Our Council
The Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council 10685 is dedicated to the service of our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, our Bishop, our Pastor Reverend Father Paul C. Helwig, our parish school and children, and to the people of Good Shepherd Parish. We as a council supply manpower for parish activities and hold fundraising events to benefit our parish community.
Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council 10685 was chartered on August 12, 1991, with 36 charter members.
Brother George Morrison Jr. spearheaded the effort to form a parish council at Good Shepherd. Monsignor Vincent Smith was the pastor of Good Shepherd Church at the time and supported George in all his efforts.
The Council was formed to serve the pastor and people of Good Shepherd Parish and to provide the men of the parish a Catholic fraternal organization where they could share their faith and work with other Catholic gentlemen in service to the parish.
COUNCIL 10685
ORDER HISTORY
The Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council 10685 is dedicated to the service of our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, our Bishop, our Pastor Reverend Father Paul C. Helwig, our parish school and children, and to the people of Good Shepherd Parish. We as a council supply manpower for parish activities and hold fundraising events to benefit our parish community.
Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council 10685 was chartered on August 12, 1991, with 36 charter members.
Brother George Morrison Jr. spearheaded the effort to form a parish council at Good Shepherd. Monsignor Vincent Smith was the pastor of Good Shepherd Church at the time and supported George in all his efforts.
The Council was formed to serve the pastor and people of Good Shepherd Parish and to provide the men of the parish a Catholic fraternal organization where they could share their faith and work with other Catholic gentlemen in service to the parish.
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.
Knights Host Polish Dinner Fundraiser
Our council hosted a successful Polish dinner fundraiser at Good Shepherd on May 20. Under the direction of Deputy Grand Knight Steve Webster, an enthusiastic team of Knights and parishioners served a delicious meal to more than 150 parishioners and guests, raising nearly $500 for charitable purposes. One family, originally from Poland, gave the meal the highest praise: “It tastes just like the food Grandma made at home in Poland!”
Disaster Preparation for Knights
Brother Knight Will Wilhelm gave an excellent and comprehensive presentation on disaster preparedness planning for our council members and members of Good Shepherd parish May 9. His presentation included useful tips on how to prepare emergency response kits, with a particular focus on survival items such as water, food, communications gear, and backup power sources.
Knights Serve Community at May Crowning
Our Knights teamed up with our parish to serve a cookout meal to nearly 150 parishioners who attended the May 7 crowning of the Virgin Mary at Good Shepherd. Brother Knights helped set up the event, cooked burgers and hot dogs, and used the event as a recruiting tool.
KofC Councils Continue to Grow!
Our State Advocate, District Deputy, and Grand Knight took part in an exemplification ceremony for two new Knights of Columbus on April 30 at Good Shepherd Church. Our council added one new Knight, bringing us closer to our target goal of 8 new Knights this fraternal year, and another Knight joined the ranks of our St Patrick’s Cathedral brothers on the East Shore.
CHARITY
Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.”Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.
UNITY
None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that – together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together…we support one another.
FRATERNITY
Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do the good works of individual Knights.
PATRIOTISM
We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support our nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.