About Us
The Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus (Knights) was founded by the Assistant Pastor of St. Mary’s Church, Father Michael J. McGivney and some of his parishioners in New Haven, Connecticut on March 29, 1882. The Knights were officially chartered as a Fraternal Benefit Society. From the moment of our founding, charity has been the first principle of the Knights.
The Knights have grown from several members in one council to over 15,000 councils and 1.9 million members. The Order has also contributed time and energy worldwide to service communities throughout the United States and the world.
The Regina Mundi Council #4052 of the Knights was chartered in 1955 and has been serving the community of the Assumption BVM Church and its parishioners in Feasterville, PA since its founding. The council has over 100 members.
All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles:
- Charity – Knights members show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies.
- Unity – Members of the Knights know that together we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. As a Knight, you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community.
- Fraternity – The Knights was founded to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died, often prematurely. The good works of individual Knights illustrates how Catholics serve each other in fraternity and mercy.
- Patriotism – Knights members are patriotic. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both, whether it’s in public or private.
Some of our Council activities include:
- Vocations Support - Our Council every year supports a member of the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary who is studying to become a priest. We provide a financial gift to help him with his expenses, encouragement, and most importantly prayers.
- Roses for Life – Members of the Council present the parents of the newly baptized babies with Rose for Life. The Rose is a symbol of Life and we look to honor the parents who have chosen to support the Culture of Life.
- St. Patrick’s Day Party and Pancake Breakfasts – Our main fund raisers are used to donate money to needy parish families, charitable organizations, and purchase needed equipment for various charitable organizations.
- Donate money and work hours for church renovations and parish improvements.
- PennDOT Adopt a Highway – Cleanup 1.9 miles of trash on Bristol Road from Old Lincoln Highway to Bridgetown Pike.
- Donate money to offset the bus cost for parishioners’ taking part in the trip for the March for Life held in January in Washington, DC.
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical Catholics in union with the Holy See. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Meetings are open to members in good standing and are held on the first Thursday of the month in the Knights’ Hall located by the sports fields across from the Assumption BVM Gym. There are also brochures in the parish information center in the vestibule of the church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19053. You can also visit the Knights of Columbus main website at: www.kofc.org
Grand Knight
Anthony Porretta
