Pekin Knights March Events Guide
Thurs. March 4, Bingo 6:30 p.m.
Fri. March 5. First Friday Fish Fry 5:30 p.m.
Tues. March 9, Seniors Day 11:00 a.m.
Thurs. March 11, Bingo 6:30 p.m.
Fri. March 12, Lenten Fish Fry 5:30 p.m.
Wed. March 17, Officers Meeting 6:15 p.m.
Wed. March 17, 4th Degree Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Thurs. March 18, Bingo 6:30 p.m.
Fri. March 19, Lenten Fish Fry 5:30 p.m.
Mon. March 22, Columbus Club Mtng. 6:15 p.m.
Mon. March 22, Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Thurs. March 25, Bingo 6:30 p.m.
Fri. March 26, Lenten Fish Fry 5:30 p.m.
Our Knights Are Fryin for You during Lent
Pekin Knights of Columbus will have Lenten fish fries on the following Fridays during lent. Serving 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.:
February 19,
February 26,
March 12,
March 19 and
March 26.
The menu will include Alaskan walleye (fried or baked) French fries, cole slaw coffee and ice tea. Adults $6.00 and children $3.00.
Also available will be an egg salad sandwich dinner adults $3.50, a children's menu 12 and under choice of walleye or 2 hot dogs for $3.00. Desserts will be available.
Tickets will be sold at the door and the public is invited. Carry outs will be available.
Who Are the Knights of Columbus?
The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world. The Bothers in the order are dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.
The Knights of Columbus stand for
- Defense and support of the priesthood and vocations
- Christian family values
- The rights of the unborn
- Support of the community
- Support of the handicapped
- Support of our youth
- Fraternity for our Brothers
The Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph Parish are active in sponsoring many church, community, family, youth and council activities throughout the year. Supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life is a top priority of the Knights of Columbus.
Church and Community Activities
- Seminarian Sponsorship
- Newman Foundation support
- Parish center remodeling and addition
- Gift of Cana program for newlyweds
- Parish soccer sponsor and support for athletic programs
- Funeral Mass altar servers
- Support for a shelter for victims of domestic violence
- Fund raising for the mentally retarded and learning disabled
- Sponsor of Ann Benjamin camp for mentally retarded youth
- Spaghetti dinner to benefit various charitable groups
- Memorial to the Unborn
- Cub Scouts sponsor
- Girls softball sponsor
- Clergy and Seminarians Christmas party
Council, Family and Youth Activities
- Free throw contests
- Altar servers' banquet
- Dinner dances
- Family breakfasts and dinners
- Fish fries
- Seniors' card party and lunch
- Bingo
- Children's Halloween party
- Children's Christmas party
- Major league baseball outings
- Adult bus trips
- Blood drives
- Cub Scout banquet and Pinewood Derby
- Memorial Mass for deceased Brothers and Sisters
Fourth Degree Knights
The Fourth Degree is a group of men committed to promoting patriotism and upholding the Catholic faith.
Fourth Degree Knights wear the regalia and participate in color corps and honor guards at special events. They serve at the wakes and funerals of fellow Knights as a special way of paying homage to deceased members.
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary, The Ladies of Columbus, is an organization which promotes sociability among members, promotes the welfare of Council 3507, and promotes charitable activities. It is open to any Christian female age 18 or older.
How To Become a Knight
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to all practicing Catholic men age 18 or older. A practicing Catholic follows God's commandments and the Church's precepts.
You can obtain an application to join us from any Brother Knight. After your application is submitted, you will be interviewed and then welcomed into the Order during one of the ceremonies held periodically throughout the year.
Membership is retained as long as your dues remain current and you remain a practicing Catholic.
Knights of Columbus Archbishop Schlarman Council conducts a business meeting on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Knights of Columbus Hall, 715 North Eleventh Street, Pekin.