TALK CITIZEN - 2007-2008

COUNCIL INFORMATION

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Roman Catholic fraternal service organization.  Founded in the United States in 1812 by Father McGivney, it is named to honor Christopher Columbus, and dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.  There are more than 1.7 million members in 14,000 councils, with nearly 200 councils on college campuses.  Membership is limited to "practical Catholic" men aged 18 years or older. 

Councils have been chartered in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, the Philippines, Guam, Saipan, and most recently in Poland.  The Knight's official junior organization, the Columbian Squires, has over 5000 Circles -- none at Council 9301 at this time.   All the Order's ceremonials and business meetings are restricted to members though other events are open to the public.  A promise not to reveal any details of the ceremonials except to equally qualified Knights is required to ensure their impact and meaning for new members.

COUNCIL MEETINGS

General business meetings for Council 9301 are held the first Monday of each month in Star Hall (Social Activities Center in the basement of the church building) at 7:30 p.m.  The meetings usually run about an hour to an hour and a half.  If you are a member of any Knights of Columbus Council you are welcome to attend.  Attendance for members is encouraged at least once a quarter but is preferred as often as you can.  Participation in at least one of the many events supported by the Knights is requested.

ABOUT OUR COUNCIL

St. Mary Star of the Sea Knights of Columbus Council 9301 was established in 1986.  One of the Deacons currently assigned to our Parish, Deacon Vince Genco, was the catalyst in forming our Council as well as several other Councils in southern Michigan.  We have been fortunate as well with the never tiring and complete support of our Pastors, present and past.  We are indeed a fraternal service organization with direct support to our Parish - contributions to the elementary school, priestly formation support, physical plant upgrade support in the parish as well as the school, contributions to two homes for children, contributions to St. Vincent de Paul Society who assist the poor of our community, and many others.  We accomplish our goals through various events and activities conducted throughout the year.  Please scroll down to the Activities page to view many of the events and the dates throughout the year.  

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 Com-
mandments of God
and the precepts of
the Church.  Application
blanks are available
from any member of
the Knights of
Columbus.

LADIES AUXILIARY

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to
SUPPORT the men and the council.  They

do the 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.