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The Knights of Columbus is holding our annual Spring Fundraiser for those who are “in need”. All proceeds will benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Knights will have a table set up outside the church after Mass on Saturday, April 9th and after each Mass on Palm Sunday, April 10th. They will be selling Stop & Shop gift cards (5% of sale benefits St. Vincent). In recognition of significant need, we are also suggesting a second way you can share your generosity: by donating one or more of the gift cards you purchased (100% of donated cards benefits St. Vincent). Simply drop a purchased gift card into the Donation Box. ONLINE GIVING OPTION: If people would prefer to contribute online, double click on title above to be taken to the online donation page.

The Knights of Columbus is accepting applicants for its 2022 college scholarship award program. The Robert Simmler PGK, Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #1847 Scholarship. Applicants must be a registered member of St Mary’s Parish in Franklin, and must be graduating from High School in spring 2022 and progressing onto their first year of study at a 2 or 4 year college/university. Please submit a completed scholarship application postmarked on or before the application deadline of Friday April 8, 2022. We are awarding 2 scholarships this year a $3000 and $1000 Click on title above to access application and instructions for applying

The Franklin Knights of Columbus Council 1847 held their 7th Christmas Food Card Drive The event is held after each Mass at St. Mary’s Parish, 1 Church Street Franklin, MA. The Knights have held Holiday Food Card Drives since 2015 during the Christmas and Easter holiday seasons. All proceeds are donated to St Vincent de Paul (SVdP) to help support their outreach work for the most vulnerable in our community – People in need.