Founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in 1882 at St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut, and now the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization, the Knights of Columbus have over 1.6 million members in twelve countries. The Knights provide members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, communities, families and young people. The Knights offer mutual aid and assistance to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. The Knights promote social and intellectual fellowship among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, and relief works.

The St. Mary Parish Knights Council was founded in 2002 largely through the efforts of Past District Deputy Ray Carney and Past Grand Knight Edmond Naman. The Council actively supports our priests, our fellow parishioners, our school teachers and staff, our youth, and the community at large.

The St. Mary Knights Council usually meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 1st Thursday of each month. We have a business meeting followed by fellowship "for the good of the Order."

July 2007

District 8 KOC Family Picnic

Council 4888 (Howell's Ferry Road)

4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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 and eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program.

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. To become a member of the Knights in the First Degree, an applicant must complete a short written application and undergo an initiation. We also welcome men who are already Knights and want to transfer to our council.

To obtain an application form, email us at KofC@StMaryMobile.org and provide your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number(s).

The St. Mary Parish KofC Ladies Auxiliary supports the Knights. Although many members of the Auxiliary are the wives of Knights, any woman of the parish may participate in the Auxiliary. To obtain more information, email us at KofC@StMaryMobile.org.