| Bon Homme Council 4002 100 East 20th Avenue . Tyndall, SD 57066 |
| About Us The Knights of Columbus Council 4002 was formed as a sub-council of Yankton in 1915 but became inactive about 1927. However in the early 1950's the council reactivated. It presently sponsors many youth activities such as Easter egg hunts and free throw contests. Pancake breakfasts for the parish, fish frys during Lent, as well as memorial masses for all deceased members families are just a few of the programs. It is a great source of support for many parish and community activities. Who are the Knights? 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. How to Join 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. |
THE 24-HOUR KNIGHT
"I don't have time to give to the Knights, so why should I join?"
It's a common concern among many men that just don't think they have the time to be part of the Knights of
Columbus. Imagine if you will, that I tell you that it only takes 24 hours a year to be a Knights of Columbus
member, and that you can make a positive difference in your Church, yourself and your community. Even with
this minimal commitment, you can be an important part of a council, and reap the benefits of what membership
in the Knights of Columbus has to offer you and your family.
Here is the time break down:
• 12 hours a year reading your weekly parish bulletin, the state & local council newsletters, the diocese
newspaper, the Columbia magazine, and surfing the state council and Supreme Council Web sites.
• 2 hours a year volunteering at the council's annual drive for people with intellectual disabilities.
• 2 hours a year attending, with your family, two council corporate Communions or prayer services at your
parish.
• 2 hours a year on a council-sponsored Church, community, council, family or youth project of your choosing.
• 2 hours a year attending a council meeting. (If it's a well-run interesting meeting you might be back for a
second!)
• 4 hours a year enjoying (again with your entire family) a council social function such as a dinner, dance, picnic,
etc.
There are 8,760 hours in a year. By giving the Knights of Columbus 24 hours (less than .3 %), YOU CAN BE
A BETTER CATHOLIC, A BETTER PERSON, A BETTER HUSBAND AND A BETTER FATHER.
Think of the difference that the Knights of Columbus can make if you join us. Know that it only takes 24 hours
a year to make a difference in your Church, in yourself and in your community
"I don't have time to give to the Knights, so why should I join?"
It's a common concern among many men that just don't think they have the time to be part of the Knights of
Columbus. Imagine if you will, that I tell you that it only takes 24 hours a year to be a Knights of Columbus
member, and that you can make a positive difference in your Church, yourself and your community. Even with
this minimal commitment, you can be an important part of a council, and reap the benefits of what membership
in the Knights of Columbus has to offer you and your family.
Here is the time break down:
• 12 hours a year reading your weekly parish bulletin, the state & local council newsletters, the diocese
newspaper, the Columbia magazine, and surfing the state council and Supreme Council Web sites.
• 2 hours a year volunteering at the council's annual drive for people with intellectual disabilities.
• 2 hours a year attending, with your family, two council corporate Communions or prayer services at your
parish.
• 2 hours a year on a council-sponsored Church, community, council, family or youth project of your choosing.
• 2 hours a year attending a council meeting. (If it's a well-run interesting meeting you might be back for a
second!)
• 4 hours a year enjoying (again with your entire family) a council social function such as a dinner, dance, picnic,
etc.
There are 8,760 hours in a year. By giving the Knights of Columbus 24 hours (less than .3 %), YOU CAN BE
A BETTER CATHOLIC, A BETTER PERSON, A BETTER HUSBAND AND A BETTER FATHER.
Think of the difference that the Knights of Columbus can make if you join us. Know that it only takes 24 hours
a year to make a difference in your Church, in yourself and in your community