5201 Evergreen, Cypress, CA 90630
714-826-0760
714-826-0760
5201 Evergreen, Cypress, CA 90630
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Vatican II explains, (GS 38),
“To those, therefore, who believe in divine love, [The Lord] gives assurance that the way of love lies open to men and that the effort to establish a universal brotherhood is not a hopeless one. He cautions them at the same time that this charity is not something to be reserved for important matters, but must be pursued chiefly in the ordinary circumstances of life.”
Famous Knights:
- 35th President
John F. Kennedy - Vince Lombardi
- Supreme Court Justice
Samuel Alito - Sargent Shriver
first director of Peace Corps - Heavyweight champions
James J. Braddock and
Floyd Patterson - Baseball’s
Babe Ruth, Connie Mack,
Gil Hodges and Ron Guidry - Jack Reagan, father of 40th President Ronald Reagan
Four Core Principles
- Charity
- Unity
- Fraternity
- Patriotism
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.8 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people. From the moment of our founding in 1882, charity has been the first principle of the Knights of Columbus. We are men of faith and men of action.
Last year alone, in addition to raising and donating more than $151 million to charitable needs and projects, Knights volunteered more than 69 million hours of their time to charitable causes. We undertake these acts of charity because we see those in need through the eyes of faith.
“…a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an inn and cared for him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper with the instruction, 'Take care of him. If you spend more than what I have given you, I shall repay you on my way back.' Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers' victim?" He answered, "The one who treated him with mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
Luke 10:33-37
Activities of our own Cypress Council 8599
The Cypress Council was founded in 1984. The Cypress Council works closely with St. Irenaeus Parish and the local communities of Cypress, La Palma, Buena Park and Garden Grove providing funds for various projects and opportunities for members to be active participants in their parish and communities.
Some of the many charitable, spiritual and service activities our local Knights perform include:
- Blood drives
- H.O.P.E. food bagging
- Pancake breakfasts that fundraise and provide support for charitable causes
- Charity golf tournaments
- Helping out at Special Olympics
- Assist our priests and religious seminarians
- Support widows of deceased Knights
- Support the mentally disabled and the handicapped
- Support the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts (our local troop 660)
- Pray the rosary
- Corporate communion
- And others
The Knights also organize social activities including:
- St. Patrick’s Dinner / Dance
- New Year’s Eve Party
- Christmas Party
- Religious Appreciation Dinner / Dance
- Las Vegas Night
- Family Night Pot Luck
- And many more…
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.
By becoming a member of Cypress Council 8599 you will be joining an organization that follows the teachings of our Lord by participating in Church, Youth, Family, Community Service and Council Activities.
How to Join?
If you’d like to be a part of an international organization of 1.8 million Catholic men whose principal work involves helping others in need, we'd like to meet you and invite you to join us. 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. Applications are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.
To join the Knights of Columbus or transfer into Council 8599 please contact our Membership Director, Bobby Velasquez PGK at 714-761-5731.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Ladies Auxiliary
Squires: Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17.
Council Meetings
Our general business meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30PM.
Council Information
The Cypress Council is located at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, 5201 Evergreen, Cypress, CA.
The Grand Knight for 2010 - 2011 is Bill Serb.
You can contact the Knights by phone at 714-826-0760 or by email at mw_morris@verizon.net.
Knights of Columbus Council - www.kofc8599.org
To learn more about the Knights of Columbus:
- Knights of Columbus California: www.kofc-ca.org/
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Knights of Columbus USA: www.kofc.org/eb/en//index.html
Ministries
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