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| Our Lady of the Lakes - Council No. 6318 | ||||
| 10 Fair Street | Carmel, New York 10512 | (845) 225-6318 | ||
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest
Catholic family fraternal service organization with more than 1.8 million
members. It provides members and their families with volunteer
opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities,
families and young people.
Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.
The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.
As a member of the
Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12
free issues annually of 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.
Membership in the Knights of
Columbus is open to practical Catholic gentlemen who are at least 18 years
old. A practical Catholic is one who is in Union with the Holy See and
lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church.
Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of
Columbus.
Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.
Please contact Grand Knight Joseph Mansfield at (845) 259-3801, or Membership Chairman Anthony Pellicio, PGK at (845) 225-2248, for information on joining Our Lady of the Lakes Council.
Fourth
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 Assembly that includes Our Lady of the Lakes Council is the Mother Cabrini Assembly, Number 1572. The current Faithful Navigator of this Assembly is Sir Knight Bob Cuthbert, DW, PGK. The Faithful Color Corps Commander of this Assembly is Sir Knight John Thomas. A schedule of meetings may be found on our Council's Upcoming Events page.
Ladies
Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is for
ladies to come together in fellowship to support our brother
Knights and the Council. They do this primarily by providing
assistance with planning for and executing Council events.They also
conduct fundraising to support and advance the Council's charitable and
fraternal activities.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Our Lady of the Lakes Council - The "Ladies of the Lakes" -has formed and is now accepting members. Please visit their webpage for more information.
Columbian
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
12 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.
Our Lady of the Lakes Council does not currently have an active Squires circle.