Updates
- Christmas Tree Sales - Volunteer Roster - HERE
- A Tribute to the Arlington Diocese Knights of Columbus - VIDEO
- First Friday Adoration SignUp - HERE
- Pay Council Dues - HERE
- Please prayerfully consider volunteering to lead the Rosary 20 minutes before Mass - HERE
- Ushers are needed to support our Parish. With a few more volunteers we hope to achieve our goal of one Mass assignment per month - Come join us in service!
Prayer List
Tom & Rae Copeland
Bill Crowder
Nelda Dreher
Mary Duffey
Patrick Duffey
Jane Gibson
Elizabeth Hara
Kaleb Leigh
Fr. Martin Nyland
Sandy Obuchowski
Esther Silva
George Wassif
Bill Crowder
Nelda Dreher
Mary Duffey
Patrick Duffey
Jane Gibson
Elizabeth Hara
Kaleb Leigh
Fr. Martin Nyland
Sandy Obuchowski
Esther Silva
George Wassif
Membership
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Thanksgiving Meal 2019
Brother Knights,
Even though the overall economy is doing well and unemployment is low, there are still many families and individuals who are in need and hungry.
Please consider providing a Thanksgiving Food Basket (meal) as part of our Council 8600’s annual Corporal Act of Mercy to help to feed the hungry on Thanksgiving Day. Our Council will collect Thanksgiving meals the Saturday morning before Thanksgiving, 23 November, 8 - 10 am.
If you can help, a list of items for our Council 8600 Thanksgiving Food Baskets is just below. Also, you are welcome to add items as desired to make your meals extra special.
Thank you and God Bless.
Thanksgiving Meal 2019 Food Item List
Knights of Columbus Council 8600
Collection Information: Saturday, 23 November, 8 – 10 am
Location: Farrell Hall, Parish Center
Contact Information: Mark Haaland, m: 703.944.4898; Peter Garry, m: 703.978.1163
Thanksgiving Food Items:
$30.00 gift card from Giant or Safeway
Disposable foil roaster pan
Stuffing Mix
Fresh white potatoes
Packaged gravy
Canned sweet potatoes
Bag of marshmallows
Cranberry sauce
Fresh fruit, such as apples and oranges or a bag of mixed fruit that comes out at holiday time
3 cans yellow and 3 cans of green vegetables (low salt/sodium)
Pumpkin bread mix or fresh pie
Jello or pudding mix
Rolls, either fresh or roll mix
Holiday cookies and/or candy for the kids
Suggested additions: rice, canned tomatoes, dried beans, instant coffee, tea bags, peanut butter, jelly and cereal
Even though the overall economy is doing well and unemployment is low, there are still many families and individuals who are in need and hungry.
Please consider providing a Thanksgiving Food Basket (meal) as part of our Council 8600’s annual Corporal Act of Mercy to help to feed the hungry on Thanksgiving Day. Our Council will collect Thanksgiving meals the Saturday morning before Thanksgiving, 23 November, 8 - 10 am.
If you can help, a list of items for our Council 8600 Thanksgiving Food Baskets is just below. Also, you are welcome to add items as desired to make your meals extra special.
Thank you and God Bless.
Thanksgiving Meal 2019 Food Item List
Knights of Columbus Council 8600
Collection Information: Saturday, 23 November, 8 – 10 am
Location: Farrell Hall, Parish Center
Contact Information: Mark Haaland, m: 703.944.4898; Peter Garry, m: 703.978.1163
Thanksgiving Food Items:
$30.00 gift card from Giant or Safeway
Disposable foil roaster pan
Stuffing Mix
Fresh white potatoes
Packaged gravy
Canned sweet potatoes
Bag of marshmallows
Cranberry sauce
Fresh fruit, such as apples and oranges or a bag of mixed fruit that comes out at holiday time
3 cans yellow and 3 cans of green vegetables (low salt/sodium)
Pumpkin bread mix or fresh pie
Jello or pudding mix
Rolls, either fresh or roll mix
Holiday cookies and/or candy for the kids
Suggested additions: rice, canned tomatoes, dried beans, instant coffee, tea bags, peanut butter, jelly and cereal
November Update
Brothers!
Thanks for reading the November newsletter!
