Welcome
Welcome to the Ocean County Chapter of the Knights of Columbus. With 18 member Councils throughout the County, we represent over 4,000 brother Knights and their families.
Our Chapter meets at 8:00pm on the 2nd Monday of each month, we have a “traveling gavel” to enable the Chapter officers and the representatives from each Council to visit the other Councils throughout the County.
The Chapter serves as a clearing house for Councils to discuss their various programs; to offer support to member Councils; to coordinate various Degrees and events; and to serve as a forum for member Councils to discuss their particular needs.
The Councils in the Ocean County Chapter host a very diverse array of Programs throughout the year. Please check the Calendar area to see what events are upcoming.
Papal Documents
Follow the link to Papal Documents and Encyclicals stored on the Vatican Website
www.vatican.va/offices/papal_docs_list.html
Prayer List
Prayers are requestd for the people on this list. Everyone on this list is in need of Prayers, either for medical or Spiritual reasons. Please include the people on this list when you make your intentions during prayer.
Catholic Issues
The media is attacking the very tenets of our Religion, act now!
Prayer for Traditional Marriage
Rev. Msgr Michael Mannion, Auxiliary State Chaplain, has composed a prayer in support of traditional 1 man - 1 woman marriage. Please pray this prayer and contact your elected officials expressing your concerns on this issue:
O Lord, Creator of life and lover of your children, We give you thanks that you have blessed us with the sacred gift and vision of marriage and the human family, through which children are supported and strengthened, nurtured and nourished, with the love of Father and mother, throughout human history.
We pray for the gift of your Spirit, O Lord, to enlighten the minds and hearts of our judges, legislators and officials, that together we may safeguard the dignity and rights of all your people with compassion as well as proclaim with conviction the bond of father and mother as uniquely sacred and worthy of protection.
We ask this with the intercession of Venerable Michael McGivney, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Brother. Amen
With Jesus and my son in the Garden of Gethsemane
Bryan Dickerson, Past Grand Knight 7926, has written an article expressing his feelings on the death of his new born son, Brendan. In his own words, Bryan's "intention was to 1) remember my son, 2) thank God for His help, and 3) hopefully, inspire people that God will not abandon them even in the worst of times".
Bryan, a former member of Our Lady of Lourdes Assembly who recently moved to South Jersey, says, "God is the reason why I was able to write that story and why I can get out of bed in the morning in spite of the great sorrow of Brendan's death." He continues, "My Brother Knights, even if not mentioned specifically by name, are an important part of Brendan's story".
Pleas read the article, published in a Pro-Life magazine titled Celebrate Life.
The article can be viewed by using this LINK.
A 'PDF' version of the printed article, with pictures, is available by clicking a link on the top of the page that appears when using the link above.
2012 Polar Bear Plunge
The 2012 Polar Bear Plunge will be held on Saturday, February 5. Once again, the NJKofC Polar Penguins, led by Team Captain PSD Tom Ciborski, will be one of the groups plunging for Special Olympics. Last year, more than 5,000 people participated in he plunge.
In the past 2 years, we have raised almost $25,000, and are hoping to raise that total significantly this year. The group is open to all members of the Knights, along with their friends and family.
Come join the team and Plunge for the kids. Click JOIN
To donate to the team or a specific Polar Penguin, click DONATE
Pictures of last years plunge are available at 2011 Polar Bear Plunge
The NJ Knights feel this was a great way to begin 2012, plunging for Special Olympics and helping those great Olympians. The Special Olympics helps many people with special needs, and with our help, will be able to continue their great work.
2012 Free Throw Tournament
Each year, the Knights of Columbus hosts a Free Throw Tournament for boys and girls, ages 10 -14. It begins with the local Councils in January, then moves on to the District Round in February, Diocesan Round in March and the State Championships, also in March.
The Trenton Diocese Free Throw Tournament will be held on Sunday, March 11, at the Parish Center of St Gregory the Great in Hamilton Square.
The State Finals will be held in late March, also at St Gregory Parish Center. Five Children in each age group will be eligible to play, one from each Diocese in the State.
The schedule for March 11 is as follows:
| Age | Registration time | Shooting time |
| 10 | 1:00 p.m. | 1:15 p.m. |
| 11 | 1:45 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| 12 | 2:30 p.m. | 2:45 p.m. |
| 13 | 3:15 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. |
| 14 | 4:00 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. |
Baby Nicholas Fundraiser
Baby Nicholas Francis Keil was born October 2nd, 2011 with a very rare birth disorder and spent the first month of his life in Children's Hospital of PA (Chop) Intensive Care Unit for premature babies. He was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, with only 200 known cases. B
Pride in Our Priests Dinner ~ March 29, 2012
The Trenton Diocese Knights of Columbus Pride in our Priests Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012. The dinner will be held at Doolan's in Spring Lake.
Bishop O'Connelll will be in attendance, as well as the State Officers.
Tickets are $45 per person. The evening will begin with a cocktail hourat 6 p.m.
For more information, contact Gary Seals, FDD
Chapter Meeting
The Ocean County Chapter meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2012, hosted by Epiphany Council 8160. The meeting will be held at the Parish Hall, across the street from the Church of the Epiphany, 615 Thiele Road, Brick. The meeting will begin at 8p.m.
Password Required
In order to access certain areas, you must be registered, seperately from the NJ State website. Please contact the Ocean County Webmaster, include your name, Council number, Council Office and email address.
State Convention
The NJ Knights of Columbus State Convention will be held in Wildwood on May 18 -19.
More information will be available after the beginning of the new year