The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.
As a member of Council 867 you can enjoy helping us support the five parishes we serve. You can also assist with our annual Free Throw Tournament and Soccer Chalenges that promotge active lifestyles and exercise for our young people. Come experience fraternity at our many functions at our Council Home including our Ham and Turkey parties, Special dinners, Family picnic, Easter egg hunt and many other activities. Support our worthy causes like Measure Up for ARC, Ring the Bell for the Salvation Army or can and tab colection for Mom's House. Don't forget our Council home that has fun and food for the ENTIRE family. We offer a menu of food and drinks that are top notch. We also have a special shopping benefit. New for 2010 shop at our Council's online shopping marketplace and save on all your purchases! While you are saving money on items you buy every day the Council recieves a protion of each sale to help us futher our worthy causes! What a way to contribute! Check this site often for more benefits.
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Please contact Grand Knight William Davenport, Financial Secretary Edward Zaleweski or Membership Director Chuck Yost for more details!
Any Third Degree member in good standing, 6 Months after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.
The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.