Council 6735 at 43 West Maple Street, Merchantville, NJ 08109-5141 US - Learn more About Us
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Who are the Knights of Columbus? The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization of Catholic men who are united in their service to their community as well as to Catholics around the world.
Calender Updates
The Calender contains advance notice of upcoming events and is periodically updated -- just click on CALENDER on side tool bar.
Be Not Afraid! Membership Campaign
The Knights of Columbus - Supreme Council is conducting the "Be Not Afraid!" Membership Campaign in honor of the beatification of Blessed John Paul II. See how you can earn a Blessed John Paul II Medallion by recruiting a new member; ...
Into the Silence
I just had the privilege of again spending several days in Norcia, Italy. There, Father Cassian Folsom, a friend from the early 1990s in Rome, has had the courage and vision to found and lead a now-flourishing Benedictine monastery of about 20 monks (not all of them solemnly ...
Pilgrimage to Norcia & Vatican City
I went on a pilgrimage to Norcia & Vatican City. The pilgrimage was sponsored by INSIDE THE VATICAN Magazine. This is a relatively new endeavor for them. I traveled with Robert Moynihan, PhD., Editor-In-Chief & Founder and Deborah Tomlinson, Chief Operating Officer. You can find out more ...
"Of particular concern are certain attempts being made to that most cherished of American freedoms, the freedom of religion": the Pope to U.S. Bishops
The direct opposition of powerful new cultural currents "to core moral teachings of the Judeo-Christian tradition "but increasingly hostile to Christianity as such", along with the attempt to consrticting the proclamation of the truth of the Gospel "by suppressing it in the ...
Bishop Lori testifies on threats to religious liberty, urges action
The U.S. bishops’ point man on religious liberty urged the U.S. Congress to protect the right to religious freedom in America because of several actions taken by the Obama administration. “Religious liberty is not merely one right among others, but enjoys a certain primacy,” ...
MARRIAGE AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
The promotion and protection of marriage—the union of one man and one woman as husband and wife—is a matter of the common good and serves the wellbeing of the couple, of children, of civil society and all people. The meaning and value of marriage precedes and transcends any particular ...
First Degree Honoree was Rev. Robert L. Sinatra
The Honoree at the First Degree exemplification held at Council 6735 hall on 28 June, was Rev. Robert L. Sinatra. Father Sinatra is a long time member of the Knights & a strong supporter of our efforts. Father had recently returned from his duties in the Vatican & is now assigned to the ...
Second Degree Honoree was Mathew "Pete" Ott
On 17 August 2011, the Second Degree was in Honor of Mathew "Pete" Ott. Brother Ott was honored as an appreciation for his service to the Order. Brother Ott is long known for his tireless service to his Country, Community, Church, Family & brother Knights. He served as Grand Knight ...
Council Receives STAR COUNCIL AWARD
The Star Council Award recognizes outstanding achievement in membership, insurance and service program activities. To be eligible to earn the Star Council Award, a council must qualify for all three other awards.
Deacon Joseph P. Mc Hugh First Degree Honoree at Council 6735 Degree
The Honoree at the First Degree exemplification held at Council 6735 hall on 6 December, was Deacon Joseph P. Mc Hugh. Deacon Joseph P. Mc Hugh is a long time member of the Knights & a strong supporter of our efforts. The terms provided by the Supreme Council for an honoree are ...
Contraceptive mandate designed to impact Catholics
The federal government’s new contraceptive and sterilization insurance coverage mandate includes a religious exemption whose language was designed specifically to counter Catholic institutions’ conscience protections, one Catholic health care leader told a U.S. House of ...
Duties Of Council Officers
Grand Knight The grand knight is responsible for the welfare of the council. He presides over council meetings; acts as an exofficio member of all committees appoints a membership and programming director, convenes officers for a monthly meeting, and ensures all necessary reports are submitted to ...
Certificate of Appreciation Awarded to MANCINI OPTICAL
The Council voted on January 10th to award a Certificate of Appreciation to Mancini Optical for their continuing support of the Knights of Columbus “New Eyes for the Needy” project. At the Council’s annual Beef & Beer Social, Grand Knight Christopher Mc Coy presented the ...
Why Join the Knights of Columbus?
Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their ...
WHO CAN BECOME A KNIGHT?
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practical Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who shall not be less than 18 years of age on their last birthday. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available ...
HISTORY OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus began in the basement of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven,Conn., in 1882, when Father Michael J. McGivney called together a small group of pioneering Catholic laymen and founded a society designed to provide financial assistance for the ...
Father McGivney - Founder of KOC
Over a century ago, in mid-August of 1890, one of the largest funerals in the history of Waterbury, Connecticut, took place. The throngs who attended were grieving the death, at age 38, of Father Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. Delegations were present from almost every ...
FATHER MICHAEL J. McGIVNEY GUILD
KNIGHT OF THE YEAR
All of the men in the Council qualify for Knight of the Year Honors. The Knight of the Year is typically a man who exemplifies through his life and service to the Council the attributes of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Knights of Columbus like to say their membership is its own reward. ...
