, a memorial service and dinner.

Tony Huffman of Raul G. Navarrete Council 9482 in Chandler, Ariz., created a 1/4-scale replica of the iron cross that was displayed at ground zero following the attacks.

The cross was placed on the altar at all Masses during the week of Sept. 11. And St. Philip the Apostle Council 9884 in Lewisville, Texas, hosted an  appreciation luncheon in honor of the Lewisville Fire Department and all area first responders.

In addition to an array of Blue Masses and memorial services, some Knights hosted blood drives in support of the hospitals and medical technicians who work to save lives every day. St. Isaac Jogues Council 11312 in Lincoln, Neb., held a memorial blood drive in collaboration with the American Red Cross.

Additionally, Our Lady, Queen of Peace Council 4556 in Imlay City, Mich., participated in a statewide blood drive at the Michigan International Speedway. All donors received a free lunch and a tour of the stadium.

Members of Walter Pollard Council 5480 in Newport News, Va., and
their families traveled to New Haven, Conn., Sept. 11 to visit the Knights of Columbus Museum and attend Mass at St. Mary’s Church, where the Order was founded in 1882. The Mass was offered in memory of the victims of Sept. 11, their families and all first responders.

List of Military Councils

Alaska
North Pole 8308 North Pole

Arizona
Father Vincent R. Capodanno 13024 Luke AFB
Cristo Rey 13435 Davis-Monthan AFB
Father Joseph Timothy O’Callahan 14157 Yuma

California
Father John Crowley 3199 Ridgecrest
California City Council 6705 City-Mojave
Vandenberg 9231 Vandenberg AFB
Sacred Heart 9486 Fort Ord
Father Vincent R. Capodanno 11595 Camp Pendelton

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Colorado
St. Michael the Archangel 14436 U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs

Delaware
Our Lady of Perpetual Help 9098 Dover

England
Saint George East 14233 Anglia

Florida
Our Lady of the Bay 10950 MacDill AFB

Germany
Chaplain Charles J. Watters 8792 Stuttgart
Ltg. Timothy J. Maude 10292 Mannheim-Heidelberg
Father Emil J. Kapaun 11987 Sembach

Guam
St. Michael the Archangel 5652 Talofofo

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Illinois
Scott Air Force Base 10276 Scott AFB

Italy
Padre Pio Council of Sigonella 5652 Sicily

D’Aviano 14538  Aviano AFB, Sicily

Japan
Knights of Columbus Yokosuka 12488 Yokosuka
Martyrs of Tsuwano Marine Corps Air Station 13316 Iwakuni
Father Charles Ermin Bantle 13945 Urasoe City

Kansas
St. Ignatius 13354 Fort Leavenworth
Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun 14218 Fort Riley

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Korea
Bishop John J. Kaising 14223 Pyongtaek/Osan

Louisiana
Holy Family of Barksdale 9085 Barksdale AFB

Massachusetts
Holy Family Parish 14016 Hanscom Air Force Base 

Missouri
The Four Chaplains13901 Fort Leonard Wood

New Jersey
St. Joseph 10994 Fort Dix

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New Mexico
Louis Smithhisler 9504 Cannon AFB
Father Reynaldo John Rivera 8230 FM Kirtland AFB

North Carolina
Father Aloysius H. Schmitt 13220 Camp Lejeune

North Dakota
St. George 8003 Minot

Oklahoma
Reverend Stanley F. Rother 4889 Altus

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Texas
N A S Our Lady of Loretto 10677 Corpus Christi
SPC Casey A. Sheehan 13534 Fort Hood
St. Michael Council, 14584 Fort Bliss

Virginia
Fort Belvoir K of C Parish Council 11170 Fort Belvoir
Father Capodanno Quantico 11958 Father Capodanno
Jesus Mary Joseph 11984 Chesapeake

Washington
The Four Chaplains 10652 Fort Lewis/McChord
Father John Francis Laboon 13395 Silverdale
Holy Family 14510 Fairchild AFB

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