Wilton Knights Of Columbus

Category: Entertainment

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Oktoberfest done right!!

    Oktoberfest done right!!

    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.

  • 3rd Annual Fatima Family Oktoberfest 2025

    3rd Annual Fatima Family Oktoberfest 2025

    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 Officers Annual Outing

    Wilton Knights of Columbus Officers Annual Outing

    The Wilton Knights of Columbus Council 12698 held their Annual Officer’s outing once again at Norwalk Yacht Club on a beautiful afternoon on Sunday September 21st. While some officers were unable to make it due to other conflicts, a large contingent turned out with their wives and had a fantastic time. Brian Rafferty and Jamie McDowell were in charge of the BBQ and cooked some great burgers and sausages for all. There was a huge selection of starters, salads and desserts for afters, with the food provided by everyone.

    Once everyone had their fill, the brave ones took to the water in the boat aptly named “The Luck of the Irish” for a quick spin on the Sound. “Luckily”, all returned save to shore!

    Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make this a great afternoon – its a great way to thank all the Officers for their contributions and volunteer hours during the year, and to also get to know their wives and build better bonds. We hope to continue this event for many years in the future.

  • Easter Weekend Activities

    Easter Weekend Activities

    Firstly, I hope you all had a very happy easter and that the resurrection of Christ brought you and your family peace and joy as you rejoiced in the miracle of Easter, surrounded by the love of family, the warmth of friendship, and the blessings of faith.

    I also want to thank all the Knights and our sister Columbiettes who volunteered and participated in the Easter Activities over the weekend. What a fantastic effort to get everything just right, from the cleaning of the Church, the beautiful flowers that were added by the Columbiettes, the washing of the feet, the preparations for the Easter Egg Hunt, the joy on the children’s faces, and the beautiful Easter Vigil Service by Fr. Pawel. I hope you all had a great Easter!