Knights: Let's Pray to End Abortion

The 40-Days-for-Life Prayer Vigil is a peaceful activity that includes participating in a rosary, private prayer and meditation. Various churches and other Christian faith-based groups, including Knights of Columbus councils, choose time slots to cover daytime hours for the entire 40-day period. The 40-Days-for-Life organization makes sure that experienced Prayer Leaders are assigned to each shift.

Our Council plans to participate this year by joining with our parishes who have scheduled the following time slots, weekly, from March 5 to April 13:

Mondays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesdays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesdays: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Plus, Tuesday, April 15 from 4:00–5:00 PM
followed by closing activities (optional).

More details and links are posted in the Church Bulletin. Manordale Valley Knights will select at least one scheduled time slot to participate. Please consider attending this important and effective event.

Prayer Vigils take place outside Planned Parenthood on Liberty Avenue, on either side of the building. This has to be one of the darkest places in all of Pittsburgh. We need to be present to provide light.

Contact Dennis Haezebrouck at dmheaz@gmail.com to confirm interest and indicate your time/date preferences.

COR Initiative Meeting

The World Needs Courageous Men to Witness Jesus Christ

COR Exists to form and Strengthen Catholic Men in Faith & virtue by Bringing Men into a Deeper relationship with Jesus Christ Through Prayer, Formation, Brotherhood and Fraternity

Don Granata Please RSVP

412-215-3473 granms@outlook.com

Men's Group

Mother of Sorrows - Men’s renewal group is holding Rosary on the 4th Thursday of each month dedicated to fallen away Catholics to pray for their return to the Church. All are invited 6pm to write the name of a loved one and we will pray for them.

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 “Jesus 7 Last Words”. 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’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 CCC. All are invited.  here: https://StJohnStMaryParishes.flocknote.com/CMF

52nd March for Life

(Letter from Knights@kofc.org)

There’s reason to be joyful as a pro-life Catholic. In our nation’s capital this morning, Knights are among the tens of thousands witnessing to the dignity of every human person at the 52nd March for Life. The Knights of Columbus has long been at the forefront of the pro-life movement, helping to organize the first March for Life in 1974 and every year since. Here’s what’s happening this week, plus ways you can get involved in local pro-life activities.

New Polling Shows a Pro-Life Consensus

This year’s Knights of Columbus - Marist Poll shows that 67% of individuals support placing legal limits on abortion, while 83% of Americans support pregnancy resource centers. Other highlights of the poll include:

• • 60% of Americans support restricting abortions to at least the first 3 months of pregnancy.
  • 82% of Americans believe laws can protect both the health and wellbeing of the mother and life of her unborn child.

A Prayerful Witness at Life Fest

Prayer is our greatest way to build a culture of life.

This year, our Order and the Sisters of Life teamed up with the Diocese of Arlington to host a new, expanded Life Fest — a two-day event before the March for Life. The goal: helping pro-life advocates prayerfully witness to the sanctity of every human person.

People of all ages gathered yesterday at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA, for a Night of Praise.

Watch the live stream this morning starting at 8:00 a.m. ET as Life Fest continues with a Morning Rally and Mass!

Make Your Voice Heard — Attend a Local March for Life!

Building a culture of life is just as important at a local level as it is nationally. Make your voice heard in your area by attending a state march for life! Click below to find a March for Life near you.

Defend Human Life All Year Long

There are many ways you can engage with brother Knights in the pro-life movement throughout the year:

• • First and foremost, join us in prayer. Download a Rosary for Life prayer card here.
  • Work with your council to provide continued support after a baby is born through the Aid and Support after Pregnancy (ASAP) program.
  • Help expectant mothers see their baby and choose life through the Ultrasound Initiative.
  • Provide financial support to our charitable initiatives, including pro-life work, by donating to United in Charity®, or by opening a donor-advised fund with the Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund, which will help you give year-round to approved pro-life organizations.

There’s plenty of work to do in the pro-life movement. Let’s continue to give a prayerful, joyful witness to the dignity of human life in 2025

2025 COAL

Remember that the C.O.A.L. drawing will take place on Friday, May 16th at 9pm.

Thank you for your past and continued support of this program. The money raised not only helps the state council fund its programs, but also greatly helps our council.

Steve