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Very Reverend Jeremiah J. Murphy Assembly 211
 •  520 E. North Street  •  Decatur, Illinois 62523  •  (217) 422-2624  •   
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Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism

Welcome to the official website for the Knights of Columbus Assembly 211 serving the communities in central Illinois.

Who are the Knights?
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

Assembly information
The Faithful Navigator for the 2007-2008 fraternal year is Gene Meyer. You can contact the Knights by phone at 217-422-2624, or by email at navigator@kcassembly211.org

Assembly 211 meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month - 7:00pm at Decatur Clubhouse

How To Join
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

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NEWS

FAMILY MASS
We will celebrate Mass as a family at Saint James Church at 4pm on March 8th. Afterwards, we will have dinner at Pastabilities.


ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE
We will again march in the St. Patrick's Day parade. The parade starts at 10 am. Please arrive by 9:30 am. Coffee and donuts will be available at the club.


NEWSLETTER CHANGE
Assembly #211 voted at January 16, 2008 meeting to terminate all mailing of newsletter by April 1, 2008. The newsletters will go by E-MAIL or be pick up at the club. April newsletter will be the first to be E-Mailed or picked up at the club or monthly meeting. Eighty Six of the 168 members in our assembly now receive their newsletters in color by E-Mail. Sir Knights, if you have a computer and are not receiving your newsletter by E-Mail, please submit your E-Mail address to the following: bill.hight@verizon.net


2008 DUES
The 2008 dues notices have been sent out. Please pay promtly. If you did not receive yours, please contact Faithful Comptroller Lyle Tappendorf.


SIR KNIGHT OF THE MONTH
Sir Knight Gerald Gilbert is our selection for Sir Knight of the month. Gerald has been a Third Degree Knight since 5/2/2002 and Fourth Degree since 3/8/2003. Gerald’s attendance at meetings and honor guards is honorable and deeply appreciated.


Upcoming Events


2008

March
8 Family Mass @ St. James 4:00 pm
15 St. Patrick Parade 10:00 am. KC Hall 9:30 am.
17 St. Patrick's Day  
23 Easter  
19 Officers Meeting KC Hall 6:00 pm.
19 Business Meeting KC Hall 7:00 pm.
25 4th Annual Day of the Unborn  
29 126th Founder's Day  
 

Mary Queen of the Knights
Our Lady, Queen of the Knights, bless all the activities of our Order. Keep us true to the pledge to extend the kingship of thy Divine Son on earth. Through Thine intercession, win for us the grace ever to exemplify in our public and private lives, the virtues which should characterize those specially dedicated to the service of the heavenly court. Make us always aware that as your Knights we are constantly observed, our faith judged and our Order appreciated. Accept, O Mary, this renewed pledge of fealty and devotion of thy servants, the Knights of Columbus. Amen.



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