Knights of Columbus #14485
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Why You Should Become A Knight
If you're interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in your faith or having exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of
Columbus is the organization for you.
For information on becoming a Knight, please email Jim Harvey - email:jharvey8@tampabay.rr.com
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St. Scholastica Knights of Columbus Council #14485
Coordinator: Jim Bobay, Church DirectorFurther information about St. Scholastica’s Council can be found at the Council’s website: www.koc14485.org or contacting a coordinator.
Goals and Purpose: The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest lay Catholic family service organization for Catholic men over the age of 18.
Responsibilites: Charity is the first principle of the Order. Therefore, as Knights we are committed to charity, easing the plight of those less fortunate.- Unity is the second principle of the Knights of Columbus.
In unity there is strength.- Fraternity is the third principle of the Order. Through the Knights of Columbus men are able to band together as brothers to help one another in times of distress, sickness and death.
- Patriotism is the principle of the fourth degree. One of the reasons the Order was founded was to emphasize that Catholics are proud citizens of their country.
Training Required: None
Fingerprinting Required: No
Meeting Schedule: Monthly on the first Wednesday at St. Scholastica Parish Hall at 7:00 p.m. -
Outdoor Stations of the Cross
The Knights of Columbus recently restored the Stations of the Cross area, immediately west of the Church, to its original splendor. On January 8th, the Knights had a Dedication Ceremony, where Father Jojo Tejada, Parochial Vicar and Council Chaplain, led a group of knights and parishioners and blessed the area where the Stations of the Cross is located. The Stations were originally constructed by Brother Knight Austin Porambo, as an eagle scout project in 2005. The area had become overrun by brush.
After three days of work, seventeen trailer loads of brush and debris were removed from the area and twelve bales of pine straw were laid out along the path. Crosses were touched up and aluminum plaques were paced at each cross, describing each station. Wooden stanchions were installed at each station to exhibit laminated student drawings about each station by Mrs. Porambo’s 3rd grade students. An additional cement bench was installed along the path. A wooden archway with signage was constructed at the entrance to the Stations of the Cross to clearly identify the area.
It is hoped that parishioners will utilize this area and experience the peace and serenity of praying the Stations of the Cross in such a beautiful natural setting. Below are pictures taken from the dedication and blessing.
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