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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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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. |
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Council Information:
The St. Francis de Sales Council is located at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Lexington North Carolina. The Grand Knight for 2011-2012 is Jack Youngblood. You can contact the Grand Knight by email at jjyinlex@yahoo.com |
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When
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the Knights meet? The second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM in Rosary Hall |
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Council: The Knights of Columbus first came to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish with the formation of Our Lady’s Council #9249 serving Davidson County. The council was chartered in March 1986 and served the parishes of Our Lady of the Highways Parish in Thomasville and Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Lexington. The charter Grand Knight was Al Pierce and Fr. Joseph Schaefer, OSFS served as charter chaplain. Council By-Laws were established in September 1987 under the leadership of Ed Morovich who later entered the permanent deaconate and served Our Lady of the Rosary Parish as its deacon. During 1999 it was decided to form a new
council in Davidson County such that a council would have full presence
at each of the county’s parishes. Under
the guidance of District Deputy Ed Campbell, a new council was formed
in Lexington. The St. Francis de Sales
Council was chartered on June 9, 1999 with Chris Joss serving as the
charter Grand Knight and Fr. Al Gondek, OSFS serving as the council’s
Chaplain. The council’s name was chosen to
honor the many men belonging to the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales who
had faithfully served its parish as pastor. The council has placed
significant emphasis and energy on activities serving the Our Lady of
the Rosary Parish and community of Lexington. Ralph
and
Alice Schwartz lead the Rosary prior to every Saturday afternoon
Mass. Pancake breakfasts have been
routinely held, some to benefit the parish and some as fundraisers for
the council. The Council’s efforts helped
pay for most of the expenses associated with the new refrigerator and
icemaker, which were installed during the renovation of the Rosary
Hall. The community has
benefited by the council’s fully participation in Operation LAMB
and received an award for its performance for the 2001 program. The Crisis Ministry’s Homeless Shelter is open
September through April and the council mans the shelter on the 30th
of every month through the charity of Tom Fabyjanski and other knights. Ask a Knight…Become a Knight. |
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT: It is our duty, in keeping with the vision of Fr. McGivney, to be true to the founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity. The St. Francis De Sales Council #12481 by serving God, Our Lady of the Rosary parish, Brother Knights and their families, and our community will fulfill his vision. This will be accomplished by promoting social and intellectual exchange among its members and families; and promoting religious, educational, charitable, and social welfare activities. Updated June 8, 2011 |
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How
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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 blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. You can also contact Jack Youngblood , Grank Knight 336-248-5827 |
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This page was last updated
on
Sunday, August 16, 2009
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