The Knights of Columbus thank you for all the support received for our annual Tootsie Roll Drive. The Knights love handing out the Tootsie Rolls and appreciate the generous donations by parishioners and people from our community who donated when we staffed entrances to Walmart and the Pine Cone Coborn’s Superstore.

This year we collected nearly $2,300.00 and proceeds are given to help those with intellectual disabilities. This year the collection is being split among the following organizations:

· Sartell/St. Stephen Schools for their special education needs

· Friendship Ventures

· Minnesota Special Olympics,

· Catholic Education Ministries, and

· Boy Scouts special needs.

Thank you for your support!

The Knights of Columbus exemplify 4 principals - charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church, pro-life, families, and vocations. If you are interested in joining the Knights, call Jeff Eikmeier at 252-7068 or Tom Offerdahl at 252-7673.

Father Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882 at St. Mary's in New Haven, Ct. as an organization committed to Unity as a Catholic lay organization, Charity to those in need and Fraternity with fellow brother knights.
¨Today, Knights and their families remain true to these principles and work to spread Columbianism around the world. You and your family will benefit from membership in the Knights of Columbus. Join today and help make a better tomorrow.   

Membership
Membership Requirements: Male, Practical Catholic, 18 years old, payment of annual dues - currently $25.00.

Membership includes a free $1000 - $2,500 accidental death benefit for a member and spouse.

For more information please contact: Allen Heim 654-1425 Jerry Hettwer 251-1427


Activities

Church Activities
Annual Mass for vocations and Pro-Life
Prayer service at wakes
Honorary Pall Bearer for Brother Knights
Participate in Ordination receptions for newly Ordanied Priests and Deacons
Good Friday Closing (for local businesses)

Community Activities
Annual Roses for Pro-Life Fund Drive
Annual Tootsie Roll Fund Drive
Annual Bingo and Turkey Party Raffle

Council Activities
Annual planning meeting and Social
Monthly Meetings
Annual Membership Recruitment Drives

Family Activities
Annual Mass for deceased members
Marathon for Non-Public Education
K of C Family Picnic
Breakfast for Vocations

Youth Activities
Annual Free-throw contest
Annual Christmas party and St. Nicholas party at SFX School
Annual Living Rosary (with Religious Education Students)