Our Lady Of The Valley Council #9676
• 5514
Double Oak Lane • Birmingham, AL 35242 •
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal
service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and
their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic
Church, their communities, families and young people.
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many
benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia
magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to
join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many
more family and personal benefits.
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men
in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing
Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts
of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the
Knights of Columbus.
For additional information contact:
Ralph Jordan
ralph504@bellsouth.net 995-6417
Any
Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of
his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The
primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of
patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and
loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership
in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of
the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious
functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the
Knights of Columbus.
Contact Faithful Navigator Jeff Kendall at 664-3048 or email bzdaddy@bellsouth.net
Monthly Fourth Degree meeting is 3rd Suday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Parish Office.
The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the
council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for
events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with
setting up and beautifying the hall for events.
For additional information contact: Sondra Bole 981-2353 jble@bellsouth.net.
Under
the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the
first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the
Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 10 and 17. Squires'
activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the
Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own
rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.
For additional information contact: Fred De Leon frd@elglaw.com 601-0111
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