Welcome
Welcome to the website for St. Martha Council 7926 of the Knights of Columbus. Our Council was Chartered on December 9, 1981. We are a Church based Council, meeting at the Church of St. Martha in Point Pleasant, N.J. All members of the Order are welcome to join us for our meetings or any social event. Social nights are open to the public.
With Jesus and my son in the Garden of Gethsemane
Bryan Dickerson, Past Grand Knight, has written an article expressing his feelings on the death of his new born son, Brendan. In his own words, his "intention was to 1) remember my son, 2) thank God for His help, and 3)hopefully inspire people that God will not abandon them even in the worst of times".
Bryan says, "God is the reason why I was able to write that story and why I can get out of bed in the morning in spite of the great sorrow of Brendan's death." He continues, "My Brother Knights, even if not mentioned specifically by name, are an important part of Brendan's story".
Pleas read the article, published in a Pro-Life magazine titled Celebrate Life.
The article can be viewed by using this LINK.
APDF version of the printed article is available by clicking a link on the top of the page that appears when using the link above.
Free Throw Tournament
Once again, St Martha Knights will be hosting a Free Throw Tournament for children age 10 - 14. The Council round of the Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Ocean Road School.
Children wishing to participate should contact Youth Director Ed Callahan, at 732/458-7544.
Participants are required to furnish the Council with a copy of their birth certificate. The child will shoot in the age bracket of their age on January 1, 2012.
Children whose age on Jan 1 was 9 yrs old, but turn 10 on or after January 2, are not permitted to compete. Children who were 14 on Jan 1, but turn 15 on or after January 2, will be permitted to compete.
Prayer for Traditional Marriage
Rev. Msgr Michael Mannion, Auxiliary State Chaplain, has composed a prayer in support of traditional 1 man - 1 woman marriage. Please pray this prayer and contact your elected officials expressing your concerns on this issue:O Lord, Creator of life and lover of your children, We give you thanks that you have blessed us with the sacred gift and vision of marriage and the human family, through which children are supported and strengthened, nurtured and nourished, with the love of Father and mother, throughout human history.
We pray for the gift of your Spirit, O Lord, to enlighten the minds and hearts of our judges, legislators and officials, that together we may safeguard the dignity and rights of all your people with compassion as well as proclaim with conviction the bond of father and mother as uniquely sacred and worthy of protection.
We ask this with the intercession of Venerable Michael McGivney, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Brother. Amen
2012 Polar Bear Plunge
The New Jersey Polar Penguins, a group of Knights from NJ, will once again take the Poalar Bear Plunge on Saturday, February 25, 2012, in Seaside Hts. John A. Gazis, FDD, PGK 7926 and Past State Deputy Tom Ciborski will once again lead the group into the Atlantic Ocean. The team has plunged for Special Olympics for the past few years, raising approximately $30,000.
Come join the team and Plunge for the kids. Click JOIN
To donate to the team or a specific Polar Penguin, click DONATE
Pictures of last years plunge are available at 2011 Polar Bear Plunge
The NJ Knights feel this is a great way to begin 2012, plunging for Special Olympics and helping those great Olympians. The Special Olympics helps many people with special needs, and with our help, will be able to continue their great work.
Sick and Distressed List
Please pray for those on our Sick and Distressed List.
The list is available on our In Memorium Page.
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In order to access certain areas, you must be registered. Click on Contact, and include your membership number in your request
Council Business Meetings
The next Business Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012. The meeting begins at 8p.m.
Communion Breakfast
The next Family Communion Breakfast will be on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Breakfast will be served after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses
Atlantic City Bus Trips
Twice a month Council 7926 sponsors trips to Atlantic City Casinos. Tickets are $22 per person, reservations are required. Call PGK John Gazis for information. See calendar for dates
Papal Documents
Follow the link to Papal Documents and Encyclicals stored on the Vatican Website
www.vatican.va/offices/papal_docs_list.html
Birthday Lists
Find out which Brothers are celebrating Birthdays this month. [more]
Archived Pictures
Pictures from past Columbian Years have been archived by year.
Pictures from July 2010 - June 2011 may be viewed at:
2010 - 2011
Pictures from July 2009 - June 2010 may be viewed at :
2009 - 2010
Pictures from July 2008 - June 2009 may be viewed at :
2008 - 2009
Pictures from July 2007 - June 2008 may be viewed at :
2007 - 2008
Pictures from July 2006 - June 2007 may be viewed at :
2006 - 2007.