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.

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.

We hold "Coffee Sundays" or "Pancake Breakfasts" once a month, usually on the 3rd Sunday in the Parrish Hall from September to June. We sponsor dinners, dances and other entertainment in the Parrish Hall as well. The Tootie Roll Drive is a annual fund raiser, which the proceeds go to a organization in need. We sponsor a "Free Throw" Basketball competition annualy too.

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.

Contact    Klaus Stankiewicz         Membership Chairman.    (860) 886-9085
               Dave Beatty                  Grand Knight                   (860) 889-5207

 
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. (At this time, there is a waiver in place, shortening the the time to 6 months.) 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.Our Council's Fourth Degree Members are affiliated with the  Rev. Daniel Mullen Assembly No. 106

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.

For information to start a Ladies Auxilary, please contact the Grand Knight.

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.

For information regarding starting a  Squires Circle please contact the Grand Knight

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