Who are the Knights?
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

 Membership Benefits
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.

Our Council assists in numerous events in our parish such as the parish fair, thanksgiving breakfast, men's prayer breakfast, Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper, Pentecost Sunday Luncheon. We helpraise funds to sponsor priest education in the diocese. We participate in raising funds for people with disabilities. 

 How to Join
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

Please contact Bernie Brown bebrown@usg.com , Robert Fratesi robertfratesi@msn.com or any other officer about becoming a Knight.

4th Degree 
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.

 Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary hosts an annual Halloween Party, Bake Sale Bingo and other events. They also give an annual scholarship to a needy high school senior each year and contribute to further priest education. They help support the men and the council activities. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.

Please contact Joanne Brown if you are interested in joining brownie1_1979@yahoo.com

 Squires
Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.