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  • 2026 Easter Egg Hunt

    2026 Easter Egg Hunt

    Another fantastic Easter Egg Hunt happened on Saturday, April 4th, at 10am. The Columbiettes in tandem with the Knights put together a great set of entertainment for everyone who turned out. There was coffee and an assortment of juices for adults and kids alike, twinned with a choice of munchin donuts that would have fed an army! Earlier in the morning, the Columbiettes had teamed with a large group of very energetic older kids who helped set everything up, getting tables in place and strategically placing eggs throughout the field behind the school. Once it came time for the Egg Hunt, children were quickly on the search and each child returned with plenty of eggs and a very happy smile on their face.

    I would like to thank everyone who volunteered their time over the Easter period, including the flower sale, the washing of the feet, the cleaning of the Church, the purchasing of the food, the Easter Egg Hunt, and many other activities. They helped make it a very special Easter for young and old alike!

  • A fantastic evening celebrating St. Patricks Day!

    A fantastic evening celebrating St. Patricks Day!

    On Saturday evening, March 14th 2026, about 120 people gathered at Our Lady of Fatima’s School Gym to celebrate St. Patricks Day in style. The evening kicked off with Fr. Pawel giving an Irish Blessing before the food was served. O’Neills pub in Norwalk once again provided the Irish food, corn beef with cabbage, mash and a choice of vegetables. Immediately after that, dessert was served, with the Village Market providing two very large trays of Brownies and Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Tony Boucher also provided some Cookies – needless to say, we were only counting crumbs at the end.
    There was then a draw for the children and each child was given a toy that was provided by the “Wild Child” shop in Wilton. It put a smile on every childs face and was hugely appreciated. We then had a draw for the Adults and some fantastic prizes were won by a lot of people, with prizes ranging from $25 to $160 in vouchers that were provided by some very generous businesses that I have named below.
    Once the draws were completed, everyone was treated to some great Irish dancing provided by the Mulkerin School of Irish Dance. To cap it off, they brought the children up on the stage at the end and involved them in a traditional Irish Dance which they loved! It made everyone extremely happy to see the kids so involved in the event.
    Thanks must be given to everyone involved – to all the businesses who supported us, to the Knights and the Columbiettes who helped organise and run the event, and to the Parish who turned out in big numbers to enjoy themselves and support a great cause at the same time.
    Míle buíochas!!!!!!!!

    Thank you again to all the businesses that supported us, including O’Neills Pub of Norwalk, The Village Market, ASML, Dynamic Edge Physiotherapy, YMCA, The Little Pub, Stop & Shop, Wilton Hardware, Eco Chic Salon, Marleys Restaurant, Craft 14 Kitchen & Bar, Cactus Rose Restaurant, Pinocchio Pizza, Nova Cafe, Ancona’s Wines, The Red Rooster, The Wild Child, Sweet Pierre’s, Tavern on 7, and the Tusk & Cup, Wilton

  • St Patricks Day Fundraiser

    St Patricks Day Fundraiser

    The Knights of Columbus, supported by the Columbiettes

    Present “The St. Patrick’s Day” Fundraiser

    Saturday, March 14th, 2026 from 5:30pm
    at the Our Lady of Fatima’s School Gym

    Traditional Irish food provided by O’Neills Pub of Norwalk
    Dessert provided by The Village Market, Wilton
    Irish Dancing provided by The Mulkerin School of Irish Dance
    Irish music provided by the Irish Knight of Columbus!
    BYOB – Bring Your Own Beverage

    Adults (18 and above )$25
    Youth (12 to 17) $15
    Children Under 12 free!

    Buy Your Tickets Here

    You can also drop an envelope to the Parish Office enclosing the correct amount of money and people attending

    Given that we were near capacity last year, we would recommend you purchase your tickets in advance to ensure you get a seat.
    Paying at the door will be accepted until capacity is reached

    Main Event Sponsors include:

    • O’Neills Pub of Norwalk
    • The Village Market, Wilton
    • ASML, Wilton

    Sponsors providing prizes for the draw include:

    • O’Neills Pub of Norwalk
    • The Village Market, Wilton
    • ASML, Wilton
    • Dynamic Edge Physiotherapy, Wilton
    • YMCA, Wilton
    • The Little Pub, Wilton
    • Stop & Shop, Wilton
    • Wilton Hardware
    • Eco Chic Salon, Wilton
    • Marleys Restaurant, Wilton
    • Craft 14 Kitchen & Bar, Wilton
    • Cactus Rose Restaurant, Wilton
    • Pinocchio Pizza, Wilton
    • Nova Cafe, Wilton
    • Ancona’s Wines, Wilton
    • The Red Rooster, Wilton
    • The Wild Child, Wilton
    • Sweet Pierre’s, Wilton
    • Tavern on 7, Wilton
    • Tusk & Cup, Wilton

  • Special Needs Planning Seminar

    Special Needs Planning Seminar

    Join us for an important presentation on Special Needs Planning.
    For families with a special needs child, financially preparing for the future can be overwhelming and daunting. Many parents quietly worry about their child’s future and make arrangements to provide financial support for their child.

    The Knights of Columbus recognizes the unique challenges that these families face. We understand it’s not just about dollars and medical care but also the quality of life for their child.

    In this seminar, we’ll talk through some of the challenges and solutions that you and your family should consider. We’ll go through the planning process and share how the Knights of Columbus can help your family.
    Sign up today.

    The event will be held on March 3rd, 2026 in St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt Street, Plansville, CT from 6:30pm to 8pm.

  • Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Competition Winners

    Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Competition Winners

    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.

  • Faith Formation Classroom Donation

    Faith Formation Classroom Donation

    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.

  • Creche Goes Up In Town Center

    Creche Goes Up In Town Center

    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!

  • Keep Christ In Christmas Contest

    Keep Christ In Christmas Contest

    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.

  • Financial Protection for Catholic Families & Benefits Event

    Financial Protection for Catholic Families & Benefits Event

    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.

    Please RSVP to wiltonknightsofcolumbus@gmail.com

  • Christmas Tree Lighting!

    Christmas Tree Lighting!

    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!