50 Pine Road - Saratoga Springs - New York - 12866
518-584-8547
www.SaratogaKofC.orgThe Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization consisting of Catholic gentlemen
18 years or older in age, who wish to serve their Church and their fellow citizens.
Welcome to the Saratoga Council web site. Our goals are to provide the public with information regarding our services such as renting our banquet facilities, bingo, youth dances, and much more. Also, this site serves as the on-line information source for the members of our council. Please feel free to spend some time with us and browse our site. Don't miss the "Catholic Links" button on the left; it is a growing collection of Catholic resources in the local, state, and global communities. Also, you may contact us at any time for further information by phone, or through the "Contact Us" button at the top of the page. May you and you loved ones experience the peace of Christ today and everyday! Frank Scarpinato, Grand Knight
A Civilization Of Love
What Every Catholic Can Do to Transform the World ...more
Shifting Catholics
Big shift among practicing and non-practicing Catholics after papal visit ...more
Youth Dance
Grades 5 through 7 - to benefit St. Clement's School May 16, 2008 Admission: $7.00 ...more
Old-Timer's Dinner
May 19, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. ...more
Bingo
Progressive game bingo every Wednesday night at 7:15 ...more
Night at The Races
Our annual "Night At The Races" will be held at the Saratoga Gaming and Raceway on Saturday, May 31 at 6 p.m. ...more
Las Vegas Night
Blackjack, Beat the dealer, Roulette, and more June 13, 2008 Admission: $2.00 ...more
Complete Events Schedule... ...more
The Knights of Columbus at a glance
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus and dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. There are more than 1.7 million members in 14,000 councils, with nearly 200 councils on college campuses. Membership is limited to "practical Catholic" men aged 18 or older. Charity is the foremost principle of the Knights of Columbus. In the 2005 fraternal year, the Order gave $136 million directly to charity and performed over 63.2 million man-hours in voluntary service. Endowed funds of over $54 million support a number of Church related causes. The Knights have a tradition of supporting those with physical and developmental disabilities. More than $382 million has been given over the past three decades to groups and programs that support the intellectually and physically disabled. One of the largest recipients of funds is the Special Olympics. The Knights of Columbus was founded by a Catholic priest, Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut. A Knight's highest duty is to assist the widow or orphan of a fallen brother Knight. The primary motivation for the Order was to be a mutual benefit society. The Knights of Columbus is a multi-billion dollar non-profit charitable organization. Knights may be seen distributing Tootsie Rolls to raise funds to fight developmental disabilities, volunteering for the Special Olympics and other charitable organizations, erecting pro-life billboards and "Keep Christ in Christmas" signs, conducting blood drives and raising funds for disaster victims, or parading at patriotic events with their bright capes, feathered chapeaux, and ceremonial swords. The cause for Father McGivney's canonization is currently before the Congregation for the Causes of Saints and a guild has been formed to promote his cause. [Father Michael J. McGivney Guild] UPDATE: Vatican declares Knights of Columbus founder "venerable." On March 15, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI approved a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of Father Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. The Pope's declaration significantly advances the priest's process toward sainthood and gives the parish priest the distinction of "Venerable Servant of God." If canonized, Fr. McGivney would be the first American born priest to be so honored. ...more |