Parish Life Ministries

The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with over 1.7 million members worldwide. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people. Our guiding principles are Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Come join an organization that fills your heart and mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference.

Upcoming Events

KOC Yard Sale (see image at the right)

A Special Thanks

The Knights of Columbus would like to thank our fellow parishioners for their support. The Knights are proud to announce that in the prior 12 months we have donated in excess of $50,000 to many local charities in part due to parishioner and community support of our many fundraisers.

Our membership dues generally cover all our operating expenses so the net proceeds from our fundraisers go to charitable donations. 

Knights Donations include support of local schools and teachers who teach children with special needs via our LAMB program, support of the Andrew Bell Project, support of 2 local seminarians, support of CPO, a donation of over 80 coats for children, donations to various pro-life programs, and support of youth programs.   

Parishioner support of our fundraisers is much appreciated. Our biggest fundraisers included the LAMB Golf Tournament, Football Raffle Books, Yard Sale, Fish Frys and Pancake Breakfasts.

Thanks also goes out to the leadership of Past Grand Knight Joe Umbra.

And thank you in advance for your continued support!

Membership
Membership is open to practicing Catholic men over the age of 18 who accept the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church. For more information on becoming a knight, please click below:

Knights of Columbus Assembly
The patriotic arm of the Knights – also known as the 4th Degree, fosters the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship along with a love and loyalty of country through active membership in the “Assembly.” In addition, certain members of the Patriotic Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus. More information on the Patriotic Degree Assembly click below:

Patriotic Degree Assembly

Events
The local Knights of Columbus Council is very active in the areas of Church, Community, Family, Youth. We participate in several fund raising activities, most notably Operation L.A.M.B. which benefits children with learning disabilities. We also provide support for the parishes and schools of St. Andrew’s as well as St Michael’s in Cary.

Other examples of our work in action include:


In addition to a number of domestic charities, the Patriotic Degree Assembly also includes the American Military Veterans as part of their Fundraising to support in-service needs like the USO, the VA Hospital in Durham, and several other areas concerning veterans.

Meetings

• Msgr. Michael A. Carey Council #6650 holds monthly business meetings the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm and social meetings are held the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30pm. We meet at the St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Conference Center in Cary.
• Fr. Paul Graymoor Assembly #2446 (The Patriotic arm of the Knights) meets the Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm in the St Andrew’s Fellowship Hall.

Contacts
If you have questions about the Knights of Columbus, wish to join or transfer from another council, please contact Steve Schaale, Grand Knight, Council #6650, phone: 919-810-7873(c), [email protected]. Also, visit our website: www.kofc6650.org.

If you are currently a Knight, and are considering joining the Patriotic Assembly #2446 contact: Ron Logan, Faithful Navigator, phone: 919-468-0424 or click here.

Do you have an hour a week to pray a rosary with seniors in assisted living or memory care centers?
 Email [email protected] for more information

WHY DOES THE ROSARY CARE TEAM MATTER? 
(From the therosaryteam.org/ website.)
Sometimes these seniors feel like a burden when they can no longer do the things they did.      They need help with their physical needs and they have so much loss. They lose their homes, their physical abilities, and many of their friends and family have passed away. But they do not need to lose their relationship with God and we can walk with them on this path.

These seniors are never a burden! They can pray for peace in our world, for healing of wounds, for those that are sick or dying and many other intentions. After the rosary, the group is very peaceful, there is a remarkable difference. This is one of the gifts among many that our Blessed Mother gives to us when we pray the rosary.