Abp. Elder Council would like to spread the word about some excellent Pro-Life events scheduled for January of 2021.
January 23, 2021 – Pro-Life Rosary and Rally
More Information:
January 2021 Pro-Life Cincinnati Events!
A Thank You From Life Forward
Abp. Elder Council received a note of gratitude from our friends at Life Forward for the new ultrasound machine:
“Knights of Columbus -St. Gertrude recently undertook an initiative to purchase an ultra-sound machine for Life Forward – Loveland. This led to the first pregnancy care center ultra-sound in that zip code or any zip code touching it. This act of profound generosity will positively impact many women and their babies and will renown to the glory of our Lord.
Thank you St. Gertrude Knights of Columbus and parishioners for your passionate investment in Lile for this generation and the next. – From your friends at Life Forward”
Ultrasound Initiative: Blessing of the new Ultrasound Machine – UPDATE
On Saturday, December 19, Fr. George Schommer, OP (Pastor of St. Gertrude and Chaplain of Abp. Elder Council) blessed the brand new ultrasound machine at Life Forward in Loveland, Ohio. It was a very fine blessing and there were about thirty five people in attendance – St. Gertrude parishioners, Life Forward members, and Knights of Columbus. Our Worthy State Advocate, Mike Felerski, District Deputy, Mark Kosobud, and our Grand Knight, Phil Motz were all in attendance. Thank you again to all of those that participated in our fundraising campaign. Vivat Jesus!
We Have A Winner!
Congratulations to Kevin & Jessica Conlon and their lovely family, parishioners at St. Gertrude Parish, as the winners of the K of C Raffle for Life. They receive a check in the amount of $5,000.00.
The Knights thank Kevin and Jessica and all the other parishioners who purchased tickets, made donations, and/or prayed for the success of this live saving initiative.
Abp. Elder Council Ultrasound Initiative
October is Respect Life Month. Will you help save the lives of the most vulnerable, the unborn, by helping the Knights of Columbus raise funds to purchase an ultrasound machine for the LIFE FORWARD Pregnancy Care of Cincinnati?
*** UPDATE as of 12/01/2020 ***
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. We did it.
KofC – Ultrasound Initiative – 2020 Raffle for Life –– Drawing
The Knights of Columbus Raffle for Life Drawing will be held on Saturday, December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, after the 11:30 AM Mass.
Our Pastor, Fr. George will draw the winning ticket from the 220 tickets that were sold. The prize is a check in the amount of $5,000.00
The drawing will be held outside the Church, weather permitting. Otherwise we will move into the Parish Center.
You do not have to be present to win. A member of the Knights of Columbus will notify you that you won and make arrangements for you to collect the prize.
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket, made a donation, and/or prayed for the success of this worthy initiative.
Through the intercession of the Blessed Mother, and your dedication to the sanctity of life, St. Gertrude parishioners have purchased ALL 220 Ultrasound Raffle tickets ($22,000) and donated an additional $16,228 for a total of $38,128. As a result of your generosity, not only will LIFE FORWARD receive an ultrasound machine, but the Knights will apply the additional $16,128 – and any further funds collected – to help fund a second ultrasound machine.
We will coordinate with the Respect Life Office in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to identify another pregnancy center in need of an ultrasound machine. We’ll keep you apprised of the status of both machines as we work through the process.
This accomplishment of is a true testament to your commitment to saving the lives of the most vulnerable, the UNBORN.
If you have not had the opportunity to participate and want to contribute toward the purchase of a second machine, you can obtain a request to make a donation form at either the Parish office or filling out and mailing in the request form below.
- Goal: Raise
$22,000Exceded! We’re now going for a second machine! - Method: A raffle sale after all Masses on the weekends of October 17-18 and 24-25
- Cost: $100/ticket
- Prize: $5,000
- Drawing: December 12 (Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe) after the 11:30 AM Mass
- Payment: cash, check, or credit card. Checks are payable to: KofC Elder Council #1195 (Donations will be gratefully accepted).
Request to Make a Donation:
If you have not had the opportunity to participate and want to contribute toward the purchase of a second machine, you can make a donation by mailing in a completed request (see the “Request to Make a Donation link below), or by visiting the St. Gertrude Parish Office.
Fundraiser Information
- $22,000 is half of the purchase price of a GE Ultrasound machine for Life Forward Pregnancy Care of Cincinnati, at their third, and newest, office at 11020 S. Lebanon Rd., Loveland, Ohio.
- The Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus will contribute the other 50% ($22,000) for the cost of the machine.
- Abp. Elder Council will donate the $5,000 prize.
- For questions or more information, please e-mail: elderkocultrasound@gmail.com
EVERY DOLLAR COLLECTED from the raffle sale or donation will go directly to the purchase of the ultrasound machine.