This month we have a regular meeting on 5 November with a meal at 7pm, rosary at 7:30pm, and the meeting at 8pm. On the 17th we have an open meeting (times remain the same) in Farrell Hall with our Field Agent, Jim Betaine, providing his “new member” brief on Knight’s insurance programs. Getting the “intro insurance brief” should be a great opportunity for our new members and provide more seasoned members with recruiting information for prospective new members! See you there! Bring your Catholic friends!
Recruiting! If we are to make Star Council this year---and you certainly deserve that recognition---we need an increase in our recruiting efforts. Please help the council reach our goal this year of 45 new members. If you need materials or help, please contact the Worthy Chancellor, Paul Wilkinson at chancellor@kofc8600.org our Worthy Admissions Director, PGK Dave Lopez at davelopez75@msn.com.
Knights and Family of the Month. Our Knight of the Month for November is Chris Brensy for his contributions to Marian homes and the family of the month is the Tony and Janet Ramos Family for their support to the Knights of Columbus District 14 Soccer Challenge! Thank you for all you do!
Paul Stefan Foundation Gala: It is not too late! The Paul Stefan Homes Gala is 2 November. See PGK Brian Prindle for details!
Elections: We have elections this November so please make sure you are registered to vote, and do vote! Encourage others to do the same. As Catholics, we have a voice and need to be heard.
Polar Plunge: The WORLD FAMOUS Council 8600 Polar Plunge team will again be traveling to Virginia Beach on 8 February 2020 to jump into the Atlantic Ocean to raise funds for Virginia Special Olympics! You can join this exciting, fun, and worthwhile team by signing up at their website: Https://impact.specialolympicsva.org/team/263159 . You will love the event, I promise you and the charity so very, very worthwhile.
Christmas Trees: Don’t forget, our Christmas trees start arriving shortly after Thanksgiving and we need help off-loading them, staging them, and selling them. This is a very significant fund-raising event for the council but more importantly, it is a truly inspiring Yuletide activity for our council. You will be amazed how up-lifting (pun intended) serving for a few hours on the tree lot can be when you see the pure joy in everyone’s eyes as you help them pick out their perfect Christmas tree!
HomeAid Workshop: Volunteers are ramping up their plan to build a workshop at Marian Home on Prestwick Dr. Building permits are in hand and a 12' x 32' concrete slab is scheduled to be poured next Wednesday, November 6th. As construction begins, there will be a need for more volunteers. If you can help, please send an email to homeaid@kofc8600.org to let us know.
The Archdioceses for Military Services Annual Benefit: The 11th Annual Benefit for the AMS will take place on Saturday, 23 November. The evening will begin with the Celebration of the Eucharist to pray for all veterans, living and deceased, who have honorably served our Country. A cocktail reception and sit-down dinner will follow Mass. Details can be found at: https://www.milarch.org/annual-benefit/
As always, see our Worthy Field Agent, Jim Bertine to take advantage of the wonderful KofC insurance program!
Thank you for what you do!
Steve
Thanks for reading the November newsletter!
This month we have a regular meeting on 5 November with a meal at 7pm, rosary at 7:30pm, and the meeting at 8pm. On the 17th we have an open meeting (times remain the same) in Farrell Hall with our Field Agent, Jim Betaine, providing his “new member” brief on Knight’s insurance programs. Getting the “intro insurance brief” should be a great opportunity for our new members and provide more seasoned members with recruiting information for prospective new members! See you there! Bring your Catholic friends!
Recruiting! If we are to make Star Council this year---and you certainly deserve that recognition---we need an increase in our recruiting efforts. Please help the council reach our goal this year of 45 new members. If you need materials or help, please contact the Worthy Chancellor, Paul Wilkinson at chancellor@kofc8600.org our Worthy Admissions Director, PGK Dave Lopez at davelopez75@msn.com.
Knights and Family of the Month. Our Knight of the Month for November is Chris Brensy for his contributions to Marian homes and the family of the month is the Tony and Janet Ramos Family for their support to the Knights of Columbus District 14 Soccer Challenge! Thank you for all you do!
Paul Stefan Foundation Gala: It is not too late! The Paul Stefan Homes Gala is 2 November. See PGK Brian Prindle for details!
