Knights of Columbus #5266

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Join us for our weekly Rosary this Thursday, November 30th, at 7:00 am, at Stillwater High School - Walter Howell’s office, with a tour of the Pioneer Pantry afterwards. Vivat Jesus!

Brothers! Help spread the word! Our council will serve breakfast this weekend at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Let's raise a lot of money for this worthy cause.

Invite your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and anyone within your circle of influence.

Congratulations to Evelyn and Isabelle W.!

Oklahoma Knights of Columbus State Council Soccer Challenge Champions (14y and 13y girls)

Thank you to Dcn. Tom and Brother Knight Chris for leading the Silver Rose prayer service! It was a blessing to pray the Holy Rosary together and venerate a cherished symbol of our faith.

Join us this Sunday, October 22nd, at 2 pm in the nave of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for a Silver Rose prayer service led by Dcn. Tom Cabeen and Council 5266.

A Brief History of the Silver Rose
Our Lady of Guadalupe did so much for her people in Mexico that, in 1960, the Columbian Squires, a youth organization of the Knights of Columbus, wanted to give something back to her. The group of young men in KofC Council 2312 in Monterrey, Mexico, came up with the idea of running a rose to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey, Mexico. The rose was chosen to commemorate Juan Diego & the miracle of the roses, an important part of the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The first rose was a natural rose & was blessed by Bishop Cody of London. It traveled to New York, Dallas & Laredo, Texas, & returned to Monterrey, Mexico. The rose traveled through Sabinas Hidalgo N.L., Mexico, to the Basilica in Monterrey, Mexico, on December 12, 1960.
The Squires were so enthused by the success they wanted to invite others worldwide to participate. They called on Texas & Ontario to join them. After a year, the first rose had decomposed, so a group made a bronze rose. When the Squires in Monterrey heard of the bronze rose, they decided to make a silver rose because it is a precious metal in Mexico.
The first Silver Rose was blessed by Bishop Silva & sent to New Haven, CT. Both the Bronze & Silver Roses were so admired by Archbishop Spellman of New York that he kept them for a special Mass before they were flown to Texas & turned over to brother Knights at the International Bridge.
After 1961, the Knights of Texas & Mexico continued the program until the mid-1990s, then adopted it as a KofC Supreme Council program. In 2001, the program was expanded further.
Today, 8 roses run along different North American routes, including Canada, every U.S. state, Puerto Rico, D.C., & Mexico. This tradition spreads devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe & embodies international brotherhood.

Brothers! On Saturday, October 7th, two men were exemplified in our council! Special thanks to our pastor and brother Knight, Fr. Brian O'Brien, for presiding and our exemplification team for a job well done.

Congratulations to 3rd Degree Knight Phillip Giggey (center left) and 3rd Degree Knight Sebastian Schlegel (center right)! Welcome to the council, brothers!

If you know of any Catholic men (18+) interested in joining, send them this link👇
https://www.kofc.org/secure/en/join/join-kofc.html.

KNIGHTS IN ACTION! Our brother Knights serving up breakfast for the parishioners and visitors of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with all proceeds benefiting Birthright of Stillwater!

Brothers! Join us this Sunday, October 8th, at 9:30 am in the Parish Hall for an excellent breakfast hosted by our council. Share and invite your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to support this worthy cause.

Let Steve know if you can help out in the kitchen or serve.

All proceeds will benefit the Birthright of Stillwater!

KNIGHTS IN ACTION: Grand Knight Maury, Deputy Grand Knight Nick, along with Brother Knights Daryl and Art participated in today’s Life Chain event to continue the fight against abortion!

TMIY is an interactive men’s program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. By honestly addressing men's pressures and temptations in our modern culture, That Man is You! Seeks to form men who will be capable of transforming homes and society.

For more information, visit https://ow.ly/9kPs50PLeEt.

Brothers! We're cooking up breakfast next Sunday, September 10th, after the 8:30 am Mass. Brother Knight Steve Raine could use your help in the kitchen. Reach out to him if you can help out.

