Who Are the Knights of Columbus? 

The Knights of Columbus Fr. Domanski Council 4054 in Anderson was founded in June 1955.

Currently the council members actively serving Grimes County and all it’s churches and all it’s people.

Knights of Columbus Fr. Domanski Council No. 4054

 Meets 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. 

 All Catholic men are welcome.

 Fr. Domanski Hall

 1962 Highway 90 South

Anderson, TX 77830

Mailing:

 PO Box 553 

Anderson, TX 77830

Phone: 936-306-9663

Email: kofc4054@gmail.com

Membership:

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is; practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. This means that an applicant or member accepts 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.

Reasons to Join the Knights of Columbus

• Join a band of brothers, a network of men in communities

around the world dedicated to corporal works of mercy in the

service of God and our neighbor.

• Share in the sense of pride all Knights feel in knowing that their

Order is second to none in support of our Holy Father, our

bishops and priests; in working for our fellow man, and especially

those most in need.

• Support your Parish by putting your Catholic faith into action.

• Be a part of the New Evangelization.

• Reach out to meet community needs through programs of charity

and service and deepen your faith through volunteerism.

• Give back to your community by putting your principles and

ideals into action.

• Work with people who have similar beliefs, values, and interests.

• Uphold Catholic teaching by defending marriage, families and

building a culture of life.

• Build and strengthen Catholic fellowship among families.

• Provide for the financial security of our members and their

families through our Fraternal Benefits program.

Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity, and fraternity.

The Knights were formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled, and needy members and their families. The social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief, and public relief works.

The Order's history shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world’s foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through life insurance, annuity, and long-term care programs and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.

The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 13,000 councils and 1.7 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam, and Spain.

OUR PRINCIPLES

All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles:

• Charity – Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.

• Unity – None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that – together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together…we support one another. That doesn’t mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that – as a Knight of Columbus – you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community.

• Fraternity – The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another.

• Patriotism – Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.

Prayer for the Canonization of Fr. Mcgivney

God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father