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These Men Called Knights
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, communities, families and
young people. The four degrees of the Knights exemplify Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and
Patriotism.

Membership Benefits

What is required to become a Knight?

You must be a practicing Catholic man (You: attend Mass every Sunday and
Holy Day of Obligation, frequent the sacraments, observe the precepts of the
Church, are in union with the pope, and you try to lead a Christian life).
You must be at least 18 years of age

12 issues every year of Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family
magazine
eligibility for the K of C top-ranked life insurance program
growth and performance in your CATHOLIC Faith
strengthening your FAMILY life around which all our programs revolve
new FRATERNAL relationships resulting in your spiritual and material welfare
opportunities for SERVICE to Church, community, family, and youth

KNIGHTS HOME

Blessed Damien of Molokai
St. Anne Church & Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Knights of Columbus Council 11411
1600 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, NY 14620

Email Council 11411

How do I join the Knights of Columbus?
Contact Don Palace (585-473-5639; mailing information is on CONTACT US page).
After submitting an application that Don will send you, you will be asked to attend a
short interview meeting with the admissions committee. Upon recommendation of the
committee and acceptance by a positive vote of the membership at its next business
meeting, you will be asked to attend the First Degree Exemplification Ceremony in St.
Anne Church. The theme of the First Degree is "Charity." The Degree ceremony takes
about 45 minutes and is followed by coffee and pastries.

Last Update
5.8.08

In service to one

in service to all

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A Brother Knight
and the Spirit of Service
by Council Chaplain Father Robert Lujula

Dear Brother Knights,

Let us reflect on and remind ourselves of our call to serve others. As our Lord Jesus
Christ encourages us saying, "I have come to serve not to be served and to give life
as a ransom for many. "

We are all called to welcome the opportunity of service to others. We are called to be
unselfish. Unselfish people will readily recognize the needs of others and the dignity
of the persons being served.

What does it mean to serve? To serve means to give assistance to those in need. To
serve means to be of help and to come to the aid of those unable to help
themselves, like the sick and the poor.

There are many people in need; therefore we can always find something to do for
others. Some retired people or older folks unable to work are sometimes bored with
life. Let them do something for others. That is the remedy to boredom.

There are all kinds of works of charity, to name a few: feed the hungry, clothe the
naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, instruct the ignorant, comfort the
sorrowful, bear wrongs patiently, forgive all injuries, pray for the living and the dead.
Just being a friendly neighbor is a valuable service. We are all called upon to serve
one another. Jesus gives us an example of service. He served people all his life. He
said that he had come on earth to serve, “I have come to serve and not to be served.”

One day, two disciples of Jesus asked Him for the highest place in His Kingdom.
Jesus answered them that if they wanted to be truly great they should serve others.
He said: “The greatest among you must be your servants” (Matthew 23: 11).

In daily life, to serve is applied differently to each one. For a husband, to serve means
to work for his family, to provide for it, to be a kind and understanding father to his
children and a tender husband to his wife. For a wife, to serve means that she must
be a helpful companion to her husband and a devoted mother to her children.
Serving the needs of her family is charity in action. For children, to serve means to
obey their parents, to be kind to one another, to respect other’s property. Children
can do their share in household work, and show their willingness to serve in helping
with errands.

It is true that to serve is not always agreeable. It is difficult at times to give of oneself,
to be generous. It takes patience and humility to be a good servant.

How did Mother Teresa of India earn the Nobel Prize? By serving the poorest of the
poor. There was no way to be paid back by the poor. Her service was unselfish and
entirely given in devotion and love.

Deep feelings of accomplishments are the rewards of generous people. There is
more joy in giving than in receiving. The saints are examples of service and
generosity.

Learning of the Divine plan of Redemption and the call of God for her service, Mary
replied: “I am the servant of the Lord.” (Luke 1: 38). Mary called herself a servant and
she became the greatest woman. If we want to feel the depth of divine joy in our
heart, we too must forget ourselves and work for others, especially the ones most in
need.

A true Christian will follow the example of his Master who said: “I have come to serve,
and not to be served.” Jesus’ teachings lead us to charity and service. The higher our
dignity, the more responsible our service. The pope is called, the servant of servants.
The president of the United States swears allegiance and loyalty in the service of his
country and its citizens. A good government is one dedicated to the welfare of its
people.

Thus, good Christians are devoted people, ready to serve. As the Lord Jesus
reminds us, “He who is the greatest among you shall be your servant.” (Matthew 23:
11).

Dear brother knights, may God bless you so that might continue on in good spirit to
serve the parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Anne as well as the larger
community.

Fraternally yours,
Father Robert Stephen Lujula

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