Knights of Columbus

     Knights of Columbus

We are committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism and to the defense of the priesthood. Our order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death and to the preservation and defense of the family.

Activities

From the moment of our founding in 1882, charity has been the first principle of the Knights of Columbus. We are men of faith and men of action.

Last year alone, in addition to raising and donating more than $158 million to charitable needs and projects, Knights volunteered more than 70 million hours of their time to charitable causes. We undertake these acts of charity because we see those in need through the eyes of faith. Moreover, in the Knights of Columbus, we approach these acts of faith together. Pope Benedict XVI calls this the "practice of love as a community".

Our charitable activities encompass an almost infinite variety of local, national and international projects. From international charitable partnerships with Special Olympics, the Global Wheelchair Mission and Habitat for Humanity to our own Food for Families and Coats for Kids projects, and other purely local charities, the opportunity to work together with fellow knights and their families is virtually endless. We also protect the Priest and help the parish and parish community.

Qualifications

• you must be a male over the age of 18 years.
• you must be a practicing Catholic.

To become a member

To become a member please contact Gary Kennedy at 863-232-9562.

Meetings

Our meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the K of C hall located on the church grounds.