Cardinal Bellarmine Council #4849

Council Charter, How it all Began in 1960.

Old KofC Hall Emblem

April 2023: L-R, Jerry Knudtson, Bill Dugan, Ray Froehlich, Dean Myles,and John Aguilar. Not pictured Jim Griffin and Ty Simmons. Marty Wolding took the photo.

2023 ID Drive checks, Giant Steps Terry Williams

2023 ID Drive checks, Little Friends Jason Altenbern

2023 ID Drive checks, Gigi's Playhouse Patty Smith

2023 Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest winner Eliza Hacias

Council Officers 2024-2025. LOWER: DD Gary Stopka, Phil Brink, Fr. Lavan, MIDDLE: Vince India, Bill Dugan, Deacon Tom Hawksworth, UPPER: Darrel Bancroft, Jim Power, Joe Didier, Tom Wright, Ray Froehlich, Rick Marsh.

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Council Announcements

 

 

WELCOME to our Knights of Columbus Council 4849 Eighth Annual Mark Bancroft Memorial Run/Walk for Charity October 5, 2024.  It’s Hybrid again (live and virtual).
REGISTER HERE to run/walk and see the race details.
DONATE HERE to sponsor a team.  CLICK HERE to print the race flyer.  CLICK HERE to print the sponsorship form.  Contact Tim St.Clair at 630-301-1173 (tstclair81@comcast.net), or Rick Marsh at 708-466-2593 (richardmarsh2@aol.com) for additional info.

 

 

  FREE online membership using the promo code JSPADA.  Every man (18 years or older) who joins online at kofc.org/joinus will pay $0 first-year dues.  Enter our council number, 4849.

 

 

 

 

 

    CLICK HERE for Field Agent Joe Spada's contact information.  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE INSURANCE BENEFITS that the Knights can offer to you and your families.

 

 

 

Click HERE for a 3-minute video where Bishop Malloy indicates that he is a member of the Knights of Columbus and outlines what it means to be a Knight of Columbus, and asks all Catholic men to prayerfully consider joining the Knights of Columbus.

 

Upcoming Council Events

About Our Council

Council Business Meeting Schedule

1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM

Council Planning Meeting Schedule

4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM

Meetings Location

120 S. Lancaster Ave (Meeting)
180 S. Russell Ave (Mailing)
Aurora, IL 60506 US

Council Officers

Current Newsletter

Family of the Month

Deacon Thomas P White Family

Deacon Tim and Pat White are involved in many ministries. Deacon Tim handles baptisms, pre-marriage formation, and the RCIA (OCIA) program. Deacon Tim and Pat each bring the Eucharist to the homebound, weekly visits to independent living facilities, plu...
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Knight of the Month

Gary L Jesenick

Gary is a key member of the kitchen team every year for the Lenten Fish Fry. He is also a regular member of the Saturday team at the HA food pantry. Gary recently attended the Silver Rose prayer service on August 15th and was a tremendous help at the re...
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Family of the Year

Deacon Tom Hawksworth Family

Deacon Tom and his wife Pauline were active in many parish activities in 2023. Deacon Tom leads the men's Saturday morning prayer group, is a supporter of Cursillo events, and is busy with nursing home visits at Pearl, Plum Landing, and Bickford. Tom is...
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Knight of the Year

Mr. James L Griffin

Jim was active in many council events in 2023. In the pro-life area Jim attended the March for Life in Springfield in March and assumed the Life Director role for the council. Jim had a leadership role in the Into the Breach program, was chairman for th...
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