Father Sheldon Kelly Council 11224

 

Why you should become a Knight ?

If you’re interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in your faith or having exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you.

Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, give back to your community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access to our top-rated insurance program to protect your family.

These are just some of the reasons to become a Knight.

We are a band of brothers, a network of men in communities around the world dedicated to doing good in the service of God and our neighbor.

• A unique “band of brothers”
• Shared values and the support to live out our Catholic faith more fully
• The ability for our network to accomplish things together that we could not accomplish alone

Unity and Fraternity are the second and third principles of the Knights of Columbus. The Knights of Columbus was founded so that men could work together to serve their parishes and communities, protect the well being of their Catholic families, and support each other in faith and in many other ways along life’s journey. The Knights of Columbus offers its members the opportunity to grow in their faith through living the example of a charity that evangelizes and personifying what it means to be a Catholic gentleman through the practicing of good works.

From the Grand Knight

Hello! 

First of all, we are a Fraternal Brotherhood, not a club.  Since 1882, membership in the Knights of Columbus has been open to men 18 years of age or older who are "practical" (that is practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See.  Since that time, the Knighs of Columbus has understood "practical catholic" to mean a Catholic who accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.

We would like to invite any man over teh age of 18 to join us in our quest to promote Charity, Unity,  Fraternity, and Patriotism as a Knight of Columbus.  

Put your faith into action and help people who are less fortuate in the community. Our goal is to help men, their families, and their parishes grow closer to Christ through our programs and resources.

Some of the principals of the Knights are as follows:

Charity- all fees and expenses with the Knights of Columbus Charities, such as operating and administration costs, are covered by the Knights of Columbus. Whatever cause you contribute to-providing a child the gift of warmth, advocating for a culture of life, giving persecuted religious minorities food and medical care, or helping rebuild after natural disasters-- every penny you donate goes directly to your chosen charity.  Charity is the heart of our work.  We show love for our neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local pantries.  We have several members that every week put time helping at local centers.  This year alone, we raised funds tfor the storm victims of Haiti and Kentucky.  We also raised funds for the Youth Group.  The Pancake and Waffle breakfast were for Pro-Life and money for Vocations.  We will also be sending funds to Catholic Charity to help Ukrainians in need. 

Faith- Our goal is to help men, their familes, and their parishes grow closer to Christ.  Through our programs and resources, we provide opportunities to live and spread the Catholic Faith. 

Unity- None of us is as good as all of us.  Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that together we can accomplis far more than any of us could individually.  So we stick together... we support one another. 

Patriotism- Members of the Knights of Columbus - be they American, Canadian, Mexican, etc- are patriotic citizens.  We are proud of our devotion to God and country.

We need your help! We are  small council and we are trying to do a lot.  We are looking to grow and get more involved with the Parish and the Community.  We aer working to be more involved with the Youth Group to plan fun activites together.  We have several fundraisers throughout the year and we can always use more help- even if you make it to just one or two, anything would help! 

Thank you,
Randal Hirsch 
Grand Knight, Fr. Sheldon Kelly Council 11224

History of the Knights

Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.

If you are interested in learning more or joining our local Knights of Columbus chapter please contact one of our council members below.