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The 24 Hour Knight
In today’s world, a man faces multiple commitments to his spouse, children, workplace, community and Church. Every day these responsibilities seem to grow while the time to meet them seemingly dwindles. It can be daunting for today’s man to find time to volunteer. Imagine if you were able to tell a man that if he... »
John Antonsen: August 8, 1947 – July 6, 2010
Brother Knights, John Antonsen (Aug 8, 1947- July 6, 2010), fellow Knight of Columbus for Council 9096, and head usher for Risen Savior parish, was accidently killed on July 6 when the tractor he was driving overturned pinning him under the tractor. The funeral is scheduled for the following time and place: DATE: July... »
John Sauber: March 13, 1953 – June 20, 2010
Brother Knights, John Sauber died suddenly 3 days ago. I have included his obituary. KC Council 9096 members, if you wish to offer condolences and support for his wife and family, there is a memorial at White funeral Home in Apple Valley. from 4:00 until 6:00 tomorrow. Deacon Chuck Bernard will... »
Looking for new Members
Our council is looking for Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting the Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is... »
Knights of Columbus membership Tops 1.8 Million
The Knights of Columbus passed a significant milestone on April 30, 2010, when its membership exceeded 1.8 million. At the end of the last day of April, the official tally of Knights of Columbus around the world stood at 1,800,445. “Achieving this milestone in membership is a testament to the high regard in which the Knights... »
Stranded Traveler Scam directed at Knights of Columbus Members
Mel, District Deputy, Forwarded this on via Joe Hajduk in Farmington regarding a scam out there directed at Knights. Brother Knights, I was recently contacted by someone trying to use an old scam to get money from members of the Knights of Columbus. I remember receiving a warning about this around 6 years ago. 3 years... »
Grand Knight Report for March
It is my feeling that many, many Americans recognize and are familiar when they hear of the Knights of Columbus but really don’t have a clue who we are and what we do. The standard and is that the KC’s are a fraternal organization of Catholic men and an insurance company. Neither of these... »
MN Knights of Columbus Student Loan Fund
Organization and History At the 1959 State Convention of the Minnesota Knights of Columbus held at Grand Rapids, it was the wish of the Convention delegates that the Knights of Columbus in Minnesota recognize the need and value of a loan program which would assist members and their families attending college. It was also thought... »
Grand Knight Report for February
Why did you join the Knights of Columbus? Was it because your father was a member? Was it because someone you know asked you join? Maybe it was the benefits that come with membership? Maybe it was the opportunity to belong to an organization that gives back to the church, the local community and... »
Haiti Earthquake Relief
To All Knights of Columbus: In an effort to come to the aid of the people of Haiti, who are suffering a humanitarian catastrophe of huge proportions in the wake of Tuesday evening’s 7.0 earthquake, the Knights of Columbus has today sent an immediate contribution of $50,000 to Catholic Relief Services, and we invite Knights to make... »