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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Putting Stewardship
Joe Jurisa helps with dishes and other areas at the Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen.
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hen it comes to a living example of stewardship in action in our parish, look no further than the members of our Knights of Columbus council. Serving God and their local community side-byside, our Knights from St. John Neumann Council 10713 here at St. Michael Catholic Church set the bar high at our parish when it comes to sharing their time, talent, and treasure in our community. “I believe the main question God will ask us at the end of this earthly life is, ‘What did you do for the least of my brothers?’” says parishioner Joe Jurisa, a member of our Knights of Columbus council. “God gave everyone some type of talent, and I believe that we should use all of our skills to help those who are less fortunate.” The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization founded in 1882 by Fr. Michael J. McGivney in Connecticut to bring together men with a shared 4
Catholic faith to assist the many families left fatherless by the dangerous working conditions in local mines and factories. To this day, charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism remain the four central principles of the organization. Joe and many of his fellow Knights put the Word of God into action through various charitable endeavors in our community, including regular service at the Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen on Main Street in Greenfield. Joe joined the Knights of Columbus in 1989, chasing his desire to help people and make a difference. The Knights are a national organization dedicated to assisting those who are sick, disabled, and less fortunate through financial aid and acts of service. The local Council that Joe is a part of supports numerous programs such as the Gabriel Project, which aids women and families facing crises. They