As always, be sure to bring your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to support this worthy cause.

Brothers! This Tuesday, August 29th, at 10:00 am, will be the funeral for our brother Knight Guy Palladino. Let's join together in prayer. 🙏

Obituary information for Gaetano "Guy" Palladino View Gaetano "Guy" Palladino's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Brothers! Our Grand Knight Maury Campbell & Deputy Grand Knight Devin Mages were representing our council for the Stewardship Ministry Fair Weekend!

Brothers! Don't forget to fill out your commitment card! Let's lead the way in Stewardship to our parish and the people we care for.

Don't forget to join us for our Stewardship Retreat tomorrow, Saturday, August 26th. Mass begins at 9:00 am.

Also, this weekend we will have a Stewardship Fair in the Parish Hall to help you discern where God calls you to use your Time, Talent, and Treasure.

For more information, visit sfxstillwater.org/stewardship.

Knights in Action! Thank you Brother Knights for all your help!

All participants in this year’s Council 5266/District #7 Soccer Challenge did an awesome job!

Congratulations to this year’s District Winners!

Brothers! Let's spread the word. The 2023 Soccer Challenge is this Saturday, August 19th!

This Saturday, August 19th, at 9:00 am, our Knights of Columbus #5266 will host a Youth Soccer Challenge at the OSU Intramural Soccer Field (corner of W. McElroy St. & N. Willis St.) for all boys & girls ages 9 - 14. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Nick Bidelspach at [email protected].

Brothers! The details have been made, and this year's Youth Soccer Challenge is a GO!

Saturday, August 19th, at 9:00 am, our council will host this year's Soccer Challenge for all boys & girls ages 9 - 14 at the OSU Intramural Soccer Field (corner of W. McElroy St. & N. Willis St.).

Help spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors! This event is open to the public. For more information, contact Deputy Grand Knight Nick Bidelspach at [email protected].

Brothers from our council assisted in welcoming new Knights Nick Kendall and Randall Stoops to the KofC Council #1053 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Perry, OK.

Brothers! Congratulations to Brother Knight & Mrs. Bradley for their selection as "Family of the Month" for the month of May!

They continue to be excellent stewards of their time, talents, and treasure to our council and to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church! Thanks, Tom & Barbara, for all you do!

Brothers! Join us tonight, August 8th, at 7:30 pm, for our monthly meeting in the Youth Center!

Don't forget to always carry your spiritual weapon - the Holy Rosary! See you tonight!

Brothers! This Sunday, August 13th, we're cooking up breakfast for our parishioners! Be sure to invite family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors so we can support a great cause - The Humane Society.

Brothers! This is an opportunity to evangelize our families, friends, co-workers, and even our neighbors.

Not sure how to start? Invite them to "Becoming Catholic!"

Have you or someone you know ever asked, "What goes in that big beautiful building that kind of looks like a castle on the corner of Country Club Road & McElroy?"

WE'RE CATHOLIC! And we'd love to tell you all about it! Join us for Becoming Catholic beginning Tuesday, August 22nd

Brothers! Are you looking for a new way to study your Bible in a more faithful and prayerful way? Check out this new Men of the Word Bible study from Knights of Columbus!

Men of the Word Become Men of the Word and discover the Good News that Jesus Christ offers to each of us.

As Catholic Men, we pray the Rosary to defend our families from evil. We also lead our family in prayer, including the Rosary... Join us Thursday at 7:00 am in the Nave of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Stillwater OK, for the weekly Rosary of the Knights of Columbus. After the Rosary we will share a Fraternal moment at Red Rock Bakery, no need to be a Knight...

"Say the Rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Lady of Fatima

We invite all men of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church to joins us for our weekly Thursday Rosary at 7:00 am in the Nave of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stillwater, OK. Afterward, share with us breakfast at Red Rock Bakery

Fr. Healey’s thesis based on our council’s namesake St. John Henry Newman!

