Knights of Columbus
Uncas Council #32 and
Archbishop Henry J. O'Brien Assembly #2002
Knights of Columbus

A Catholic Men's Organization
That is a Part of
St. Mary's Parish Unionville
and St. Patrick's Parish, Farmington

Knights Profile

Uncas Council Meets 1st Thursday of Each Month. and Archbishop O'Brien Assembly Meets the 2nd Tuesday at the Council Home 301 New Britain Ave, Unionville, Ct. 06085

Although the Knights of Columbus is an international Fraternal organization, the contact that most Brother Knights have with the Order is through their local Council. Because of this, the image of the Order, for most of its members, is defined by the charter of the local Council. Brother Knights in the Uncas Council are very proud of our Council and have prepared this brief introduction for our new prospective members.

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The Knights of Columbus is a Fraternal Family organization that can provide low - cost Life insurance for Brother Knights and their families. Today, the amount of KofC insurance in force totals over $44,000,000,000.00 (billion). The Knights of Columbus began in 1882, when young Father Michael J. McGivney and a small group of Catholics founded a society designed to provide much-needed security for widows and orphans of Catholic parishioners in New Haven, Connecticut. Today, there are over a 1.6 million members in more than 13,000 local Councils in the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. Uncas Council #32 was founded in October, 1885 and Archbishop Henry J. O'Brien Assembly #2002 in October 1985.
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Around the world the Knights of Columbus defend the innocent unborn by promoting legislation to secure their right to Life. The Knights have programs to award Fellowships, student loans and Scholarships for members and their families. In 201, over 125 million dollars and 58 million man hours of service were donated to charitable causes.

Meetings: Uncas Council #32 meets for business monthly, on the first Thursday at 8:00PM at Uncas Council Home 301 New Britain Ave., Unionville. A second social meeting can be called by the lecturer for the third Thursday. The second meeting is generally open to family and guests for special programs. In addition there are several social nights provided for the family throughout the year. Council business meetings are the key to efficient management of the Councils business and activities and provide an excellent opportunity for fraternity and fellowship with Brother Knights. We've found that taking care of business can be lively, interesting and fun. Business meetings are restricted to only the membership.

Archbishop Henry J. O'Brien Assembly holds its' business meeting monthly on the second Tuesday at 8:00PM at Uncas Council Home 301 New Britain Ave., Unionville accept in July and August. The business meeting is open to all fourth degree members only.
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Activity Programs: The vitality of a Council is easily measured by its activity programs. Uncas Council has an extensive and award winning activity program rich with opportunity for all Brother Knights and more. With more than 30 various activities to choose from, there is literally something for everyone. Every Brother Knight is encouraged to select from existing activities of special interest for their personal participation, or to add new ones of their own preference. Yet no one is expected to do more than he feels he need do. Some activities are as follows.

The Assembly's primary function is to serve the patriotic arm of the Order. The color corp. or honor guard provides both ceremony and dignity to council, community and church functions.
Family: Regular Dinner Dances, Annual Christmas Carol, Bring a Log Bond Fire, Mothers Day Breakfasts, aide Senior Citizens, perform fund raisers for needy causes, varied other family activities ....

Church: Communions in Body; support parish bulletin and calendar; provided Priest Vestments; Chalice; members active as readers, collectors, Parish Council, CCD instructors, retreats; sponsor Scholarship Assistance Fund; provide vocation assistance funds to seminarian; Vocations Poster Contest; Rosaries for First Communions; Honor Guard for Confirmations; Eucharistic Ministers....

Youth: High School Scholarship; assist Fireman Halloween Parade, sponsor Basketball Free Throw; Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Little League; Children's Christmas Party, Easter Egg Hunt, members serve as coaches for Little League, Midget Football, Soccer, Basketball....

Community: Retarded Citizens Fund(Tootsie Roll) Drive, Christmas, sponsors of Satellite Police Youth Center, sponsors of Camp Winding Trails Fishing Derby, decorate town Christmas tree, sponsors of Drug Free High School Graduation Party's, brotherhood in action (working with other fraternal and social Orders), provide hall usage to other civic groups including scouts VNA, blood drives, Tunxis Hose and Church....

Council/Fraternal: Golf leagues and tournaments, bowling socials, sporting events and socials, setback and cribbage leagues, aid brothers in need and their families, bereave the deceased members in a body, members serve as liaison between other clubs and organizations, members have annual free use of pavilion and reduced hall rental rates....

Membership Ceremonials: Council First Degree Team, Annual Installation of Officers, sponsor Second and Third Degrees, participate in Fourth Degree Exemplification's..… Above all else, the Knights of Columbus is a Family organization. On the Council level, we strive to involve our families in every way we can. The family is the "sanctuary of life" and sharing our basic principles of Charity, Unity Fraternity and Patriotism with our families is a basic tenet of our Order and our Council.

Be a Brother Knight: The Knights of Columbus can be your fraternal organization. Come and enjoy the benefits of fellowship with other Catholic gentlemen from St. Mary's, St. Patrick's and other nearby parishes. Like them, you will find Knighthood to be very rewarding and you will wonder why you waited so long.

Values of a Uncas Council Knight: GOD; First and foremost, all of our attention and love center around God. We pray for his divine wisdom and guidance everything we do. Our savior, Jesus, is our focal point and leader. Our Church is the conduit for God's Love and guides our spirituality.

Next are our Families. We must always do what is good for them and remember to keep them close to our hearts.

We live in the greatest Country in the world. We have the freedom to worship our God in whatever way we choose and no one can stop us. For this reason, we must give all our loyalty and devotion to our great Country. May God Bless America!
Finally, we are a fraternity where we respect one another as men and followers of Christ. We try to lead our community in the best ways that we can. All of us are very proud to be part of Uncas Council.

Membership Costs: Annual membership dues in Uncas Council Knights of Columbus is $40.00 payable in January. There is an initiation fee for new members of $20.00. Archbishop Henry J. O'Brien Assembly dues is $12.00 annually payable in January.

Need more Information?

Grand Knight:
Kevin Fisher 836-3205

Faithful Navigator:
Raymond Crozier 673-4282

Financial Sec., Faithful Comptroller and News Letter Editor:
Maurice R. Goldberg 677-2922

New Membership Chairman:
Jim Oswald 284-9437

Retention Chairman:
Preston Williams 836-3546

Property Rental Agent:
Edward G. Cruess, Jr. 677-0116(eve.) 677-2621(day)

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