Council Activities

Charity

Charity is the first principle of the Knights of Columbus.  Our council strives to follow in it’s founders footsteps, Father Michael J. McGivney, who set an example of true Christian charity by selflessly aiding those who were less fortunate.  In support of this initiative, our council has participated in the following charitable activities:

  • Tootsie Roll (Intellectual Disabilities)  Drive: funds raised are donated to organizations assisting mentally challenged individuals.
  • Donations last fraternal year were over $6,000 and were given to: Special Olympics, Rocvale Childrens Home, ARC of Winnebago, Boone, and Olge counties.
  • Support our local parishes.
  • Religous Vocations support.

Unity

Unity is the second principle of the Knights of Columbus.  Activities which illustrate our unity include the following:

  • K of C Recruitment campaigns
  • Memorial Mass for deceased brothers
  • Various functions to explore and expand our faith through talks, activities and days of recollection

Fraternity

Fraternity is the third principle of the Knights of Columbus.   Our fraternal activities include the following:

  • K of C Life Insurance
  • Prayer and support for sick brother Knights and families
  • Weekly Lenten Fish Fry
  • Summer Golf Outings
  • Annual Picnic
  • Christmas Party
  • Bowling League

Patriotism

Patriotism is the principle of the Fourth Degree.  Many of our members are active participants in the Fourth Degree.  Some of the Fourth Degree activities include:

  • Priest Appreciation Night
  • Support for Eucharistic Congress and Supreme Convention

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