ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE SWORDS

Assembly 3218, Archbishop Ambrose De Paoli, will host the Blessing of the Swords Ceremony on Saturday, March 7th, at 6:30 PM at Schott Communities. Our committee is working hard to make this event a memorable experience. Our District Master of Florida, Sir Knight Robert Urrutia,PSD, will be presiding over the Ceremony.

This event does not happen that often, usually just once a year. But it is truly special for the Knights of Columbus. Oftentimes, when we think of the word " knight, we envision an armor-clad warrior with a sword and shield. It is no secret that our Fraternal Organization, namely the Fourth Degree of Patriotism, also includes a sword as part of the uniform. In fact, the Fourth Degree Color Corps, which is the Visible Arm of the Order and consists of Honor Guards and Color Guards, has been active in a wide variety of parish functions and public events, so that it is almost impossible not recognize a Knight of Columbus in his uniform. The Ceremonial Sword that Sir Knights carry is a symbol of Christian Knighthood and the most prominent piece of the uniform. As men of Christ, the Knights of Columbus do not use the Sword as a weapon of aggression or war, but rather, as a symbolic reminder of our commitments to Patriotism, to honor Christ, and to defend our Faith, church, and Country.

This activity is open and free to all Knights of Columbus and their families. If you want to spend a delightful evening of faith and fellowship with your Brother Knights, then come to this beautiful, reverent Ceremony. If you know some fellow Sir Knights with a sword and uniform, then come support them in our Ceremony. If you own a Knights of Columbus sword you want blessed, come to our Ceremony. If you are a lower Degree Knight who is interested in the Fourth Degree or is already a Candidate, then come to our Ceremony to learn more about being a Sir Knight. There are so many more reasons to come and experience the Blessing of the Swords that you do not need to be in the Fourth Degree or Color Corps to attend.

This is a formal event, so be sure to dress appropriately. All Fourth Degree Sir Knights attending are expected to wear their official dress uniform or a business suit and Fourth Degree lapel pin. All Third Degree and lower Brother Knights should also wear business suits. All Color Corps members must wear their full official dress uniform and gear. We will start with Holy Mass at the St. Jude Chapel at 6:30 PM. Following the Mass, we will have our Blessing of the Swords Ceremony. After the Ceremony, you are welcome to join us at the Dinner Reception in the Social Hall, where food and drinks will be available. You can purchase tickets for the reception using the QR code on the flyer or pay at the door. All profits for the reception will go to our Military Chaplain Charitable Fund. The Schott Communities is located at 6591 S Flamingo Road, Cooper City, FL 33330.

Please refer to the attached flyer for more information and spread the word to all your fellow Brother Knights and to your Councils. We look forward to seeing you at this amazing event! Vivat Jesus and God Bless!