2025 Annual Knights/Catholic War Vets Blue Mass

The Knights of Columbus Monsignor James S. Conlan Council #5329 in conjunction with the Eugene Kelly Catholic War Veterans Post 1937 (Pine Bush NY) , the K of C Most Precious Blood Council #9254 (Walden NY), and the K of C Father Richard Joyce Council #2270 (Montgomery NY)  are sponsoring a Catholic Blue Mass for police officers, firemen, United States military active and veteran service members, law enforcement personnel and corrections officers, EMS, and other local/state/federal first responders on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3 PM at the Holy Name of Mary-Assumption RC Church in Montgomery NY (89 Union Street Montgomery, NY 12549 — directions can be found here). The mass is open to the public to attend for all supporters and family members as well. Father Tom Colucci (FDNY retired) will be the main celebrant. Participating Emergency Responder and Military attendees are encouraged to the wear their dress uniforms, but doing so is not required.

There will be a dinner meal served immediately following the Mass courtesy of Richard Joyce Council #2270  in the church hall.

As we expect a wide attendance from the larger community of the surrounding Pine Bush area, we ask that all present please remember all those who choose to receive Eucharist during the mass must be Catholic and in good standing with the Church as per the Church’s guidelines of the reception of Holy Communion. Those of other faiths and Christian denominations not in union with the Catholic Church are welcome to attend the mass, but should not receive Holy Communion during that portion of the mass.

If you have any questions please contact Grand Knight Joe Ditizio at (917) 859-6383.