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Christ the King of East Aurora Council 12829

Immaculate Conception Church

East Aurora, NY

The mission of the Christ the King of East Aurora Council of the Knights of Columbus is to support:

† The spiritual enhancement of our members

† Priestly and religious vocations, especially the seminarians of the Diocese of Buffalo

† The needs of the Immaculate Conception Parish, in consultation with its Pastor

† The stated intentions of the Supreme Council, the New York State Council, and the Western New York Chapter of the Knights of Columbus

Attention All Men! New Members Welcome!

Are you a practicing Catholic, at least 18 years of age? Are you open to spiritual enhancement? Are you interested in joining with other men to improve our parish, our diocese, and the world? Do you want to help others in a meaningful way? Then consider joining the Christ the King of East Aurora Council of the Knights of Columbus. We meet monthly to pray, discuss projects, and socialize.

Click here to see what we do.

· Fundraisers

· Spiritual Enhancement

· Social Activities

· Guardians of the Immaculate Conception Cemetery

· Pro-Life Activities

· Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest

· Christmas Programs

· Support for Seminarians

· Special Olympics

· Wheelchair Program

Send an email to RJachimiak@gmail.com or call 716‑238‑4728 to get started.

News

January 2023

Membership: There is presently a total of 91 members. Welcome to new members Mark Foster and Art Budington.

Thank You!

· For Knights as Ushers and Greeters at Immaculate Conception School Masses. – Principal Dr. Pauly has voiced her appreciation as well as some faculty and parents.

· Knights’ donation of a liquor theme basket in support of the school Bazaar. A letter of thanks was received from Immaculate Conception School

Stations of the Cross. The Knights will be leading the stations of the cross on at least one Friday during lent. Watch for details.

Youth Activities:

Keep Christ in Christmas Contest, for boys and girls ages 5 through 14 years of age. Thanks to all students from Immaculate Conception School who participated. Congratulations to the winners.

Basketball Free Throw Contest, for boys and girls ages 5 through 14 years of age. Our council had 53

participants. Two went on to win at the district level. They will be going to Kenmore in February, and then to Syracuse if they win.

Orientation: Here’s a copy of the Orientation PowerPoint used for the Grand Knight and Members Orientation of June 29, 2022. And here’s a pdf version for printing.

Pregnancy Resource Centers: www.fclny.org/pregnancy-resource-center-index-ny

The Christ the King of East Aurora Council of the Knights of Columbus recently provided financial support as follows:

● The purchase of two wheelchairs for the Knights of Columbus Wheelchair program

● The Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo through a golf-hole sponsorship

● For pro-life activities at the St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center

Calendar of Events (subject to change)

Date		Event
Saturday/ Sunday	2/4/2023 & 2/5/2023	Second collection at Immaculate Conception for KOC Wheelchairs
Wednesday	2/8/2023	Regular Meeting
Wednesday	2/22/2023	Ash Wednesday
Wednesday	3/8/2023	Regular Meeting
Sunday	3/12/2023 11:15 am	Mass Intention for Michael Wardenski
Sunday	4/9/2023	Easter
Wednesday	4/12/2023	Regular Meeting Appoint Nominations Committee
Saturday	5/6/2023	Cemetery Clean Up
Wednesday	5/10/2023	Regular Meeting Slate of Officers Presented
Monday	5/29/2023	Memorial Day
Wednesday	6/7/2023	Regular Meeting Election of Officers
Monday	6/19/2023	Juneteenth
Sunday	6/25/2023 11:15 AM	Mass Intention for PGK John Nurt

Safe Environment Program training, the Knights of Columbus’ initiative to protect children and other vulnerable persons, is available online at www.kofc.org by clicking on SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM and then the blue box for PRAESIDIUM’S ARMATUS® SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM TRAINING. Each member is encouraged to take the training because the Knights have programs, like the spaghetti dinner and Basketball Free Throw, that involve children.

Virtual Tour of the Immaculate Conception Cemetery: Video or Audio

Photos, information, and stories wanted. Do you or someone you know have any photos, information, or stories about people buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery? If so, we’d like to include them on our website. Click on the “Cemetery” link at the top of the page to see what we have so far. People buried there have these last names: Arndt, Baetzhold, Banzer, Baumer, Becker, Beckmann, Brady, Brauner, Brennan, Brucato, Brunemier, Carini, Cassidy, Cipro, Clark, Clarry, Cleary, Conron, Coyle, Cunningham, Damon, Deheck, Denzel, Digangi, Eaden, Edelhofer, Eggert, Ernst, Ess, Farley, Ferdinand, Fisk, Fox, Fuest, Fugle, Gentile, Gilbert, Glase, Glass, Hackett, Hallaron, Hayes, Heins, Hennessey, Hessman, Horton, Hubbs, Hughes, Jaworski, Jerge, Johnson, Juenker, Keem, Kingston, Krouse, Kyser, Lawrence, Lennon, Link, Little, Logel, Macaluso, Marshall, McCormick, McKowne, Meyer, Miller, Mutter, Osborn, Peacock, Persons, Phillips, Pike, Pochel, Putney, Rafferty, Ragan, Richiusa, Robarge, Russell, Samuels, Schaller, Schnitzer, Schwartz, Seibert, Shaller, Sheehan, Shields, Smith, Snyder, Souvenier, Spencer, Steckmeyer, Steinwachs, Strauss, Sugrue, Szymanski, Tackbary, Taylor, Teufel, Wedgewood, Weinheimmer, Wiessman, Williams, Wittkas, Wolfe, Young, Youngers, and Zagrobelny. Send your photos, information, and stories to rjachimiak@gmail.com.

Parish roles for the Christ the King of East Aurora Council:

⁜ Guardians of the Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery on Bowen Road near Buffalo Road.

⁜ Pastor assistance for unique tasks.

⁜ Promoters of the Faith.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in the Immaculate Conception School cafeteria. Divine Mercy Chaplet, meeting, and after-meeting social.