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Knights of Columbus
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The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic Men’s Fraternal Service organization.
Our order was founded in 1882 by a Catholic priest – Fr. Michael J. McGivney and espouses the Christian values of-- Charity
- Unity
- Fraternity
Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with the community; it is supporting the local Catholic Church, while enhancing one's own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing ones family life.Our council has 197 members at MQP. We meet every third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the school cafeteria, starting with a Rosary followed with a meal and a meeting. We have annual dues of $50. No other financial obligation is required. Members receive the national publication COLUMBIA magazine, and a council produced monthly e-news letter.Why Join the Knights of Columbus?Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference.We are an active council! We ask members to -- Attend at least two monthly meetings, contribute ideas, and get involved.
- Volunteer to organize or join a committee.
- Assist at our fund-raisers – include your wives and children as well.
- Support our fund-raisers by promoting, selling tickets, and coming to events
- Attend our social events.
- Pray for those in need.
- Recruit new members.
With regard to participation, what is done as a member is done as a Christian man. Christianity is a faith of action. Everything done in the church and community (Eucharistic Ministry, Ushers, Habitat for Humanity, Youth Leader, etc) is done in His name.
Together we can do even greater things.To Join, go to WWW.KOFC.ORG/JoinUsConsider Joining the Knights of Columbus
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Knights of Columbus Contacts
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Grand Knight
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nlonerganyahoo.comKC Membership Director
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We conduct various charitable efforts for MQP and our greater Catholic community. Our funds are primarily derived from dues, and a main fundraiser:
- Lenten Fish Fries on Fridays
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- Back to School shopping in August for needy children.
- Christmas Shopping at Wal-Mart in December for needy children.
- Contributions to Youth Groups for assistance provided at our events.
- Provide Easter Baskets for Abused Children.
- Financial aid for individual students to attend various youth conferences.
- Financial assistance to Parish families with financial difficulties.
- Sponsor Easter Egg Hunt during Easter for the young children of our community.
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- We identify projects to assist MQP. Our past projects include financial assistance for:
- ice maker in cafeteria
- cafeteria tables
- Right to Life Monument
- Ten Commandments Monument
- We have a Super Bowl Gumbo Fundraiser for:
- Mental Disability Fund (MDF)
- We support pro-life -baby bottle fund-raiser and a baby shower.
- We assist at MQP Ministry Fair & Fleur de Fall
- We assist other ministries as needed ..... "such as the Haiti Solidarity Partner Ministry"
- Abbey Flood Restoration Fundraiser shrimp boil
- We identify projects to assist MQP. Our past projects include financial assistance for:
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- We pray the Rosary before each meeting.
- We have a Family Mass each quarter.
- Attend Monthly Eucharistic Adoration.
- We have a Day-of-Reflection for Men.
- Install Keep Christ in Christmas” sign at MQP.
- We assist the altar society decorate the church for Christmas and Easter.
- We help whenever there is need at the Parish or in our community
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- Installation of Officers dinner in June.
- Family Christmas party in December.
- We encourage Knights and their wives to work our fundraisers together. This turns out to be the best way for us to get to know each other’s families.
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- Youth Soccer challenge
- Youth Basketball Free throw contest
- Youth Poster contest for Substance Abuse
- Youth Essay contest for 8th and 12th graders
- Catholic Youth Leadership Award( CYLA) for 12th graders
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