Knights of St Columba - Council 232 Poole & Branksome

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Knights of
St Columba
PORTSMOUTH
PROVINCE (14)
THE BULLETIN
FEBRUARY 2011

RECOLLECTION DAY

KNIGHTS OF ST. COLUMBA NATIONAL ACTION PLAN.

Considering the first talk by Father Tom at the day of Recollection

Twenty Brothers who attended the Day of Recollection organised by Father Tom Meagher, our Provincial Chaplain formed into three groups to consider the talks that he gave and discuss the question – “Apart from false Humanism & Utilitarianism can you think of other reasons why the work of the KSC is made more difficult today?”

Here are some of the answers that Brothers gave.

Pope Benedict’s visit has given us strength to stand up for our Faith. Knights must speak up for Christian viewpoint.
The Image of the Knights should be more Appealing & Purposeful.
Meetings should be less formal but order is needed to ensure that debates are reasonably conducted.
Knights need to be more open about their work and the way they do it.
Time and family commitments can cause problems. There are too many distractions and other things to do!
The Knights should be in contact with the Parish Priest and seek his endorsement for our work as we offer him support.
Grand Knights should hold an annual meeting with the Parish Priest to report on the previous year’s activities and offer help in the coming year.
Brothers should be willing to use professional skills to assist the Parish Priest. ‘Health & Safety Laws’ are a deterrent.
Knights should offer help with stewardship schemes as Parishes become part of bigger Pastoral Areas.
The public should be made aware that we are doing God’s work; men should be encouraged to join the Knights and help to spread His Word. Being involved with men from other cultures in the local Council, men gain a better understanding of their own Faith.

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