Knights of Columbus
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus Council 13408
Founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, in New Haven, Connecticut, The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic family and fraternal service organization with over 1.7 million members worldwide. We are dedicated to promoting the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.
Who can be a Knight?
Membership is open to practical Catholic men in union with the Holy See who are at least 18 years of age. Of course, all family members are encouraged to participate in our Knight activities.
Activities & Events
The Knights of Columbus sponsor and support activities in six primary areas.
Membership
You will frequently see us holding membership drives and open houses to encourage new memberships.
Church
- Corporate Communions.
- Participation in church related councils such as financial, school boards and the Pastoral Council.
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Lectors
- Ushers
- C.C.D. teachers
- Church fund raiser
- Family
Your family's involvement with the Knights of Columbus is paramount to our success and continued growth. We have considerable monthly activities that you and your family can participate in and enjoy. Children are always welcome.
- Pot Luck Dinners
- Family of the Month Programs
- Annual Family Picnics
- Christmas Party Easter Egg Hunt
- Family Hour of Prayer
Family Dinners: Our Family dinners are open to Non-Members as well. Always a great family style meal at a price you can afford.
Council
- Dances
- Pool tournaments
- Softball
- Las Vegas Nights
- Pro Life Movements
- Hike for Life
- Monthly Rosary
In addition, the Knights of Columbus assist widows, families in need, the deaf and programs for the physically or mentally challenged through fund raisers and donations from the council.
Community
Council 5052 annually sponsor dinners honoring the Farmers Branch and Carrollton police and firemen. We also participate in the Carrollton Fair, the Farmers Branch Halloween Festival, the handicapped tennis tournament, Special Olympics, Carrollton Cleanup and continuously contribute food and funds to Metrocrest Service Center.
Youth
Boy Scout Troop sponsorships, Columbian Squires Organization (Young Men ages 12 -18), Basketball Free Throw Programs, College Scholarships, and Girls Softball are but a few of the youth support activities that we find great pride in supporting. We also provide financial aid to community youth programs as well as financial assistance to college students.
For more information contact:
Knights of Columbus Council 13408
1705 E. Peters Colony Road
Carrollton, TX 75007
Questions? Call Barry Bellville @ (972) 319-0046.
Find us on the web at www.kofc13408.org