Mother of Perpetual Help

Important Notes:

1) You can download a PDF file to your computer. There, you can read it at your leisure or print it. Click Download PDF now. The file contains this month's Grand Knight's Report, Deacon's Column, Agent's Corner, Columbian Club Report, Current News and Upcoming Events.

2) You can print a full-size VOLUNTEER HOURS CHART, shown on the left, on your printer by clicking here. It's useful to keep track of your time spent as the months roll by.

The Mother of Perpetual Help Council is located at the new Knights of Columbus Council 5629 Hall, 923 19th Place, Vero Beach 32960. The Grand Knight for the 2011-2012 fraternal year is DON JOHNSON. You can contact the Knights by calling any of our Council Officers or by email at knights@KofCStHelen.org

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Knights of Columbus Council 5629 Hall, located at 923 19th Place, Vero Beach. Come join us at 6:45 PM for the praying of the rosary. The business meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.

Mother of Perpetual Help Council 5629 was founded in 1964 through the efforts of several men, including our first Grand Knight Bob Schlitt. Today, our Council works closely with the St. Helen Parish in Vero Beach and surrounding areas, providing funds for various projects, members being active participants in their parish, and its functions.

The image at the left depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary wearing a blue mantle and veil. On the left side is the Archangel Michael, carrying the lance and sponge of the crucifixion of Jesus. On the right is the Archangel Gabriel carrying the cross and nails. The Christchild rests in Mary's arms and looks intently at the cross.

Tradition states that the icon memorializes an occasion in which the young Christ awoke from a dream in which He saw the instruments of His passion. Mary comforted Him, but remained solemn since she knew that that the dream was a portent of her Son's future passion. The icon brilliantly captures both the reality of the incarnation and the reality of the crucifixion of Christ in one single image that mystically links the events to Mary - who was present for each.

GRAND KNIGHT'S WELCOME MESSAGE

Your only commitment: $40 annual dues and attending our monthly meetings. We hope you will offer more - especially more of your time - but that is up to you What you receive in return is priceless!

Your life will be enriched by participating in our charitable activities. Our outreach extends to over two dozen needy groups - most right here in our own parish and city. Last year, the Knights donated over 9,800 hours of their time, and raised over $36,000 for our charities. Recipients include our Church, school, scouts, Youth On A Mission, Special Olympics, and many others.

Deepen your religion by joining in our church activities. We take a leadership role in Respect For Life, and supporting our Priests and seminarians. Each year during the months of May and October - Mary's months - we lead the parish in praying the Rosary before all Sunday Masses. Our Patriotic Rosary this year will be a city-wide event.

Protect your family by taking advantage of a number of excellent insurance and investment programs offered only to Knights and their families.

The Knights of Columbus is open to all practicing Catholic men over 18 years of age. Act today! Contact Grand Knight Don Johnson at (772) 252-9531 or Deputy Grand Knight Matt Crowley at (772) 538-6394. You will be glad you did.

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