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What is the Knights of Columbus?
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal organization 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 Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, CT. From this start there are now over 13,000 Councils and 1.7. million members throughout the United States and countries around the world.

The K of C is an organization committed to UNITY as a Catholic lay organization, CHARITY to those in need, and FRATERNITY with fellow brother knights. Today, Knights and their families remain true to these principles and work to spread Columbianism around the world. You and your family will benefit from membership in the Knights of Columbus. Join today and help make a better tomorrow.

Where/when do we meet?
Our council meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 PM.  First
meeting of the month is at St. Celestine Parish Center, second meeting is at St.
Raphael's basement.  It is NOT expected for you to attend all meetings.

Who can join?
Any man who is at least 18 years of age and a practicing Catholic is welcome to join the Knights of Columbus.  We welcome any and all new members!

What is our purpose?
The Good Shepherd of the Hills Council is dedicated to the support of our parish
communities of St. Celestine and St. Raphael, our Pastor, or Pope and the Catholic
Church.

What has our Council done to support these groups?
1. We use Council funds along with our annual Tootsie Roll drive to support
    handicapped and at risk children.  We recently donated to: Freedom Reigns,
    Dubois Co. Special Olympics & the K of C sponsored Gibault School outside of
    Terre Haute.
2. We show support for vocations by donating to K of C's SOS (Support Our
    Seminarians), St. Meinrad and numerous other programs.
3. We hold annual Men's and Boy's Breakfasts for local families and brin in a local
    motivational speaker.
4.  We hold an annual fundraising Fish Fry and Shooting Match  where we raise the
     majority of funds we donate throughout the year.
5.  We have major donations to both Parishes: installed a much-needed sidewalk 
     handrail for the St. Celestine Church and mand and equal donation to the St.
     Raphael roof project.  We are a lead sponsor on the annual Cluster calendar as
     well as the weekly Cluster bulletin.
6.  We help those in need in our communities. Past projects include: paying for a 
     fellow parishioner's accessibility ramp and financially assisting parishioners in
     need with their utility or grocery bills.
7.  We annually hold our local round of the national K of C Free Throw contest for
    middle school-aged boys and girls.
8.  In coordination witht the American Legion, we place flags on the graves of all
     veterans in the Celestine & Dubois cemeteries for Memorial Day.  We also recently
    installed a veteran's memorial at St. Celestine and made improvements to the
    memorial at St. Raphael's
9.  We volunteer our man power and numbers to help with various community and
    Church projects and fundraisers.  Recently we have done work in the St. Celestine
    cemetery and grounds.  We have supported a Habitat for Humanity home.
10.We financially support community projects we believe in including school programs
    religious education programs & events, the future Dubois Library, St. Vincent de
    Paul soup kitchen and more.
11.We award an annual college scholarship to a student related to a member of our
    council.
12.We stand ready to provice assistance for any projects suggested by our Pastors.
 

hat does it cost to be a member?
Our annual dues are $25.00 per year. As a member you have the right to purchase Knights of Columbus Insurance for yourself and your family. This is voluntary.

What do we expect from new members?
Ultimately we expect a 24 hour annual commitment from all members.  Those 24
hours could be spent:

* Attending and participate in meetings, at least 6 times a year.
* Serving at our Shooting Match, Tootsie Roll Drive , Free Throw Shoot and
   Breakfasts.
* Committing some of your time and talents to support our projects.
* Vounteering for K of C work sessions helping the parishes.
* Sponsor a new member.
* Experiencing the fun and satisfaction that our organization creates through our
   meetings, efforts and events
How to join the Knights of Columbus
Contact any member for a breif application or contact Grand Knight Gerald
Vonderheide at 482-2389.
If you would like more information or might be interested in joining the Knights of Columbus please contact any current member of the council and we will be glad to help answer any questions that you may have or assist you with joining.

2009-2010 Officers:
Grand Knight: Gerald Vonderheide
Deputy Grand Knight: Ted Schnackertz
Financial Secretary: David Gudorf
Treasurer: Tony Buechler
Chancellor: Mark Gessner
Advocate:  Tony Buechler
Warden      Jarrod Beck
Inside Guard: Mike Hassfurther
Outside Guard: Dallas Knies
Recorder: Ted Schnackertz
Chancellor: Gerald Vonderheide
Trustee 3rd yr.: Stan Goodman
Trustee 2nd yr:  Mark Gessner
Trustee 1st yr:   Kurt Hassfurther