Please join the Knights of Columbus on Monday March 26 at 7:30PM in the Parish Hall for a screening of the movie “COURAGEOUS” (PG-13, 2011, Provident Films). This film promotes Christian values and re-affirms a Father’s integral role in his family.

Watch the trailer here:

This event is free for the community, so invite your friends, spouses and teenage children (note the PG-13 rating) – all are welcome!

About “Courageous”:

Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, David Thomson, and Shane Fuller are confident and focused. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. While they consistently give their best on the job, good enough seems to be all they can muster as dads. But they’re quickly discovering that their standard is missing the mark. When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God … and to their children? Protecting the streets is second nature to these men. Raising their children in a God-honoring way? That’s courageous.

Tired of Hollywood movies with no redeeming Christian values?

Come out for COURAGEOUS! You won’t be disappointed!

The Knights of Columbus of St. John’s  is offering two fantastic opportunities for the youth of the parish. Our Essay Contest provides an academic opportunity to write about a Christian topic. This develops their writing style as they prepare for higher education, while deepening their faith. The Scholarship provides awards for High School Seniors of our Parish.

2012 Knights of Columbus Essay Contest

The theme for the 2012 Council 7333 Knights of Columbus Essay Contest is:  “The principles of the Knights of Columbus are: Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Pick one and explain what it means to you.” The Knights of Columbus Essay contest is open to all students in grades 8-12 and registered at St. John’s Church. Contestants are asked to write a 500-700 word essay. Prizes will be awarded based on content, spelling and grammar. Essays may be typewritten or handwritten. The deadline for submissions is no later than Monday, April 2, 2012. Please mail to: Bob Diszler, 1 Claridge Dr, Allentown, NJ 08501

2012 Knights of Columbus Scholarship

St. John’s Council 7333 will be awarding three (3) scholarships in 2012, two in the amount of $1000 and one in the amount of $500. These awards are sponsored by Council 7333 and the families of Salvatore J. Damiano Jr. and Nicholas Ilijic. Hight School seniors who are registered members of St. John’s Parish are eligible. Applications are available from the Church secretary, Donna Miele. Completed applications should be sent to Bob Diszler, 1 Claridge Dr, Allentown, NJ 08501. The deadline for filing is June 1, 2012.

St. John's Lenten Cross

A big thank you to all of the men who helped with the setup of the Lenten Cross: Chris Kniesler, Bob DeLuca, Joe Gendron, Billy Giaimo, Dan Morgan, Jerry Iacona, and Ted Suarez.

The Cross is placed in front of St. John’s Church during Lent and hopefully will be there for many years to come. This year we are honoring Brother Richard “Rich” Kilby, who had the original idea for the project. Rich was in the construction business and he provided the old wood that we use for the Cross and he brought a crew of men the first couple of years to erect the Cross. A small sign has been ordered and will be placed on the Cross in remembrance of Brother Rich, who passed away earlier this year.

As you drive by, please also notice the crown of thorns. As Catholic gentlemen, we are honored to provide these symbols of our faith for all to look upon. May your Lenten journey be holy and heartfelt.

On Wednesday, March 2nd, Allentown NJ Council 7333 of the Knights of Columbus donated the net proceeds from their February 13th, 2011 breakfast fund raiser to the Allentown Public Library Association. The association is a non-profit organization responsible for the operation and maintenance of the borough’s library. The library is housed in a historic building that was constructed in 1879 as the First Baptist Church of Allentown.

Again this year the New Jersey Knights of Columbus, under the leadership of Faithful Navigator Jerry Iacona, placed a Nativity Scene at the New Jersey State House. Once placed, Bishop O`Connell of the Trenton Diocese, shown below along with Knights of Columbus members from Allentown and Hamilton councils, blessed the scene which will remain through Christmas.

John Reynolds delivered a multi-media overview of contemporary Christian Music at council 7333′s November Social Meeting. An audience of about 30 men, women and children sampled genres from Pop, Country and R&B to Rock, Alternative and Hip-Hop, all geared toward spreading the Word of God across generations of listeners. With assistance from Bill Vogt, John also explored the Christian music festival scene and the business impact that the growing popularity of Christian music is having on the artists and promoters.