Spring 2016 Recruitment Schedule

The Grand Knight and Officers of the Pope St. John Paul II Council  of the Knights of Columbus invite you to apply to join our noble order.

Founded in 2006, the Pope St. John Paul II Council has lived out our order’s principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism at St. Paul Parish and within the Harvard community.

We will be holding a variety of events this week for those interested in joining our order. Our first event will be a presentation of an icon of the Holy Family blessed by Pope Francis at Totus Tuesday - February 9th at 8:00 PM, held at St. Paul Church.

If you have any questions, e-mail us at HarvardKnights@gmail.com.

Vivat Jesus!

Upcoming events next week:

Tuesday, February 9th, 8pm - Totus Tuesday with icon of the Holy Family - St. Paul's Church

Thursday, February 10th, 7pm - Ice Skating on the Science Center Plaza (meet at Catholic Student Center at 6:45 to walk over)

Friday, February 11th, 9pm - Party in Lowell E43-F42, Video Games, Chips, Pizza, hanging out.

Saturday, February 12th, 4:30pm - Tailgate for Harvard-Yale Basketball Game @ Digiovanni Hall, St. Paul's Church. Burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, all the usual tailgate fixings. We'll head over to the game around 7pm.

Spring Rush Schedule

Monday, April 6, 8:30 PM – 10 PM: Rosary and Ice Cream: The perfect activity for any young Catholic man. Join the Knights of Columbus to pray a Rosary and venerate Our Lady, followed by a trip to J.P. Licks for ice cream and conversation. The Rosary will be in the chapel on the first floor of the Harvard Catholic Center.

Wednesday, April 8, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner with the Brothers: Perfect for the busy prospective member – everyone has to eat! Join us in Leverett Dining Hall for as long or as short a time as you can. Hang out, grab a meal, and get to know the brothers.

Friday, April 10, 8:30 PM – 11 PM: Movie Knight: Join us in spending a fun evening watching a movie, chatting, and getting to know one another. Join us in the Lounge at the Harvard Catholic Center for a screening of Groundhog Day and snacks. All are welcome and admission is free.

Saturday, April 11, 6 PM – 8:30 PM: Dinner for Iraqi Christians: Knights of Columbus are called to serve our brothers and sisters both near and far. Join us for our fundraiser dinner to raise money for the Knights of Columbus Refugee Fund for Christians in Iraq. Buy a ticket or lend a hand with setup or clean-up to support those walking in the footsteps of Christ in the Holy Land.

The First Degree Exemplification to invest new members will take place in the afternoon of Saturday, April 18. Those wishing to join should notify us in person or by e-mail (address below) by Sunday, April 12.

Questions? E-mail us at HarvardKnights@gmail.com

Dinner in Support of Iraqi Christians

What: A benefit dinner with all proceeds going to the Knights of Columbus Refugee Fund for Christians in Iraq

When: Saturday, April 11, 6pm, after Vigil Mass

Where: DiGiovanni Hall, St Paul’s Church, Cambridge, MA

Price: $20 (general public), $15 (students), $10 (children)

For more information on this fund:http://www.kofc.org/en/news/releases/detail/kofc-sends-donations-refugee-relief.html

Knights Help Toddler Take Steps in Right Direction

The Harvard Knights of Columbus were thrilled to present the Kathrein family with a grant awarded by the Massachusetts State Knights of Columbus from the State Council's Charity Fund. The grant will help purchase a machine for Greyson Kathrein, who suffers from cerebral palsy, that will enable her to use muscles in her foot that she currently cannot control and walk as well as any other toddler.

Those wishing to contribute to the State Council's Charity Fund and help children like Greyson throughout Massachusetts can make checks out to the following:

Massachusetts State Council Knights of Columbus Charity Fund

c/o State Deputy Russell Steinbach

470 Washington St. Ste 6

Norwood, MA 02062

Pictured from left to right: Recorder Roman Berens, Culture of Life Director Thayer Wade, Grand Knight Curtis St. Pierre, Trustee Todd Jones, Greyson Kathrein, Dr. Katie Kathrein, Shannon Kathrein, Chancellor Samuel Becker

Don’t Go Greek, Go Roman!

Harvard Knights of Columbus Rush Schedule

Monday, February 2, 7 PM – 9 PM: Rosary and Kong: The perfect activity for any young Catholic man. Join the Knights of Columbus to pray a Rosary and venerate Our Lady, followed by a trip to the legendary Hong Kong restaurant for some delicious food and conversation. The Rosary will be in the chapel on the first floor of the Harvard Catholic Center.

Thursday, February 5, 7 PM – 9 PM: Game Knight: Guaranteed fun for all brothers and potential members. Join us in the Harvard Catholic Center Lounge for two hours of fraternity and gaming. Come for the pizza, stay for the Super Smash Bros. Brawl®.

Friday, February 6, 8:30 PM – 11 PM: Movie Knight: Join us in spending a fun evening watching a movie, chatting, and getting to know one another. Join us in the Lounge at the Harvard Catholic Center for a screening of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and snacks. All are welcome and admission is free.

Saturday, February 7, 11:15 AM – 2 PM: Mass in the Mall: Experience the wonder of St. Francis Chapel, tucked into a corner of the The Shops at Prudential Center. Meet at Widener Gate at 11:15 to take the bus. We will go to Mass with Harvard’s own Daughters of Isabella, after which Confession will be available.

The First Degree Exemplification to invest new members will take place in the afternoon of Sunday, February 15. Those wishing to join should notify us in person or by e-mail (address below) by Sunday, February 8.

Questions? Visit our blog at Harvardknights.blogspot.com or e-mail us at HarvardKnights@gmail.com

White Ribbon Against Pornography Week

Join the Harvard Knights of Columbus this upcoming week for White Ribbon Against Pornography Week - consider attending one of these exciting events!

Silver Rose

The Harvard Knights of Columbus (Pope John Paul II Council #14188) hosted a Silver Rose prayer service on Monday, October 6 at St. Paul’s Church in Cambridge, MA. The Silver Rose is a traveling icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe meant to honor her and support a Culture of Life. The prayer service was led by council chaplain Fr. Mark Murphy, and included Eucharistic exposition, benediction, a Rosary, readings, a homily, and beautiful Marian hymns, as well as a Knights of Columbus honor guard. 

Don’t Go Greek, Go Roman!

Harvard Knights of Columbus Fall Rush Schedule

Wednesday, September 10, 8 PM – 10 PM: Movie Knight: Join us in spending a fun evening watching a movie, chatting, and getting to know one another. Join us in DiGiovanni Hall at St. Paul Parish for a screening of One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest and snacks. All are welcome and admission is free. Meet at 7:45 in front of the John Harvard Statue for help getting to St. Paul’s.

Friday, September 12, 4:30 PM – 7 PM: Boston Chapel Tour and Dinner: The perfect activity for any young Catholic man. Join the lovely ladies of the Daughters of Isabella for a Rosary Pilgrimage to St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine and St. Francis Chapel, followed by dinner. Meet at 4:20 in front of the John Harvard Statue.

Wednesday, September 17, 8 PM – 11 PM: Game Knight: Guaranteed fun for all brothers and potential members. Join us in the Harvard Catholic Center Lounge for two hours of fraternity and gaming. Come for the snacks, stay for the Super Smash Bros. Brawl®.

All men interested in joining the Harvard Knights of Columbus must complete and submit a Form-100 membership application by Sunday, September 15. Forms, as well as assistance with completing them, will be available at all events and upon request. Questions? Visit our blog at Harvardknights.blogspot.com or e-mail us at HarvardKnights@gmail.com