Holy Family Parish has been involved for some time (Shelter Meal Program) with the needs of the poor. The Knights collaborate with these efforts, particularly with the SHARE Network and with SOME in DC.
Knights work with parishioners and other concerned citizens to make a difference for the needy and hungry.
The Father Michael C. Kidd K of C Council Community Activities Program has joined hands with the Holy Family Shelter Meal group in a common mission: to alleviate the human suffering of poor and disadvantaged people in our surrounding communities. The Shelter Meal Program was formed in March 2003 in response to the Archdiocese of Washington Stewardship Campaign, which sought to increase the awareness and involvement of parishioners across the archdiocese by sharing their time, talents, and treasure with the Church and the community at large.
Today, the Shelter Meal group serves primarily at three locations: Capital Area Food Bank in Washington DC, SHARE Food Network in Hyattsville MD and So Others Might Eat (SOME) in Washington, DC. SOME is an interfaith, community-based organization that exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation’s capital.
The Shelter Meal group collects and delivers food and serves breakfast to approximately 400 people at SOME four times a year.
This is where we found Brothers Emmanuel (Manny) Lim, Fritz Esteban, and Andres Padilla on Saturday April 26. It was a first of a kind experience for Manny and Fritz working in the kitchen at SOME.
They put their culinary skills to the test and performed magnificently (note: both are certified food handlers). Besides working in the kitchen, Manny, Fritz, and Andres along with Brothers Geony Provido, Dick Mewshaw, and Mark Manapul contributed to the success of this event by donating milk, oranges, and donuts.
Then in was onto the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington DC. on May 31. Terry Reinhart, Emmanuel Lim, Rodelio Bunag, Dick Mewshaw, James Moore, and Andres Padilla worked on a program called Kids Café, which provides food and nutrition education to children who suffer from hunger. Brother Knights sorted and packed non-perishable food items for distribution to children’s centers and after school meal/snack sites. This is a great way for council members to practice the 1st principle of our Order, Charity, by sharing a little time, talent and treasure with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ with special needs. Upcoming volunteer opportunities: 21 June – SHARE and 26 July – SOME.
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On Memorial Day, Father Michael C. Kidd Council Knights Terry Reinhart, Vince Hubbard, Jim Murry, and Andres Padilla joined the Council’s Chaplain Father Joe Jenkins in a Memorial Day Mass to honor those who died in the name of peace and departed loved ones followed by a flag service at the Church’s cemetery for a blessing in memory of the dead, and a prayer especially for those in the military.
The Community Activities Program is exploring ideas for future “Honor the Flag” events including distributing small American flags at masses prior to the 4th of July weekend.
Several other community service activities are being planned for the months to come. Please contact the Community Program Director, Andres Padilla (301-336-3524; padilla.a@verizon.net), if you wish to participate in any of these activities.
On May 31, six fellow Knights volunteered in the SHELTER MEAL MINISTRY service at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington DC. Volunteers worked on a program called Kids Café, which provides food and nutrition education to children who suffer from hunger. At the Food Bank, Knights lent their hands from 9 am to 12 noon to sort and pack non-perishable food items for distribution to children’s centers and after school meal/snack sites. Thanks to Terry Reinhardt, Emmanuel Lim, Rodelio Bunag, Dick Mewshaw, James Moore, and Andres Padilla for attending this event. The next service date is June 21 at SHARE Food Network warehouse in Hyattsville, MD. The service hours will be approximately 7 – 11 am.
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Welcome to Dave's Humor Corner! CLICK on Dave's head and you will find things that he hopes will amuse and inform you. Asked why he hangs out between Father Kidd and Sacred Heart Councils, he answered: "You guys are all as sweet as candy; but, while candy is dandy, liquor is quicker!"
O great and glorious God, You imbued Your holy priest. Father Michael J. McGivney, with deep priestly virtue and especially with pastoral concern for the poor, the orphan, the widow, for the Christian education of youth, for the protection of the faith of the working man of his day.
Now that his priestly ministry continues to spread to countless millions throughout the world, through the efforts and influence of the Order of the Knights of Columbus, which Father McGivney founded, we beseech Your, Heavenly Father, to raise Your faithful servant, Michael, to the honors of the altar. We ask this favor through our Lord Jesus Christ and His Holy Mother, Mary and our Mother, Amen. 
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