Each year, our Council 12698 Wilton Knights of Columbus host a “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster competition. The “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster competition is an annual program run by the Knights of Columbus for youth (typically grades K-8) to creatively express the religious meaning of Christmas through art, focusing on Jesus’s birth rather than secular holiday commercialism. Participants create 11″x17″ posters with original slogans and images, with winners advancing through local, district, state, and even international levels, with prizes awarded at various stages.
This year, the competition in Our Lady of Fatima was managed by Knights Peter Rubsam and Brad Wolf who worked with the Parish and CCD Parents to distribute the initiative to all the children. As a result, there was a lot of entries and competition to win the 1st prize for each grade was highly competitive.
Congratulations to Ella Trojek Grade 2, Isabella Ciano Grade 3 and Aurora Dusi Grade 6.
The 3 winners posters will now be sent onwards to compete against winners from other Councils in our District, so please wish them the best of luck going forwards!
Thanks to everyone who took part and helped with the competition.
On Sunday, December 21st, the Knights of Columbus Council 12698 presented a cheque of $500 to Fr. Hrebenko to go towards the renovation of the Faith Formation Classrooms at the back of the School. Faith Formation classes are religious education programs that teach the Parish children about God, Jesus, Church Teachings, and the sacraments, complementing what they learn at home, with goals to deepen faith, build community, and prepare for First Communion/Confirmation, using Bible stories, prayers, and lessons on living a Christian life. Providing good quality classrooms is essential for learning, and we are delighted to be able to help this initiative.
Paul Niche, Bob Lenihan, Fr. Hrebenko, Mike Healy and John Nieznanski are seen in the picture above.
On a cold Saturday morning, on November 29th, a group of hardy young Knights of Columbus men gathered for the annual procedure to put together the Church Creche in the Wilton Town Center. There was a lot of energy and laughter provided by all who turned out and, thanks to Louis Furlo, everyone followed the instructions resulting in the quickest time ever!
It reminded me of the joke – It only takes one man to put something together, but it takes many to read the directions: one to read them aloud, and the other to say, “I told you so!”
Thanks to Rich Cunningham for providing the van to move the Creche from the Church to the town center, and to everyone who volunteered and turned out to make it an occasion to remember! On to 2026!
OLF Wilton Knights of Columbus are inviting all boys and girls in Grades 1 to 8 to participate in a “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest.
A workshop for the kids to get started will be held Sunday December 7th after 9:30am mass (10:30am) in the parish center. All supplies will be provided by the OLF Knights of Columbus. Hot cocoa (for the kids), tea and coffee ((for parents) will be available.
Winners in each grade category (1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-8th) will receive a $25 gift card.
The rules are:
Poster must reflect the theme of Keep Christ in Christmas
Each poster should be the original work of a single person
Poster should be approximately 11″ x 17″ in size in color or black and white
Name and grade of artist should be included on back of the poster
Submit posters at the OLF parish office by Friday 12/19
Winners will be selected by 12/31 and have an opportunity to advance to the district, state and national contest levels
Please contact Peter Rubsam at 203-984-5909 with any questions.
Come join us on Monday evening, December 15th, at 8pm for a discussion with Joseph Boscia, an experienced field agent of the Knights of Columbus, to help you answer questions about life insurance and retirement solutions. Find out how Faith and Charity can be still the center of your retirement and life insurance decisions while providing you with a trusted solution.
The Event starts at 8pm and is open to everyone, not just KOC members, and will be held at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Fatima which is connected to the Church. It will also be a great way for you to socialise with your Parish neighbors.
Mark your calendars! The traditional Our Lady of Fatima Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will be held on December 6th after the 4:30pm mass. This traditionally is a very festive event led by the Knights and Columbiettes with a very tasty free dinner provided in the Parish Center after the tree lighting. Everyone is asked to bring their own beverages (BYOB) and registration is not required. Volunteers will be needed to set up in advance – please email wiltonknightsofcolumbus@gmail.com.
Come join us to truly kick off the Christmas Season!
Why not add a touch of holiday cheer to your home this season with a great way to express thanks for Thanksgiving! The Columbiettes are hosting a Poinsettia Sale from now to December 1st 2025. All proceeds of the sale will go towards the renovations of the Faith Formation classroom modules behind the Church School which are in bad need of repair. Your purchase directly supports creating a better learning environment for our students.
