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Welcome to the Saint Peter’s Council 6735 of the Knights of Columbus.
Father Michael J. McGivney and a handful of Catholic laymen founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, in the basement of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Haven, Connecticut. The aim of the founder was to set up a parish-based lay organization that offered insurance benefits to the widows and children of members. In an era when parish and fraternal societies were popular, Father McGivney felt there should be some way to strengthen the religious faith of his flock and provide financial support for families overwhelmed by illness or the death of the breadwinner.
Today the Knights of Columbus have grown from that one local unit, or council, to over 15,000 councils in the United States (including Puerto Rico and Guam), Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guatemala, and Saipan. In January 2006, the Knights of Columbus expanded to Poland.
Membership is over 1.8 million members, plus their families - approximately 5.6 million people total - many of whom are actively involved in volunteer service programs for the Catholic Church, their communities, their families, young people and one another.
The Knights of Columbus, the world's largest organization of Catholic men and their families, has been called "the strong right arm of the Church," and has been cited by popes, presidents and other world leaders for support of the Church, for programs of evangelization and Catholic education, for civic involvement and aid to those in need.
This is our home on the Internet. Here you will find the latest news and information about us. Please take a moment to visit the on-line Calendar for upcoming events and our News page for featured articles.
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You can find out more about the Knights at the SUPREME COUNCIL website, the NJ STATE COUNCIL web site. For Fourth Degree information visit the Bishop Justin J. Mc Carthy web site. All of these can be found on our LINKS page.
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Also check out News & Information pages marked "Via RSS" these are constantly updated electronically with the latest news & information.
You can find out more about the Knights at the SUPREME COUNCIL website, the NJ STATE COUNCIL web site. For Fourth Degree information visit the Bishop Justin J. Mc Carthy web site. All of these can be found on our LINKS page.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM OUR GRAND KNIGHT WILL BE LISTED UNDER "GRAND KNIGHT'S COMMENTS".
Other items will be listed under appropriate headings such as Knight's In Action, Insurance, etc.
Visitors are invited to sign up for our on-line mailing list for special news and announcements. We hope you enjoy your visit and encourage you to check back often for updates!
Council members who have news that they would like to share with the council and have published here should contact Council Public Relations Chairman Timothy Gallagher
Knights of Columbus, Council 6735, 14 February Meeting Canceled
The Knights of Columbus, Council 6735, business meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 14th, is canceled due to Valentine’s Day, so the members can spend the evening with their loved ones. The next Knights of Columbus, Council 6735, meeting will be a business/social meeting in the ...
ACTION REQUEST From Supreme Knight
I write to you regarding a matter of utmost importance to the Catholic Church in the United States. On January 20th, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), made a final decision that would force Catholic institutions to provide health insurance that includes all FDA-approved ...
SUPPORT RELIGIOUS LIBERTY - ACTION REQUIRED
The Supreme Knight is requesting our assistance with a vitally important issue. As you may be aware, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just announced that all employers, including Catholic institutions, will be required to offer employees health insurance that includes contraception, ...
SAFE LINKS - AT THE REQUEST OF FORMER SUPREME DIRECTOR JIM WHITE
We realize that you, and your Council members, are getting barraged these days with both the issue in Trenton over Same-Sex Marriage - the Assembly votes later today, Thursday; and the battle over Religious Liberty and the HHS Mandate in Washington. Many Brother Knights, and their families, may ...
Brothers, our faith and our beliefs are under attack
Brothers, our faith and our beliefs are under attack. We must act now. Please urge your members to contact Senator Lautenberg and Senator Menendez and your Congressman. Demand that they respect the first amendment to the constitution and co-sponsor the Respect for Rights ...
Defense of Marriage -- ACTION ITEMS
Defense of marriage until now has been a bipartisan issue with people from both sides of the aisle rising to its defense. Now the leadership of the senate and the assembly Senator Sweeney and Speaker Oliver are trying to make it partisan by making legalization of homosexual marriage the number 1 ...
Marriage Speaker at St. Peter's, Merchantville
Discussion - Why Marriage Matters - Same Sex Marriage and the Church Date - February 23rd Place - St. Peters, Pastor Hall Time - 7:00pm If you are planning on attending and can be there by 6:00pm to help with Table / Chair set-up it would be appreciated.
Saint Peter PTA's 2nd Annual Monte Casino Night -- Saturday, March 3, 2012, 7 PM to Midnight, at the Lenola Fire Hall in Moorestown, NJ
So, what is it? It’s a casino themed night, whereby attendees pay a $50 fee. For this fee, patrons will receive elegant catered food, and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) throughout the night. The PTA has contracted with a professional gaming company, who will provide casino like table ...