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Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world’s foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.
Knights of Columbus in Flemington, NJ
Jubilee Council #3294
Our Knights of Columbus Council #3294 in the Flemington NJ area assists and supports the Saint Magdalen’s Parish community as well as many charitable needs in the surrounding local community. We are an active fraternity of Catholic men consisting over 200 members and their families.
We always welcome new members and if you have an interest please know that you are invited to apply and join our fraternity. New membership applications and our Council’s informational brochure may be found in the Church Narthex, reading rack display. Just complete an application and drop your application in the collection basket. Please know, to join the Knights of Columbus you have to be a man of 18 years of age as of your last birthday and be a Practical Catholic in communion with the Holy See.
We have many programs and activities that interest both existing and new members.
These programs and activities may change according to the needs of those we serve and our membership. Participation is voluntary according to your own interests, needs and desires to become involved. It’s entirely up to you. Some Knights give more of their time and talents than others depending upon their personal circumstances. As little as one hour or two a month contributed to a worthy cause or charitable project can make a difference. You can make a difference…….
SIX REASONS TO JOIN
• As mentioned, you will become an integral part of the world’s largest and most dynamic catholic fraternal organization, and will be united with over 1.8 million Brothers and families in 14,00 local councils located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Panama, the Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan and now Poland. Each year, the Order continues this strong growth.
• Your personal involvement as a Knight will provide opportunities, in Charity and Fraternity, for service to the church at the local, diocesan and universal levels; to your communities; and to the less fortunate in our midst.
• Your active participation in council affairs: spiritual, fraternal, family, social, civic-oriented, athletic and recreational-will serves as a school of leadership and enables you to develop qualities that enhance your strength and abilities.
•You will enjoy a sense of “belonging” in an organization that shares your religious belief, brings together like-minded men joined in a common cause, and offers the opportunity to develop and cement friendships for years to come.
•Your concerns for your family and for your retirement years can be addressed by the Order’s low-cost insurance program conducted by Brother Knights for Brother Knights, and assure their security and your peace of mind.
• You will share in the sense of pride all Knights feel in knowing that their Order is second to none in support of Our Holy Father, our Bishops and Priests; in working for our fellow man, especially those most in need; and in binding together to preserve traditional values in the face of attacks against the family and innocent human life.
If you are interested in joining the Knights, please read our eight-page Overview Booklet (pdf, 415k), which gives additional information about what it means to be a member of the Knights of Columbus. You may also contact our Membership Director, Joe Casey, from our Contact Us page.
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