St Mary of the Lakes Council
Medford, NJ
609-350-8743 Jim Wilhelmi Grand Knight
[email protected]
On January 22, Council 6520 exemplifying 7 new candidates into our fraternity. Attendees included the families of these candidates, the State deputy, 4 District deputies and multiple Councils and our Chaplain Father Kevin! God bless you all gentlemen!.
In these videos, Knights explain what attracted them to the world’s largest Catholic fraternal organization.
• In Jared Zimmerer’s adult years, he found that he lost the sense of brotherhood that he previously had with Catholic men. That’s when he realized the Knights of Columbus offered “a vast amount of opportunities not only for men but for their families to live and grow in the faith together.” WATCH
• When Jeremy Gay learned about the opportunity to join the Knights of Columbus at his parish, the call to be a man of action and to participate in his community was “a natural choice.” WATCH
Share these videos with a Catholic man you know, and let him know that through June 30 he can join the Order for free using promo code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY at kofc.org/join.
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.
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.
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.
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 Chancellor Bill Mazzio for membership information or fill out the form below and our membership director will contact you. His email is [email protected] or text him
at 609-458-0704
For additional information see the events calendar or link to the state website or John Tatham website