Msgr. Michael Abdoo Council
St. Sharbel Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council 8231
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- January 31, 2026Daily Reading and Reflection- If we but awaken to the presence of Christ within us, then we can withstand even the most frightening storms.
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Recent Parish Programs
- Welcome New Knights!Council 8231 proudly welcomed five new Knights on the evening of January 26, marking an important moment in the life of our council and parish. The exemplification ceremony, officiated by our District leaders and Grand Knight Ed O’Brien, served as both a formal welcome and a capstone to Ed’s dedicated recruiting efforts over the past… Read more: Welcome New Knights!
The Knights
Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn..
The Maronites
The Maronite Catholic is embodied in a liturgical setting, singing our faith. The theology has been described as “faith adoring the mystery” rather than the more western “faith seeking understand
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