Saint Mary of theHills Parish Council 12701

630 Cross Street Boylston, MA 01505

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 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.

The Knights of Columbus Council at St. Mary of the Hills has been active for many years helping members of the parish and serving the needs of the community in Boylston and Shrewsbury.

We welcome men of the parish to join us and enjoy the satisfaction of serving others. You can approach any of our members and ask them about becoming a Knight. In particular, Grand Knight Eric Denoncourt, Deputy Grand Knight Dave Zappone and Turstee Bob Mecca are three leaders in our K of C organization who are very interested in speaking with you. You will likely encounter one of them on any given weekend. For additional membership information see the International KofC website.

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.

Contact Rich Petrucci at 508-845-6350 or Rich Reardon at 508-869-2982. (click on the "Officers" menu for more information.

 
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. We are proud to have Fr. Paul Togas and Richard Reardon as our own 4th Degree Knights at St. Mary of the Hills.