Grand Knight: Sean Kersten
Email: Grandknight@kofc6650.org
phone number: 656-1792

Membership Director: Rick Scherer, PGK
Email: Membership@kofc6650.org
phone number: 465-0602

 

 

Ministry Description:

The K of C is a Catholic Family Fraternal Service Organization.  On October 2, 1881, Father Michael J. McGivney, 29-year-old assistant pastor at St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut, brought together a group of laymen with whom he discussed his dream for a Catholic fraternal benefit society. It not only would assist widows and orphans of deceased members through its life insurance program, but also would boost members' sense of pride in their Catholic religion, then frequently challenged in the anti-Catholic climate of 19th-century America. Father McGivney and his associates met several more times over the next several months to continue planning, and the new organization  --the Knights of Columbus -- was formally launched in early February, 1882

Our council was chartered March 9, 1975.  We are named in honor of Msgr. Carey, the pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Raleigh.  When Cary was a tiny town without its own Catholic church, he was instrumental in forming the mission church the would become Saint Michael the Archangel Parish.

The primary missions of the Knights of Columbus are to support the Catholic church through out the world.  The first principle of the Knights is Charity.  The Knights are a familiar sight around town during the annual Tootsie Roll® drive, which raises funds for charity.  Money raised supports programs for people with mental retardation and associated developmental disabilities. We also support other fund raising drives to aid local parishes and charities.  The Knights are always willing to help our community and fellow man.

Our council supports many worthwhile causes throughout the year, including Seminarians, Special Education Programs at local Schools and Birth Choice. Examples of specific activities performed by our local council:

• Provide man-power whenever called upon to help around the  parish, e.g. performing routine maintenance on buildings, directing traffic in the parking lots, etc...
• Adopt-A-Highway: quarterly trash pickup on Cary Towne Center Blvd. and Walnut Street.
• Sponsor blood drives.
• Sponsor Scouting troops.

What this ministry can do for you:

 Membership in the Knights of Columbus provides:

• Share and develop your Catholic Faith, through prayer and service with likeminded men,
• An opportunity to become part of the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization,
• A great way to make a personal contribution to the Church and community through charity and fraternity,
• Activities in our program areas of Church, Council, Community, Youth, Family
• Active participation in Council activities serves as a "school of leadership" which will enable you to develop qualities that enhance your strengths and abilities,
• A sense of "belonging" in an organization that shares your religious beliefs and brings to together like-minded men joined in a common cause,
• Concerns for your family and your retirement years can be addressed by the Orders optional, low-cost life insurance,
• A sense of pride, knowing that the Knights of Columbus is second to none in support of our Holy Father, our Bishops and Priests, and our fellow man.

Membership Profile:

Number in group:

Approximately 300

Age Group:

18 and up

Restrictions:

Open to all practical Catholic men. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. An application form is available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Every knight is happy to propose eligible Catholic men for consideration as members.

Meetings:

Membership information nights are held the 2nd Monday of each month. Business and Social Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Monday (respectively) of each month. We begin at 7:00 PM by praying the Rosary and the meeting starts at 7:30 PM.

Our council meetings are held at the Trinity Center located directly behind St. Michael's Church in the Multipurpose Room on the top floor.

Current Needs:

Members willing to grow in faith and to put faith into action giving of their time in order to better their community, parish and families.
 

Special Events:

Events are held throughout the year with the culmination in June when we hold the Installation of new Officers and Awards Banquet at the Parish Center.

For More Information:

Current Newsletters and information can be found on our website http://www.kofc6650.org.  Contact Rick Scherer at 465-0602  or email rick@kofc6650.org or kofc6650@earthlink.net