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Membership InformationWho 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 BenefitsAs 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. Each member of Bishop Gallagher Council is given opportunities to put their Faith into Action by participating in our programming that benefits the Council and the faith community at St. Mary and St. James Parishes. The Knights of Columbus offers a comprehensive opportunity designed to support you in your Catholic, family, fraternal, and service needs.
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. To become a member of our council, please contact the Membership Director, Mr. Dan Remeika, PGK, FDD at membership@kofc2569.com or the Grand Knight, Mr. Tom Kennedy at grandknight@kofc2569.com In addition, you can contact the Parish Roundtable Coordinators. At St. Mary Parish, please contact Mr. Robert Dyer at chancellor@kofc2569.com or at St. James Parish, Mr. James Kiles at advocate@kofc2569.com 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.Our Council supports Bishop Gallagher Assembly #482 which meets on the Second (membership) and Fourth (officers) Thursday at Council #4188 in Clawson. For more information, contact Faithful Navigator Ed Ching at solonus110@yahoo.com Ladies Auxiliary The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events. We are presently reconstituting our Ladies Auxiliary, please contact the Grand Knight for more information. 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.Our district sponsors Regina Angelorum Circle #1426 that meets at Council #4188 in Clawson. For more information, please contact our District Deputy, Mr. Frank Roche at districtdeputy@kofc2569.com |