Knights of Columbus
Council 4481



Grand Knight: Barry Venn
Deputy Grand Knight: Matt Belford
Council Chaplain: Fr. Leonard Siebenaler
Financial Secretary: William Sullivan
Treasurer: Dennis Murray
Chancellor: Nick Meyers
Trustees: John Wegmann, Bob Wernimont, Ed Gergen
In service to one. In service to all

Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month in the lower level of St. Pius V Catholic Church. The evening usually begins with a prayer service at 6:40 PM followed by the meeting at 7:15 PM.

Who Can Join
Any man at least 18 years of age and a practical (that is practicing) Catholic can join. Any member can sign up another man to join.

Member Benefits
  • Accidental Death Policy worth $500 (1st year) to $2500 (3rd year) for themselves and their spouses
  • Access to other insurance benefits
  • Subscription to monthly Columbia magazine
  • Participation in activities to benefit our church, youth, families, communities and council
  • Lots of motivation from the Supreme Council
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Links
Minnesota State Council

Supreme Council

Fathers for Good

St. Pius V Home Page
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Pope Francis I
Biography of Pope Francis I






Council News

Regan Miller took over the job of running the fair booth this year and did a great job. Thanks again Regan. Also thank you to Tom Murphy for his years of servce in this task and doing a good job of handing the reins to Regan.

Upcoming Events...

It is time for the family picnic. Once again this year we will be gathering at the Goodhue County side of Lake Byllesby park on Thursday, August 16th. Social hour starts at 6:00pm and dinner at 6:30pm. Bruce Nord has agreed to be the grill master. The Knights are providing the burgers, brats and beverages as well as condiments and paper plates. If your last name begins with an A through L please bring a salad or vegetable dish. Those with the letters M through Z please bring a dessert.

The annual Fireman's Feed was postponed until September 2nd. Larry Peine will be heading up this event.

The St. Pius V Fall Festival is coming up on September 21st. The Knights help out with this event and if you have volunteered in the past, please consider helping again this year. We will have more information in August.

It is time to start planning the Columbus Day Banquet. It is still a few months away but please contact Barry or one of the officers with suggestions for a speaker.


Council Annual Activities and Events

January
KC Breakfast (proceeds go to a worthy cause)
Free Throw Contest for kids ages 10-14
(local followed by district, regional & state)
March/April
Volunteer at the Fish Fry one night during Lent
Annual Card Party with the Masons
Tootsie Roll Drive for people with mental disabilities
May
Hwy 52 clean-up (2.9 miles from Hwy 19 North)
July
Cannon Valley Fair Food Fair Booth
August/September
Family Picnic
Trip to Twins Game for Youth Volunteers
Family Bike Ride
Fall Festival set up/take down/Bingo tent
September/October
Hwy 52 clean-up (2.9 miles from Hwy 19 North)
Columbus Day Banquet
November
Mass for Deceased Knights -
Participate in State Special Olympics Bowling Tournament
December
Christmas Event

Other Projects/Activities

Communion Service prior to meetings
Miscellaneous maintainance projects around the church
Participation in jr/sr high Faith Formation
Participation in Life Choices Pregnancy Center annual banquet
Speakers of interest at meetings
Vocation projects
Donations to local causes ranging from $3000-$4000 annually

 





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