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KofC4068.org at P O Box 774, Camp Hill, PA 17001-0774 US - Learn more About Us
Learn more About Us
This page outlines the history of our organization. Our Lady of Queenship Council #4068, known as "The West Shore Knights", is a special organization of men dedicated to the church and community. Our membership is comprised of parishoners from the parishes of Good Shepherd, Camp Hill, Our Lady of Lourdes, Enola, St. Joseph's, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and St. Katherine Drexel, Mechanicsburg, St. Theresa's, New Cumberland, as well as many other parishes in the Harrisburg area. The Council Charter was accepted by supreme on June 28, 1955, but was not presented to the Council until April 23, 1956. 1956 also marked the founding of Our Lady of Queenship's Home Association. A home Association is a gathering Place for members and their families to join each other and enjoy friendship, and fellowship, in a safe wholseome environment. Originally it was exclusively for Council Members and their families. In the 1960's the Home Association came to an agreement (after much contention, debate, and many objections) with the Council to allow the Home to solicit what were called Social Memberships. These were people who did not qualify to be Knights because of religious beliefs,or gender. The expansion was costly, allegedly causing the fracturing of the Council, and creation of sister Council, St Theresa's 8921 lead by the late George Morrison, PGK. Over the years more Councils have spun off from 4068 for various reasons, but through it all Our Lady of Queenship has hardly lost more than ten percent of its 1300 members. 50 Years later the commitment of the "West Shore Knights" of Our Lady of Queenship Council is still firm. Supporting Trinity in every effort, holding a roundtable with with the Clergy and Parrishoners of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parrish, working with the Silence of Mary Home in Harrisburg, a catholic lay apostalate. and area athletic clubs like the West Shore Soccer Club, and CVYBA for youth events promoting sportsmanship. We support every religious and Community Activity we can because we love this community and want to see it grow with a strong moral fiber, economic strength, and civic pride.
OUR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2009.
THE COUNCIL WILL MEET WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18 AT THE WEST SHORE ELKS ON ST. JOHN'S CHURCH ROAD. THE MEETING BEGINS AT 7 PM.
Pledge victory in federal court
A press release from the Knights of Columbus Supreme Office announced that the federal court in New Hampshire has ruled that the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance do not violate any constitutional provisions.
College bound members in your family?
Check with GK Gene Castle or Mike Rybacki, PGK for K of C Scholarship and/or loan information and forms.
Making a Difference
In the 50 year history of K of C 4068, the Knights that have comprised the Council have always endeavored to reach out to our community. Whether they are the religious of the area, laity, and especially those in need. The Knights are always on the look out for new ways to help out...
WE'RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW KNIGHTS!
Our Council is always seeking new members. Any practical Catholic Gentleman, at least 18 years of age, and in Communion with the Holy See is welcomed in our Council. Click here for details...
SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH YOUR COUNCIL.
LISTING OF UPCOMING EVENTS OF WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS SHOULD BE AWARE.
HARRISBURG DIOCESAN SEMINARIAN TO BE ORDAINED AS DEACON 0CTOBER 8, 2009.
Rev Mr. Dwight D. Schlaline, studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, will be ordained to the temporary Deaconate on October 8, 2009. Rev. Mr. Schlaline is from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Abbotstown.
THEY GAVE THEIR ALL ... FOR FREEDOM AND THE USA
Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, in his annual report at the 123rd Convention of the Knights of Columbus honored our Brother Knights who have died in service during the past year. Keep these brave souls in your prayers, along with all in service to our Country.