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The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal
service organization with 1.6 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 the 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.
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.
Contact Mike Pankey-Membership Director, or Joe Santaniello-Grand Knight, any Knights of
Columbus member or via e-mail at [email protected] for more information.
 Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year 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 of the Knights of Columbus Council 9575’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.
The Ladies Auxiliary is open to all ladies, 18 years or older who are
associated with past or present members of Council 9575.
The President of the Ladies Auxiliary is Sylvia Kleczkowski.
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