Bishop Thomas J Grady Council 5618 at 861 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-6847 US - ABOUT THE KNIGHTS
ABOUT THE KNIGHTS
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic Organization with over 1.8 million members and growing. It is a fraternal order dedicated to the ideals of Columbianism: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. We serve our fellow Knights, their families, our Parish, the Catholic Church, and our communities.
Council meetings are held bi-monthly on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Annex Room 7 at the Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs, FL.
If you are interested in joining our Council, please contact our Membership Director, Cesar Rosario, at 407-701-0808 or via email to crosario0887@gmail.com for membership information.
Our Field (Insurance) Agent is Sir Knight Bob Nettles. He can be reached at 407-247-6719 or at robert.nettles@kofc.org.
The Emblem of the Order dates from the Second Supreme meeting, May 12, 1883, when it was designed by James T. Mullen, who was then the first Supreme Knight.
Join the largest Catholic Fraternal Organization as we take on the many challenges that face our Church, Family and Community. All men, 18 years and older are encouraged to join the almost two (2) Million Catholic men who daily provide service to our parishes and communities through the many programs that the Knights of Columbus support. The Knights have been called the "Strong Right Arm of the Church" and help raise money for church and community needs as well as promote our faith. The Knights of Columbus also provides families with some of the best insurance and securities that are the most secure investments in today's unstable economy.
What's Up With the Red Vests?
We Brothers of Council 5618 choose to wear the red vest as a dramatic statement that we are proud to be Knights of Columbus, doing good works in parish, community, and the world. We believe that our red vests, worn with coat or as an outer garment, give us high visibility because ...