• PITTSVILLE MARYHEART COUNCIL, NO.10522

  
  The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded by an Irish-American Catholic priest Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882. It was named in honor of the explorer Christopher Columbus. Originally serving as a mutual benefit society to working-class and immigrant Catholics in the United States, it developed into a fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing charitable services, including war and disaster relief, actively defending Catholicism in various nations, and promoting Catholic education.

  
  As of 2018, there are more than 1.7 million members in 15,900 councils around the world. The order consists of four different degrees, each exemplifying a different principle of the order. St. John Paul II referred to the order as the "strong right arm of the Church" for their support of the church, as well as for their philanthropic and charitable efforts. The Knights are also well known for their insurance program to provide financial protection for families.

  
  Faith in Action  
   

  • Tootsie Roll Drive for Special Olympics.
  • Soup Social with Bingo & Cards.
  • Brat Fry(s) for Local Scholarships.
  • 5th Sunday Rosary for Parish Community.
  • Donations to Local Food Pantry.
  • Donations to Individuals and Families in Distress.
  • Supporting Parish Youth Programs.
  • Pro Life Activities – Financial support to Ultrasound machines at 1st Choice Pregnancy Resource Centers in Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point.

   

  Membership is open to Catholic men age 18 and older in good standing with the Holy Catholic Church. For more information contact a brother Knight.
  
  
   Howard Klamrowski, Grand Knight. 715-884-6778
   Steve Zdun, District Deputy. 715-741-1662

   John Olig, Field Agend. 715-213-9673
   

  www.kofc.org - visit and join us