Arden-Carmichael Council 4970
• Sacramento, California •
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic
family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million
members. It provides members and their families with
volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church,
their communities, families and young people.
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family
enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the
Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family
magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus
top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and
personal benefits.
In our council we support the activities and ministries of five local parishes -- Our Lady of the Assumption, Presentation, St Ignatius, St John the Evangelist, and St Philomeme. Throughout the year we host pancake breakfasts for our parishes, donating the proceeds for their needs.
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Annually the council operates a fireworks booth to benefit the five parish schools served by the council.
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Also conducted annually is a major fund raiser for intellectually challenged youth to attend summer camp, and other youth, family, and community service activities
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing
Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18
years old. A practicing Catholic man is one who lives up to the
Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available by request from any current any member of the Knights of Columbus.
Call: Gerry Merenich at 334-7427 or click here to email Jerry at gmarenich@comcast.net
Fourth Degree Members of the council belong to one of two Assemblies of the Fourth Degree -- Christ the King or Bishop Manogue. Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year
after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for
membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the
Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by
promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty
to the Knights' respective countries through active
membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called
"assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as
honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity
that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of
Columbus.
The Ladies Auxiliary's support fund raisers for such events as the annual Christmas party for the Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home. The women of the council also participate in periodic Ladies Night Out dining events with the men.
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