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.

The Knights in this Council get involved in many church activities, thereby supporting our Pastor and the entire parish. The 4th degree color corps also participates in many church cerimonials,   Additionally, Council members  participate in  or contribute to  a number of community activities, such as the voter shuttle, Thanksgiving dinner for the elderly, Senior citizen events, Children Christmas parties, birth right , etc. 

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.

Please contact our membership chairman  Marty Puchalshi @ 845-225-8658 , our Grand Knight Michael McDonald  or any any member if you are interested in joining.

 
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 faithful Navigator is Charles LaBarbera, PGK.

The assembly that includes Our Lady of the Lakes Council is the 'Mother Cabrini assembly. The current Faithful Commander of this assembly is Mike McDonough, who can be reached at 845-225-9229

The Ladies Auxiliary's , called Columbiettes, 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. The Columbiettes also arrange their own social events, elect their slate of officers and get involved in charitable events.

The current President of the Columbiettes is Toni  .

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, we do not have an active Squires circle at our Council. 

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