ASAP Program Recognition Award
2026 Basketball Free Throw Competition
The free throw competition will be held the week of January 25th -31st . To help out with this event contact Robert Heinle (RobertHeinle@worldinsurance.com) . Details will be discussed at our January council meeting including specifics on how you can help.
Since 1972, councils have sponsored the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship for boys and girls from the ages of 9 to 14 to provide an athletic outlet and encourage the values of sportsmanship and healthy competition. Kids compete within their own gender and age and progress from local level to district, regional and state/province competitions. This program is a great way to introduce the Order to your community and recruit faithful family men of service.
Diocesan Mens Ministry Team
Diocesan Men's Ministry Team
The WELL 2025 Men’s conference was a success this past month in Nov. Next event is in 2027, but quarterly Transformation gatherings will be held, stay tuned for more information.
CMF of Western PA
Catholic Men's Fellowship of Western PA
CMFWPA – Chuck Bell of our council is co-hosting a new YouTube channel, the first recorded episode “On This Rock” should be uploaded sometime this week. Please check it out, subscribe to the channel to support Men’s Ministry in Western Pa. YouTube.com/@cmfwpa.
Mother of Sorrows Men's Group
Men's Renewal Group
The Mother of Sorrows Men’s Renewal Group meets weekly (Saturdays) at 9am in the MOS Lower Narthex, or in the Ave Maria Room. Contact Dan McDermott at mdcermdj@outlook.com to get on mailing list. Current topic “Fulton Sheen”. All are invited.
Every 4th Thursday the Men's Renewal Group will sponsor a Rosary during the 6pm hour at Adoration in Mother of Sorrows.
St John/St. Mary Catholic Men's Fellowship Group
St. John/St. Mary
Catholic Men's Fellowship Group
St. John/St. Mary’s CMF meets weekly (Saturdays 7am at the St. Mary’s Social Hall in Export & via Zoom). More info or to get on mailing list can be found. Current topic: Catechism. All are invited. here: https://StJohnStMaryParishes.flocknote.com/CMF
Emmaus Retreat
Emmaus Retreat
The next Emmaus Retreat will be on Friday, April 24, 2026, to Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 152203
Click on this link for additional information and to Register: https://christthedivineshepherd.org/mensretreat
Habitat
Habitat for Humanity
- Work is continuing on the home started several months ago. Progress photos will be shown here are the various milestones are reached.
For those who may be interested a group of volunteers meet every other Wednesday to assist several other volunteer groups in this very important project. Please contact Jim Snitger at jsnitger@hotmail.com or at 412-334-4932 for more details.
Thank You
Jim
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
COR Program
As Catholic men are called to strengthen our faith and the faith of our brothers and families, (Domestic Church). You will probably say to yourself hey I am not big on studying scripture let alone preaching the Gospel. This is Webster’s definition for evangelization, but to Knights it is much more like compassionate words for someone that is hurting, reaching out helping those in need visiting the homebound and so much more. In addition to these Corporate Acts of Mercy we come together to pray with our brothers, families and our fellow parishioners. We sponsor a Holy Hour or a family prayer night. These are acts of faith, which is evangelization.
COR which means Heart to Heart is another opportunity to evangelize your Brother Knights and Fellow Parishioners.
Come to our New Year COR Night of Reflection and an opportunity to learn how your Council can start COR, - January 2026 at Holy Cross Church Hall in Youngwood. (The exact date will be published once confirmed)
Blessed Father McGivney charged his Knights to bring man to closer relation to Jesus through our Corporal and Spiritual works of Mercy. Through COR we can make this happen.
Blood Drives
Blood Drive
Our council hosted the December blood drive at Mother of Sorrows Social Hall on December 30th. The drive was a big success with a total of 41 donors.
Next Blood Drive
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ St. John De LaSalle Church
Upcoming Blood Drives
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Mother of Sorrows Social Hall
If interested in helping at these drives please contact Bob Wasco at bobwasco@gmail.com
Call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter mos to schedule and appt.