The Knights of Columbus is a International Catholic Fraternal organization for men. The organization was founded by Father Michael J. McGivney on March 29, 1882 on the principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Knights of Columbus Monsignor Alfred Raye Council 9201 is associated with St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church.
We conduct our monthly meetings on the first and third Tuesday of the month in the St. Luke Social Hall. Meetings start at 7:45 PM.
Did you know that Council 9201? Was formed in 1986 with 40 members.
The Councils first chaplain was Father Dominic Pistone. The first Grand Knight was Dr. William Pillow. The council now has over 150 active members.
What does Council 9201 Do? Stands in solidarity with our Priests and Bishops. It supports St. Luke and the local community. It provides $5,000 in scholarships to deserving students each year. It provides $2,400 each year to support a seminarian. It provides storage space for the Gabriel Project at a cost of $1,200/year. It provides the St. Luke Social Services with $100 each month. It provides gifts and groceries for families at Christmas at an estimated cost of $1,000. It helps St. Luke, each week, with building maintenance. Works with St Luke on special projects.
We raise money for these projects through the following:
Annual fish fry dinners during Lent and in
the Fall
Annual BBQ and spaghetti dinners
October-Fest dinner
Fiesta Party dinners
Council dues
Football Frenzy ticket sales
Keep Christ In Christmas decals
Donations
Every Catholic man should consider joining the Knights of Columbus. If you wish to know more about the Knights of Columbus or Council 9201, please call one of our officers listed as a contact at the left column.