History:

The Our Lady of Peace Council was founded on April 25, 1988, through the efforts of the parishioners of Curé of Ars. It was named after Pope Paul VI declared the Blessed Virgin Mary under the Our Lady of Peace title patron of El Salvador in an Apostolic Letter of October 10, 1966. In the parish church of St. Michael, in the City of San Salvador, there is an ancient statue of the Virgin Mary holding an olive branch which, according to some accounts, was brought there from a shipwreck. In September 1787, the inhabitants of the city attributed to the statue their safety when threatened by a volcanic eruption, and the Virgin has also been looked upon as a model of peace among warring factions in that country's times of troubles. The Curé of Ars Our Lady of Peace Council carries on with the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ in working closely with the Curé of Ars Parish in Leawood, Kansas providing funds for various projects and with members being active participants in their parish community development.
 

Mission Statement: 

The Mission of Our Lady of Peace Council 9856, through the intercession of our Lady, is to faithfully serve our families and community following our guiding principles while respecting the life and dignity of all.
 

Guiding Principles:

Charity-  Matthew 22:39 “Jesus said you shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, with your whole soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like the first: You shall love thy neighbor as thyself”.  Putting our love into action for the good of others through our service and actions.

​Unity- Together we can accomplish far more together than any one of us individually. By working together, supporting each other, and encouraging each other, brother knights make life better for one another, for our parish and our community.  

​​​​​​Fraternity- Fr. Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in large part to aid widows and orphans. In the Knights we watch out for and take care of one another.

Patriotism- We are proud of our devotion to God and to our country. As Knights we stand up for both, reminding the world that we, through our faith, prayers and actions, support our country. 

Contact information 

Ed Lewis, Grand Knight              913.980.4393
Patrick Feltman, Deputy            913.642.9673
Marvin Sobba, Treasurer            816.500.1476

Follow the Curé Knights on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kofc9856/
 

Weekly Update

Thanks to all who came to the October 6 breakfast buffet.  Please tell your friends, even non-Catholic neighbors and friends.  Your support of the breakfast buffets and fish fries are greatly appreciated.  Thanks to the Knights who helped in setting up, preparing food, cooking, serving, cleaning, being cashier and other things and a special thank you to Molly Killeen (father Joseph Killeen), Charlie Homsey and Hank Homsey (grandfather Ray Stolhand), Sallie Steele (wife of fellow Knight Richard Steele) and Deb Lewis (wife of the Grand Knight Ed Lewis) for volunteering to prepare food and to serve people in the food line.  The next breakfast buffet is November 3, 2019.

Tootsie Rolls - Thanks for your generous support last weekend.  We have extended our fundraiser.  Remember 80% helps local organizations like Lake Mary and the remaining 20% funds the State Special Olympics Basketball Tournament.  Look for a Knight outside after Mass.

Monthly Meeting and Admission Ceremony - The Knights' Monthly Membership Meeting and Admission Ceremony for men joining The Order will be held Tuesday, October 22nd in the Father Burak Room.  Candidates for admission should gather in the South vestibule of the church at 5:45 PM.  The Admission ceremony will begin at 6, followed by a light supper and meeting.

New, Easy Online Sign Up to Become a Knights of Columbus Member - Just go to knights.net from a computer or mobile device and select the Join tab. It takes just a few minutes to sign up. The only requirements for membership are that you be a practical (that is practicing) Catholic man and at least 18 years of age. Gentlemen, what are you waiting for? Why not join us? For more information about Our Lady of Peace Council #9856 at Curé, contact Grand Knight, Ed Lewis at grandknight@kofccureofars.org.