“In Solidarity with our Priests”
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History
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal benefit, service organization. Founded by Fr. Michael J. McGivney in 1882 in New Haven, CT, K of C activities focus on serving the Church, community, youth and family.
The Knights Today
The St. Matthias K of C Council was chartered in May 2006 with 39 members and has since grown to 55. In our first three years, we earned the “Star Council” award which is the highest honor possible from the Supreme Council of the K of C. This award recognizes accomplishments in program activity, membership and insurance growth. Members volunteer and attend functions as their time permits. We are not a high pressure organization. The Knights of Columbus in Michigan has 70,000 members, and world wide the Order has more than 1.9 million. Last year the Knights volunteered more than 69 million hours and contributed over $140 million to charitable and community causes. The fraternal benefit program available to members has over $80 billion of insurance underwritten.
Meeting Information
General Membership Meeting:
7:00 P.M., 2nd Thursday’s in the St. Matthias Social Hall.
Officer’s Meeting:
7:30 P.M., 1st Thursday’s in the St. Matthias Social Hall.
Membership Information
Catholic men 18 years and older are invited to join the Knights
There is a one time $20 initiation fee and annual dues are $35 for which members receive the Council Newsletter, the Michigan Columbian State publication and Columbian Magazine from the Supreme Council. In addition, dues pay for Catholic Advertising, Boysville, and a host of other charitable programs. There are four Degrees in the Knights of Columbus. After the initiation, the second and third degrees elevate members to full Knighthood. The Fourth degree is the patriotic degree of the Order.
For further information about joining the Knights, call Membership Director Norb Sobolewski at 586-731-8833 or Grand Knight Chris Hankiewicz at 586-484-3154.
- Fundraisers to purchase new statues for St. Matthias.
- Tootsie Roll Drives for the Mentally Impaired
- Donations to Abigayle House for expectant mothers
- Food Drive to benefit needy families (in conjunction with St. Vincent DePaul)
- Provided a Nativity Scene in front of the Church to remind passers by to keep Christ in Christmas
- Quarterly Corporate Communions at St. Matthias
- Bagel Sales after Mass to benefit K of C Charities
- Valentines Dinners and the Harvest Dinners to benefit K of C Charities.
- Fundraising for the St. Matthias Baptistry
- Support the Right to Life MI Educational Fund Fundraising Dinner
- Donations to Boysville and Morality in Media
- Pancake Breakfasts to benefit K of C Charities
- Family Bowling Nights
- K of C Christmas Party
- Right to Life Rosary
- Support for “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event for kids
2011-2012 Council Officers
Chaplain – Fr. Francisco Restrepo
Grand Knight – Chris Hankiewicz
Deputy Grand Knight – Dennis Boyd
Financial Secretary – Frank Van Damme
Treasurer – Tom Korotko
Chancellor – Robert Gorecki
Lector - Chris Yates
Recorder – Al Dekovich
Advocate - Ed Potonac
Outside Guard - Tom Stacherski
Outside Guard – Ken Laski
Inside Guard – Eric Martin
Inside Guard – Ron McDonough
Warden – David Sobolewski
3yr. Trustee – Norb Sobolewski
2yr. Trustee – Mike Huges
1yr. Trustee - Paul Gareau
To Join Contact:
| Chris Hankiewicz 586-484-3154 |
Dennis Boyd |
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