Knights of Columbus 5K Run for Vocations

The 10th Annual 5K Run/ Walk for Vocations organized by the Knights of Columbus of Coldwater was Saturday, November 12, 2022, starting at 10:00 a.m. It was held at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. One hundred runners registered in various age groups starting at 10 and under to 65+. The proceeds gained from participants and the many sponsors help to financially support vocations.

After the run, the participants come into the St. Charles Center building and were able to replenish their energy with such food items as bananas, yogurt, donuts and drinks. Awards were presented for first, second and third in each age group. Pumpkin pies were also distributed to lucky winners.

— continued from Page 3 mission to share our spirituality in the hopes that it can be a balm for our fractured and battered world.

Sharing the gifts and blessings of Precious Blood spirituality with the world is one of the goals of the Precious Blood Spirituality Institute. To be charged with keeping the gift of Precious Blood spirituality alive was somewhat daunting. This task did not seem as intimidating when it became apparent that we don’t do it alone; we do it together with all of you who make up our Precious Blood family. Like a kaleidoscope, we stumbled on the surprise

At the event, both the Missionaries of the Precious Blood and the Sisters of the Precious Blood had displays of vocations materials along with a variety of items available for whoever wished to stop by the table and pick them up. This year, Father Steve Dos Santos and Brother Tim Cahill, as well as other priests and brothers, were present. Representing the Sisters were Sister Rita Rogier, Pauline Siesegh of diversity. The unique ways we define our spirituality and the ways we join together are a joy to behold. To celebrate this and in the footsteps of our ancestors, we, too, believe that we need to come together.

As our Institute begins, we believe that we need to come together to pray, discern and challenge each other regarding the gifts of our spirituality. It is in that spirit that I invite you to join us for “Coming Together, Celebrating Connections and Differences.” This event will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Precious Blood Renewal Center in Liberty, Missouri. A panel of representatives from our communities will offer different perspectives about our spirituality. There will also be opportunities for questions and discussions. Can’t make it to Kansas City? There are two other ways to view the event. You can join us via Zoom on March 18. The event will be recorded and available later on our website. Also, to learn more about this event and other activities of the Institute, I invite you to visit our website: pbspiritualityinstitute.org.

As our new year begins, may we go forth with the same conviction of our ancestors and share the graces and blessings of our spirituality. It is what our world needs.