KOCBM Call to Prayer

The Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima parish in Newtown, Conn. have organized a prayer drive for the benefit of those affected by the town's recent tragedy. 

...“There's a very important message, that the Rosary is a very powerful prayer, and one that can bring miracles. And we hope for that,...” Council 185’s Grand Knight, Tim Haas said in a Dec. 20 interview with EWTN News.  “This is a special way for us to remember the holy innocents who were lost. There were 12 little girls, 8 boys, and they were taken from us without warning or cause, and we need to pray for their families.”

The council's message promoting the prayer drive was released Dec. 19,...Within 24 hours, they had gathered over 60,000 Hail Mary prayers for the intentions of Newtown, CT.

The Newtown Knights are asking that those who participate say at least three Hail Mary prayers for three intentions: “ONE for the victims and their families, ONE for the first responders and teachers,  and ONE for the residence of Newtown giving them strength and to support the afflicted.”

Those praying are then invited to notify the council by e-mail at HailMary@kofc185.org, reporting the number of people praying, the number of prayers said and the location.