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  FOURTH DEGREE

On February 22, 1900, the first fourth degree exemplification was held in New York City. The ritual added patriotism to the three original principles of the Order: charity, unity and fraternity.
All Knights are guided by our first three principles of charity, unity, and fraternity. The Fourth Degree supports our principal of patriotism.
 
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.
 
You can recognize us anywhere -- those men wearing plumed hats (chapeaus), brightly colored capes, white gloves and swords dangling from their hips. You’ll find us dressed in our formal regalia at Catholic ceremonies, including ordinations and special Masses. But what you don’t usually see is all the good work done behind the scenes by these men - - the Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization.

 

 

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Announcements

Friday  May 18, 2012  9 AM  Mass & Procession at St. Raphael Church.  Contact Chris Prazack at 630-579-1816 or cprazak0110@yahoo.com for more information.
Please consider serving in this solemn event if you are available, and that if needed, we have 2 sets of Regalia for use by request. Sir Knights will assemble at 8:30AM in the Bride's Room in the South West corner of the church. Your response to attend this H.G. would be appreciated, thank you Brothers.

Sun. 5/13/12 12:30 Mass Sts. Peter & Paul Church Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima contact  #1369 Capt. Mike Rynne at
mikerynne@comcast.net ,  630-854-1029

Mon. 5/28/12  Naperville Memorial Day Parade step off at 10AM.  Contact Chris Prazack at 630-579-1816 or cprazak0110@yahoo.com for more information.

Sat.  6/2/12    8:30 AM Mass Honoring Deceased Knights & First Responders at St. Raphael.   Contact Chris Prazack at 630-579-1816 or cprazak0110@yahoo.com for more information.

Sun. 6/10/12  10:45 AM Mass Corporate Communion Knights Mass at St. Raphael.  Contact Chris Prazack at 630-579-1816 or cprazak0110@yahoo.com for more information.

Sat.  6/16/12   5PM Mass, followed by #3044 Assembly Installation of Officers Ceremony & Dinner at St. Raphael.  Contact Chris Prazack at 630-579-1816 or cprazak0110@yahoo.com for more information.

Sat.  6/23/12   5PM  Mass, followed by the Installation of Officers Ceremony, for all the Naperville Councils, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church.  Contact Chris Prazack at 630-579-1816 or cprazak0110@yahoo.com for more information.

Sat.  6/30/12   Time to be determined, in the GYM to kick-off St. Raphael 50th year anniversary. *** Sir Knights, please keep this date, as Fr. Mark really wants a GREAT TURNOUT in the H.G. for this event! ***.  Contact Chris Prazack at 630-579-1816 or cprazak0110@yahoo.com for more information.