Who are the Knights?
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

 Membership Benefits
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.  We are all heavily involved in activities supporting our Parish community. Our Council actively works to raise money for our Parish, community and local charities including the Jason Foundation, Meals on Wheels and the M. R. Foundation. Our involvement also includes working in several church ministries such as youth, pro-life, M. R. Drive, Special Olympics and the homeless.  We are also deeply involved in the support and development of the Sumner Special House, Inc, and M. R. home supported jointly with Council 10010 in Gallatin. 

 How to Join
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 is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Don't know a Knight, no problem,  you can  go to the committees page, click on the  membership committee button and email one of the co-chairman.

 4th Degree
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. To learn more about assembly 2389, go back to the home page and click on the assembly 2389 button.

  Squires
Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility. To learn more about the Squires, go to the committees page and click on the Squires committee. To email one of the co-chairman, just click on one of their names on the Squires page.