Give it a listen👇

Thanks to Fr. Healey and all who filled the Parish Hall this evening for tonight’s talk on “The Principle of Private Judgment: in St. John Henry Newman’s Theology of Faith.”

Listen👇
https://ow.ly/fE1S50PfKle

Knights in Action! Thanks to brother Knight Steve Raine and his team for preparing and serving an awesome breakfast for all our parishioners! Great job!

Brothers! Save the date and share this invitation with all the men of the parish - family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors!

Our council will host a movie night on Friday, July 28th, with snacks & refreshments at 6:30 pm! If you choose to bring your sons (under 18), please know that "We Were Soldiers" is rated R for graphic war violence.

Brothers! Help spread the word! We're cooking and serving up another awesome breakfast this Sunday, July 9th. Invite your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. Let's help raise some money for the Backpack Program!

If you'd like to volunteer, contact brother Knight Steve "Kitchen King" Raine.

“The Rosary is a magnificent and universal prayer for the needs of the Church, the nations and the entire world.”
Pope John XXIII

As Knights we are held to our commitment to carry the Rosary with us all the time and to pray it as often as we can...

Join the men of Council 5266 for the Thursday morning Rosary at 7:00 am, St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stillwater, OK. Afterward we will head out for breakfast at a local bakery for a Fraternal gathering. All men of the Parish are welcome!

Holy Mary, pray for us!
Vivat Jesus!

Knights in Action! Our brother Knights cooked hotdogs and served them to the kids during Vacation Bible School!

Thanks to
Maury Campbell
Dave Goad
Michael Gruel
Vic Schutte (not pictured)

It is a great group of men with a strong servant leader mentality... Faith, Charity, Unity and Fraternity! Vivat Jesus!

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“Men benefit from the fellowship with other men, especially in matters of faith and family life,” Pedro says. “The Knights help us to be successful men in our spiritual, family, and social life.”

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Meet the Knights of Columbus: A Fraternity Centered on Faith, Service, and Charity - Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Inc.   The Knights of Columbus is a national brotherhood of Catholic men who live out the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity by serving the Church and local community. The brotherhood is organized into councils around the world. Our St. Francis Xavier council is 5266, which currently has 144 r...

Join us tomorrow for our weekly Rosary at 7:00 am in the Nave of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Afterwards, come with us for breakfast at Red Rock Bakery. All are welcome! Vivat Jesus!

Happy Father's Day Brothers! Vivat Jesus!

Happy Father’s Day to our brother Knights who serve the Lord and their families through their fatherhood—like St. Joseph!

“Fathers are not born, but made. A man does not become a father simply by bringing a child into the world, but by taking up the responsibility to care for that child. Whenever a man accepts responsibility for the life of another, he becomes a father to that person.” – Pope Francis

For more about St. Joseph visit kofc.org/patriscorde

“Fathers are not born, but made. A man
does not become a father simply by bringing
a child into the world, but by taking up the
responsibility to care for that child.
Whenever a man accepts responsibility for
the life of another, in some way he
becomes a father to that person.”

Excerpt of APOSTOLIC LETTER

PATRIS CORDE
OF THE HOLY FATHER
FRANCIS

ON THE 150th ANNIVERSARY
OF THE PROCLAMATION OF SAINT JOSEPH
AS PATRON OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

Have a Blessed Father's Day!

Brother Knights of Council 5266 in Stillwater and Parishioners of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stillwater, join the Knights of Columbus and all who share our Catholic Faith in the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus this Friday June 16th in response to the call by the United States Conference of Bishops!

Knights of Columbus are urged to respond to a call of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus this Friday, June 16 — the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus — “as an act of reparation for the blasphemies against our Lord we see in our culture today.”

Read more and find a printable version of the litany here: https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/communications/litany-to-the-sacred-heart.pdf

(Painting by Josef Plank (1870)/Photo by Tamino Petelinšek)