The four core principles of the Knights of Columbus are Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
The Knights of Columbus is an organization of nearly 2 million Catholic men and their families throughout the world, united in service to our Catholic Church, our communities, parishes, schools, neighborhoods and the many in need across the world.
A Knight stands with his brothers in Christ to offer mutual support in good times and bad, and builds a better world by putting into practice the Order’s principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded by the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882, it was named in honor of the mariner Christopher Columbus. It provided services to low-income immigrant Catholics and has since evolved into a fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing charitable services, promoting Catholic education and actively defending Catholicism.
Some of the activites of the Knights of Columbus include Blood Drives and support of Birth Choice, Micah’s Way, South County Outreach, Seminarians and the Parish Food Drive. For more information, please contact Knights of Columbus Coordinator at Parish Office 949.837.1090.
Saint Nicholas Parish Knights of Columbus honor our Veterans and past Grand Knights
Saturday, November 13, 2021
As reported by Jim Pacelli, fifty one people attended this Event including 18 veterans and four past Grand Knights and recognizing Peter Fierro (65 years since he made his first degree as a young knight) Wes Robideau, (41 years since first degree), Member Bill Petkewicz, (fifty consecutive years a member). Also attending, PGK Jaime Cruz and Jim Pacelli (current and former GK).
The evening featured a touching video including 23 veterans, five of which were deceased members of the Parish with special mention of our Founding Pastor , LCDR Rev. Otto Sporrer, US Navy (pictured here in a collage and on the Home Page saying Mass on a Navy vessel.)
Father George offered the invocation and a closing prayer from Deacon Carlos.