St Leo Council 10965
(402) 392-1255
IN SERVICE TO ONE
IN SERVICE TO ALL.
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The Knights of Columbus is a men’s Catholic fraternal organization founded by Fr. Michael McGivney on March 29,1882. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.8 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people. Why do we Recruit? (slide show (8.5 MB) If you are asking yourself why do we recruit the following PowerPoint Slide show gives all the reasons. But to put it simply we recruit:
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Membership Benefits - Membership Videos from the Supreme
Council All Knights receive the following benefits:
St Leo Council 10965 hosts a large number of council activities throughout the year. The Main Events include:
ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED BY ST. LEO'S COUNCIL #10965:
How To
Join If you are interested in knowing more about our Council and being
part of an organization that fills your heart with the joy of giving to
others and the feeling that comes with making a difference p
James Schaal -
jshaal@tconl.com
(402-965-9643)
4th
Degree Member Testimonials: - Archbishop Lucas' letter of endorsement My experience with the Knights of Columbus is limited to Council 10965, but what I have experienced to date has been very positive. I have found a very welcoming environment with a group of men who follow their Catholic faith and are willing to work hard to help others. The expectations are simple; whatever time you are willing to give will be enough and will be put to good use. I encourage you to take the time to investigate what the Knights of Columbus can offer you. I am certain your experience will be rewarding to you and your family. I would also suggest that you share your experience with other Catholic men you know so that they can benefit from membership.....Jim McLochlin |
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.
HOW MUCH TIME DO I NEED TO DEVOTE TO KNIGHTS FUNCTIONS?
As much (or as little) as you’d like. Specifically, we sponsor 15-20 events per year. If a member is involved in just one or two events a year, we are grateful for his time. If a member can contribute to additional events, we are even more blessed. Many of our tasks require just a few minutes here and there. These brief activities are easy to be involved in.
Some Knights choose one or two events they have a passion for. In addition, most of our members participate in the annual “Irish Stew & Brew” dinner, soda bread sales and the “Pancake Breakfasts” we serve after Sunday Masses.
Our philosophy is this… “Many Hands Make Light Work Fun”. By engaging many of our members to participate in events, the work goes quickly and no single member is heavily burdened or spends
WHAT DO THE KNIGHTS DO?
We assist St. St. Leo Parish and St. Pius /St Leo Catholic School both financially and by providing “many hands” to help them accomplish their goals.
In addition, we sponsor many fund-raising events throughout the year and donate the proceeds where we feel they will do the most good. Our council donated $23,000 to worthwhile causes last year.
ARE THERE ANY COSTS INCURRED?
All Knights pay nominal dues of $30 annually. Most of these fees are given directly to Catholic Charities. A small percentage is retained by the council to defray operating expenditures.
