Local Council 872
• 334 E. Pike Street • Clarksburg, WV, 26301 • (304) 622-9152 •
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 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.
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. For more information contact Joe (Babe) Tiano at (304 842-1089) or e-mail him Babe Tiano or new Membership Director for our council Robert A. Angotti, sr - 641-1425 - raangotti@aol.com. For an application for membership contact Babe or Robert or any member of Knights of Columbus Local 872 or e-mail me Rob Walker. 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. Members of the Fourth Degree meet on the 3rd Monday of each month at Raymon's for dinner at 6:30pm followed with a meeting at approximately 7:00pm.
Recruitment Incentives Brother Knights
I ask all Brother Knights to recruit a new Knight this year. All First Degree exemplifications will be held in honor of Pope Benedict XVI. Candidates will receive a commemorative papal visit certificate. Every Knight who proposes a new member between now and April 20th will receive a medallion with Pope Benedict's image. Also, every new Knight recruited by April 20th will have his name listed in a special book that Supreme Knight Carl Anderson will present to Pope Benedict. This is a once in a lifetime experience. Recruit a new Knight!
Bob Angotti
Membership Director
641-1425
raangotti@aol.com
4th Degree
How to Join
Membership Benefits
Who are the Knights
Member Attendance Drawings
As a way to give those who attend the meetings a chance to win some big bucks. This, along with the 50/50 drawing, is just another reason for you to attend the meetings.
Have someone you are having a hard time buying a gift for?
A nice Gift would be to invite a Family Member to join the Knights!! Give them a Form 100!!!!
Membership
As of March 1st is 498 members. Recruiting is every Brothers responsibility. Let's recruit and build our council's membership up. Remember.....always have a form #100 on you. You never who you will run into that might be a prospective Brother Knight!
Knights of Columbus Membership Drive in Honor of Pope Benedict XVI
Knights of Columbus Council #872 in Clarksburg is conducting a membership drive in honor of Pope Benedict's visit to the United States. Pope Benedict XVI will arrive on the 15th of April for a five day tour.
The Knight of Columbus is the largest Catholic organization in the world. Any Catholic gentleman who is in good standing with his church is welcome to join. All First Degree exemplifications will be in honor of Pope Benedict and all new members will receive a commemorative papal certificate. Every new member will also have his name listed in a special book that Supreme Knight Carl Anderson will present to Pope Benedict. This is a once in a lifetime experience. Council #872 will conduct a First Degree on April the 14th. Please join us in this special exemplification. We are in solidarity with our priests and support many different organizations including church and youth programs.
For more information please contact Membership Director Bob Angotti at 641-1425 or by e-mail at raangotti@aol.com
The Clarksburg Council
will elect Delegates and alternates to the WV State K of C Convention at the March 10th membership meeting. In order to be a delegate or alternate to the State Convention, a member must be a Third Degree member in good standing.
All members who wish to be on the Second Degree team will have a rehearsal after the March 10th membership meeting. Please come prepared.
All activities Directors should be selecting and preparing their best project for submission to the State for consideration for awards at the State Convention. See Jerry Somazze for the submission guidelines and forms.
Get your Degree!
Greetings brother Knights! As you know there are 4 degrees in the order of the Knights of Columbus. We all have our first degree in the largest Catholic organization in the world. Why not get the other degrees when they become available? Yes,right now you will have to travel to another council hall to obtain these degrees until we establish our own degree teams in the ne>r future. For the 2nd and 3rd degree it costs notttifig and you can learn and understand more about our order and have a deeper appreciation about the Knights. You will also meet other brother Knights from other councils around the state and make new friends The 4th degree is the highest honor you can achieve in the Knights of Columbus. It is the Patriotic Degree.There are some costs affiliated with this degree but well worth every penny. Now, you only have to have 6 months membership in the order to get your 4th degree providing you have completed your 2nd and 3rd degrees. I urge you to take advantage of the degrees when they become available. There will be a 4th degree exemplification in Parkersburg on April 5th and 6th. If you are interested please call me or e-mail me. Thank you brother Knights and if you have any questions about the degrees or any other concerns that I may be of service to you please do not hesitate to contact me. Bob Angotti Membership Director 641-1425-cell raanqotti(@aol.com
