Meeting Info:
Day: 1st Thursday of each month
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Check the parish calendar for location
For more information please contact: Benny Drozd - 361-550-3594
Description:
The Knights of Columbus Fraternal order with membership open to all men who are practicing Catholics. The order was founded in 1882 by Fr. Michael J. McGivney in Conneticut and has grown to over 14,000 councils worldwide with a membership of 1.8 million Catholic men. In Texas there are over 750 councils with membership exceeding 95,000. The order is guided by the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. The Ascension Bastrop Council was charted on January 14, 2010 with 54 charter members and has a current membership of 104. Council activity is centered around six committees: Church, Family, Community, Council, Youth, and Pro-Life. The council was recognized at the State Convention for excellence in Charity and Church activities. The Council is a strong organization promoting unity and fellowship among all parishioners.