Council #3703
Our Lady of Good Counsel – Mountain Home, Idaho
Father D.L. McElligott
Congratulations to Council #3703 – Our Lady of Good Counsel – Mountain Home, Idaho on the 67th Anniversary of their founding on September 17, 1953.
Knight of Columbus Fr. D.L. McElligott Council 3703 at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mountain Home, Idaho will celebrate it 67th Anniversary on September 17, 2020, with a Rosary, followed with a Mass offered for the intentions of deceased members of Council 3703, and end with a potluck in the fellowship hall.
The council was founded on September 17, 1953, and now has 105 members. Grand Knight #43, Monte Stephens, currently leads the council which is comprised of members of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, Archdiocese of Military Services, Mountain Home AFB, ID. He takes over from a line of great leaders of the Council and strives to continue the giving legacy of the council.
The council chose the name of Fr. D.L. McElligott who begin priesthood in Northern Idaho in the 1920s, before coming to Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mountain Home, in the 1930s. One of our founding members Brother John Barrutia was baptized by Fr. McElligott in 1931. He later as Pastor Assumption Parish of Ferdinand, ID in early 1950s.
A highlight of the last year’s activities includes two $1000 scholarships awarded to high school graduates from Mountain Home High School and Glenn’s Ferry High School. The Knights Council teamed up with the Diocese of Boise to host a Marriage for Life Retreat and held their annual widow’s luncheon in February. The spring saw the Council host a Free Throw Competition resulting in one State winner. In the fall there was the Youth Soccer Challenge with another State winner, the Annual Christmas Bazaar, Thanksgiving Community Dinner, and To Keep Christ in Christmas the Council led a “Christmas Caroling and Cocoa” event taking some Christmas cheer to two senior living centers.
As the Council continues to support the legacy programs we move to fill gaps in the support our St Vincent de Paul food pantry needs that have increased in today’s environment. Our Council will begin a Men’s Study Group in October 2020 starting off with the “Into the Breach” video series.
The Knights of Council 3703 support Faith through Knights First Sunday filling the roles of Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, and Greeters which is normally followed with a coffee social. A rosary is hosted prior to the monthly business meetings and host a mass for the Silver Rose and Marian Icon.
Due to the support of our Knights and the Parishioners, Council 3703 earns the Star Council Award, Columbian Award, and Founders Award routinely showing the support the Council gives and receives from not only the Parishioners but the community.
Here’s a look back on September 17, 1953:
Pope: Pope Pius XII
President: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Governor: Leonard B. Jordan
Population of Idaho: 596,000
NFL Champion: Detroit Lions (December 28, 1952)
World Series Champion: New York Yankees (October 7, 1952)
NBA Champion: New York Knicks (April 10, 1953)
Stanley Cup Champions: Montreal Canadiens (April 16, 1953)
Life Magazine Cover (September 14, 1953)
Headlines for September 17
Today in History – September 14 – VIDEO
- 1787 – U.S. Constitution Signed
The Constitution of the United States of America is signed by 38 of 41 delegates present at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
LINK: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/u-s-constitution-signed - 1862 – Battle of Antietam breaks out
On the morning of September 17, 1862, Confederate and Union troops in the Civil War clash near Maryland’s Antietam Creek in the bloodiest single day in American military history.
LINK: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-antietam - 1916 – WWI flying ace The Red Baron wins his first aerial combat
WWI flying ace The Red Baron of the German Luftstreitkräfte, wins his first aerial combat near Cambrai, France
LINK: https://www.onthisday.com/people/the-red-baron - 1917 – Honus Wagner Retires
Honus Wagner retires at age 43, Pittsburgh Pirates retire his #33
LINK: https://www.onthisday.com/people/honus-wagner - 1939 – The Soviet Union Invades Poland
Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov declares that the Polish government has ceased to exist
LINK: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soviet-union-invades-poland - 1953 – Ernie Banks becomes Chicago Cubs 1st black player
LINK: https://www.onthisday.com/people/ernie-banks - 1965 – CBS Premiere of WWII Sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes”
LINK: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogan%27s_Heroes - 1972 – CBS Premiere of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H, adapted from the movie, starring Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, and Wayne Rogers debuts on CBS
LINK: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M*A*S*H_(TV_series) - 1976 – NASA unveils its first space shuttle, the Enterprise
NASA publicly unveils its first space shuttle, the Enterprise, during a ceremony in Palmdale, California.
LINK: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/space-shuttle-unveiled
Famous Births for September 17
- 1923 – Hank Williams, Sr. (1923-1953) – Mount Olive, Alabama
Country Music Artist
Daily Readings for September 17, 2020
- Daily Readings Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67rXfdGsAkY
1st Reading 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Responsorial Psalm Psalms 118:1B-2, 16AB-17, 28
Alleluia Matthew 11:28
Gospel Luke 7:36-50
Feastdays for September 17
- Saint Robert Bellarmine
Saint Bellarmine was an Italian Jesuit and a cardinal of the Catholic Church. He was canonized a saint in 1930 and named Doctor of the Church, one of only 36. He was one of the most important figures in the Counter-Reformation.
Council #3703 meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Their meetings are held at Our Lady of Good Counsel located at 342 East Jackson St, Mountain Home, ID 83647. You can view all of their Council activities on our Calendar of Events located HERE.
