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BLESSED MICHAEL MCGIVNEY PRAYER HOUR

Blessed Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus so that men could live their faith deeply and put that faith into action. In order to better understand Father McGivney and the core principles on which he founded our order, every council is invited to pray the Blessed Michael McGivney Prayer Hour. This guided rosary with readings and reflections on Blessed Michael McGivney will help each of us answer the call that he places before us: to live a life of heroic virtue according to the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. Visit kofc.org/mcgivneyprayer for more on this program.

COATS FOR KIDS

Due to the current pandemic, more than 25% of adults in the U.S. and 29% of adults in Canada have stated that they or someone in their household has been laid off or lost their job. This unemployment has caused many families to prioritize bills and food over clothing. As the cold weather continues, there are still many children who are without a winter coat to keep them warm.

While fundraising has been a challenge for many councils during this pandemic, we encourage continued parish and community collaboration to provide coats for these children in need. Coats are still available through Supplies Online, through Officers Online in the United States and knightsgear.ca in Canada. For more info on this program, visit kofc.org/coats.

RESPECT LIFE OPPORTUNITIES

An end to abortion is the preeminent social justice issue of the Church because the right to life precedes all other rights. As Saint John Paul II tells us in Christifideles laici, “the right to health, to home, to work, to family, to culture-is false and illusory if the right to life, the most basic and fundamental right and the condition for all other personal rights, is not defended with maximum determination.”

The March for Life in Canada offers Catholics the opportunity to step into the breach and defend life as the most fundamental human right. Get together with your council and plan your involvement in this year's virtual March or your jurisdiction's events. Resources are available at kofc.org/march. Visit marchforlife.ca to see the events planned from May 9-14.

HOLY HOUR

Knights are called to be continually growing in their relationship with Jesus Christ. To achieve that goal, we are called to frequently strengthen and recommit our faith through prayer, especially prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. By ending the fraternal year with a Holy Hour, Knights have the opportunity to give one last "yes" to God in preparation for the breaches and challenges to follow in the coming year. To learn more about leading a Holy Hour at your parish, visit kofc.org/holyhour.

FOOD FOR FAMILIES

It is sometimes easy to forget about the needs of local food banks and food pantries outside of holiday seasons, but as Knights, we are always there to support families in need. Plan a Food for Families food drive this spring to help food banks and food pantries that may be struggling to keep the shelves stocked, keeping in mind that whenever we feed the hungry, we are truly serving Christ. (cf. Matthew 25:31-46). For more info on the Food for Families program, visit kofc.org/food.