Knights of Columbus

Solon St. Mary Council
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Annual Scholarships
Click HERE for current application form - due September 15, 2014

Requirements:
  • Student or parent must be a registered member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Solon, Iowa. 
  • Sophomore status at the beginning of the upcoming academic year at an accredited vocational program, two year college, four year college, or university. 
  • Minimum half time enrollment. 
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application as verified by institution. 
  • Actively participating in the Catholic Faith. 

Knights of Columbus

We are an organization of dedicated individuals—1.6 million members strong and growing. An organization that, since 1882, has embodied the selflessness of man as it has helped overcome the problems of the world: poverty, ignorance, apathy which are things which imperil not only a single individual, but the whole of humanity.

We are men of faith, comprising over 12,000 Knights of Columbus councils at home and overseas. Guided not only by our belief in God and the Catholic Church, but by our belief in each other, and in ourselves.

We are the Knights of Columbus believing that a man is defined by his actions as a follower of God, and as a leader in his community and believing that a man is more than simply a man when he bears the title of “Knight.”
Installation Mass for Fr. Tim Sheedy
August 16, 2014

Center:  Fr. Tim Sheedy and Bishop Martin Amos, 
surrounded by Deacons David Ritchie & Mitch Holte
 along with  Knights of Columbus from the Solon's Randall/Steinbrech council
 and  participating assemblies  #267 (Bishop Cosgrove) and #3291 (Fr. Harry Linnenbrink) 
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A powerful new Knights of Columbus President's Day video recalls the enduring trust in God that has defined our country.

Our Principles
The works we do are informed
 by our four core principles:

 Charity   Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” 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.

Unity    None of us is as good as all of us.  So we stick together. That doesn’t mean 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 insurance program continues to do this today, as do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. 

Patriotism  Members of the Knights of Columbus,  are proud of their 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


 


Annual Golf Outing

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Mike & Paul, two of the four winners

















The Knights of Columbus would like to thank the community and the major sponsors for supporting the Solon Knights of Columbus Golf outing July 7th.  This year the $1300 net proceeds all went to Habitat for Humanity who is building a home in Solon.  The Knights made an additional $700 contribution from  previous fundraising efforts.  Major sponsors of the event included Billion Automotive, Lake McBride Golf Club and Calloway Golf. 
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$2,000 given to Habitat House at the build site
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Annual KC Euchre Tournament