🌺 Preorder your festive poinsettias and greens today for pickup on December 6. You can access the digital order form byclicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact the Columbiettes via email at OLF.Columbiettes@gmail.com
NORWALK – On Saturday, November 1, more than 1,100 brand new coats, gloves, and hand-knit winter hats were distributed to clients of Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) by the greater Norwalk area Knights of Columbus Councils as part of the Order’s Coats for Kids Initiative. Sizes from toddler and children’s to men’s and women’s were organized and distributed. Since the initiative launched in 2009, more than 1 million coats have been distributed in 49 states and all 10 Canadian provinces to keep kids warm through the winter.
When the doors opened at 10 a.m., the line stretched around the building at FCA’s Ben Franklin location, showcasing the need in our community. Knights of Columbus Councils from Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Westport, and Wilton worked together to purchase the brand-new coats through various fundraisers throughout the year. In addition to the new coats, handmade winter hats were donated through the Hearts & Crafts Ministry led by Karen Delvecchio and Terri Sargent at St. Matthew Church for the seventh year in a row. Employees from FactSet also volunteered their time to help families find their coats.
“We have been doing our Coats for Kids initiative with FCA since 2019 and each year we are able to increase the number of coats we can provide by sharing the impact that FCA makes for so many families. We look forward to this every year and hope that we can continue our partnership as long as it is needed,” said Project Chairman George Ribellino.
“We are deeply grateful for the continued partnership with the Knights of Columbus,” said Robert F. Cashel, President & CEO of FCA. “This event demonstrates what is possible when neighbors come together to care for one another, and I am grateful to everyone who helped make this generous act of kindness a reality for hundreds of families.”
Local participating councils: Bishop Fenwick Assembly 100 4th Degree Church of the Assumption Council #3688-Westport Father John Stapleton Council #2287-New Canaan Msgr. Thomas J Finn Council #46-Norwalk Our Lady of Fatima Council #12698-Wilton South Norwalk Council #1253 St Matthew Council #14360-Norwalk Reverend James J McGuane Council #4460
Feedback from George Ribellino – Assembly 100 Coats for Kids Team Leader
“I want to thank all of the councils helping make the coats for kids distribution on Saturday, November 1st a great success. The program directly embodies the Knights’ founding mission of serving families through acts of charity. By providing coats, the Knights help ease the financial pressure on low-income families, allowing parents to focus on other essentials. The distribution events serve as a way to connect with and support the local community, bringing together volunteers, children, and families. This event has been a passion of mine since 2014. The best part of it is seeing brother Knights from local councils coming together to make a difference in the local community.”
Feedback from Lisa Habasinski – Community Engagement Coordinator at Family & Children’s Agency in Norwalk
I would like to thank you all on behalf of Family & Children’s Agency for this amazing donation of winter coats. Because of your efforts, we are able to help keep 1,100 individuals warm this winter season. Your compassion and kindness shines through with this incredible donation. For those of you who were fortunate enough to be at the agency on Saturday and help our clients try on coats and pick out what they need for their loved ones, you have made a huge impact on their lives. You are all so wonderful and caring. Just an amazing group men!!
A fantastic party atmosphere was present on Saturday October 18th as the annual Oktoberfest event kicked off at the School Gym of Our Lady of Fatima. A large crowd turned out to experience excellent food provided by the Columbiettes with the Knights assisting when needed. Great traditional German folk music featuring polka and oompah music was provided by the Austrian Boys Band who dressed to fit the occasion. More to come.
Come join the Columbiettes and the Knights at the 3rd Annual Fatima Family Oktoberfest Event on Saturday, October 18th at the Our Lady of Fatima School Gym from 5:30pm for dinner and live music.
The music will be supplied by the Austrian Boys Band, a traditional Austrian-German style and Alpine-American rock music band and, as usual, excellent food will be served, including Bratwurst, Roast Chicken, Braised Cabbage, German Potato Salad, Spaetzel, Hot Pretzels, and Dessert. While water will be provided, its BYOB, so please bring your own beverages.
Adults are $20 each, and children under 10 years of age are $10 each. You can register by clicking here. Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirmation and link to our secure online credit processing. Please allow 24hrs for the email to arrive.
While we strongly encourage pre-registration for planning purposes, walk-ins will be welcomed according to the room’s capacity and our dinner provisions. Thank you for helping us plan in advance by registering.
Please email olf.columbiettes@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit! A toast to good cheer and coziness!
Wilton Knights Of Columbus 