Initiation Degree
The Knights are holding another initiation on Monday May 19th at 6 pm in the Chapel. All Catholic Men 18 and over are welcome to join our ranks! Please Contact Larry White at 630-391-0655 for more info!
News & Announcements
Knights Present Check
Members of the St Peter Damian Knights of Columbus recently presented representatives of Clare Woods Academy (formerly Bartlett Learning Center) with the proceeds from our annual Tootsie Roll Drive. Our council has supported the school for Intellectually Challenged Children since 1984.
Pictured are Grand Knight Craig Weber, PGK Ray Arndt, PGK Rich Henkel (also chairman of the drive) Treasurer George Mikosz, and Brother Knight and Clarewoods Academy Board Member Mike Kelly.
Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus' triumphant ride into Jerusalem. Bringing our faith to life, Parishioners were greeted by Squiggy The Donkey. They got to pet and take pictures with him and the kids even got to ride him. Our grand Knight Craig Weber made a new friend as he helped out leading Squiggy around. His only regret was he didn't get to take Squiggy home. Of course the worthy Grand Knight got some good natured kidding about his role from his Brother Knights
EASTER BASKETS 2025
On Monday April 7th the Knights gathered to make 190 Easter Baskets for underprivileged children all over the Chicago Area. Some went to our own food pantry, others to Wayne Township's Food Pantry and even the Port mission on Chicago's West Side. This program started in the early 1990's and was the idea of our late Brother Knight Louis Giambalvo who spent most of his time helping the poor. Over the years we've improved the process so that it runs like an assembly line. Henry Ford would be proud.
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St Joseph's Table was a huge success!
The Knights of Columbus answered the call again, this time assisting the parish in bringing back the St. Joseph's Table Lenten event. Once a parish tradition, it had fallen by the wayside in the wake of COVID-19 and other things. Parishioners asked the parish to bring it and the parish asked the Knight so to help put it together.
The Knights are always happy to help out, especially to promote a sense of Community and Fellowship in our parish.
Check out the new photo album showcasing the return of this time honored tradition!
Thank you, Father Chris and Parish Staff, for asking us to be a part of it!
KNIGHTS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
On Monday February 17th Council 8699 welcomed 2 new members to the fold.
Dale Weber, son of GK Craig Weber and Paul Sleszynski husband of Parish Office Manager were initiated into the 3rd Degree of our order.
Congratulations gentlemen and welcome to the largest Catholic Men's Fraternal organization in the world.
If you are a Catholic Gentleman, over the age of 18, YOU belong in the Knights too.
2024-2025 Newman Fund Drive
The 2024 -2025 Newman Centers fund drive is underway, and we need you to contribute whatever you can afford. Even 10 or 20 dollars helps us get to our goal.
Newman centers on college campuses provide college students access to Mass, Reconciliation, counseling by priests and deacons and a place to hang out with other Catholic youth on our State College Campuses. Most of all Newman centers keep our youth connected to their faith when they on their own for the first time.
My family has a special place in our hearts for the Newman ministry. My daughter found great peace and comfort in going to the Newman Center to pray and reflect..
The Newman flyer is attached, please give generously!
Please make sure to include your membership number on the form and also on the memo line of your check as well as “Newman Donation”.
To donate by credit card Please contact Ken Kaczynski @ 630 337-2719
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A KNIGHT TO DONATE, BUT IF YOU'RE A CATHOLIC MAN, YOU SHOULD BE A KNIGHT!
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