Knights of Columbus

 

Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight

 

     Purpose:  A Catholic men’s fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families.  Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families.  Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among  members and their families through educational, charitable,  religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

     Responsibilities and Activities:  Pancake breakfast, highway clean-up, MR Drive (Tootsie Roll drive) - (benefits Caledonia and Thornapple Kellogg  Special Ed, Lincoln School and Kent Special Riding), breakfast at Haven juvenile facility, community free throw contest, parish  New Year’s Eve party, Mother’s Day breakfast, youth Halloween party, breakfast with St. Nick, usher team, donated parish defibulator, donations to Priest Retirement building project, provide Chalices to priests in third world countries.

     Gifts to Share:  Must be a Catholic adult male.

     Commitment:  2-4 hours a month on activities. Monthly meeting on 4th Thursday.