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Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practical Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church.

About Our Council – The Rev. James T. Smith Council 5683 supports the mission and parishioners of St Michael's Church. Joining your local council of the Knights of Columbus can change your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to strengthen your parish and give back to your community. By volunteering an hour here or there you can make an enormous difference.

 Our Projects include support of the state wide youth Basketball Free Throw Tournament, the annual “Tootsie Roll Drive” raising funds for children with intellectual disabilities, Right to Life missions, local seminarian grants and college scholarships, Our Knights prepare and serve the Friday  Lenten Dinners at St Michaels during Holy Week, work the Annual Craft Fair and the Memorial Day Parade  Some members are also  religious education instructors, ushers, lectors, serve on the parish council and parish finance council. The Knights facilitate Rosary Meetings on Mondays and Fridays at 8:30am at St Michael's, just prior to daily Mass

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Grand Knight – John Perrotta   -   email    grandknight5683@gmail.com

Chaplain – Rev. Thomas C. Boudreau

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
Next meeting is March 14th @ 7pm
All Knights are welcome!

Knights of Columbus Cardinal O’Connell
Assembly announces 25th Annual
Msgr. Mimie Pitaro $1,000 Scholarship

Applicants must live in Avon, Braintree, Brockton,Holbrook, Kingston, Easton, Plymouth, Randolph, Norton, Stoughton, or the Bridgewater’s. They must be a
graduating 8th Grader who is planning on attending a Catholic High School in September of 2017. They are asked to submit a letter of at least 300 words on “Why I should receive the Monsignor Pitaro Award”. It must be typewritten and include accomplishments and involvements in their Parish, School and Family. Application must be submitted no later than April 21st, 2017 and the recipient will be notified no later than June 9, 2017. Applicants should include their name, address, telephone number and the name of the school they are
presently attending.

Mail Applications to:
Knights of Columbus Cardinal O’Connell Assembly
Scholarship Committee
c/o 5 North Worcester St.
Norton, Ma 02766-2026