Knights of Columbus Council 12851
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization founded by Fr. Michael J. McGivney in 1882. Fr. McGivney founded the Knights as a way to strengthen the Catholic faith of men and their families while providing financial protection to families in need, particularly those families of deceased Knights. Established on the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity, the goal of the Knights of Columbus is to increase the Catholic faith as well as to provide financial aid and assist needy families.
Our Knights of Columbus council fundraises for local charities, our own parish, and the needs of the wider community. We strive to honor Fr. McGivney’s legacy - where there is a need, there is a Knight!
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The Knights of Columbus is open to all practical (aka practicing), Catholic men aged 18 and up.
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To join, please reach out to our Grand Knight, John T. Lortie at az123ok@cox.net or call at (480) 286-2000.
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It is our hope that Blsd. Fr. Michael J. McGivney will soon be canonized. Please join us in this prayer for canonization:
God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Blessed Michael 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 Blessed Michael McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here may your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen.