Saint Robert Bellarmine Council # 12037
• Saint Robert Bellarmine Church • St. Charles, MO 63303 •
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.
Here insert a paragraph or two about the benefits of being a member of your local council: Church Activities, Youth Activities, Family Activities, Community Service and Council Activities.
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.
Men looking to join the council should contact David Freshly, our council Membership Chairman or send email to [email protected].
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. They also generally do help with
setting up and beautifying the hall for events.
In 1999, our Ladies Auxiliary was chartered. Donna Ardolino was the President. The Ladies continually work in promoting the ideals of Columbianism through their support of our Knights. They are involved with all of our Knights activities and sponsor their own activities (e.g. yard sale, jewelry sale). The Ladies also participate in the American Heart Association walk and Diabetes walk.
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.
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