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Gloversville Knights of Columbus Council #265
99 North Main Street, Gloversville, New York 12078
What The Knights of Columbus is all about
The Knight of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society formed in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, while he was pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, CT. Having lost his own father at a young age, and wanting to help keep families together should disease or an untimely death befall a family, Father McGivney formed the Knights of Columbus to help render financial aid to the member's widow and his family. Today, the foresight of Father McGivney, and the Order's founding principles continue to preserve, promulgate and passion The Knights of Columbus. Our founding principles benefit both communities and the active membership, and they are what the Knights of Columbus is all about.
The 4 Principles of The Knights of Columbus
Charity- In 2011, the Knights of Columbus at all levels raised and donated more than $158 million to charitable causes. Members also performed over 70 million hours of volunteer service. Both of these accomplishments are all time highs for the Order.
Unity- We stick together…we support one another. That doesn’t mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that – as a Knight of Columbus – you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community..
Fraternity- The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another.
Patriotism- There comes a time when duty extends beyond our own lives, beyond how we lead our families, and into how we serve our fellow man. The Patriotic Degree allows K of C members to take this one step further. "Sir Knight" is more than a title — it’s an honor. Patriotism combined with Charity, Unity, and Fraternity is what the Knights of Columbus is all about.
Please explore the rest of this website to learn how the Knights of Columbus benefits your community, and to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus.
" Please Pray The Rosary."
In 1917, on the 13th day of each month from May 1917 through October 1917,
the Blessed Mother Mary appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal.
Today the apparitions of Fatima are very popular not only for their strong message of peace and
healing, but also for elements of prophecy, particularly in their prediction of World War I
and conversion of Russia. To learn more, click on the picture above.
the Blessed Mother Mary appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal.
Today the apparitions of Fatima are very popular not only for their strong message of peace and
healing, but also for elements of prophecy, particularly in their prediction of World War I
and conversion of Russia. To learn more, click on the picture above.
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