The St. Ann Chapter of the Knights of Columbus meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 PM in Delaney Hall. Membership is open to all practicing-Catholic men, 18 years of age and older. 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.
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
Tom McElroy, Grand Knight
tmcelroy702@gmail.com
Bill McGovern, Deputy Grand Knight
(wmcgovern130@yahoo.com)
State Council – https://uknight.org/StateCouncilSite/?CN=US&ST=DE
Knights,
Please remember that Lenten Meals after Stations of the Cross need to be ordered in advance.
Please order by this Wednesday, Mar 19 for this upcoming Friday by calling Mark Burke at 410-404-2186.
Please forward this message to anyone you know who plans to attend Stations and who may want a meal afterward.
Meals may be picked up at Delaney Hall between 5:30 and 6:30 pm.
- Remember a loved one or a family member at the “Fairway to Heaven Golf Tournament” Memorial Tee Box Sign – Contact Steve VanMeter 302-386-9202.
- 2025 Annual Flower Sale-May 3rd. Orders must be in by April 27. You may order online and pay by credit card by scanning the QR code on the right or by visiting: https://knights-of-columbus-st-ann-council-16771.square.site/
- Lenten Dinners : Fridays during Lent – Take out only. Call 410-404-2186 to order.
- Dine & Donate at Mio Fratellos 4:00-9:00pm on Tuesday 3/25. Call for reservations: (302)436-6400. Dinner Coupons required for “Credit” tmcelroy702@gmail.com.
- Wills & Estate Planning Seminar with Tunnel & Raysor at 4:00pm on May 1st in Delaney Hall. All members of the Parish are invited. Registration required. Contact Tom McElroy (301) 518-9322
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.
