St. Mark Knights at the Respect Life Prayer Vigil
We talked to four of the five Knights who pray weekly on Wednesdays at 9am at the prayer vigil held on 17th Street and Hospital Plaza Drive near the abortion clinic located on Tradd Court. We speak to Knights Cary Newman, Larry Greer, George Schadt, and Greg Decker (John Bolger could not attend) about their dedication to the pro-life movement, why men are so important to this work, how the public responds to our prayer vigil in an overwhelming positive way, how they feel blessed to lead the Rosary and other prayers, and why praying to end abortion is so very important.
These Knights are all members of the Fr. James E. Waters Knights of Columbus Council #12017 located at Saint Mark Catholic Church. The Knights of Columbus (K of C) is the largest Catholic men's organization in the world today with over 2 million members. Charity is at the heart of their work and faith. The goal of the Knights is to help men, their families, and their parishes grow closer to Christ They take active roles in the parish and serve as sacristans, ushers, greeters, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, choir members, and temporality members.
The Fr. James E. Waters Knights of Columbus Council #12017 holds many social and charitable functions throughout the year, including pancake breakfasts, Lenten Fish Fry, St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance, Coats for Kids, LAMB, Almsgiving Food Collections, and more. Their work addresses the needs of parish, local, and national communities.
Catholic men over the age of 18 are eligible to join the Knights of Columbus. Council #12017 meets the 4th Tuesday of every month in the Parish Hall. For more information see their website or contact their