My Brothers in Christ,

Someone asked me after learning that I was a member of the Knights of Columbus. “What are the Knights and tell me everything that they do?” The Knights of Columbus are unique in the Catholic Church. We owe this to the founder of our Order and his inspired vision, the servant of God, Father Michael J. McGivney. For many years we have identified ourselves as a Catholic family, fraternal, service organization.

First of all, our devotion to our faith makes us unique. Our roots are in our Catholic parish. Our founder was a priest. Our service programs are informed by our faith. Our willingness to give of ourselves for the church and community, for families in need, for brother knights and young people results annually in record amounts of charity and service. Last year, we donated in excess of $50,000 to seminarians and religious for their studies.

We need more families to join our family, the Knights of Columbus, to better serve the needs of the priest and parish. We can offer you a fraternal group that works and plays together while promoting our Catholic faith. The opportunity to help your pastor in caring for your church and community, to help our youth in programs available such as essay contests, coloring contest, scholarships, sporting events, and programs for the parish. Knights also support the RSVP vocations program, Pennies for Vocations, and Handicap funding. You name it the Knights are probably doing it.

If this sounds like something that is missing in your life, join us. We want and need all of you.
 The peace of Jesus Christ be with you and the blessings or Our Lady of Fatima grant you everlasting life.

Vivat Jesus!

Jake Werner
, State Deputy