ROCKVILLE, Md. — Members of Our Lady of Consolation’s Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Peter Claver, a newer court, found invaluable opportunities for growth at the recent national convention.
They delved into sessions on finances and the “state of our nation,” which included a powerful social justice rally led by U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver II.
Cleaver’s poignant quote from Thomas Paine, “These are the times that try men’s soul,” resonated deeply, leaving the OLC group encouraged and reaffirmed in their commitment to service.
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LINVILLE — Members of Knights of Columbus Council 10389 from Holy Spirit Parish in Denver attended the annual parish picnic for St. Lucien Parish in Spruce Pine and St. Bernadette Mission in Linville in late June and delivered a check for more than $16,000 for ongoing relief in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.
The funds came from donations made by parishioners and were part of the Knights’ months-long effort to help storm victims in hard-hit areas of western North Carolina. It is the largest single response undertaken by Holy Spirit Parish and Council 10389.
Relief efforts started within hours after the storm and began with member Knights using their personal vehicles to transport materials for airdrops out of Lincoln County Airport.
Since then, Knights have made 15 trips to Boone and Jefferson as well as the small communities of Creston and Glendale Springs to drop off supplies ranging from food, toiletries and diapers to heaters, fuel, building supplies and chainsaws. In addition to offering assistance through the diocese’s Sister Parish Program, Holy Spirit parishioners organized special collections and raised money through a “Helene Helper” spaghetti dinner.
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