THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
DELIVERS WINTER PARKAS
The Knights of Columbus Council 7575 of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church delivered thirteen winter parkas to Dr. Carl Nelson, Superintendent of the Conway School System. These parkas, which were donated by the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus, are for the use of children in need of a winter parkas.
l to r Jim Hartigan Grand Knight, Michael Smith Youth Director, Doctor Carl Nelson School Superintendent, and Tom Enos District Deputy
Our Lady of the Mountains Council Knights of Columbus support Mother Seton House
Feb 26, 2011 12:05 am
FRYEBURG – Jim Hartigan and Don
Litchko presented checks to Cyndi Broyer to support the work of Mother Seton
House. One, in the amount of $1,500 is the anonymous donation by a family of
Our Lady of the Mountains Parish who, in the spirit of Christmas, pooled the
money that they would have spent on gifts to help struggling new mothers and
their infants. The second, a memorial donation of $1,000 was offered by the
Knights of Columbus Council #7575 to honor their recently deceased Chaplain of 20 years, Father Louis
Soucey.
Mother Seton House Inc. is a non-profit organization giving support to pregnant women, new mothers and infants in need. Fryeburg and surrounding communities in both Maine and New Hampshire are served. Donations in any amount are gratefully accepted by mail to Mother Seton House Inc; P.O. Box 673; Fryeburg, ME 04037, by direct deposit to any Norway Saving Bank, or via Paypal at www.mothersetonhouse.com.
Father Lou loved and served parishioners of Our Lady of the Mountains for 25 years and they loved him in return.
“The Knights in Council 7575 are
do-ers, dedicated to helping those in need regardless of race or religion.”
In 2010, through diligent
fund-raising the Our Lady of the Mountains Knights donated $7,500 to mentally
challenged individuals and to Special Olympics.
They conducted a successful
Easter Food Drive; moreover, the Christmas Food Drive alone produced $1,200 in
food certificates and two tons of groceries.
They sponsored seminarians and nuns; provided outreach emergency needs locally and worldwide; and conducted special charity fund-raisers as needed, assuring that every dollar that they raise is contributed.
The Knights of Columbus Council 7575 of Our Lady of the Mountains , wives and friends took part in the Freedom March in Jackson NH on Sept 11, 2011
On Going Activities
Knights helping knights
Home health care equipment
Support of Mother Seton House
Support of Care Net
Annual tootsie Roll Drive to help Special Olympics and Special Needs
Neighbor to Neighbor
Food Drives for Community Food bank
Addressing Emergency needs locally
Addressing Emergency needs world wide
Summer picnic for Our Lady of the Mountain Parish
Distribute Catholic calenders to Parish
Provide financial support to seminarians
Provide annual scholarships
Conduct special Charity Fund raisers as needed
Host State Quarterly Meetings as desired