More Knights will result in more charitable programs, more support for parishes, more help for the needy, the disabled, the hungry and the homeless, and more financial protection for Catholic families. This was the main theme of the Membership Seminar, the first general meeting of the 130th Supreme Convention in Anaheim, which was attended by some 200 delegates and Knights of Columbus leaders.

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson delivered a heartfelt address at the end of the meeting which underlined the importance of membership growth.

“It’s more than just about numbers and quotas,” he said. “Membership is about the changed lives of the men we recruit and the financial protection we can provide for their families. Membership is what these men will do for their communities and their parishes. Membership is about renewing the Church through support of our priests and bishops. Membership is about transforming society through Catholic solidarity, through everyone being able to say, I am my brother’s keeper.”

Thanks to your volunteer hours, St. Simon Festival was a record breaker! Dennis estimates that our brother Knights contributed over 300 man hours to working the hamburger and hot dog booth. Your support went a long way to raising money for the parish.

The signup forms for the St. Simon Parish Festival have been posted.  As in the past, the Knights of Columbus are responsible for managing the Hamburgers/Hotdog booth.   Please use the online form to sign up so we can stay organized.

Food & Beverages (Look for Cheeseburger & Hot Dogs)   Also, you’ll want to scroll down for Friday & Saturday’s signups.

To learn more about the festival events, click here.

The next Exemplification for the Fourth Degree is set for August 25 & 26 in Shelbyville, Indiana.   Cost for candidates is $70 which includes a ticket to the Saturday evening banquet, Sunday’s Exemplification ceremonies, social baldric and pin for the candidates.  You can download the registration form below and be sure to submit a Form 4 Registration form to the Assembly for approval.  If you have any questions, please contact  SK Dennis Gochoel.

Shelbyville Exemplification Registration Form

The state is in the process of scheduling more 2nd and 3rd Degree Ceremonies for this year.  As they are confirmed we will list them on this website.