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The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest
Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6
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.
Council 571 has numerous Council and Family
oriented event through out the year. You will work on many
projects to help your fellow man and enjoy the camaraderie
also.
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.
Any interested person should feel free to
contact any Officer of our council, or call and leave a message
on the recorder at (816) 232-2859.
 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.
Council
571 is part of Saint Joseph General Assembly 569
 Ladies
Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men
and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at
events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They
also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the
hall for events.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Council 571 main charity is
the Women's Abuse Center at our local YWCA. This is a safe haven
for women and their children in cases of domestic violence.
If you are interested in joining the Ladies
Auxiliary of Council 571, please feel free to contact any current
officer or call (816) 232-2859 and leave a message so we
may call you back.
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