Family of the Year
Our Knights of Columbus council has many proud moments to be celebrate this past year. However there is one that stands out. Bill and Jacqueline Gurecki were chosen out of many families for the FAMILY OF THE YEAR award. Their family exemplifies the true meaning of ...
Rev David Rivera & Peter Sanchez Make 3rd Degree
Rev David Rivera & Peter Sanchez Made their 3rd Degree on 9 Septrmber 2011 and are entitled to all of the privlages thereof. After the installation of Officers on 13 September our newly installed (2nd term) Grand Knight Chris McCoy presented both with Certificates attesting to their ...
Organ Donors Needed
The State of New Jersey and the U.S. Government passed the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act allowing a consenting individual to donate his/her organs upon death for the purpose of transplantation or medical ...
Knights of Columbus Hearing Aid Collection
The Knights of Columbus will be collecting hearing aids that are no longer needed due to death of owner or receipt of newer aid. If you have any that you wish to donate please contact ....
Strokes -- Informative Links
After my wife had a stroke several brother Knights have provided sources for information on strokes -- they are listed here for information only. I can not & do not guarentee the accuracy -- check with your doctor is our best advice. -- Al Mac Elrath .......
DR. G. ROBERT VAN SCIVER
DR. G. ROBERT, on Oct. 8, 2011, age 80, of Moorestown NJ. Survived by his wife Peggy, daughter Karin, son-in-law Chris, son Christopher, daughter-in-law, Julie (nee McDermott,) and granddaughters Jessica, Heather, and Clare.
INSURANCE AGENT
Louis Esola has been appointed insurance agent for Council 6735. He may be reached at 856-414-0502 (H) or 856-296-4543 (Cell) E-mail: louis.esola@kofc.org
We Pray That:
The leaders of our country will honor our constitutional rights. The leaders of our country will honor our Religious liberties. The leaders of our country will honor our Freedom of conscience. The leaders of our country will honor our Catholic Christian values. The leaders of our country ...
Komen Confirms It Continues Funding Planned Parenthood
After reports from some pro-life corners claiming Komen affiliates were considering stopping grants to Planned Parenthood, at the same time a local California affiliate gave another grant to the abortion business, Komen has made it appear the grants will continue. Susan Tyrrell of the pro-life ...
VIDEO --- Marriage and the Common Good
New Jersey Knights, supported by the Supreme Council, produced a video on same-sex marriage in conjunction with the New Jersey Catholic Conference........................
Marriage: The Proof Is in the Polling
Homosexual activists are doing everything they can to convince Americans to give up on marriage. And as a new poll shows, there's no reason to! Contrary to what Gallup released, a Lawrence Research survey found overwhelming support for man-woman marriage. Unlike other pollsters, who twist the ...
Defending Marriage is Not Intolerance - Archbishop Conti
The Archbishop of Glasgow has declared that opposition to same-sex “marriage” does not betoken either “homophobia” or intolerance. In a letter to Glasgow’s Herald newspaper, Archbishop Mario Conti pointed out that “the fundamental question with regard to ...
Knights of Columbus Charities
For more than 30 years, Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. has offered Knights an opportunity to make tax-deductible contributions for a variety of charitable ...
New Jersey Knights of Columbus Licence Plates
Show people you are proud to be a Knight. Get New Jersey Vanity Plates for your car with the Knights of Columbus Logo. Contact: Hank Keating DD59 76 Chelsea Circle Clementon,NJ 08021 609-605-2514 HJKeating@verizon.net
GENERAL FOURTH DEGREE INFORMATION
Any Third Degree member in good standing, 6 months from date of first degree date, 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 Color Corps of the Patriotic Degree
Purpose of the Color Corps When knighthood was in flower, knights carried the sword to defend their God, their Church, their country and their fellow man according to the code of chivalry. Today, Sir Knights wear regalia and carry the sword to honor Christ and His apostles, especially on religious ...
Atheists attack Marines’ Cross
Seven Marines erected crosses – symbols of sacrifice – to honor their comrades who lost their lives fighting for our freedom. Now, an atheist group is trying to force the military to remove these crosses from Camp Pendleton, calling these cross memorials an "exploitation of ...
Our First, Most Cherished Liberty
We are Catholics. We are Americans. We are proud to be both, grateful for the gift of faith which is ours as Christian disciples, and grateful for the gift of liberty which is ours as American citizens. To be Catholic and American should mean not having to choose one over the other. Our ...
S/K Nicholas J. Di Grosso, Sr.
Nicholas J. DiGrosso Sr. AGE: 79 • Cherry Hill Nicholas J. DiGrosso, Sr,. 79, a thirty-nine year employee of the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission. Nick, the only son of Michael and Helen DiGrosso and big brother to his three sisters; died Monday with his loving family by his ...
S/K Walter C. Reighn, PGK
Walter C. Reighn August 16, 1947 – March 1, 1912 Fill Not Your Heart With Sorrow Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I've only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my ...
Submit a comment to the federal government to let them know you stand for religious freedom and rights of conscience
In a ploy to dodge scrutiny and buy time before the election, the Obama administration used last Friday's news dump to announce it would be punting the contraception/abortifacient controversy down the road with a 90-day comment period on proposed rules. This is a useless bureaucratic delay that ...
