As described in its member magazine "The 
Columbia" (Click here), ...." the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that was 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. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

The history of the Order 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 its 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 12,000 councils and 1.6 million members throughout the world.

Although the Council of Christ the King Parish has only been organized for a few years,we have over 50 men who are active members. However, we would like more... many more...to join us in our efforts to "give back" to the Parish and to others.  During the past few years, our parish Council has done a significant amount of work. Some examples of the good work of Parish's Knights have been able to accomplish during the past few years include:

Community Service

• Donated food and fed the Homeless Veterans (done quarterly)
• Established the Homeless Veterans donation box
• Volunteered at the Mustard Seed (done quarterly)
• Provided financial assistance for individuals with special needs
• Established the Joseph M. Baniukiewicz Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Volunteered at the Worcester County Food Bank

Parish Contribution/Activities

• Donated $600.00 for the purchase of new missalettes
• Donated $500.00 for the construction of a handicapped ramp at the rectory
• Organized and sponsored the Parish's Annual Family Picnic held at St. Peter Marian High School
• Organized and conducted annual Spring & Fall clean-ups of the parish grounds
• Participated in semi-annual cleanings of the church

Fund Raisers

• Annual "March Madness Dinner Dance"
• Bus Trips to Foxwoods
• Raffles- Red Sox's & Celtic's tickets

The Knights of Columbus Council of Christ the King Parish provides services to our parish and parishioners. We always welcome new members. If you have never been a member of the Knights or were a member of another Council and are interested in joining us, we would like to hear from you.