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There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line. The Link below will get you to our Social Site plus Key KofC State and National Sites as well as the National Newsletter
Welcome New Members in 2023
> Alberto Resendez
> Bill Bordo
> Chad Dawson
> Marc Farin
> Chris Nelson
> Jeff Drenth
> Tom Glosenger
our charter: council formed in 1982
About Us
HOW KofC STARTED
LET US PRAY FOR UKRAINE AND HELP
LET US PRAY FOR UKRAINE AND HELP
Knights of Columbus Founded
Late-19th century Connecticut was marked by the growing fraternal benefit societies, anti-Catholic prejudice and dangerous factory working conditions that left many families fatherless. Recognizing a need in his community, Father Michael J. McGivney, the 29-year-old assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., gathered a group of men at his parish on Oct. 2, 1881. He proposed establishing a lay organization to prevent Catholic men from entering secret societies antithetical to Church teaching, uniting Catholic men and helping families of deceased members.
To demonstrate their loyalty to their country as well as their faith, these men took Christopher Columbus — recognized as a Catholic and celebrated as the discoverer of America – as their patron. The Knights of Columbus elected officers in February 1882 and assumed corporate status on March 29.
In addition to the Order’s benefits, Catholic men were drawn to the Knights because of its emphasis on serving one’s Church, community and family with virtue. Fraternity and patriotism were added to the Knights’ founding principles of charity and unity in 1885 and 1900, respectively.
1882: The Knights of Columbus is born on Feb. 6, 1882, when the first members choose Columbus as their patron. Immediately after the Order’s March 29 incorporation, Father McGivney sends a diocesan-wide appeal for new members to priests.
LET US PRAY FOR UKRAINE AND HELP
LET US PRAY FOR UKRAINE AND HELP
LET US PRAY FOR UKRAINE AND HELP
The Knights of Columbus today calls on its over two million members and their families worldwide to join in nine days of prayer beginning March 17, 2022. Initiated by Catholics in Ukraine, the novena leads up to the Feast of the Annunciation, on March 25th, when Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Saint Peter’s Square in Rome. This date is historically significant, as on the same day in 1984, Saint John Paul II consecrated Russia and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
“During this time of immense suffering in Ukraine, I call on our more than two million Knights to devote themselves in prayer to our Blessed Virgin Mary,” said Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly. “Together, we’ll ask Our Lady to intercede on behalf of those directly impacted by the conflict, to give strength to our Ukrainian and Polish Knights working so hard to deliver relief, and to help bring peace to the region.”
Ukraine Solidarity Fund
Your gift to the Ukraine Solidarity Fund will provide temporary shelter, food, medical supplies, clothing, communications and religious supplies. These items will all be immediately distributed, and 100% of your gift will go directly to these displaced people. Use Link below to help with your donation!
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LET US PRAY FOR UKRAINE AND HELP
JOIN US
- Current Membership is 219
- We are always looking for members / volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to help that best suits you.
- A parish committee of the national organization that raises funds for charities outside of the parish. Meetings are on the second and fourth Monday of the month. Time commitment is about four hours per month for active members.
- Please contact Sean Conley at 630.752.0624 or seanpconley1@comcast.net for more information.
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We are dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community. Your contribution today helps us make a difference. Presently if you want to donate send to KofC Council 8002, PO Box 286, Winfield, IL 60190 DO NOT USE THE LINK BELOW!
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