Men, looking to get involved in St. Ann’s Parish? Would you like to help the intellectually challenged? Does reaching out to help the less fortunate interest you? Maybe the Knights of Columbus is what you’re looking for.
The Knights of Columbus is the largest
Catholic Men’s Fraternal organization in the world; founded on Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. We welcome all men over the age of 18 and meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in Delaney Hall at 6:30PM for the Rosary and 7:00PM for the business meeting.
Contact: Jim Garrity (JimGarr@icloud.com) or
Chris Mercurio (GK) chris.mercurio1952@gmail.com
The Knights of Columbus St. Ann’s Parish Council 16771 has received the distinction of Star Council, the international organization’s top award for local councils. The Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership, promotion of fraternal insurance benefits, sponsorship of faith formation programs and service-oriented activities. For information on joining the Knights of Columbus, contact local Membership Director, Tate Marshall at tatekofc@gmail.com.
Saint Ann – Council 16771
Bethany Beach, DE
Chris Mercurio, Grand Knight (cris.mercurio@gmail.com)
Joe Aquilla, Deputy Grand Knight
(j.aquilla@mchsi.com)
State Council – https://uknight.org/StateCouncilSite/?CN=US&ST=DE
of Columbus in Bethany Beach and to Ilhan,
owner of the Bethany Diner, for his generous
support of the Council’s “Feeding Our
Neighbors” campaign.
Members of the Council recently presented
Ilhan with a plaque in appreciation for his
generosity and commitment to helping those in
need.
Each week, members of the Council’s kitchen
crew prepare hot meals for the homeless and
others in need throughout the community.
Thank you to Ilhan and the Bethany Diner for
supporting the Knights in this important
mission of serving our neighbors!
Vivat Jesus!
- 10/11: Lasagna Dinner — 5:00PM in Delaney Hall
- 10/26: Adoration of the Silver Rose — 6:00PM at St. Ann Church
- 11/19: Mass of Remembrance — 6:00PM at St. Ann Church
The Council is charged with supporting all clergy, especially the Pastor in his work. This is done by supporting all Parish activities and organizations when called to do so. The Council is part of an international organization of over 1.8 million members, founded in 1882 by a Catholic priest, Fr. Michael J. McGivney.
Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society.
The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families.
Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.