Knights of Columbus
Exeter Council 2179
73 Winter Street
Exeter, NH 03833
Council Information
Exeter Council #2179 was established on August 15, 1920.; The council proudly serves St. Michael’s Parish and the community of Exeter, New Hampshire. The Exeter Council resides in St. Michael’s parish hall, which is located on 73 Winter Street.
The Founding of Exeter Council
By John J. Adams, PSD
Council Meetings
Regular Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
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October 13, 2008 - 3rd Degree Business Meeting |
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October 20, 2008 - 4th Degree Business Meeting |
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October 27, 2008 - 3rd Degree Social Meeting |
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November 10, 2008 - 3rd Degree Business Meeting |
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November 17, 2008 - 4th Degree Business Meeting |
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November 24, 2008 - 3rd Degree Social Meeting |
Council
Columbietes Auxiliary
Council 2179 is sponsoring a Columbiettes Auxiliary. The Columbiettes, an organization of Catholic women dedicated to our Patronesses, Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Theresa the Little Flower and St. Joan of Arc, are comprised of affiliated Auxiliaries of the Knights of Columbus Councils.
Keep Christ In Christmas Christmas Cards
Council will be selling Christmas Cards starting Sunday October 12th through December 7th. Proceeds of the sale will be donated to St. Charles Children’s Home in Rochester, NH.
Oktoberfest
Council 2179 will be hosting an Oktoberfest dinner on Saturday October 25th in St. Michel’s Cotter Hall. Dinner will be served at 6:00. Adult Tickets are $9.00 and Children are $5.00. Ticket will be available at the rectory; or by contacting Robert Jones at 679-5135, Gary Giarrusso at 775-7085, or John Blomeke at778-7037.
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Church
Religious Vocations
Seventh Trumpet Mass for religious vocations will be on Friday, September 14th, St. Bernard Parish in Keene, NH at 11:15 a.m.. Commit to the Seventh Trumpet Mass—go to the vocation website at www.liveinblackandwhite.com, click the Seventh Trumpet Herald at the bottom of the page, and there you will find more information and the commitment form.
Vocation Cross
St Michael's Parish has a Vocation Cross Program. Knights and their family are invited to host the cross in their home for one week and pray for religious vocations. Sign up by calling Robert E. Jones, Jr. at 679-5135
Men's Adoration Hour
The Knights are invited to join the men of St. Michael’s parish of an hour of prayer and devotion on Friday October 3rd and Friday November 7th at 9:00 PM.
Eucharistic Adoration
24 hours of adoration begins after morning Mass each Wednesday and continues until 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. Spend some time with our Lord each and every week. Join Brother Gary Giarrusso every Wednesday night from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Community
Tootsie Roll Drive
Council 2179 will be running their annual Tootsie Roll Drive on Saturday September 13th at Shaws Supermarket in Stratham, and on Saturday September 20th, at Market Basket in Stratham. Contact Ed Scanion at 778-9407.
Respect Life Sunday
October 5th is Respect Life Sunday. Council 2179 will be selling lapel roses following the masses on Saturday October 4th, and Sunday October 5th.
Following the 11:00 Mass, there will be a procession to the Knights of Columbus’ Unborn Grave.