Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus Council #14186 is a fraternal organization here at Our Lady, established in 2006. Some of the charitable activities sponsored by our K of C are bimonthly pancake breakfasts, kettle corn at various parish and community events, and an annual “Food for the Holidays” Golf Outing fundraiser. They also co-sponsor events with other parish committees such as The Our Lady Feast Day, the Fall Fest and a Scout Clambake fundraiser. In addition, they sponsor the Religious Education annual subscription to the Diocesan Media Library and other projects of the Religious Education Department.
Since its 1882 inception by Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connetticut, charity has been the first principle of the Knights of Columbus. In 2016, Knights worldwide donated over 75 million volunteer hours and more than $177 million to countless causes. Interested in finding more out about the Knights at Our Lady or want to join us? We're always looking for more members! Contact Grand Knight Herb Gieseler for more information:
Grand Knight:
Herb Gieseler
email:
herbgieseler562@gmail.com
2025 Vocations Awareness Scholarship
The Knights of Columbus at Our Lady will award the Vocation Awareness Scholarship to a deserving senior that is a parishioner at Our Lady. Applications are available in the Narthex or on the parish website. Applicants must be a member of Our Lady, a practicing Catholic, 3.0 GPA or higher, demonstrate the Knights founding principle of Charity, and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or a tech/trade school beginning in the fall of 2025.
The Knights of Columbus promote religious vocations as well as our guiding principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity & Patriotism.
Deadline to submit the application is March 21, 2025.
Prayer of Vocations:
Loving God,
it is You who call us by name
and ask us to follow You.
Help us to grow in the Love
and Service of our Church
as we experience it today.
Give us the energy and courage
of Your Spirit
to shape its future
Grant us faith-filled leaders
who will embrace Christ's Mission
of love and justice.
Bless the Church
by raising up dedicated and generous leaders
from our families and friends
who will serve Your people as Priests, Deacons &
religious leaders of Your Church.
Inspire us to know You better
and open our hearts
to hear Your call.
We ask this through Your son, Jesus Christ, Amen.
