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Knights from the Springvale and St. Thomas Council Knights of Columbus put on a potluck dinner and honored Father Phillip Tracy for his many years of service at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish.

The St. Thomas Council Knights of Columbus named Herbert Littlefield as Knight of the Month for the month of May 2019.

The St. Thomas Council Knights of Columbus received several awards and accolades at the Annual Knights of Columbus State Convention at Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine during the last weekend in April.

Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico.

The St. Thomas Council Knights of Columbus named Bob Carr as Knight of the Month for the month of February 2019 and Rick Southwick as Knight of the Month for the month of April 2019.

The St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Council organizes a Haddock Supper every Friday (except Good Friday) during the season of Lent. Baked Haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, bread, coffee, lemonade and assorted desserts are served. Various St. Thomas Knights and volunteers prepare and serve the meal.

St. Thomas Council, Springvale Council, & Springvale Social Club recipients of "Making a Difference" Award at 48th Annual Waban Telethon.

The St. Thomas Council Knights of Columbus named Dan Rooney as Knight of the Month for the month of November 2018 and Brother Jerome Lessard as Knight of the Month for rthe month of March 2019.

This is an ongoing event in which six Knights from the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 visit the York County Jail in Alfred, Maine on Tuesdays and Thursdays to conduct a prayer and faith-sharing session with the inmates. A typical Saturday session begins with the Knights meeting at the jail at 5:30 pm. After obtaining security clearance, they will plan and review that evening’s session for about half an hour before proceeding to the community area and meet with the inmates.

The Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 sponsored a Youth Basketball Free Throw competition at the St. Ignatius Gym on River Street in Sanford, Maine on Sunday, February 24, 2019. This event was open to boys and girls from ages 9 thru 14.

The W. Robert Bachelder 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly put on a benefit Roast Pork Supper to benefit St. Thomas School in Sanford.

The Maine Right to Life Committee held its annual Hands Around the Capitol Rally and March on Saturday, January 12, in Augusta, Maine. The rally and march publicly recognized and mourned the Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade.

Five Knights, along with ten family members and Father Jack Dickinson spread Christmas cheer along Howard Street and at the Anchor Nursing Home in Springvale that Wednesday evening.

Several St. Thomas School students participated in the 'Keep Christ in Christmas' poster contest sponsored by the St. Thomas Knights of Columbus council.

On December 9th, the St. Thomas Council and the 4th degree assembly held a Christmas party for members and their wives.

On December 8th, the St. Thomas Council held a Christmas party for needy kids from Sanford. The party was held at the St. Ignatius cafeteria from 11:00 am, to 2:00 pm.

At 8:00 pm on the first Tuesday of December the lighting of local Nativity scenes occurs throughout the nation. Sanford, Maine was no exception.

The St. Thomas Council will kick off this season of Advent by lighting the Creche on Tuesday, December 4th, starting at 7:00PM. All are invited!

The St. Thomas Council will host a Potluck Luncheon at the Parish Hall on Sunday, December 9th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

The Knights of Columbus honored recently deceased brother Knights at the 9:00 am service at Holy Family Church.