Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council 6617

05/07/2025

Wondering when to watch for white smoke?
On the first day of the Conclave (Wednesday, May 7), there will be just one round of voting. The first smoke signal is likely to come between 7:45 to 8:15 p.m. Rome Time (1:45 to 2:15 p.m. EDT) — white smoke if a Pope has been elected, or black smoke if not.

On the following days, the cardinals may vote up to four times each day — twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon — but the ballots are burned at most twice daily.

The first smoke signal could be seen around at 10:30 a.m. Rome time (4:30 a.m. EDT) if a Pope has been elected (white smoke). If not, a second round of voting is conducted and the smoke signal (black or white smoke) could come closer to Noon (6:00 a.m. EDT) when two rounds of ballots would be burned together.

Similarly, if a Pope is elected during the first ballot of the afternoon, a smoke signal (white smoke) could be seen around 5:30 p.m. (11:30 a.m. EDT). If not, another round of voting is held and the smoke signal (black or white smoke) could come round 7:00 p.m. (1:00 p.m. EDT), when two rounds of ballots would be burned together.

So, if you see smoke early, it’s likely white — signaling a new pope has been elected.

Learn more about the conclave process here: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/conclave-how-a-pope-is-elected.html

04/12/2025

Ever wonder how you can make a difference for those in your community?

We have a fun family event to do just that!

Saint Luke the Evangelist Outreach Ministry (formerly St. Vincent dePaul) Annual Fundraiser, the Walk For Your Neighbor in Need, is our largest fundraiser. (Same Walk, new name.) This year, the need is greater than it has ever been; prices are up for everything! We all know more people are struggling financially more than ever before. They are looking for a hand up to get them through this tough time or circumstance. This is where our Outreach Ministry Society can help. We give that hand up - to help pay rent, put food on their table, get their car repaired to be able to go to work, keep their home heated, get medicine they require, etc. We want to have the funds to be able to help anyone who asks, but we need your help in doing that! Please consider joining our walk this year. We would love to see families walking to help other families. We encourage people to walk in memory of a loved one - what a beautiful way to be remembered. Every dollar raised goes directly to helping people in our community.

Ever wonder how you can make a difference for those in your community? We… Margaret madeiros needs your support for Join Our Walk: Help Local Families

04/12/2025

Sponsors Still Needed!

The Knights of Columbus, Council #6617 Newton / Plaistow and surrounding areas will again this year host our St Jude Golf Charity Open Tournament. This is our 30th year of helping local individuals and or families whose lives have been upended due to events not in their control, such as a job loss, illness, death in the family, mounting medical bills and are in need of support.

We need your support and sponsorship. We offer Sponsorships ranging from $100 to $1000. This is an opportunity to promote your business, honor a loved one and support your neighbors.

This year we will be assisting Robin Thompson and Claire Olverson both battling cancer. Your donation / Sponsorship will assist in lessening the financial burden these two are experiencing.

To learn more about our tournament and how you can help as a DONOR or SPONSOR please reach out to either:

Andy Pellerin [email protected]
Dan Sullivan [email protected]

01/19/2025

Tournament Sponsors Wanted for the 30th Annual St. Jude Charity Open Golf Tournament!

Contact:

Andy Pellerin 978-376-1586
Or
Dan Sullivan 603-770-4803

01/01/2025

A New Year is now upon us and that brings hope for the prospects of 2025.
As we look back on 2024, we accomplished a great deal within our local communities of Plaistow, Atkinson, Newton and Kingston. This was done by answering calls for help through our People Helping People program, blood drives, food baskets, supporting food pantries and raising several thousands of dollars through fund raisers to help those most in need in our community.

As the Knights continue to reflect on their Mission of "Doing Good", we are also guided throughout the year of spreading "Hope, Peace, Joy and Love" to our community.

There will always be a need... somewhere to someone, and we must continue to fulfill that need, somehow.

The Knights want to thank the community for their continued support and want to wish all a safe and healthy New Year!

10/28/2024

The St. Luke the Evangelist Parish 2024 Scholarship Award was presented to Elsa Lamere.

She was presented with a $500.00 check along with a Gift Bag of goodies as she ventures off to college.

The St. Jude Council, Knights of Columbus wishes Elsa the best in her endeavors.

06/25/2024

The Knights of Columbus, Council #6617
Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, and surrounds towns wishes to acknowledge this years recipients of the Knights of Columbus Community Scholarships

Caitlyne Bobsein - Sanborn High School
Tumi Ogunyankin - Timberlane High School

06/24/2024

The Knights of Columbus, Council #6617 would like to thank all of our sponsors, the golfers, the many volunteers who participated and made this years 29th St Jude Open Golf Tournament a huge success.

Thank you to Apple Hill Golf Course for hosting us again this year and to our communities for your continued support. Because of the success of the tournament we will be able to lessen the financial burden of two families that are struggling due to medical reasons.

Again thank you and know you are in our prayers.

05/29/2024

!This Saturday!

Knights of Columbus 29th annual St Jude Open being held on Saturday June 1st.

We are assisting two local families this year. Nichole Adler from Kingston is a 43 year old single mother who suffered a very severe stroke due to brain bleed. After spending a year and a half between hospitals and rehab she's back home but requires significant help on a daily basis.

Jaime McHugh from Plaistow has twin 21 year old daughters who suffer from a very rare genetic defect of the brain and body. We are raising money towards a stair lift and handicap accessible bathroom. All sponsorship monies go directly to Nichole and Jaime.

We are also accepting donations in any amount made out to the St Jude Open and mailed to PO Box 589, Plaistow NH 03865.

05/14/2024

Knights of Columbus 29th annual St Jude Open being held on Saturday June 1st.

We are assisting two local families this year. Nichole Adler from Kingston is a 43 year old single mother who suffered a very severe stroke due to brain bleed. After spending a year and a half between hospitals and rehab she's back home but requires significant help on a daily basis. Jaime McHugh from Plaistow has twin 21 year old daughters who suffer from a very rare genetic defect of the brain and body. We are raising money towards a stair lift and handicap accessible bathroom.

Attached is a sponsorship brochure, if you would like to help. All sponsorship monies go directly to Nichole and Jaime. We are also accepting donations in any amount made out to the St Jude Open and mailed to PO Box 589, Plaistow NH 03865.