The Knights of Columbus, a fraternal order of Catholic men, was one of the first parish organizations at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Smithtown, NY. Angelo D'Alessandro was the driving force behind the formation of the Holy Mother Mary Council No. 3958 Knights of Columbus. The Council was established in 1954 and chartered in 1955. Angelo served as the first Grand Knight, and the first Chaplain was Father Adam Willman. Initially the Council had members from Smithtown, Hauppauge, Stony Brook, Commack, and Nissequogue, since many of the parishes in these areas had yet to be formed. When chartered, the council included 50 members. Today, there are more than 250 members, hopefully, fast approaching 300. We have recently seen a group of newer, younger members join who may become the leaders of tomorrow.

 

The purpose of the Knights of Columbus is to bring Catholic gentlemen together in a fraternal atmosphere for God, Church, and country, and to assist, whenever possible, people in distress. Members of the council meet twice each month (the second and fourth Tuesdays at 8pm) at the Council Hall located at 199 Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset, NY. To become a Knight, members achieve different degrees or steps, with emphasis on God and Church, in conjunction with area councils.

 

The Holy Mother Mary Council sponsors the annual Memorial Day Parade in Smithtown, holds fund raisers for families in need, sponsors the Bishop's Smithtown Right to Life March and Breakfast, gives monetary contributions to Seminarians, displays and sells lawn signs and "Keep Christ in Christmas " magnets annually at St. Patricks, awards scholarships for to both high school and college students attending catholic high schools and colleges, delivers food to parish outreach of St. John of God, and St. Patrick’s Church parishes on a weekly basis, provides breakfast to those going to Washington D.C. for the National Right to Life March, sponsors a substance abuse poster contest at St. Patrick School, and much more. The Knights also assist in many parish functions sponsored by the Church.

 

The Knights of Columbus also has an excellent insurance program that brother Knights can participate in at a rate they can afford. After the September 11th tragedy, the Knights came to the aid of many families that suffered the loss of a loved one.

 

 

COME JOIN THE NIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SMITHTOWN TODAY!

CALL OR E-MAIL TODAY TO RENT OUR COUNCIL HALL OR BECOME A MEMBER

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Officer Meetings - 2nd Tuesday of month @ 8:00 PM

Council Business Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of the Month @ 8:00pm

Council Social Meeting - 4th Tuesdays of month @ 8:00 PM

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Grand Knight is MICHAEL LANE, he can be reached at 631-656-0616
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 Please email council3958@gmail.com

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Knights of Columbus 199 Smithtown Blvd. Nesconset, NY 11767

 

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