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STAR OF THE SEA LENTEN RETREAT
On Saturday, April 5 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall, Father Bill Gore will be conducting a Lenten Retreat sponsored by the Star of the Sea Council 7297 of the Knights of Columbus. The topic of the Retreat is: Lent, on the road to the Kingdom of Heaven. A refresher." The Schedule for the Retreat is as follows: 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Complimentary Refreshments 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Retreat Presentation, Part 1 10:30 to 10:45 Break 10:45 to Noon Retreat Presentation, Part 2 and Q & A |
The retreat is open to all Knights and St. Edmond parishioners and guests. There will be no charge to attend this spiritual event.
In order to have adequate refreshments, we are asking you to register. Please RSVP below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
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PEACE OF MIND: END-OF-LIFE SEMINAR
The Knights of Columbus Star of the Sea Council 7297 will be sponsoring a FREE seminar on Saturday, April 12th from 9:00 am-Noon in the St Edmond Catholic Church Parish Hall titled Peace of Mind: End-Of-Life Planning Seminar.Topics to be covered include:
Speakers will include:
End-of-Life Planning helps to eliminate any uncertainty surrounding our deceased loved one’s final wishes, allowing surviving friends and family the peace of mind in knowing that their deceased loved one’s desires and preferences were being honored. It also allows surviving friends and family to navigate their own grief healing process as well as helping others to heal.
Doors open at 8:30 am. Complimentary coffee, tea and pastries will be available, and handouts will be provided to all attendees.
Seating is limited.
The Knights of Columbus Star of the Sea Council 7297 will be sponsoring a FREE seminar on Saturday, April 12th from 9:00 am-Noon in the St Edmond Catholic Church Parish Hall titled Peace of Mind: End-Of-Life Planning Seminar.Topics to be covered include:
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Organ Donation
- Pre-Planning Funeral Arrangements
- Catholic Church Teaching regarding Burial and Cremation
- Estate Planning, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advance Healthcare Directives
Speakers will include:
- Charles A. Mowll, MPH, FACHE (Read Bio)
- Ronald C Krol, MD (Read Bio)
- Andrew T. Parsell, Vice President & Licensed Funeral Director (Read Bio)
- Fr. William Cocco, Pastor St Edmond Catholic Church (Read Bio)
- Melanie C Burke and Megan E. DeGrafft, attorneys with Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. (Read Bio - Melanie C Burke) (Read Bio-Megan E Degrafft)
End-of-Life Planning helps to eliminate any uncertainty surrounding our deceased loved one’s final wishes, allowing surviving friends and family the peace of mind in knowing that their deceased loved one’s desires and preferences were being honored. It also allows surviving friends and family to navigate their own grief healing process as well as helping others to heal.
Doors open at 8:30 am. Complimentary coffee, tea and pastries will be available, and handouts will be provided to all attendees.
Seating is limited.
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SWING INTO SPRING GOLF RAFFLE SALES
Brothers: Our annual Swing Into Spring Golf Raffle is underway. We are holding a table sale of the raffle tickets outside church before and after Masses on the weekend of April 5 and April 6. We will need 2 volunteers to man the sales table. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!  |
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STAR OF THE SEA IRISH DINNER
The Annual Knights of Columbus Irish Dinner will be held in the Parish Hall on Saturday, March 29. Doors will be open from 4:45 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Take-out dinners will be available between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; dine-in meals will be available from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. This year, we will be offering Shepherd's Pie, Bangers/Gravy, Carrots, Irish Soda Bread and Brownies. Beer, wine, soda, water and Irish Coffee will be available by donation. We will have entertainment by our own Kevin O'Brennan and Irish dancers from the McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance. Tickets are $25.00 per person and will be on sale after all Masses. You may also make a reservation by calling Sean Coon at 443-454-082. We have a limited number of tickets to sell so don't wait until the last minute to purchase yours. We invite all Knights and parishioners to join and dine with us to support the good works of the Knights in Sussex County. |
VOLUNTEER TO WORK THE IRISH DINNER
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40 CANS FOR LENT
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The Knights of Columbus are conducting their annual Lenten Food Drive entitled “40 Cans for Lent” starting on Ash Wednesday and continuing every day until Easter Sunday. The food drive will benefit 4 local food pantries:
The Community Resource Center Food Rescue Program, the Cape Henlopen Food Basket, Jusst Soup Ministry and Casa San Francisco/Catholic Charities. Please donate non-perishable food items such as soups, pasta, canned meats/tuna fish, canned vegetables, prepared dinners, bottled water and juice. VOLUNTEER
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Knights volunteers will be present in front of the church one half hour prior to all weekend Masses every weekend during Lent to collect your donations. You may also make donations on weekdays during Lent by leaving your donations in the container in the vestibule of the church. Finally anyone who would like to make a monetary donation may do so by placing it in the donations box at the front of the church by the ambo or by giving it to the volunteers at the front of the church during the weekend Masses. Please make you checks payable to the Knights of Columbus. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Volunteer to check-in donors (Full)
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Blood: The most common type of donation, during which approximately a pint of 'whole blood' is given. This type of blood donation usually takes about an hour.
Power Red: A Power Red donation collects the red cells but returns most of the plasma and platelets to the donor. These donors must meet specific eligibility requirements and have type A Neg, B Neg, or O blood. |
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MEN, HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT JOINING THE KNIGHTS?
Real friends, not just passing acquaintances? There is an easy way to do just that right here. Working, socializing with each other and their wives and family, and supporting each other as part of our activities and events provides an easy and enjoyable way to make real friends. The Knights bring Catholic men together in a powerful way. Knights deepen their faith, protect their families, serve others, and defend values in a busy changing world. For details, contact Bob Worthing [email protected] JOIN US! |
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CULTURE OF LIFE NEWS (PRO LIFE)
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MAILING ADDRESS
K of C Star of the Sea Council #7297 P.O. Box 385 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 US |