XX1/21-1/29: Novena for Life 2021
01-21-2021 - 01-29-2021

www.UtahKnights.org/2021/01/novena-for-life-jan-21-29-2021/
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Join thousands of Catholics nationwide in the annual Respect Life novena,9 Days for Life, Thursday, January 21 – Friday, January 29. Get daily intentions, brief reflections, and more (text/email, English or Spanish). Sign up at9DaysForLife.com! Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.
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We are here to save lives! Join us!
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XXUtah Training: How to Write State Awards
01-25-2021   7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Please register in advance!
Training Registration Link: https://forms.gle/zx4Uvr2hFVQojgbb7
Details online at https://utahknights.org/training/#State
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XX2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life (Rosary, Mass, Holy Hour)
01-28-2021   6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-national-prayer-vigil-for-life/

2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life

January 28, 2021-January 29, 2021

The 2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life will take place Thursday, January 28, through Friday, January 29. Please note that, due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are significant changes to the schedule and limitations for in-person participation. However, we invite you to join us virtually vialivestream on our websiteand via broadcast on EWTN.

Thursday, January 28, 2021, 8pm – 11pm

8:00 p.m.National Rosary for Life

8:30 p.m.Opening Mass

Celebrant & Homilist: Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas – Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities

10:00 p.m.Holy Hour for Life

Please Note:

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, participation in the 2021 National Rosary for Life, the Opening Mass, and the Holy Hour isVIRTUAL ONLYvialivestream on our websiteand via broadcast on EWTN. The Basilica will be closed to the public for these events.

Friday, January 29, 2021, 8am – 9am

8:00 a.m.Closing Mass

Celebrant & Homilist: Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore – Chairman-Elect, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities

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XX2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life (Closing Mass)
01-29-2021   6:00 am - 7:00 am

https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-national-prayer-vigil-for-life/

2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life

January 28, 2021-January 29, 2021

The 2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life will take place Thursday, January 28, through Friday, January 29. Please note that, due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are significant changes to the schedule and limitations for in-person participation. However, we invite you to join us virtually vialivestream on our websiteand via broadcast on EWTN.

Thursday, January 28, 2021, 8pm – 11pm

8:00 p.m.National Rosary for Life

8:30 p.m.Opening Mass

Celebrant & Homilist: Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas – Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities

10:00 p.m.Holy Hour for Life

Please Note:

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, participation in the 2021 National Rosary for Life, the Opening Mass, and the Holy Hour isVIRTUAL ONLYvialivestream on our websiteand via broadcast on EWTN. The Basilica will be closed to the public for these events.

Friday, January 29, 2021, 8am – 9am

8:00 a.m.Closing Mass

Celebrant & Homilist: Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore – Chairman-Elect, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities

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XXSOUT: 2021 Snowshoe Invitational
01-29-2021   9:00 am - 3:00 pm

www.sout.org
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Special Olympics Utah 2021 Snowshoe Invitational presented by Holmes Homes is taking place
at North Fork Park on January 29, 2021. There will be 7 delegations and over 30 athletes
competing in snowshoe races. We are looking forward to a fun day in the snow! If you would
like to volunteer at this event contact volunteer@sout.org.
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We are looking for volunteers to help us with our Snowshoe Invitational that we will be hosting on January 29th, 2021 from 9 a.m.-3p.m. We will need stagers, staging equipment checkers, DQ officials, timers, announcer, and award presenters.
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https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4da8a628a6fdc43-snowshoe
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XXUtah March for Life - Car Parade
01-30-2021   9:45 am - 1:00 pm
Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, USA
Visit the websites:www.ProLifeUtah.com
https://march4lifeutah.org/home
Car Parade Flyer: https://utahknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210130-March-for-Life-Utah-Car-Parade-Flyer-Color.pdf

To My Brother Knights All

Hopefully many of you have been wondering about whether there will be another March for Life in January 2021. The answer is yes, but in a different way. On Saturday, January 30, 2021, at 11:00 AM, there will be a “March for Life Car Rally”. It will start at the Utah State Capitol parking area and proceed down State Street to Sandy, UT. Approximate time to drive from the State Capitol to Sandy will be 2 hours

I ask that those attending this rally be at the State Capitol by 9:30 AM so that we can gather together in one area to organize our vehicles. The Knights, with their family and friends, will assemble together as one big group with our Knights of Columbus Sign in the first vehicle. Please try and car pool for the rally and decorate your vehicle with Pro-Life signs or other appropriate, non-offensive, signage. A suggestion is to have children in the Catechism classes make signs for the rally. Our support as Knights of Columbus for this March for Life Car Rally is paramount in support and protection of the unborn child.

