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Council No.9995
Walter Obrecht
Grand Knight (928) 468-1684
Dan Alm
Deputy
Grand
Knight (928) 474-8445 Allan
Pelletier
Chancellor James
Bridges
Recorder Silvanus Egler
Financial Secretary
Michael Volger
Treasurer Peter Dohms
Lecturer Timothy Branson,
SR. Advocate
John
Rowe
Warden William
Heath
Inside Guard David
Engleman
Outside Guard Fr.
Edward F. Lucero Chaplain
The
Knights of Columbus:
A Catholic Fraternal
Organization that embraces the Precepts and Creed of the Catholic Church. The
organization is open to all practicing Catholic men eighteen years or older. This is
our history and order:
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Farther
Michael J. McGivney a 29-year-old assistant pastor at St. Mary's
Church in New Haven, Connecticut, gathered a group of laymen together and discussed
forming a Catholic Service Organization. Four months later, in early February 1882,
the Knights were formed. Today, the society serves churches throughout the United
States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico and many other countries.
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The
name of the organization - "The Knights of Columbus" - was
selected to honor Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America and the new frontier.
The term Knight serves as a constant reminder to all, of the Knightly
qualities of spirituality, loyalty and service to the Church,
embodied in the work of the Knights of Columbus.
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The
Knights first order of business was
to form a financial net for Catholic widows and orphans, to care for their needs
when their husbands and fathers passed away. It gave a boost to the men of this
era, to collectively help one of their own and to hold their heads high and not be
ashamed to be called a Catholic at a time when Catholics were ridiculed and mocked.
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Today
the Knights walk a parallel path with the Church. Although not
officially sponsored by the Church, we follow the rules and order of the
Catholic Church and provide charitable activities in which the proceeds of our
fundraising efforts are turned over to the Church. We promote family values
through our abortion views, sponsor drives to make people aware of the rights of
the unborn and other activities to help the disabled and retarded.
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Above all, the
"Knights" are Catholic Gentlemen. We have sworn an oath of
Fraternity and Loyalty to ourselves, the Catholic Church and Jesus Christ. We do
not depend on riches to buy advancements or positions in our order. Politics are
checked at the door. Our prayers before and after each meeting keeps us focused
on the original intent of our founder, Father Michael J. McGivney: "The
good of the Family always comes first".
We invite all Catholic
men to join our special group. Just tell any man whom you know is a knight: "I
would like to join the Knights of Columbus." Think about it: think about your
relationship with your family and God. Then think about joining us, to help others.
Many people will walk in and out of your life but the Knights of Columbus will leave
lasting footprints on your heart!
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Although the Knights of
Columbus is a national Catholic men’s fraternal and charitable
organization, the Knights of
Columbus is locally administered by St. Philip The Apostle Council No.
9995. All Catholic men of the parish are invited and encouraged to join this organization.
At the discretion, permission and generosity of the pastor of St. Philip the Apostle Church,
the Knights of Columbus are granted a meeting place on the premises of St. Philip the Apostle
Church and as such meet at 7:00 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in
the Parish Center, Room 5.
The Fourth Degree Assembly is the formal
and patriotic level of the Knights of Columbus. Applicants must be Third
Degree members of the Knights. The Fourth Degree is the ceremonial order
seen wearing fancy feathered chapeaus, capes and swords during various
liturgical events, parades, posting the flag and participating in
funerals.
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