Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Saint Joseph, Michigan
Knights of Columbus
Council 13942
St. Joseph the Provider
Founded 2006
Fr. Michael McGivney founded the first Knights of Columbus
council at his parish, St. Mary's, in New Haven, CT in 1882.  The
Order is an engine of family spirituality that "makes Catholics better
Catholics".  This exercise of charity and faith is evidenced by
council service in the parish, community, family and youth programs.
Founded on charity, and empowered by unity, fraternity and
patriotism, the Order is 'in solidarity with our priests' to spread our
Catholic faith, increase religious vocations, increase morality in the
media and support pro-life issues.  In the K of C you can grow and
live your faith.  All of the bishops in Michigan are members as are
the priests and deacon of St. Joseph Parish and over 60 other men
of the parish.  Why not you?
How to become a Knight

Any practicing Catholic Male, age 18 or older is welcome to
join the Knights of Columbus.

Contact Adam Kohler 269-369-8916
or talk to a friend who is already a Knight, they will help you
get an application.
Knights Site
Some of the things we do for our parish and
community....
  • By serving our lenten dinners, we raised money to purchase new
    altar server albs for both the downtown and south churches.
  • We raised over $3800.00 to assist a local family in need after
  • a tragedy.
  • We have helped clean up our local catholic cemetery on
    Lakeshore drive.
  • We promote Christian family values in our own homes and in those
    of our neighbors and friends.
  • We raised $1575.00 through our tootsie-roll campaign which was
    donated to the Gateway center in our area to help the mentally
    challenged.
  • We hosted an area blood drive for the Red Cross.
  • We promote fellowship among the men of our parish.
  • We helped deliver new tables for use in all of our parish facilities.
  • We support our parish seminarians through prayer and financial
    assistance.
  • We donated the Lighthouse Media CD display stands which  are
    located in the backs of St. Joseph Downtown and South churches,
    and stock them with professionally recorded presentations by
    leading Catholic clergy, theologians and lay speakers on various
    topics of our Catholic faith providing inspiration and spiritual
    growth for our parishioners to take home and share with others.
  • We donated the new vessels for the Blood of Christ at Mass. They
    are a gift from the Knights of Columbus and the artist, Jerry
    Catania of Water Street Glassworks, who hand-crafted them
    especially for St. Joseph Parish.
        CALENDAR OF PARISH EVENTS

  • The Father Baroux Assembly of the Knights of Columbus - are
    having a baked ham dinner for their Memorial Chalice Fund on
    Saturday, Jan. 28, from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM in the Parish
    Center at St. Bernard Church, 555 E. Delaware Avenue,
    Benton Harbor.  There will be a silent auction.  Cost is $10 for
    adults and $25 for families.  Please call Dan Frosolone at    
    849-3221 for more information.

  • Knights of Columbus Family Rosary & Social - every 1st Friday
    of  the month from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Rose Center.  
    Bring a dish to pass for the potluck.  Next Gathering - Feb. 3

  • Knights of Columbus 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off  - February 18,
    Noon to 4:00 PM at the Rose Center. Put your chili up
    against the best or just come to the fundraiser to taste and vote
    for your favorite chili.  More information to come.  Contact
    Adam Kohler 269-369-8916.

  • Knights of Columbus ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Pancakes, Eggs &
    Sausage Breakfast  on the second Sunday of every month, 8:
    30 AM - Noon at   the LMC High School cafeteria.  Next
    Breakfast - Feb. 19.  Pancakes: plain and blueberry; toppings
    include strawberries and whipped cream.  Something new at
    next breakfast: "Eggs to Order" Bar!

  • Lenten Lunches - Wednesdays during Lent starting on
    February 29 at  11:30 AM in the Rose Center.  We will be
    featuring Fr. Barron's Catholicism CD series.  There will be
    soups at every lunch.  All are welcome.  If you want to help with
    the food part of the luncheons, contact Tina Kohler 269-369-
    5257.