In the photo on the right, the Supreme Knight talks to a crowd gathered at a book-signing event at the Joseph-Beth Booksellers store in Charlotte, NC on Friday evening, April 11.
A Civilization of Love is a practical guide, with many illustrations from the work of Knights of Columbus around the world, to how we can change the culture in which we live. It also
previews many of the themes Pope Benedict XVI is likely to discuss during his trip to the United States. You canbuy your copy by clicking here.
Supreme Knight previews Pope Benedict's visit to U.S., unveils new
poll, new website, new book: "A Civilization of Love."
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Dennis A. Brown is the Grand Knight for the 2007-2008 Columbian Year. You can contact Dennis by phone at (703) 978-6195, or by e-mail at
Dennis.Brown@ssa.gov.
Council meetings are held at 4200 Martin Avenue, Annandale, VA 22003. The Executive meeting is held on
the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM, and the Membership meeting is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM. The membership meeting is preceded by the recitation of the Rosary at 7:15 PM.
Casey Club meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, immediately following the Executive Meeting.
Fairfax Council was founded in 1958, and then renamed Pope John Paul II Council on June
23, 2005. The
Council works closely with the local Parishes of St. Michael, St. Phillip, Queen of Apostles, and Epiphany of Our Load, located in and around Annandale Virginia, by providing funds and volunteers for various projects and
charities.
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic
Church, their communities, families and young people.
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the
Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.
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. Click on "Contact Us" in the
masthead at the top of this Council Home Page for information on contacting one of the Officers who
will provide you with a
Membership Request Form.
Any 3rd Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his 1st Degree, is eligible for
membership
in the 4th Degree. The primary purpose of the 4th Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries
through active membership in local 4th Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the 4th Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought
worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.
The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They generally help with setting up
and beautifying the Council Home and other sites where special events are held. Pope John Paul II Council 4522's Ladies Auxiliary is named the "Casey Women's Club".
membership
in the 4th Degree. The primary purpose of the 4th Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries
through active membership in local 4th Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the 4th Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought
worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.
