St Mary of the Lakes Council
Medford, NJ
Membership
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Upcoming Degrees
Admission Degree
October 15, 2018 St Mary of the Lakes School 7:00PM Sign in 7:30 PM Start
Formation Degree
October 25, 2018 Holy Child, Hilltop NJ 7:30 PM Sign in 8:00 PM Start
Knighthood Degree
TBA
Patriotic Degree
November 11, 2018 Tropicana Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City
11 AM Mass in the Grand Ballroom
12:30 PM Registration of candidates
2:00 PM Exemplification
5:00 PM Formal Banquet
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News from the Vatican
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God sends his consolation to those in need of reassurance, even when they are facing death, Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis made surprise visits Dec. 7 and 8 to people receiving medical care far from their homes, to a dozen intellectually challenged young people and to the staff of a major Rome newspaper.
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Pope Francis has a full schedule of Christmastime liturgies planned for December and January, including the customary baptism of newborn babies Jan. 13, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
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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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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.
Our council has been involved in charitable activities throughout its existence, raising money through various annual and special fundraisers. Our members assist many regional organizations and causes, both financially and with manpower.
Fraternal and Family activities range from our monthly social meetings, to annual dinners and get togethers. We are regularly called upon to assist the pastor with manpower to support parish activities and facilities. Support to clergy and seminarians are a special part of our program.
Youth activities include the annual Free Throw contest, basketball tournament, and scholarship awards. Here insert a paragraph or two about the benefits of being a member of your local council: Church Activities, Youth Activities, Family Activities, Community Service and Council Activities.4th 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.
Our council is associated with the John Tatham Assembly based in Delran, New Jersey. -
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 blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.
Please contact our council Membership Director for membership information or fill out the form below and our membership director will contact you.