Our Lady of the Lakes - Council # 6318 - Knights of Columbus - Carmel, NY

06/21/2026

A happy and blessed Father's Day to all fathers and fathers-to-be. Saint Joseph, pray for us!

Holy fatherhood isn’t about perfection. It’s about faithfully leading your family toward God. Strong, healthy fatherhood is crucial to a child’s well-being. So too in faith: faithful fathers play an irreplaceable role in their own children’s relationship with God.

St. Joseph is the prime example of fatherhood. Though silent throughout Scripture, Christ’s foster-father exhibited tremendous grace, obedience and fortitude when God entrusted him with the Virgin Mary and Jesus. He trusted God wholeheartedly: from welcoming Mary into his home to fleeing to Egypt to protect the Holy Family from persecution.

He also led a quiet, dutiful life as a carpenter, working hard to provide for Mary and Jesus. Both needed St. Joseph to survive. Today, the Church offers him as a spiritual father to help us be better fathers and men of faith. All we have to do is ask for his intercession.

06/19/2026

Timothy Cardinal Dolan celebrates 50 years as a priest and 25 years as a bishop on June 19, 2026.

The Archbishop emeritus was ordained at Holy Infant Church in his home state of Missouri in 1976.

He became an Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Louis in 2001, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York in 2009, and a Cardinal in 2012.

Cardinal Dolan marked the two anniversaries in May with a block party in Midtown Manhattan outside of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

We pray for His Eminence as he celebrates these milestones!

Photo: The Good Newsroom

06/17/2026

Our Summer BLOOD DRIVE is set for SUNDAY, JUNE 28TH, at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave (Rt.52), in Carmel from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Normally at this time of year, the blood supply is at a critical level. But currently, we're at a DANGEROUS LEVEL, with only a two day supply!

As with previous drives, we encourage donors to make an appointment. To make an appointment online, please follow this link to the NY Blood Center Donor Portal: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/332738

Or, to schedule an appointment by phone, please call: 1-800-933-2566.

WE'RE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT FOR YOUR DONATION, YOU'LL RECEIVE A NYBC T-SHIRT JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER. We will once again also be issuing a coupon from FIDDLER'S GREEN PUB for a pint of tap beverage as thanks for your pint.

We will need VOLUNTEERS throughout the drive but, most importantly, at set-up and break-down. Set-up will start at 8:00 a.m., then break-down and clean-up will start at 3:45 p.m

We hope you can join our members and our friends in the Fraternal Order of Police Driscoll Lodge and local FDNY firefighters in this absolutely critical blood drive.

Donating blood is a safe, simple, and satisfying experience. Your donations help give life to the millions of Americans each year who require blood transfusions during surgery, after an accident, or because they have a disease that requires blood components.

There are many different ways to donate lifesaving blood products, including whole blood, platelet, plasma, and automated red cell donation. The process usually takes about 45-60 minutes.

You may donate if you are at least 17 years old (16 years old with written consent from parent or legal guardian), weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in good health.

Contact Denis Hanrahan at (845) 225-3048, Pat Barry at 845-661-3226, or GK Rick Kreps at (845) 225-6318 for more info, or visit www.nybc.org.

AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!

Thank you all for your life saving past donations!

06/14/2026

Today is Flag Day, when we commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on June 14th, 1777.

Please proudly fly the American flag today from your home or business. Flags should be flown from sunrise to sunset, and retired at sunset unless the flag is illuminated at night.

06/07/2026

Our Lounge will be open Monday evening (6/8/26) for viewing of the Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals!

Doors open 6:00 p.m. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m.

All members, Ladies Auxiliary, and their guests are welcome!

05/25/2026

Today is Memorial Day. Join us in remembering, honoring, and praying for America's fallen military service members.

Memorial Day is the federal holiday wherein the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces are remembered. Formerly known as Decoration Day and originated to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War, by the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service.

Please remember to fly the U.S. flag today. On Memorial Day, the flag is displayed at half staff until noon, and at full staff from noon to sunset. Unless the flag is illuminated, it should be lowered at sunset.

05/06/2026

The Putnam Heroes Memorial in Carmel's Cornerstone Park honors those we lost on 9/11 and those who have passed in the years since. Sadly, the number of those honored continues to grow and the memorial needs expansion. There are several ways you can help raise funds for this important cause. Details, including links and QR codes, are on the attached flyer.

Our Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Cash Bingo fundraiser on Sunday, May 17th. Buying your ticket online not only guarantees your seat but saves you $5. For tickets, go to https://is.gd/UNPRs8.

The good folks at Fiddler's Green Pub in Carmel are hosting a Jukebox Bingo Fundraiser on Tuesday, May 19th, starting at 6:30 p.m.

You can buy anniversary shirts and 50/50 chances at the Shilelagh Law concert at the Putnam County Golf Course on Friday, June 5th.

And if you can't attend any of the events, please send a donation by check payable to Putnam Heroes Memorial to P.O. Box 7, Carmel, NY 10512.

05/02/2026

We are holding the Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity on Friday, May 29th, starting at 7 p.m. Contact GK Rick Kreps - [email protected] - if you are a Catholic gentleman wishing to join our Order and our Council.

Knights of Columbus councils work every day to support those facing hardship in their parishes and neighborhoods. Through charity and service, members respond to needs with compassion and action. If serving others speaks to you, learn more at kofc.org/join

04/30/2026

Join our Ladies Auxiliary for another fun-filled afternoon of cash bingo with friends and great prizes! All proceeds will go to fund expansion of the September 11th Putnam Heroes Memorial in Cornerstone Park in Carmel.

Save $5 and guarantee your seat by prepaying online here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cornerstone-park-bingo-tickets-1987869084945

Doors open 1 p.m., first game at 2 p.m. See the flyer for more info but buy your ticket today!

04/22/2026

Attention members & Ladies: Don’t forget that GAME NIGHT is this Friday! Last year was such a blast that we're doing it again!

This isn’t a board game - or bored game - kind of night. So dress comfy with sneakers and get ready to have some fun!