Knights of Columbus
We are welcoming all male parishioners who are willing to take up the call and assume their God-given role as leaders in the Family and Church.
Who are the Knights of Columbus?
In 1882, Father Michael J. McGivney gathered a small group of parishioners in St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, CT. His purpose was to establish a group of men, united in their faith and to provide for Catholic families in times of need. This was the beginning of the Knights of Columbus.
What Do the Knights do?
Every year, the Knights average over 5 million visits to the sick and bereaved, give over 300,000 donations of blood, contribute over 50 million volunteer hours of community service and offer over 5 million hours of labor for sick and disabled members. Over the past decade, the Knights have donated more than $1.28 billion to numerous charitable causes and volunteered over 612 million man-hours of service.
Why you should join the Knights?
Joining your local council of the Knights of Columbus can change your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to strengthen your parish and give back to your community. Councils conduct many programs that support your parish and community including prayer and Eucharistic adoration programs; Coats for Kids participation and food for families programs.
If you’re interested in helping those in need in your parish and community, strengthening your parish and your familial relationships, and growing in your faith, the Knight of Columbus is for you.
What does our Council do?
Our local St. Mark Council conducts many programs throughout the year that support our parish and community including:
Monthly Knights Masses
Monthly Family Fellowship
Wheelchair fundraising
Fundraising for people with intellectual disabilities
Support for Parish events and other Parish Ministries
“Adopt” a Seminarian program
Altar Server Awards
Dinner Dance Fundraisers
Pancake Breakfasts
Casino Trip Fundraisers
Church clean-up
Monthly Business Meeting
Join us and Answer the Call
The St Mark Council serves the various needs of our Parish. We also support the Walk for Life, the Intellectual Disability Drive, and our Seminarians.
Become a Brother Knight by contacting the Grand Knight Bro. Deacon Rich Dizon at dcnrich@saintmarkbelmont.com or Membership Director Michael Craig at micedcraig@gmail.com. Also, provide the day/time & location of where you would like to meet.
For more information, kindly reach out to Grand Knight Bro. Deacon Rich Dizon at dcnrich@saintmarkbelmont.com, Deputy Grand Knight Bro. Harry Satyadi at (650) 218-5586, and Membership Director Bro. Michael Craig at (650) 921-1515.
Click here to learn more about the Knights. We will contact you from Saint Mark council and send emails with further information. Saint Mark council’s number is 13225, please enter that number into the form.
If you are ready to be a Knight, join now by clicking here. Enter Saint Mark council’s number 13225 and you can join in the parish and council activities right away.
KoC Event Update: Casino Trip on July 27
Join us on July 27, Saturday on a Casino Trip to Cache Creek, organized by the Knights of Columbus.
Pick up & drop off will be at the St. Mark parking lot: Departure time - 8:30 am
Return time - 6:30 pm
Cost is $40 per individual. The bus seats 58 persons, so reserve your seats early. Pre-payment is required to reserve.
For more information, contact one of the Knights or Noel de Ocampo at 650.766.2762
