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October 2019 Brother Knights, Please consider the following message sent by the Supreme Council to Washington State Deputy, Pat Kelley:
Worthy State Deputy KELLEY:
Last month at the Supreme Convention, Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson announced a new initiative designed to strengthen our support and solidarity with our Christian brethren in Iraq.
Through the Adopt-a-Parish initiative, councils commit to raising $2,500 a year for two years for a sister parish in Iraq. During that period, they will have the opportunity to communicate with the pastor of that parish, learn more about the Christian community in Iraq, and receive specialized support from the Supreme Council’s Fraternal Mission and Charities Departments.
Interest and support for this initiative have been strong, and we will soon have every Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq partnered with a Knights of Columbus Council in the United States. We noticed that your jurisdiction is not yet represented by a council in this initiative – and we wanted to provide you with the opportunity to participate before all the parishes are matched up.
Please let us know of a council in your jurisdiction that would be well suited to participate in the Adopt-a-Parish initiative. With your support, we hope to have every U.S. jurisdiction represented in this effort to support the Catholic Church in Iraq.
Any questions can be sent to Evan Holguin by email (evan.holguin@kofc.org) or phone number (203-752-4164), or to info@kofccharities.org
Vivat Jesus!
Fraternally,
Scott hulse State Warden
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