Knights of Columbus St. Louis Council #3949 at 5900 West Lake Street,, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 US - In Service To All - Key Events and Programs
In Service To All - Key Events and Programs
Pennies for Seminarians
Provides annual funds to each diocese to support the education of seminarians to the Priesthood.
Jim Campbell Fund
Provides funds to each diocese to help pay for the continuing education to priests and religious. Rochester Bureau Provides service and support to Brother Knights and their families and friends for their needs at the Mayo Clinic.
Columbian Squires
Originally founded in Duluth, a program for boys between the ages of 12 to 18 that teaches Leadership and faith.
Ladies Auxiliaries
Wives and daughters of Brother Knights that work with the local councils and on their own activities for charitable causes.
Marathon for Nonpublic Education
The purpose is to raise funds for nonpublic schools and religious educational programs to support parents in their choice as to how and where their children will be educated. An average of over $3,400,000 is collected annually and distributed throughout the state. Knights of Columbus serving the needs of the Church, Families and Community.
Celebrate Life
Provides educational teaching on abortion and chastity for our youth.
Fund Raiser For People With Mental Special Needs
Also known as the "Tootsie Roll Program" raises over $350,000 annually for distribution to local organizations for education and athletic activities.
Fall Classic Special Olympics
A three day event that provides for teams of over 850 athletes and coaches from all over the state to compete in bowling.
Student Loans
Provides financial assistants to Minnesota Brother Knights and their families for college and technical schools. Repayment, along with a modest interest rate, begins after completion of the course of study.
Free Throw Contest
This event is a basketball competition for boys and girls ages 10 to 14 years old from the local area with winnersof the event moving on to the state and inter- national competition levels.
St. Michael Service Medal
Provides a St. Michael Medal and prayer card blessed and sent by the State Chaplain to men and women serving in the military at the request of Brother Knights and their families.
