Knights of Columbus Sarto Council 1059

Worthy Brother Knights, It has been a while since we last met in person. I would like to hold an in person assembly meeting this Thursday, April 8th at 6:00PM at the hall in Canton. We will be practicing social distancing at the meeting and request all to wear a mask while moving about the hall. In addition, we will not have food at this meeting as the Canton Council will have their monthly meeting directly following ours at 7:00. I have attached the minutes from our last... meeting in November and have attached our agenda for this Thursday. If you feel comfortable, I look forward to seeing you on Thursday. Stay Safe, SK Corey Swinwood, FN

Bother Knights, We will have our first in-person Council meeting in 6 months. We are meeting 7 pm this Thursday April 8th at the hall. ... Mask wearing and social distancing will be followed. I hope to see as many of you who feel comfortable to meet. Prayers and warm wishes to you and your family for a happy and holy Easter. SK John S. Taillon, Grand Knight

Have you thought about doing more? Have you thought about your neighbor and stopped to check on them? Are you a practicing, in good standing Catholic? Are you a man who cares about God, his church his community and learning to be more in your faith? Consider the Knights of Columbus. Your local council in Canton is looking for a few GREAT CATHOLIC MEN. We are looking for 9 to boost God's ranks. Reach out to the Knight you know for details or drop me a message.

Pray the Blessed Michael McGivney Novena March 20-28 Knights, their families and others are encouraged to pray the Blessed Michael McGivney Novena from March 20 until March 28, concluding the day before the 139th anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Columbus. The novena includes daily reflections about the life and priestly virtues of the Order’s founder, Father Michael J. McGivney. Each day includes petitions invoking his intercession and concludes with the prayer for his canonization.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.... God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us. God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Star of the New Evangelization, St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary and Guardian of the Redeemer, St. Michael the Archangel, Blessed Michael McGivney, pray for us. Humble Servant of God, Faithful Disciple of Jesus, Son of the Immaculate Heart, Obedient Son of the Church, Exemplary Priest of Purity, Zealous Priest of Christ, Gentle Shepherd of Souls, Devoted Parish Priest, Wise Counselor, Teacher of the Faith, Servant to All, Protector of the Poor, Defender of the Widow and Orphan, Friend of the Lonely and Suering, Companion to the Imprisoned, Comforter of the Sick and Dying, Apostle of Christian Family Life, Father to the Young, Advocate of Workers, Evangelizer to ose Gone Astray, Champion of the Gospel of Life, Guardian of the Laity, Pastor of Immigrants, Exemplar of Charity, Model of Unity, Builder of Catholic Fraternity, Instructor of Christian Patriotism, Founder of the Knights of Columbus, Blessed Michael, humble in service, pray for us. Blessed Michael, devoted to the Sacred Heart, Blessed Michael, pure in heart, Blessed Michael, faithful in priestly duties, Blessed Michael, strong in suering, Blessed Michael, peaceful in dying, Blessed Michael, conformed to Christ crucied, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us O Lord! Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us O Lord! Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us! V/ Pray for us, Blessed Michael McGivney, R/ at we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. God, our Father, inspired by the heroic example of the life and virtue of your priest, Blessed Michael McGivney, may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fullling his commandment of charity and building up his Body, which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater condence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and outcast. rough Christ our Lord. Amen. See more

Check your Knightline Blessed Michael McGivney Prayer Hour The Blessed Michael McGivney Prayer Hour is a new Faith in Action program option designed to help you pray through the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary while reflecting on the life and example of Blessed Michael McGivney. This resource can be used by groups or individuals, either in person or remotely, and makes for a perfect Faith program during Lent. LEARN MORE

Sign up today for KnightCast! Dear Brother Knight, We are excited to announce the launch of KnightCast, a new exclusive member benefit to help Knights become better Catholics, better men, better husbands, and better fathers. It is a webcast series that shares timely, compelling information to promote personal development and faith formation.... The first episode of KnightCast will debut on Thurs., Feb. 25 at 8:00 p.m. EST and features Supreme Knight Carl Anderson sharing his personal reflections on the significant events of the past two decades. He gives a rare overview of working with three Popes, responding to national crises, battling Covid-19, and expanding our charitable works throughout the world. In this interview, Mr. Anderson also discusses our founder’s beatification, and he shares some of the many meaningful personal experiences of his term as Supreme Knight. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a Knight and a man of faith. Sign up today for KnightCast! The one-time registration process is simple, and you can watch live or on-demand. Because this is an exclusive benefit, your membership number will be required. You can find it on your membership card. check your email..you may have this in it already.

During this time of Lent, the Knights invite you to pray for persecuted Christians around the world.

Please join your fellow council members as we pray for vocations. The Sarto Council’s annual Holy Hour for Vocations begins this Tuesday, February 23rd at 4:00 in the main church of St. Mary’s in Canton. Please join us every Tuesday at 4:00, we hope to see you there! God bless you and stay healthy and safe! SK Corey Swinwood DGK SK Russ Backus Chancellor

Happy birthday to Bro. Knight Pete Mitchell