Welcome to the home of Archbishop John Hughes Council #481

 

Council Officers for 2024 to 2025 Columbian Year

                                                                                                   Chaplain - Rev Guy Sbordone                               


                                             Grand Knight - Vincent Di Benedetto, Jr                        Dep Grand Knight - Sean Flanagan

Chancellor -Daniel Morgan                                          Recorder - James Giorgio PGK                                        Financial Secretary - Joseph Sbarra PGK, DD
Treasurer - Anthony Vesco  PGK. FDD, PFN            Lecturer -                                                                              Advocate – John Adesso
Warden - Steven Bilardi                                                Inside Guard - Salvatore Garofano                                  Outside Guard – Christopher Tarulli                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Trustees:

1 yr -  Vincent Gentile PGK, FDD                                 2 yr -                                                                                         3 yr –   Camillo Casano PGK                               

K of C Insurance Agent for #481 - Oscar Aaron Hernandez, (929) 302-2173; oscar.hernandez@kofc.org

John Hughes Council

On January 27, 1900, eighty Catholic gentlemen launched upon a fraternal and social mission. They obtained permission to organize a Council of Knights of Columbus to be named after the first Archbishop of New York, Reverend John Hughes. The Supreme Body of the Knights of Columbus granted a charter to this group of men under the title:
                                                     "John Hughes Council No. 481 of the Knights of Columbus"

The Knights Of Columbus

Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.

The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.

The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.

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MEMBERSHIP
Why Join the Knights of Columbus? Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference.
Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.
For an inspiring look at what it means to be part of the Knights of Columbus, see the video introduction, 
"In Service to One. In Service to All"

Benefits of Membership.
COLUMBIA MAGAZINE – Free subscription to the Order’s monthly magazine examining issues of concern to Knights, Catholics and families.
KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS ROSARY – Blessed by the Supreme Chaplain, presented during the Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity to each new member.
DAILY MASS OF REMEMBRANCE AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH – Mass for deceased members and their wives, and deceased members of the Squires program, at birthplace of the Order.
INSURANCE – Portfolio of top-quality life insurance, long-term care, and annuity products exclusively for members and their families.
FAMILY FRATERNAL BENEFIT – For eligible families:
a) Pays $1,500 for the child who dies before the age of 61 days;
b) Pays $750 for the child who is stillborn at least 20 weeks after conception;
c) Offers guaranteed-issue insurance up to $5,000 to any child under age 18.
ORPHAN BENEFIT – $80 monthly allotment for orphans of eligible families; up to $7,000 in college scholarships available.
MEMBER/SPOUSE FRATERNAL BENEFIT – Accidental death coverage for member and spouse at no cost.
WIDOW BENEFITS – a) Continues to be covered under the Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit;
b) May purchase life insurance, long-term care insurance, or annuities up to one year after insured member’s death;
c) Receives a free lifetime subscription to Columbia;
d) Eligible with her children for scholarships, student loans, etc.
SCHOLARSHIPS – Scholarship programs for higher education available to members, their spouses and children.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – Opportunity to build personal leadership skills, public speaking ability, organization skills, etc.
FOURTH DEGREE – Eligibility to join the “Patriotic Degree.”
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP at Age 70 with 25 years of membership.
MEMBERSHIP CARD – Entitles participation in all Catholic, fraternal and social activities in nearly 13,000 councils throughout the world.
ACTIVITIES – FAMILY/YOUTH/RELIGIOUS/SOCIAL/ATHLETIC – Participation in a variety of programs and activities conducted by local councils.

How to Join
If you are a practical Catholic man, age 18 or older, we welcome you to join the leading organization of Catholic laymen.
Being a Knight is more than camaraderie...
*It is being involved with your community. 
*It is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith. 
*It is about protecting and enhancing your family life.
Come see just what we are all about.
If you are interested in joining the Archbishop John Hughes Council #481 Knights of Columbus, please call or come to our Council Monday through Friday between 10am and 4pm.
See the Houseman for details…

Archbishop John Hughes Council #481
1305 86th Street (Fr. McGivney Way)
Brooklyn, NY 11228
718 259-8840