Father McGivney sought to strengthen the familial bond of father to mother and children to parents. His vision for family life was not only financial and material aid but also spiritual strength. The majority of our time is easily spent in secular circles unless we intentionally create ways to live the domestic church. These programs, created for families by families, help us to live this call.
Families are the foundation of society and are at the core of the Knights of Columbus. With this in mind, councils regularly sponsor activities that allow families to spend time together in volunteer activities, faith initiatives and social events. In addition, the Knights of Columbus regularly recognizes the importance of the family and outstanding families. In addition, since its beginnings, the Order has always stood ready to help protect the widows and orphans of its members.
The purpose of the Family programs is to encourage parish and Council support for activities that encourage family participation.
SignUpGenius is used to solicit volunteers for Desserts with Santa, Eagle Scout Court of Honor Spaghetti Dinner, Lighting of the Crèche, Oktoberfest, Pre-School Social/Cookout, and Soapbox Derby.
Altar Server Outing
Timeframe and Location: This activity takes place n August, before school begins, and is held at Six Flags White Water Park in Marietta, GA. Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to provide a KofC-subsidized day of fun at Six Flags Water Park. Activity Description: While originally targeted for Altar Server and their parents, the fun-filled day now extends to all parish children and families. The subsidized ticket cost includes parking, lunch, and access to all rides. The admission cost changes each year, so contact the Activity Chair for the latest information. Volunteer Opportunities: Contact the Activity Chair for reservations for yourself and your children.
Timeframe and Location: This activity occurs in December prior to Christmas, frequently in the All Saints Parish Hall or gym. Purpose: The purpose of the Council Christmas party is for fraternity, to socialize, and to celebrate during the Christmas season. Activity Description: The party is a potluck dinner supplemented with meats provided by the Council. A cash bar is provided. During the function, the Knight and Family of the Year are recognized. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help:
– Set-up the venue,
– Clean-up the venue,
– Prepare/cook Council-provided meats and additional foods, and
– Procure/serve beverages.
SignUpGenius is used to solicit volunteers and eVite is used to track attendees.
Timeframe and Location: This activity takes place during a Saturday morning in early December, coinciding with First Reconciliation in the All Saints gym. Purpose: The purpose of this activity is for children and families to enjoy a morning/early afternoon with Santa, games, face painting, and light desserts. Activity Description: With Santa’s arrival, children are offered a chance to meet with Santa and, with parents listening, pass on their Christmas presents wish list. Pictures are optional; but, food, games, and a chance to play with other children is given. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help:
– Set-up the gym with Christmas decorations and Santa’s chair and photo station (the night – prior),
– Prepare and serve snacks/desserts, and
– Break-down and clean-up after the event.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor Spaghetti Dinner Assistance
Timeframe and Location: This activity usually occurs in April, based on the Boy Scouts of America leadership’s request. Purpose: The purpose of the Spaghetti Dinner activity is to assist the Scouts with dinner preparation for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor. The Eagle is the highest recognition that Scouting offers to Scouts. It is earned through the advancement program, and only a small percentage of boys who begin with Scouting receive this honor. Activity Description: Knights prepare, in advance, sauces the old-fashioned way (with age-old family recipes) and cook the spaghetti the day of the Court of Honor, allowing the Boy Scouts and their families to focus on the Eagle Scout award ceremony. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help:
– Cook the sauce (one day before), and
– Cook and serve the spaghetti dinners.
Timeframe and Location: September-October Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to raise funds from the sale of beverages at the All Saints Fall Festival. Proceeds are used to support Council charities. Activity Description: Beverages are served and a cash bar is maintained during a 2 – 3 hour shift in front of McGivney Hall. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help:
– Set-up tent and beverages,
– Serve a 2 – 3 hour shift selling beverages, and
– Break-down tent and beverages.
Timeframe and Location: This activity occurs on Father’s Day after the 10:30 AM mass at All Saints. A reception is held in McGivney Hall. Purpose: The purpose of the Marriage-Vow Renewal ceremony is to reaffirm our parish couples’ marriage vows in a ceremony presided by an All Saints priest. Activity Description: On Father’s Day, couples meet during the 10:30 AM for a ceremony to reaffirm their marriage vows. After mass, coffee and wedding cake are provided during a reception in McGivney Hall. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help:
– Participate with Brother Knights and other parishioners in a reaffirmation of wedding vows.
– Set-up, break-down, and clean-up of McGivney Hall prior to and after the reception.
Timeframe and Location: This activity spans several months and is held on designated Sunday mornings during the school year. Purpose: The purpose of the Fathers for Good program is to allow fellow fathers, in a group setting, the opportunity to relate scripture to the challenge of child rearing in the Catholic faith. Activity Description: On specific Sunday mornings during the school year, fathers meet to review scripture readings and discuss how they can become better fathers and husbands. Several years ago, this activity received international recognition at the KofC Supreme awards ceremony. Volunteer Opportunities: Brothers who volunteer will meet on designated Sunday mornings for group discussions. Scripture readings are distributed in advance. Coffee is provided.
Contact the Activity Chair to sign-up for this activity.
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Food for the Needy
Timeframe and Location: This activity takes place throughout the year. Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to pick-up donated grocery goods (normally bread and bakery products) from local Dunwoody stores such as Publix and Costco for distribution to the local needy. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help pick-up and drop-off donated groceries within a 4-mile radius of All Saints.
Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to recognize the major commitments that Knights and their families make to promote council programs and activities. Activity Description: At the Program Chair/Officers’ meeting, nominations are considered for selection. Typical programs that draw nominations are the Fish Fry, Pumpkin Patch, special projects, and Brothers who consistently support the Council with their time and talent.
All parishioners are eligible for consideration. All volunteers are appreciated for the work they do to promote the Council’s activities. Sometimes, an individual or family goes beyond what is typical for participation and they deserve to be recognized for that effort.
Have a nomination? Contact the Grand Knight or another officer and pass on via email the person’s name and reason you are recommending the Brother or parishioner.
Lighting of the Crèche
Timeframe and Location: This activity takes place in early December in front of All Saints church. Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to set-up the parish crèche and hold a crèche lighting ceremony for attendees. Activity Description: Setting up the outdoor parish crèche takes place in advance of the All Saints Christmas music program and sing-a-long. On the night of the program, the music presentations conclude with singers and attendees processing to the crèche singing spiritual songs, and the crèche is illuminated, to the delight of one and all. The lighting ceremony rounds out a great family evening. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help:
– Set-up the crèche (in the days prior to the lighting),
– Help with the lighting ceremony, and
– Break-down of the crèche after the Christmas season.
Timeframe and Location: This activity takes place in late September or early October, on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Purpose: The purpose of the Oktoberfest is to enjoy an afternoon of fraternity with good food and drink in early fall. Activity Description: Families bring potluck sides and desserts while the Council provides bratwurst, hot dogs and strudel. This luncheon provides the opportunity for Brothers and their families to socialize. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help:
– Transport supplies to the Rivermont park location,
– Transport the grill to the Rivermont park location,
– Grill the meats,
– Set-up tables, cooking and eating utensils, paper goods and plates
– Set-up food, condiments, and beverages,
– Return the grill to the KofC garage, and
– Return tables and leftover food and supplies to McGivney Hall.
Timeframe and Location: This activity occurs close to the beginning of the school year and is held in the lower parking lot between the gym and McGivney Hall at All Saints. Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to create an opportunity for parents with pre-school children to meet and socialize. This event especially helps families new to the parish meet other parish families. Activity Description: Typically about 80 adults and children enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of cooking and eating. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help:
– Set-up the grill near McGivney Hall,
– Cook and serve hamburgers/hot dogs, and
– Clean-up and return the grill to the KofC garage for storage.
Timeframe and Location: This annual activity takes place on a Saturday in May or June in the parking lot of First Baptist Atlanta, in Dunwoody. Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to provide food and non-alcoholic beverages for sale to Soapbox Derby participants and observers. Activity Description: Brother Knights work a 2 – 3 hour shift preparing, cooking and serving hamburgers/hot dogs and non-alcoholic beverages at this event. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help:
– Transport the grill to the Soapbox Derby location,
– Set-up tent, grill and beverages,
– Work a 2 – 3 hour shift cooking and serving food and beverages, and
– Clean-up the area and transport the grill back to the KofC garage.
For more information about this activity, contact the Activity Chair.
Soapbox Derby Youth Activities
Timeframe and Location: This annual activity takes place on a Saturday in May or June in the parking lot of First Baptist Atlanta, in Dunwoody. Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to provide food and non-alcoholic beverages for sale to Soapbox Derby participants and observers. Activity Description: Brother Knights work a 2 – 3 hour shift preparing, cooking and serving hamburgers/hot dogs and non-alcoholic beverages at this event. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help:
– Transport the grill to the Soapbox Derby location,
– Set-up tent, grill and beverages,
– Work a 2 – 3 hour shift cooking and serving food and beverages, and
– Clean-up the area and transport the grill back to the KofC garage.
Timeframe and Location: This activity takes place n August, before school begins, and is held at Six Flags White Water Park in Marietta, GA.
Timeframe and Location: This activity occurs in December prior to Christmas, frequently in the All Saints Parish Hall or gym.
Timeframe and Location: This activity takes place during a Saturday morning in early December, coinciding with First Reconciliation in the All Saints gym.
Timeframe and Location: This activity usually occurs in April, based on the Boy Scouts of America leadership’s request.
Timeframe and Location: September-October
Timeframe and Location: This activity occurs on Father’s Day after the 10:30 AM mass at All Saints. A reception is held in McGivney Hall.
Timeframe and Location: This activity spans several months and is held on designated Sunday mornings during the school year.
Timeframe and Location: This activity takes place throughout the year.
Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to recognize the major commitments that Knights and their families make to promote council programs and activities.
Timeframe and Location: This activity takes place in early December in front of All Saints church.
Timeframe and Location: This activity takes place in late September or early October, on the banks of the Chattahoochee River.
Timeframe and Location: This activity occurs close to the beginning of the school year and is held in the lower parking lot between the gym and McGivney Hall at All Saints.
Timeframe and Location: This annual activity takes place on a Saturday in May or June in the parking lot of First Baptist Atlanta, in Dunwoody.
Timeframe and Location: This annual activity takes place on a Saturday in May or June in the parking lot of First Baptist Atlanta, in Dunwoody.
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