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2010 Installation of Officers (July 1)				Franks with Our Fathers 2009
Ordination of Sir Knight (Father) Josh McCarty Father McCarty is congratulated by Bishop McRaith after his ordination Father Josh celebrates his First Holy Mass at Sts Peter & Paul Church, Hopkinsville Father Josh holds the chasuble presented to him by Bart Hulsmeyer, Grand Knight of Council 7847, Hopkinsville Deacons Daniel Dillard and Josh McCarty were ordained to the Priesthood on May 30th by Bishop John J. McRaith, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Owensboro.  The celebration at St. Stephen Cathedral was attended by more than 400 people.  Both men graduated in May from St. Meinrad School of Theology. Father Josh was elevated to the Fourth Degree at the 2007 Kentucky State Convention.  He is a member of Msgr. James H. Willett Council 7847 in Hopkinsville.  At the conclusion of Father McCarty's first mass, he was presented with a chasuble by Grand Knight Bart Hulsmeyer in recognition of the significance of this event. See more pictures of the ordination and first mass.
First Degree - February 19th - New Knights: Bob, Nick and John					(click to enlarge)
Pictures above from Thanksgiving 2008 - Testing this album concept - comments? Prayer Service Supports Life On the 36th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision of the Supreme Court, supporters of human life came together in a non-denominational prayer service at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Hopkinsville.  Fr. John Thomas, Pastor of Sts Peter & Paul, and a member of Council 7847 welcomed pastors of three area churches, and stood with them and Fr. Shijo Vadakkumkara, Chaplain of Council 7847.  Readings were done by State Executive Secretary Ron Todd, Webmaster Jim Creighton and several others.  The service was preceded by a short march outside by local children. The service was sponsored jointly by Sts Peter & Paul Church, the Alpha Alternative Pregnancy Center, the Pennyrile Right to Life, and Monsignor James Willett Council #7847 of the Knight of Columbus.
Council Marches for Life in Hopkinsville Christmas Parade
Members marched on December 6th with the the float supporting life, along with the Pennyrile Right to Life group.  Click any picture to enlarge.
Josh McCarty's Ordination to the Deaconate
The Ordination to the Deaconate for Josh McCarty was 1 November 2008 at Saints Peter & Paul Church.  The Honor Guard for the mass was provided by Fourth Degree members of Fr. Boehmicke Assembly 2753, and ushers from Msgr Willett Council 7847.  See all the pictures here.  Members greeted Josh at the reception after the mass, attended by about 400 people.
Franks with Our Fathers - August 27th
						Well attended by Knights, this annual "thank you" to our priests included presentation of council jackets to all our parish priests. See more pictures
2008-2009 Installation of Officers
On August 3rd, we installed our officers for the current Fraternal Year.
						What a great time!

Business meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room in the St. Vincent de Paul house at Sts. Peter & Paul Church,
902 E. 9th Street, Hopkinsville. Social Meetings are the fourth Wednesday.

Our council hosts a large number of council activities throughout the year.

Information about Camp Ondessonk, a terrific opportunity for Catholic families.

We currently support four weekly regular hours of perpetual eucharistic adoration: Tuesday morning from 1:00 am until 3:00 am, and Thursday mornings from Midnight until 2:00 am at Sts. Peter & Paul Church.  A Knight is present during these hours, with a rotation among the sixteen participating Knights.  Here's the current schedule.  Interested?  See what The Real Presence Association offers, or contact Dick Dymek.

When there is a 5th Sunday in a month, we have a Corporate communion at one of the Sunday masses.

We support blood drives twice a year through the Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center (203 W. 17th St., Hopkinsville), and encourage all Knights and families to donate as often as possible. 

Annual activities include: Lenten Fish Fries, a Council Picnic,  Christmas Party, collection of food and distribution of food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and support to the parish picnic.

Adoration Schedule - see newsletter