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Council 12229 - St. Isaac Jogues - Marlton, NJBackForwardPauseCaption
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732-804-3261
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knights taking down the christmas trees - very cold day !
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100 christmas trees going to the goat farm ! ( yes goats do eat christmas trees )
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breakfast with santa pancake breakfast on 12/14/24
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2024 Christmas Decoration trees thanks for your support
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brekfast with santa
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Dave thompson, father jim, and vito sardone (grand Knight)
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greeting table - nice hat tom !
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who are the knights of columbus and what are the many benefits of joining?
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january Newsletter
Knights of Columbus January Newsletter Council 12229 Marv Rusnak
Council Newsletter Editor
Christmas Day is now behind us. People have taken down their outdoor house displays, tossed out or stored the no longer needed Christmas tree, and put away all of the tree ornaments, lights and other interior Christmas decorations until next December. But is Christmas really over until then?
There seems to be no acknowledgement of the significance of Christmas Day beyond the traditions and joyful feelings that most people experience during the month of December. It is sad that Christmas has evolved into a mostly secular celebration. But even though that’s true, Jesus is still proclaimed at Christmas by almost everyone.
The secular world recognizes Santa Claus as their primary Christmas character. Santa Claus is based on a real-life Greek Bishop named St. Nicholas, who would give gifts to the poor around Christmas. The name Santa Claus is an American derivative of St. Nicholas’s name in Dutch, which was Sinter Klaas. Consequently, although Santa Claus has become more of a secular figure, he is based on a Christian who lived out his faith and therefore represents a facet of Christ’s teaching on generosity. Acknowledging him (Santa Claus) acknowledges the One St. Nicholas served – Jesus!
The 12 Days of Christmas is a sacred and festive Christian season denoting the 12 days between Jesus’ birth on December 25th and January 6th, which is Epiphany (the celebration of the wise men visiting Jesus from the east). Consequently, although Christmas Day is over, the Christian season of Christmas lasts for 12 days until January 6th!
Although Christmas Day is the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and the Savior of the entire world, that event cannot be confined to just one day or even 12 days. It is an event that needs to be celebrated EVERY day! For Jesus came to the earth “to seek and to save what was lost” (Luke 19:10).
So, Christmas isn’t over! For those who would put their trust and faith in Jesus, God promises them His peace and joy in their lives. And not just for one day a year, but for every day of every year! Now, that’s something to celebrate all year long!! -
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donations and projects where our council have supported the community
- Stamp Out Hunger
- Options for Her (Support for Women with Unplanned Pregnancies)
- New Adoration Chapel Room
- Youth in Philly Backpack Event
- New Garments for Alter Servers
- Good Counsel Homes who Help Single Pregnant Women
- St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Special Needs Drive and Special Olympics
- Going Away gifts for SIJ Preists
- Donation For Smart TV's For CCD
- Social Concerns Ministry
- Coats for Kids
- Red Cross Blood Drives
- Seminarians (Priests in Training)
- Send a Hero Home
- St. Isaac Jogues Parish/Rectory
- Church Food Pantry
- Post Signs - Keep Christ In Christmas
- Bishop Appreciation Dinner
- Holy Cross Academy High School
- Holy Cross Scholarship Program
- 1st Communicant’s books for children
- Roses for Mother’s Day
- Pens for Father’s Day
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life Insurance (optional)
Are you interested in learning why the Knights of Columbus Life Insurance benefits program is the most highly rated program in North America and what it could mean for your family? Do you wonder why the Knights sell Life Insurance? This was one of our founding principles meant to provide a means of protection for our families in case of tragedy. Purchasing LIfe Insurance is completely optional but is available to all Knights if desired. If you are interested in learning more, Call or email Carl Bruno at
[email protected]
856-287-3232