Knights News and Events
The Knights of Columbus Council #1556 is a vital organization in our Community and Church. While helping their members grow spiritually, their service through events help many areas of our parish community, including but not limited to: Scholarships, programs geared toward the youth and building maintenance. If you would like to know how you can join the Knights, please contact Grand Knight Larry Poppler or go to K of C. org
Who is Called to be a Knight?
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.
Scholarships
Available
Confirmed Graduating Seniors
The Waverly Knights of Columbus Council #1556 will be awarding two scholarships in the amount of $1000 each. To qualify you must be a Confirmed Graduating Senior from St. Mary's Parish OR confirmed son/grandson or daughter/ granddaughter of a member of Council #1556. Contact the Parish Office if you still need an application. (1 male & 1 female applicant will be chosen)
Applications NEED to be completed by May 3rd, 2024.
Pancake Breakfast
Join the Knights on May 5th, 2024, from 8 - 11 am at the K C Hall in Waverly, MN for their May Pancake Breakfast!
Pancakes (regular and blueberry), French Toast, sausages, eggs, coffee, milk and juice will be served.
Take Outs will be available. This is a free will offering event.
Proceeds go to: Scholarship Fund
Retirement Party for Father O'Hotto
June 22, 2024, at 6 pm in the Parish Hall.
3rd and 4th Degree Knights are encouraged to attend a Farewell Dinner for Father O'Hotto, as he prepares for retirement.
Congratulations!
Social and Awards Dinner News:
Father O'Hotto was presented with the Knight of the Year Award for Service Year 2022-2023! Thank you for your leadership, guidance and service!
Additionally, Ted & Deb Hanson and family were presented with the Knights of Columbus Family of the Year Award for Service Year 2022-2023! They received the award for how they live and witness their faith and use their gifts and talents in service!
Knight's Crusader
Grand Knight's Message
Today more than ever, the Church’s apostolate to families needs to be supported by each of her members and, above all, by families themselves. I am deeply grateful for the outstanding support which over the years the Knights of Columbus have given to the Church’s mission of promoting Catholic family life. During this Year of the Family, I encourage you to renew your efforts to confirm Christian families in their witness of faith and love, and thus enable them to play their part in the building of a just and morally sound social order. I urge you to continue to give voice to the Gospel of Christian married love in requiring “from all, beginning with public authorities, respect for those rights which, in saving the family, will save society itself” (Christifideles Laici, 40).
— Message to 112th Supreme Convention, June 1, 1994 (Saint Pope John Paul II)
