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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Who are the Knights of Columbus?
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 Benefits:
As 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.

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 forms are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

  For More Information Contact:
 Gil Clark
303 360-8613

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.

 The current Faithful Navigator of the John H. Cromwell Centennial Assembly #2656
 is 
Sir Knight Paul Matthews
 303 751-9302
  Please contact him for color corps requests.

Ladies Auxiliary:
The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men of 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.

The auxiliary has several separate activities throughout the year.  These include the Towel Drive for Samaritan House, The Baby Shower for Colorado Pregnancy Center and Chocolate Roses for Colorado Right to Life.  They also have two general fund raisers, such as bake sales or casino trips to Blackhawk.

To be eligible for membership, a member must be 18 years or older and the wife, mother, unmarried sister, or unmarried daughter of a deceased or living member in good standing of a Knights of Columbus council.

   Current Auxiliary President
Sharon Hernandez
303 695-0697

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 10 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.

   For additional information on the Squires, contact:
Mike Harris
303-671-0763