Pro Life Utah will have flags for sale and all proceeds from the sales of these flags will help purchase the ultrasound machine that will go into the Ultrasound van. You can also give donations as well during this time. Radio Station K Talk, 1640 AM, will be broadcasting the guest speakers during the car rally.

Please try and get this information into your Parish Sunday bulletin. As more information is forthcoming from Pro Life Utah, I will pass it onto you.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 801-602-4405.

Vivat Jesus
Robert Van Parys, PGK, PFN
Life Director
Utah Knights of Columbus
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XXCircle of Honor (2019-2020) Trip
01-31-2021 - 02-04-2021
Atlantis Bahamas, One Casino Drive Suite #59, Paradise Island, The Bahamas
http://www.kofc.org/un/en/forms/deputy/coh-program-guide-jun2019.pdf
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XXDEADLINE: KofC - Essay Contest - Catholic Citizenship
01-31-2021   All Day Event

KofC - Essay Contest - Catholic Citizenship
Guidebook: https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/community/catholic-citizenship-essay-contest/4202-ea-essay-guide.pdf
State Chairman William McCauley: https://utahknights.org/knight/william-mccauley/
Topic:
In an essay of 500-750 words, discuss how trusting in God during a difficult time has helped you or someone you know find the strength and hope to endure it. Consider especially those times when it was a challenge to understand why something was happening. Consider also sharing any lessons about faith and hope you or someone you know may have learned from this experience.

"Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy" (1 Peter 1:8).
REMINDER: Each local, district, or state competition many have up to 5 winning entries – one from each grade (8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th).
Note: Second (2nd) and third (3rd) place winners will be recognized at each level, but only the first (1st) place winners will advance to next level.
Deadlines:
11/30/2020 - Councils receive essays.
12/21/2020 - Council (1st place) winners to District Deputy.
01/09/2021 - District (1st place) winners to State (Bill McCauley)
01/31/2021 - Utah (1st place) winners to Supreme Council.
Program Information: https://www.kofc.org/essay
Available resources: Guide sheet, entry for, participation certificate, news release, vertical poster, winners certificate, winners announcement).
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XXDEADLINE: KofC UT - Poster Contest - Substance Abuse Awareness
01-31-2021   All Day Event

KofC UT - Poster Contest - Substance Abuse Awareness
Guidebook: https://utahknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/KofC-Substance-Abuse-Awareness-Poster-Contest-Official-Guide-4112-2015.01.pdf
State Chairman William McCauley: https://utahknights.org/knight/william-mccauley/
Each local, district, or state competition many have up to 4 winning entries – one from each category in each age group.
> 8-11 Drug Awareness and Abuse,
> 8-11 Alcohol Awareness and Abuse,
> 12-14 Drug Awareness and Abuse,
> 12-14 Alcohol Awareness and Abuse
Note: Second (2nd) and third (3rd) place winners will be recognized at each level, but only the first (1st) place winners will advance to next level.
01/31/2021 - Posters Complete (submitted to Council).
02/21/2021 - Council (1st place) winners submitted to district.
03/15/2021 - District (1st place) winners submitted to state.
04/15/2021 - State winners selected.
Notes from Faith in Action FAQ:
On April 6, 2018, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson announced the introduction of the Faith in Action program model.
Q: What happened to the substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest?
A: While popular in some areas, this program had very low participation rates. As with all things, our programs must evolve to make room for other programs that have more involvement and engagement. With that in mind, the choice was made to remove this program as a Supreme-recommended program. However, this does not prevent councils from continuing to promote the program or its intent to our youth.
Source: https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/programs/faith-in-action-faq.pdf
RESOURCES:
https://utahknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/KofC-Substance-Abuse-Awareness-Poster-Contest-Entry-Form-4000-2009.06.pdf
https://utahknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/KofC-Substance-Abuse-Awareness-Poster-Contest-Participation-Certificate-4016-2005.06.pdf
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