Knights of Columbus White Cross Council 13

08/27/2026

08/19/2026

Upcoming Council #13

August 15 Fatima Rosary Rally – 12 noon, across the street from St. Patrick’s Cathedral ( bring a lawn chair)

August 22 Council #13 Summer Blowout Party 1PM - ? 139 Baltic Road, Norwich

August 27 Planning meeting 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

September 9 – Monthly Meeting 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

September 13 – Monthly Breakfast begins again! 7:30AM at Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

September 16 – Spiritual Formation Class – The Dignity of Work- 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

September 23 – Planning Meeting - 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

September 26-27 Recruiting at the Cathedral (TENTATIVE)

October 4 – Billy Wilson Fundraising – 10AM-11:45 AM Norwich (Sell those tickets)

October 11- Baby Bottles! For Caring Families!

October 13 – Monthly Meeting 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

October 16 Caring Families Comedy Night, Hebron CT, email [email protected] for more information

October 20- Spiritual Formation Class – The Dignity of Work 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

October 24 – Spaghetti Dinner (New!) 5 PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

October 27 Planning meeting 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

November 11 Monthly meeting 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

November 14 9AM-3 PM (TENTATIVE) Bus Tour to the Blessed McGivney Pilgrimage Center

November 15- Monthly Breakfast

November 18- Spiritual Formation Class- The Dignity of Work - 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

November 25 – No planning meeting, due to Thanksgiving

And if this isn’t enough, remember the icon and the Silver Rose can come at unpredictable times. During Advent, another relic may also be coming our way, but we will worry about that in December!

Vivat Jesus!

Your Grand Knight,
Chris

08/13/2026

Upcoming Knights Schedule

August 15 Fatima Rosary Rally – 12 noon, across the street from St. Patrick’s Cathedral ( bring a lawn chair)

August 22 Council #13 Summer Blowout Party 1PM - ? At Tom Webb’s, 139 Baltic Road, Norwich

August 27 Planning meeting 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

September 9 – Monthly Meeting 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

September 13 – Monthly Breakfast begins again! 7:30AM at Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

September 16 – Spiritual Formation Class – The Dignity of Work- 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

September 23 – Planning Meeting - 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

September 26-27 Recruiting at the Cathedral (TENTATIVE)

October 4 – Billy Wilson Fundraising – 10AM-11:45 AM Norwich (Sell those tickets)

October 11- Baby Bottles! For Caring Families!

October 13 – Monthly Meeting 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

October 16 Caring Families Comedy Night, Hebron CT, email [email protected] for more information

October 20- Spiritual Formation Class – The Dignity of Work 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

October 24 – Spaghetti Dinner (New!) 5 PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

October 27 Planning meeting 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

November 11 Monthly meeting 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

November 14 9AM-3 PM (TENTATIVE) Bus Tour to the Blessed McGivney Pilgrimage Center

November 15- Monthly Breakfast

November 18- Spiritual Formation Class- The Dignity of Work - 7PM Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown

November 25 – No planning meeting, due to Thanksgiving

And if this isn’t enough, rember the icon and the Silver Rose can come at unpredictable times. During Advent another relic may also be coming our way, but we will worry abou that in December!

Vivat Jesus!

Your Grand Knight,
Chris

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the Knights of Columbus Council #13!

03/30/2026

This is the 144th Anniversary of the Knights of Columbus, founded in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882.
On this Palm Sunday, we give thanks for God's blessings for the Knights so that they may live their creed of Fraternity, Unity, and Charity throughout the World!

03/23/2026

Congratulations to Mike Luongo, and his recent 4th degree Exmplification

03/23/2026

We have six new members as of March 18th, and more are on the way. Praise God!

01/16/2026

Wednesday, January 14

A Pure Soul

Father McGivney possessed to a heroic degree many outstanding virtues and qualities that make him worthy as a model for our lives and an intercessor for our needs. A fellow priest praised his “indomitable will” in carrying out difficult tasks, yet Father McGivney was also known for his sense of humor, welcoming demeanor, and preaching that attracted even non-Catholics to St. Mary’s Church.

One of the more touching moments of his priesthood came in January 1881, when he offered a Requiem Mass for a woman he had visited often during her illness. In his eulogy, Father McGivney said the woman was one of the purest souls he had ever known and that he hoped to be as well prepared for death as she was when his time came.

His expression of heartfelt sentiments for the deceased along with a gentle warning to all about the need to prepare for death was typical of this strong, compassionate priest. In this new year, we do well to take his words to heart. Toward this end, in our 2026 monthly emails, we will explore the virtuous character of Father McGivney and seek to draw closer to him in prayer and action.

Brian Caulfield
Vice Postulator
[email protected]




Video: ‘Reverence for the Human Person’

Father Gabriel O’Donnell, director of the Father McGivney Guild, calls Father McGivney a unique figure in the Church in America whose priestly heart focused on “reverence for the human person, the dignity of human work, and the sacredness of marriage and the family.”

Watch the first five minutes of Father O’Donnell’s address, given the evening before Father McGivney’s beatification ceremony.




Favors Reported

Remission / New Jersey
My son was diagnosed with cancer. I prayed to Father McGivney, and he is now OK and back working. I myself was getting dizzy and prayed to Father McGivney for healing, and I am feeling well now. Thank you, Father McGivney, for your blessing bestowed on us.

Heart Healing / California
After I was hospitalized with congestive heart failure, I prayed to Father McGivney to heal my heart. In November of last year, tests showed my heart ejection rate is now normal. Thank you, Father McGivney!

Report your answered prayers here.




Weekly Mass

Do you need prayers or know someone who can benefit from the intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney? Submit your petitions here. Your petitions will be remembered in a weekly Mass offered by the Father McGivney Guild.




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01/07/2026

Let me try this again:

Our Ham and Bean Dinner to raise funds for the Haitian Health Foundation is Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5:00PM at Sacred Heart Church Hall in Norwichtown. Email me at [email protected] if you need tickets, reasonably priced at $20 each.

01/05/2026

Remember our Hand And Bean Dinner, Saturday night, January 17th at 5PM at the Sacred heart Church Hall in Norwichtown, CT Proceeds to support the Haitian Health Foundation!

Need a ticket? Email me at [email protected]