The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old.  A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church.  Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

You may also contact our Grand Knight or any of our current members for information on how to join.

 
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council.  They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.

Our Ladies Guild also participates in activities in the community.  Some of their activities include:

• Cooking for a local shelter
• Making "Healing Blankets" for distribution to the sick and ailing in our community.
• Participating in spiritual activities.

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925.  Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 10 and 17.  Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community.  Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.

The St. Agnes Squires, Circle 4731, participate in many of the Michigan State Columbian Squires activities that occur throughout the year.  One of the State Circle activities is to help raise funds for "Special Days" Camp.  This camp helps children who have cancer and gives them a little get away during the summer to help take their mind off of treatment and to spend some time with other children who are going through similar medical treatment.

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