Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church
Milltown, New Jersey

Knights of Columbus...

Who are the Knights?

Father Michael J McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882. It is the world's largest lay Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members in more than 12,000 councils who have dedicated them selves to the ideals of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

The Knights of Columbus provide members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.


Membership Benefits

Members and their families enjoy many benefits, including eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, scholarships based upon need to members and their families, the Columbia magazine (It is published by the Knights of Columbus and is the largest circulation Catholic family magazine in the world.) and many more family and personal benefits.

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. Applications forms are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus Council 7250 or you may contact Joe Bubnis - Grand Knight at jfbub@aol.com or (732) 246-3096.

Fourth Degree

Members proceed through four separate and distinct degrees with each providing further insight into the four principles of the Order of the Knights of Columbus. 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 Knight's 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.

Projects of Council 7250

Some of the recent projects that have generated funds for charitable functions and donations are:

Christmas Tree sales
July 4th 5K Race
Dart Tournament
Golf Tournament
Collections for the Mentally Challenged
Christmas and Easter Breakfasts for the Parish Children
Collections for Hurricane Katrina
Assisting many church and school fund raising events

Meeting Dates and Times

Meetings take place the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 PM in Our Lady of Lourdes Hall.

Knights of Columbus
Council No. 7250
Our Lady of Lourdes
Milltown, NJ  08850