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The Knights of Columbus is
the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6
million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer
opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families
and young people.
As a member of the Knights
of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues
annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family
magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life
insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.
Members of the St. Julie
Billiart Coucil participate in a variety of activities sponsored by the
Council. Among these are the semi-annual Blood Drive,
Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Basket delivery, and the Winter
Homeless Program. A number of fund-raisers are held during the year,
with proceeds supporting a number of parish activities.
Membership in the Knights of
Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who
are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the
Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are
available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.
Dave Smith is the
Membership Director for the St. Julie Billiart Council. Dave can be
contacted by phone at (805) 499-0979 ext 1, or by e-mail at davedre@stjuliesnp.org .
 Any Third Degree member in good
standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for
membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is
to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a
love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active
membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies").
Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and
religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the
Knights of Columbus.
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.
 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.
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