50 Pine Road - Saratoga Springs - New York - 12866
518-584-8547
www.SaratogaKofC.orgThe Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization consisting of Catholic gentlemen
18 years or older in age, who wish to serve their Church and their fellow citizens. Meetings are 1st Mondays - rosary at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.
and 3rd Mondays - dinner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:00 p.m.
(Times vary when exemplifications are conducted. No meetings in July and August)
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Assembly #745 - 4th Degree meetings are 4th Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
Court McLaughlin #422 - Catholic Daughters meetings are 1st Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Saratoga Council web site. Our goals are to provide the public with information regarding our services such as renting our banquet facilities, bingo, youth dances, and much more. Also, this site serves as the on-line information source for the members of our council. Please feel free to spend some time with us and browse our site. Don't miss the "Catholic Links" button on the left; it is a growing collection of Catholic resources in the local, state, and global communities. Also, you may contact us at any time for further information by phone, or through the "Contact Us" button at the top of the page. May you and you loved ones experience the peace of Christ today and everyday! Richard Gorman, Grand Knight
“Today”
My life is a gift of God, given not in years, but a day at a time. Today is the day the Lord has made for me, and He planned it to be the most important day of my life. Yesterday is gone, never to return. I must not worry about it, but leave it in the hands of God. Tomorrow and all that it holds is God’s secret and its coming is not assured. Only Today is mine. Each day arranged by God with infinite wisdom and goodness is His gift, His act of love for me. In thanksgiving, I will offer Him every day the gift of myself—my prayer, works, joys, and sufferings. Dear Lord, receive them graciously. By our late Faithful Friar Fr. Richard Severson, his daily prayer (Father died on October 18, 2008)
Saratoga Council 246 Elects New Officers
A new slate of officers has taken the helm at Council 246. Our prayers and best wishes accompany them as they embark on their journey as stewards for their brothers in the Saratoga Knights of Columbus. Richard M. Gorman has become the Grand Knight for 2009-2010. For a complete list of the new slate, click [here]
First Friday Healing Masses
On the first Fridays of June, July, and August, a Healing Mass will be celebrated at St. Clement’s Church at 7:00 PM. Please mark your calendar for June 5, July 3, and August 7.
 Mid Season Golf Tourney
The league will be having its Mid Season Golf Tourney, Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Windy Hills in Greenwich. The cost is $46 which includes green fees, cart, 2 Hot dogs and drink (soda, water or beer) at the turn and food at Windy Hills following the Tourney (Hamburgers, hot dogs and salads. Cash bar)
Teams will be based on handicaps and the format has yet to be determined. Tee off will be at 10 a.m. with no shot gun start. A sign-up sheet will be posted at the K of C.
Thanks,
Joe Scensny
K of C Launches News Information Site For Catholics The Knights of Columbus has launched a brand-new Internet-based news and information service for Catholics everywhere called Headline Bistro. Because this dynamic, interactive new site promises to be a valuable source of timely and pressing issues for all Catholics, Saratoga Council 246 has established a permanent link to Headline Bistro on the top left of our page. All Catholics are encouraged to interactively explore Headline Bistro by "mousing over" and clicking on items of interest.
 Bingo
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Progressive game bingo every Wednesday 7:15 p.m. [more]
Valley Cats Baseball Night
Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:00 p.m. at Joe Bruno Stadium. Tri-City Valley Cats vs. Oneonta Tigers. Fireworks after the game. Bring your family and friends. Premium box seat tickets: $8. per person. Signup deadline: July15, 2009 Contact John Tuohy 584-3472 [more]
 Complete Events Schedule... [more]
The Knights of Columbus at a glance
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus and dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. There are more than 1.7 million members in 14,000 councils, with nearly 200 councils on college campuses. Membership is limited to "practical Catholic" men aged 18 or older. Charity is the foremost principle of the Knights of Columbus. In the 2005 fraternal year, the Order gave $136 million directly to charity and performed over 63.2 million man-hours in voluntary service. Endowed funds of over $54 million support a number of Church related causes. The Knights have a tradition of supporting those with physical and developmental disabilities. More than $382 million has been given over the past three decades to groups and programs that support the intellectually and physically disabled. One of the largest recipients of funds is the Special Olympics. The Knights of Columbus was founded by a Catholic priest, Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut. A Knight's highest duty is to assist the widow or orphan of a fallen brother Knight. The primary motivation for the Order was to be a mutual benefit society. The Knights of Columbus is a multi-billion dollar non-profit charitable organization. Knights may be seen distributing Tootsie Rolls to raise funds to fight developmental disabilities, volunteering for the Special Olympics and other charitable organizations, erecting pro-life billboards and "Keep Christ in Christmas" signs, conducting blood drives and raising funds for disaster victims, or parading at patriotic events with their bright capes, feathered chapeaux, and ceremonial swords. The cause for Father McGivney's canonization is currently before the Congregation for the Causes of Saints and a guild has been formed to promote his cause. [Father Michael J. McGivney Guild]
Vatican declares Knights of Columbus founder "venerable."
On March 15, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI approved a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of Father Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. The Pope's declaration significantly advances the priest's process toward sainthood and gives the parish priest the distinction of "Venerable Servant of God." If canonized, Fr. McGivney would be the first American born priest to be so honored. You can follow Father Michael J. McGivney's sainthood process [here]
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