Knights of Columbus- Local 2023
What's in it for you?
- Spiritual growth
- Strong friendships
- Satisfaction in being a part of worthwhile projects and making a difference in the community
Things the Knights Do for.... |
the Community |
| Bingo - once per week all winter, proceeds are donated to community programs, such as Parents for a Safe Prom, and Post-Graduation |
| Tootsie Roll Drive benefit local ARC programs |
| Help at Special Olympics |
| Peace Center food shelf |
the Church |
| Support the Priest |
| Sponsor trip for the server to Twins game |
| Take nuns to a Twins game |
| Hold Marion Hour of Prayer |
| Provide Gift of rosary to new members |
| Sponsored Memorial for Unborn at local Churches |
| Available to help with church projects |
the Youth |
| Support the Catholic Schools |
| Sponsor Free Throw Contest |
| Award two $500 Scholarships for families of members each year |
| Sponsor Marathon for Non-Public Education- over $61 million raised in 30 years statewide |
| Pro-Life |
| Hold a Pro-Life breakfast raising up to $1800 each year, benefiting local pro-life work |
| Pay for bus to Minnesota Capitol for Pro-Life Rally in January |
| Fund Pro-Life highway signs |
| Monthly rosary prayed in homes by knights families to stop abortion |
families, our member and our council |
| Pray the Rosary at wakes |
| State-wide Student loan program for college students |
| Hold K of C family picnic |
| State-wide family camping weekend event |
| Celebrate yearly outdoor Rural Life Mass and Picnic dinner |
| Ladies Auxiliary Chapter for wives of members, supporting the Knights in charitable work |
| Life Insurance program ranked in top 6% in United States, proceeds benefiting Catholic programs worldwide |
About our Local Council #2023 |
| Hold member Christmas Party |
| Sponsor two Fish Fries during Lent |
| Hold memorial Mass to honor deceased members |
| Reflection on Catholic Faith given at every meeting by the Council Chaplain |
| Monthly newsletter provided to all members |
| Council meeting held 2nd Thursday of each month |
| Council bowling for member and guest - many prizes for all that come to bowl or watch |
| All male practicing Catholics over age 18 are eligible to join the order of Knights of Columbus |
| Membership includes a free $1000 - $2500 Accidental Death Benefit for a member and spouse |
