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Our Ultrasound Story
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- Written by Otto Heck
Grand Knight Jack Heretik expressed a dream in the basement of St Vincent de Paul in May 2017. He envisioned the council obtaining an ultrasound for Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center via the Ultrasound Initiative. The Ultrasound Initiative is a program by Supreme in which the council only would have to raise half the funds as Supreme would cover the other half.
Success was not guaranteed, though. Some were fearful that O'Boyle Council could not do the project or it would take years to get done. However, thanks to the warm approval of the State Deputy, Amado Alverez, and endorsement from the Archdiocese, the council was able to begin fundraising in October 2017. Ninety days later we achieved 100% of our fundraising goal. The paperwork was submitted and the $28,500 4D ultrasound was purchased and delivered. In June 2018 the ultrasound was dedicated and it is now saving lives.
O'Boyle's ultrasound was obtained because of the support of other councils, the State Charity Fund, and the hard fundraising efforts of O'Boyle Council. It showed what great things can be done if we all work together in unity.
Be sure to read more about our efforts on the Catholic Standard and The Federalist.
Supporting our Wounded Soldiers
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- Written by Otto Heck
While serving his fifth combat tour, U.S. Army Captain Luis Avila was hit with an explosive device. After five years of challenges, Captain Avila continues his recovery at his new smart home, which he received from the K of C partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation. Captain Avila is a member of Washington Council 224 and James Cardinal Hickey Assembly #2534 in the District of Columbia.
Military personnel like Captain Avila need our continued help. More importantly, they need our prayers and spiritual encouragement.
Please help us provide this encouragement by supporting the 2017 Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage, co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Archdiocese for the Military Services, U.S.A. The pilgrimage offers soldiers like Captain Avila — who is a two-time participant in the Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage — an opportunity for renewal and healing.
To donate, click here.
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"Today, the Knights of Columbus is providentially positioned to play a key role in the new alliance between the Church and the family called for by Pope Francis … What is necessary now is our greater involvement in the renewal of parish and family life."
-Supreme Knight Carl Anderson
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