Knights of Columbus 4th Degree

Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mother of the Americas
Feast Day December 12

O our lady of Guadalupe, mystical rose, make intercession for Holy Church, protect the Sovereign Pontiff, help all those who invoke thee in their necessities, and since thou art the ever Virgin Mary and Mother of the true God, obtain for us from thy most holy Son the grace of keeping our faith, sweet hope in the midst of bitterness of life, burning charity and the precious gift of final perseverance.

Knights of Columbus
St. Jane de Chantal Council 12529
Mission Statement

We are committed to helping promote the various Charities Sponsored by Knights of Columbus

MDF  Mentally Disable Fund

YEP  Youth Expansion Fund

ACCOMPANO: KC program helping seminarians in our area.

Youth and Adult Free Throw

Youth Soccer Kick-Off

Food Drive: Canned goods collected at every monthly meeting for distribution to area needy.

Lenten Fish Fry: Annual Catfish Dinners prepared and served in Church Hall by Knights. *Let the Knights do the cooking* Fridays of Lent while you attend the way of the cross.

District Gumbo Cook-off: A two to four member team to compete against other councils where the winner can go to regional and then state.

Blood Drives: Conducted biannual.

Knights of Columbus are staunch supporters of the Pope. KC was instrumental in renovation of the Vatican Facade, Renovation of the Immaculate Conception Church in Washington, Satellite Link of the Holy Fathers Travels Worldwide with EWTN, etc.

These are a few examples of the many facets of the Knights of Columbus. In addition, we are vocally Pro-Life, Pro-Marriage, Pro-Family, and Pro-Patriotism.

Who can join the Knights of Columbus?
Any male 18yrs of age or over who is a practical Catholic in union with the Pope.

Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood. The Order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal in its loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth. It is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. It was on these bedrock principles that the Order was founded over a century ago and remains true to them today.

The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by a 29-year-old parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, in the basement of  St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Today, more than a century later, the Knights of Columbus has become the largest lay organization in the Catholic Church.

The Order has been called "the strong right arm of the Church," and has been praised by popes, presidents and other world leaders, for support of the Church, programs of evangelization and Catholic education, civic involvement and aid to those in need. As recently as 1992, Mother Teresa of Calcutta praised the Knights in a speech on the occasion of her reception of the first Knights of Columbus Gaudium et Spes Award.

Thanks to the inspired work of Father McGivney*as well as that of millions of other Knights over the past century* the Knights of Columbus now stands at its pinnacle of membership, benefits and service. Currently, there are over 1.6 million Knights of Columbus* more than ever before in our Order's history. Together with their families, the Knights are nearly 6 million strong. In addition, from the first

You Advance at your own pace. Become involved in programs and activities that appeal to you. Purchase of insurance is not mandatory.
Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events. Currently St. Jane Council does have a Ladies Auxiliary.

Squires Circle

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility. Currently St. Jane Council does not have a Squires Circle.

St. Jane de Chantal
Knights of Columbus
Council # 12529
Abita Springs
Meeting 2nd Thursday
St. Joseph's Hall 7:00 PM

Council Chartered July 24, 1999
76 Charter Members

Our Lady of Guadalupe
Monument to the Unborn
Dedicated Dec. 12, 1999

Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mother of the Americas
Feast Day December 12

O our lady of Guadalupe, mystical rose, make intercession for Holy Church, protect the Sovereign Pontiff, help all those who invoke thee in their necessities, and since thou art the ever Virgin Mary and Mother of the true God, obtain for us from thy most holy Son the grace of keeping our faith, sweet hope in the midst of bitterness of life, burning charity and the precious gift of final perseverance.

Knights of Columbus
St. Jane de Chantal Council 12529
Mission Statement

We are committed to helping promote the various Charities Sponsored by Knights of Columbus

MDF  Mentally Disable Fund

YEP  Youth Expansion Fund

ACCOMPANO: KC program helping seminarians in our area.

Youth and Adult Free Throw

Youth Soccer Kick-Off

Food Drive: Canned goods collected at every monthly meeting for distribution to area needy.

Lenten Fish Fry: Annual Catfish Dinners prepared and served in Church Hall by Knights. *Let the Knights do the cooking* Fridays of Lent while you attend the way of the cross.

District Gumbo Cook-off: A two to four member team to compete against other councils where the winner can go to regional and then state.

Blood Drives: Conducted biannual.

Knights of Columbus are staunch supporters of the Pope. KC was instrumental in renovation of the Vatican Facade, Renovation of the Immaculate Conception Church in Washington, Satellite Link of the Holy Fathers Travels Worldwide with EWTN, etc.

These are a few examples of the many facets of the Knights of Columbus. In addition, we are vocally Pro-Life, Pro-Marriage, Pro-Family, and Pro-Patriotism.

Who can join the Knights of Columbus?
Any male 18yrs of age or over who is a practical Catholic in union with the Pope.

Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood. The Order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal in its loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth. It is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. It was on these bedrock principles that the Order was founded over a century ago and remains true to them today.

The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by a 29-year-old parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, in the basement of  St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Today, more than a century later, the Knights of Columbus has become the largest lay organization in the Catholic Church.

The Order has been called "the strong right arm of the Church," and has been praised by popes, presidents and other world leaders, for support of the Church, programs of evangelization and Catholic education, civic involvement and aid to those in need. As recently as 1992, Mother Teresa of Calcutta praised the Knights in a speech on the occasion of her reception of the first Knights of Columbus Gaudium et Spes Award.

Thanks to the inspired work of Father McGivney*as well as that of millions of other Knights over the past century* the Knights of Columbus now stands at its pinnacle of membership, benefits and service. Currently, there are over 1.6 million Knights of Columbus* more than ever before in our Order's history. Together with their families, the Knights are nearly 6 million strong. In addition, from the first

You Advance at your own pace. Become involved in programs and activities that appeal to you. Purchase of insurance is not mandatory.
Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events. Currently St. Jane Council does have a Ladies Auxiliary.

Squires Circle

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility. Currently St. Jane Council does not have a Squires Circle.

St. Jane de Chantal
Knights of Columbus
Council # 12529
Abita Springs
Meeting 2nd Thursday
St. Joseph's Hall 7:00 PM

Council Chartered July 24, 1999
76 Charter Members

Our Lady of Guadalupe
Monument to the Unborn
Dedicated Dec. 12, 1999

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