Who are the Knights
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with nearly 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.
Membership Benefits
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.
If you chose to join General Sherman Father Shine Council 569 you will have the opportunity to join your brother Knights in supporting charities such as the Bridge To Life, Special Olympics, Toy's for Tot's, and Chrissy and Friends.
We also offer a full slate of family oriented activities and get together's throughout the year. Our clubhouse is open 4 days a week, and our big screen TV always has a local sporting event on. Feel free to stop in anytime to shoot a game of pool, throw some darts, enjoy the company of our members and have a cold cocktail or two. We are waiting anxiously to welcome you.
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 precepts of the Church. Application forms are available from any member of our council or contact our Membership Coordinator Duke Sofield PGK (718) 353-1372
4th Degree
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 Knights' 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
Many of General Sherman Father Shine's members are Fourth Degree. These men are called "Sir Knight" and they are eager to help you achieve the Patriotism Degree.
