Welcome to the St. Clare Knights of Columbus! "The strong right arm of the Catholic Church" Council 12887 has been serving its parish and the Roseville, California community since February 28, 2001. Our council is located at the St. Clare Catholic Church, 1950 Junction Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747 (at Baseline Road, just East of Fiddyment Road.)

IMPORTANT BULLETIN!

Vocations

• ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI
  TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE EUROPEAN CONGRESS
  ON THE PASTORAL CARE OF VOCATIONS

Visit the Diocese of Sacramento website to recognize who the Diocese of Sacramento Seminarians are. Please pray for them.

• Catholics Come Home
• Fact Sheet for Sac Diocese - Nov 22

Bishop Soto is introducing his first fund-raiser, we have enclosed the pertinent information. The Theme is: Catholics Come Home. You may review information that was discussed at the Bishop Soto's meeting at: http://www.catholicscomehome.org

Bishop Soto's goal is to raise $480,000 to support a major TV Ad Program
to be televised, during 2009 Lenten season within the Sacramento Dioceses.

We feel it is a great program, along with the benefits to fallen away Catholics returning to the Church and interested non Catholics joining the Church, it could be a great vehicle to attract members to the Knight of Columbus.
Three two minute commercials that can be reviewed on http://www.catholicscomehome.org. This web-site will be featured in the ads, as a follow up.

Sacramento is the second Dioceses to participate in this program. A test run was done a few months ago in Phoenix Arizona with good results! Please take the time to review these ads and the web site.

We plan to show the TV Ad's at the Chapter Meeting this weekend to generate support and begin to raise funds.

Vivat Jesus
John Norwood
Chapter Vice president

Our Founding Father

	Our Founder, Father Michael J. McGivney chose the name "Knights of Columbus" because, as a Catholic Order, he felt we should relate to Christopher Columbus, the Catholic discoverer of America. "Columbus" would emphasize that it
was Catholics who discovered the North American continent. At the same time "Knights" would signify that the membership embodied noble ideals of spirituality and service to church, country, and our fellowmen.

About Our Council
St. Clare Council was founded the 28th of February 2001 through the efforts of Ed Tweed and Father Colin Macdonald. It is named after St. Clare, who was the Fonder of the order of nuns know as "Poor Clare". The St. Clare order was founded with the assistance of St. Francis of Assisi. The St. Clare Council works closely with the St. Clare Parish in the City of Roseville and Antelope, providing volunteer services to the parish and various charities throughout the community.

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• St Clare Rummage Sale 4/24/2010
• Council Aniversary Dinner 2/27/2010
• St Clare Parish Shrimp Feed 2/6/2010
• Past Grand Knights Dinner 2009
• Installation of Officers for 2009-2010
• State Convention 2009
• 4th Degree Exemplification 2009
• 8th Annual Anniversary Dinner
• 2nd Annual Shrimp Feed
• Bishop's Dinner
• Special Olympics Check Presendation
• Nor Cal Chapter Meeting

Useful Links

• FY 2010 / 2011 Council Budget July 2010
  (Password protected)
  
• Council Calendar
• State Calendar 2008/2009
• Council Member List (Posted 7/7/2010
  PDF Format / Excel Format
  (Password protected)
• Widows List (Posted 2/22/2010)
  PDF Format / Excel Format
  (Password protected)
• Vocations (New)
  
• View Shining Armor Bulletins
• View Photo Gallery

Membership Videos
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Experience of a Lifetime
Examines the Knights of Columbus through a series of interviews with Knights of a variety of ages and backgrounds. (11 Minutes)

In Service to One. In Service to All
For an inspiring look at what it means to be part of the Knights of Columbus, see the video used in a national advertising campaign. (30 Seconds)

To Be a Patriot
This video is an excellent introduction to the Fourth Degree and should be viewed by all Third Degree members and their families. (12 Minutes)

St. Clare Council 12887
Online Store

To purchase items, click on
KofC 1 , KofC 2 or St. Clare

Purchase Apparels, Housewares, Hats and Bags, Stickers and Buttons, Calendars, and Journals customized just for "St. Clare Council 12887" members. St. Clare Church Items are also available. All profits made from these sales will go straight to our council to support our activities and charities.

Say The Rosary

Council Officer Meetings
Our Officer Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of every month at 7:00 PM at St. Clare Catholic Church. All members are welcome.

Council Business Meetings
Our Business Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of every month at 7:00 PM at St. Clare Catholic Church. All visiting Knights are welcome.