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The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal
service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their
families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church,
their communities, families and young people. There are over 13,000
Knights of Columbus councils throughout the United States, Canada, the
Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama,
the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.
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. You also have the opportunity to help your
local parish, your archdiocese or the region you live in the programs
sponsored by the various groups of Knights .
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 the Grand Knight Adrian Clark -
416-421-6055, our Council Chaplain, Fr. Jose or any member of the Knights of
Columbus.
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.
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.
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.
Currently our Council has no Squires
Circle but we hope that as the youth in the parish grow we can form a
circle.
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