The recent vote in the US House of Representatives, while a positive sign, is far from the protection the Pledge of Allegiance needs. The Senate has not moved on a matching bill, and this has left the courts open to challenge the pledge.
Michael Newdow, the atheist leading the charge against The Pledge, is cheering the vote, heralding the number of dissenting votes as an indication to the courts that a large number support his efforts. We must continue to speak out and stand up for what we ourselves beleive, lest our efforts be for naught.
Please mail, email, or call your senators and let them know you support The Pledge as it stands and want it protected. This is your Pledge - you must protect it.
Due to recent controversy in California in the Newdow v. State of California, the words “Under God” were stricken from being said in public schools.
In 1954, the Knights of Columbus fought to get the words “Under God” added to the Pledge.
51 years later, we are fighting to keep them in. On November 5, 2005 at 12:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus, Tinto Council #47, we will be having a Pledge of Allegiance Rally to support the fact that the words “Under God” be kept in the Pledge. We are asking for your support. We are inviting the public as well as public officials, Veterans, Churches and local departments to attend this special event to get our message across…to keep the words “Under God” in the Pledge. Please tell your family and friends about this event and come and show your support.
For more information please contact Grand Knight Christopher Donnells at 203-876-8955.
Order Responds to Katrina
With Largest Disaster Effort Ever
9/2/2005
The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council has announced the largest disaster relief effort in its history. The Order has pledged a minimum of $2.5 million in financial assistance and will match any funds beyond that donated to the Knights of Columbus Katrina Relief Fund over the next 60 days.
How to Donate!
It is with great sadness that I must inform you that former Mayor Frederick L. Lisman passed away Friday morning at the Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven.
As you know, Mayor Lisman fought a long and courageous battle with cancer for almost three years. He died peacefully with his family by his side.
Mayor Lisman served the citizens of Milford for over three decades. He was our beloved mayor from 1989 until his retirement in 2001.
Our condolences, prayers, and love go out to his wife Barbara, children - Beth, Debbie, and Scott and their families, and his sisters Betty and Ann.
Out of respect and to honor his memory, it is asked that all flags be flown at half staff from now until sunset on the day of his burial.
Calling Hours are from 4 to 8pm, Monday June 6th at Cody White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street Milford.
Funeral Services 10:00 AM Tuesday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 283 Bridgeport Avenue in Devon.
The Photo Albums section is open for submissions by members... just create an album, give it a name, and load some pictures. It's simple.
In days to come I'll be posting pics I have from events like the recent 4th degree, the St. Patrick's Day party, and more. Please share!
The Photo Albums page also offers the option to have any picture printed and shipped to you by shutterfly.com. See a picture you want? Just click on the picture, and then click on the "print this on Shutterfly" link. A 4x6 print costs oly 29 cents! Shipping runs about $2, so print a bunch and save on shipping!
