Father John B.MCGuirk Council 7232

The Father John B. McGuirk Council 7232 The Grand Knight for 2011-2012 is Ralph Haselman

Business meetings are on the 1^st Thursday of the month and start at 7:15 pm. Social meetings
are held every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm. Both meeting are held at the Parish Hall.

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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 a

fellow brother knights.
a Catholic lay organization, Charity to those in need an Fraternity with

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.

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

About our Council
The Father John B. McGuirk Council works closely with the St. John the Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC, providing funds for various projects, members being active participants in their parish. Etc

Council Activities

Business Meetings are on the 1^st Thursday of the month and start at 7:15 pm. Social meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month and also start at 7:00 pm. The meeting are held at the Parish Hall

Annual activities include: L.A.M.B. (Least Among My Brethern), Blood Drive, Fish Fry (during Lent), St Patrick ’s Day dinner Dance, Church Activities, Youth Activities, Family Activities, Community Service and Council Activities.

4th Degree
Any Third Degree member in good standing, three months 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"). Meetings are ever other month.

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.

Knight of the Month