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The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with a record of over 1.6 million members as of May 2001. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people. Last year the Knights donated to charity more than $116 million and volunteered more than 56.7 million hours of service. Our insurance, which now stands at more than $41 billion in force, is on target to surpass production totals for 2000. 

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. Please contact the Grand Knight John Petrie at [email protected] if you are interested.

 
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'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.  Although Council 12008 currently does not have an active Ladies Auxiliary, we are always looking for interested individuals. Please contact the Grand Knight John Petrie at [email protected] if you are interested.

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility. Although Council 12008 currently does not have an active Squires program, we are always looking for interested individuals. Please contact the Grand Knight John Petrie at [email protected] if you are interested.