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KNIGHTS IN ACTION
KNIGHTS MOBILIZE TO AID THE PHILIPPINES
EVER SINCE Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines Nov. 8, 2013, Knights around the world have rushed aid to their stricken brothers and sisters. In the aftermath of the storm, the Supreme Council pledged $250,000 in immediate aid, while local councils and assemblies got to work in many unique ways. K OF C BREAKFASTS
Father Vilarrasa Council 7268 in Benicia, Calif., held an omelets-to-order parish breakfast to benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan. More than 200 parishioners attended the event, which raised about $1,000. Meanwhile, East Kildonan Coun-
cil 4107 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, held a pancake breakfast that raised $500 for relief efforts. Members of the council grilled sausages outside in wind chill temperatures that were -41 degrees Celsius. LOADED FOR TRANSPORT
Members of Pateros (Luzon) Council 4640 and Santa Maria Assembly loaded relief goods for transport to the most severely affected areas of the island nation. Knights loaded boxes of clothes and goods for victims, and collected 30,000 pesos (approximately $675) for relief operations. FROM ONE COUNCIL TO ANOTHER
St. Paul Council 10775 in Inabanga, Visayas, received relief goods from their brother Knights in Fatima Council 7101 in Mandaue City. Knights immediately distributed the goods to residents of local villages. RICE AND MORE
Members of San Jose de Agudo Council 12878 in Caloocan City, Luzon, load relief goods onto a hand truck while coordinating the delivery of supplies for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Knights collected relief goods and helped repack them for distribution to storm victims.
Mary, Help of Christians Council 14039 in Cebu City, Visayas, packed 2,000 packages of relief goods for victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Knights distributed the relief packages, which contained rice, noodles, canned goods and sugar, to residents on a small island in the archipelago nation. SENDING ‘CARDS OF HOPE’
San Jose de Agudo Council 12878 in Calcoocan, Luzon, coordinated a “Cards of Hope” project with a local el-
Augusto Catacutan, Grand Knight Alfonso Muglia and Zeny Larino pack relief goods for the Philippines at an event cosponsored by All Saints Council 9485 in Mesa, Ariz. Knights joined with parishioners at All Saints Church under the leadership of Father Robert Caruso and Dr. Benedicto Dayrit to pack 95 boxes full of clothing and other supplies for typhoon victims. Council 9485 also donated $1,000 toward the estimated $5,000 shipping fees to send the boxes overseas.
ementary school to benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Students made heartfelt cards that were included in relief packages bound for areas affected by the disaster. FARMERS MARKET FUND DRIVE
Mary Immaculate Council 12769 in Secaucus, N.J., hosted a fund drive at a local farmers market that raised $750 for relief efforts.
MASS AND DONATION
Mary, Cause of Our Joy Council 8447 of Soldiers Hill, Luzon, donated 20,000 pesos (approximately $450) and offered a Mass for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Members of the council also volunteered to repack relief goods, such as food, clothes and more, for those impacted by the storm.
A JOINT EFFORT
Sto. Nino de Molino Council 9926 in Bahayang, Luzon, and Bishop Felix Perez Assembly conducted a joint relief effort for typhoon victims. Various parish organizations in the province of Leyte contributed donations.
Donations still needed! Donate online at: kofc.org/disaster Or call: 1-800-694-5713
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