Elections: We have elections this November so please make sure you are registered to vote, and do vote! Encourage others to do the same. As Catholics, we have a voice and need to be heard.
Polar Plunge: The WORLD FAMOUS Council 8600 Polar Plunge team will again be traveling to Virginia Beach on 8 February 2020 to jump into the Atlantic Ocean to raise funds for Virginia Special Olympics! You can join this exciting, fun, and worthwhile team by signing up at their website: Https://impact.specialolympicsva.org/team/263159 . You will love the event, I promise you and the charity so very, very worthwhile.
Christmas Trees: Don’t forget, our Christmas trees start arriving shortly after Thanksgiving and we need help off-loading them, staging them, and selling them. This is a very significant fund-raising event for the council but more importantly, it is a truly inspiring Yuletide activity for our council. You will be amazed how up-lifting (pun intended) serving for a few hours on the tree lot can be when you see the pure joy in everyone’s eyes as you help them pick out their perfect Christmas tree!
HomeAid Workshop: Volunteers are ramping up their plan to build a workshop at Marian Home on Prestwick Dr. Building permits are in hand and a 12' x 32' concrete slab is scheduled to be poured next Wednesday, November 6th. As construction begins, there will be a need for more volunteers. If you can help, please send an email to homeaid@kofc8600.org to let us know.
The Archdioceses for Military Services Annual Benefit: The 11th Annual Benefit for the AMS will take place on Saturday, 23 November. The evening will begin with the Celebration of the Eucharist to pray for all veterans, living and deceased, who have honorably served our Country. A cocktail reception and sit-down dinner will follow Mass. Details can be found at: https://www.milarch.org/annual-benefit/
As always, see our Worthy Field Agent, Jim Bertine to take advantage of the wonderful KofC insurance program!
Thank you for what you do!
Steve
Sketch of Alter for New Church
Council 8600 Insurance Agent - Jim Bertine
Father McGivney, established the Knights of Columbus, and with it, a “pass-the-hat” insurance system to protect the Catholic families in his parish. Over time, that system has evolved, and today we stay true to our founding mission through our multi-billion dollars, top-rated insurance program. Members have exclusive access to our insurance program and products, including life insurance, retirement annuities, long-term care insurance, and disability income insurance. The men in our council are no doubt at various stages of life, with varying needs and varying means. Nevertheless, at some point in our lives, surely most of us will look for life insurance protection, retirement products, disability income or long-term care insurance. When you do, why would they look anywhere besides our very own Knights of Columbus? I challenge you to help spread the word of Father McGivney and how one hundred and thirty-five years ago, Father Michael J. McGivney worked to protect Catholic families. I challenge mentors to share this with your new Knights especially if they are Married.
We are honored to have one of the best Field Agents servicing our members and you can find out more information by contacting KofC 8600 Field Agent, Brother James Bertine PGK, FIC, LUTCF, CLTC, at the following: http://www.JimBertine.com, james.bertine@kofc.org ,(703) 845-3402, Fax: (703) 291-8490, 7005 Backlick Court, Suite 100, Springfield, VA 22151
Father McGivney, established the Knights of Columbus, and with it, a “pass-the-hat” insurance system to protect the Catholic families in his parish. Over time, that system has evolved, and today we stay true to our founding mission through our multi-billion dollars, top-rated insurance program. Members have exclusive access to our insurance program and products, including life insurance, retirement annuities, long-term care insurance, and disability income insurance. The men in our council are no doubt at various stages of life, with varying needs and varying means. Nevertheless, at some point in our lives, surely most of us will look for life insurance protection, retirement products, disability income or long-term care insurance. When you do, why would they look anywhere besides our very own Knights of Columbus? I challenge you to help spread the word of Father McGivney and how one hundred and thirty-five years ago, Father Michael J. McGivney worked to protect Catholic families. I challenge mentors to share this with your new Knights especially if they are Married.
We are honored to have one of the best Field Agents servicing our members and you can find out more information by contacting KofC 8600 Field Agent, Brother James Bertine PGK, FIC, LUTCF, CLTC, at the following: http://www.JimBertine.com, james.bertine@kofc.org ,(703) 845-3402, Fax: (703) 291-8490, 7005 Backlick Court, Suite 100, Springfield, VA 22151