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Knights of Columbus
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2020 Grand Knight | Anthony "Tee" Verdin
2020 Ladies Auxiliary President | Andrea Chase
For over 130 years, the Knights of Columbus have defended the Catholic faith around the world, and given billions in donations and hours in labor to those in need. The Saint Hilary Chapter of Knights and Ladies Auxiliaries also provide a range of services for the parish family: besides praying for the parish daily, they assist in a variety of ways, from leading the Rosary prior to the Saturday Vigil Mass, to cooking and serving great food at parish events. Knights meet monthly in order to plan fundraisers, serve the parish community, and join in camaraderie. Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Highway 1.
If you are interested in joining the Saint Hilary Council #8840 or the Ladies Auxiliary, please contact the front office or send an email HERE. You can also visit the national Knights of Columbus website to join the Knights HERE.
Our Programs: Serving the Local Central Lafourche Community
Marian Prayer Program: Our Council helps foster devotion to Our Lady and prays for our brothers and sisters of faith who are at risk around the world through the Marian Prayer Program. As the Marian image is brought on pilgrimage through the jurisdiction, councils host the Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians icon for a prayer service at their parish.
Food for Families: The week of Thanksgiving, we deliver food baskets to needy families in our community. Food is collected from donations by Parishioners from our Parish.
Family of the Month: Each month, the Council picks one parish family that models Christian family values and visibly lives them every day. We honor them with a Certificate of "Family of the Month."
Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest: The Council hosts a contest for 3 age groups, from 5-14yrs. The contest represents how children are called to Keep Christ in their Christmas. Winners are honored at various levels; Council, State, even International!
Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest: This contest is for young Catholics in grades 8 to 12 (during school year). The Essay helps instill in them Civic, Religious, and life-affirming values. Each year is a different Topic.
Free Throw Championship Contest: Boys and girls compete within their own gender and age, from 9-14. Winners progress from local level to district, regional and state competitions.
Soccer Challenge Contest: Boys and girls compete within their own gender and age, from 9-14. They compete through a penalty kick competition. Winners progress from local level to district, regional and state competitions.
Youth Althletics Winners Dinner: After all our contest are completed, we have a dinner honoring all our winners.
Campaign For People With Intellectual Disabilities: (C.P.I.D. - “Tootsie Roll Program”): This is a fund raiser that supports our local schools (Raceland lower & Upper Elementary, and Central High), special education program.
Special Olympics: We support the Special Olympics with monetary funds.
Pregnancy Center Support: We partner with Crossroads Pregnancy Center to raise money for their support. Crossroads promotes the sanctity of life by providing caring services to pregnant women in crisis within our area. They do it through education, guidance, spiritual support, especially to those considering abortion or other alternatives, in a spirit of compassion, love and grace.
Support for the Silver Rose Program: Silver Rose shares the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life.
Seminary Mission Fund Raffle: Each year seminarians from Notre Dame Seminary and St. Joseph Seminary College take Mission Trips to experience the missionary dimension of pastoral Ministry. The Knights of Columbus Louisiana State Council provides support to our Seminarians through the Seminary Mission Fund.
The Bishop Gregoria Fund: The Greco Fund is a Louisiana program that supports our local seminarians.
KC members can also participate in 2 annual cook-offs: BBQ and/or Gumbo! Local winners move on to State contests.
We have annual tournaments to participate in: Bowling, Horseshoe, Golf, Corn Hole, and Texas Hold’em.