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Serving the Community

What does it mean to be a Knight?

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization founded in 1882.  Our mission revolves around the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. We support our communities through a multitude of charitable initiatives such as programs for our sisters and brothers with special needs like the Special Olympics. Our commitment to humanitarian aid is highlighted by our relief efforts, blood drives, and food distribution. We nurture future leaders through scholarships, educational grants, and mentorship programs.  Our dedication to veterans includes financial assistance and moral support. Through partnerships with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, we actively engage in community development projects. The Knights of Columbus embody service and enriching lives globally. (Source: kofc.org)

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As a Brother Knight with Council 9240, how can you serve Our Lady of the Lake parish, Mandeville and Covington communities? 

Here are examples of charitable activities during Fraternal Year 2023-2024 by Council 9240. 

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  1. During our fraternal fiscal year of July 2023 – June 2024, our council contributed over $ 53,000 back to our Community!

  2. Coordinated with four additional K of C Councils to sponsor nine Special Needs Masses at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

  3. Hosted a “Welcome Back” cook-out for the New Orleans area seminarians at Notre Dame Seminary.

  4. Hosted a cook-out for the seminarians at St. Joseph Seminary College.

  5. Conducted a Baby Bottle Campaign raising $16,488.29 for Covington’s Northlake Crisis Pregnancy Center.

  6. The Lady Knights hosted a Trivia Night raising $4,900 for Lynhaven Retreat for abused, human trafficked, and homeless women.

  7. In conjunction with Catholic Daughters of America, we held two Pray the Rosary events on the Lakefront in May and October.

  8. Each week our Council picks up frozen pizzas from Pizza Hut and bread from the Abbey, Walmart, and Rouses, and delivers them to the Samaritan Center.

  9. Twice per month our Council, along with 4 other councils, make home food deliveries to the needy across St. Tammany on behalf of the Northlake Food Bank.

  10. We placed and removed candles for All Souls Day Candlelight Blessing at Mandeville Cemetery.

  11. We operated the Festival of the Lake beer booth with all proceeds going to Our Lady of the Lake.

  12. We placed & removed flags for the Veterans & Memorial Day Ceremonies at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery and participated in the ceremonies.

  13. We conducted a Patriotic Essay Contest for High School students.

  14. Brother and Sir Knights (4th Degree) carried the canopy in the Christ the King Eucharistic Procession.

  15. 4th Degree Sir Knights (Assembly 2467) supporting SELA Veterans with over $ 2K in meals, equipment, and support!

  16. 4th Degree Sir Knights (Assembly 2467) attended funerals for Veterans (especially those without families) at the SELA Veterans Cemetery.

  17. Conducted a Christmas Shopping Spree providing $50 gift cards for 140 disadvantaged children at Walmart.

  18. Delivered Christmas poinsettias to Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, LA and to spouses of deceased Knights.

  19. Delivered Easter lilies to Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, LA and to spouses of deceased Knights.

  20. Participated in the Wreaths Across America program at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.

  21. Provided 600+ meals for the December & April Family FIRE Nights.

  22. Hosted an online pro-life 9 Days of Life Novena.

  23. Hosted the Mandeville Stands for Life, Life Chain pro-life event along the Hwy 190 shopping corridor.

  24. Hosted a fish fry for the OLL Parish Life Center and maintenance staff.

  25. Conducted KC food drives benefiting Samaritan Center.

  26. Held a Clergy Appreciation Night dinner.

  27. Participated in the State Special Olympics running a bocce court at SLU in Hammond.

 

Upcoming events

  1. Will deliver plants to Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, LA and to spouses of deceased Knights for the upcoming Mother’s Day celebration.

  2. Brother and Sir Knights (4th Degree) will carry the canopy in the upcoming Corpus Christi Procession.

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We invite you to join K of C Council 9240 and share your talents with the Our Lady of the Lake, Mandeville and Covington communities!     Join Below!

​Join the Knights of Columbus Today!

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