MEETINGS: 
07/20/2016 Wed.  7:30pm , 0197 Officers Meeting, Marytown
07/27/2016 Wed.  7:30pm , 0197 Business Meeting, Marytown
09/21/2016 Wed. 7:30pm , 0197 Officers Meeting, Marytown
09/28/2016 Wed. 7:30pm , 0197 Business Meeting, Marytown
11/16/2016 Wed. 7:30pm , 0197 Officers Meeting, Marytown
11/30/2016 Wed. 7:30pm , 0197 Business Meeting, Marytown
01/18/2017 Wed. 7:30pm , 0197 Officers Meeting, Marytown
01/25/2017 Wed. 7:30pm , 0197 Business Meeting, Marytown
03/22/2017 Wed. 7:30pm , 0197 Officers Meeting, Marytown
03/29/2017 Wed. 7:30pm , 0197 Business Meeting, Marytown
05/24/2017 Wed. 7:30pm , 0197 Officers Meeting, Marytown
05/31/2017 Wed. 7:30pm , 0197 Business Meeting, Marytown

EVENTS:   


HONOR GUARDS:
7/10/2016 Officer Installation 1pm St. Raphael the Archangel Church t 6pm  All Sir Knights and family are invited.   Mass will be said by Bishop George Rassis. Officers will be installed by Master Jack McCarthy. 

2009/10  John Crigler 13267
2008/09   Ron Lantz 8214
2007/08   Rich Pignato 731
2006/07   Tom Gawlik 12315
                Joe Imburgia, 8214
                Gerry Mikols, 12315
2003/04  Matt Kochanek
2002/03  Bill Cook
                Larry Locasio
                Ed Luby, 8214
                Stanley Golemiec
                John Gecewicz

4th Degree: The Patriotic Degree
Another degree open to members of the Knights of Columbus is that of the Fourth (or Patriotic) Degree. On February 22, 1900, the first exemplification of that degree was held in New York City. The ritual added patriotism to the three original principles of the Order: charity, unity and fraternity. 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. Fourth Degree members must retain their membership as Third Degree members in the local council to remain in good standing.

Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity which has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus organization.

Forward questions and Honor Guard requests Greggory Loui, Faithful Navigator 224-688-8227.

Regalia is available to borrow; a full set or individual items. Contact Jim Jurinak at 847.973.1176 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Read more: Honor Guards

Honor Guard - Color Guard

The official dress when serving in a color corps, honor guard or color guard are the same as the official dress of a member, with the following differences:

1. Black Chapeau with white plum or the color of the office as set forth below together with the Fourth Degree patch on the right side.
2. Black Cape with red lining or the color of the office as set forth on page 4, together with a Fourth Degree patch on the left shoulder.
3. White gloves.
4. Service Baldric, together with a sword, worn over the coat from the right shoulder to the left hip. When a sword is not permitted for any reason, the Service Baldric shall be worn nevertheless.
5. Color bearers wear a color harness and Service Baldric, but no sword.
6. The same rules apply with reference to wearing jewels of office.

COLORS FOR COLOR CORPS
Vice Supreme Master       Blue Cape and Chapeau
Master                           Gold Cape and Chapeau
Faithful Navigator            White Cape and Chapeau
District Marshall               Green Cape and Chapeau
Assembly Commanders     Purple Cape and Chapeau
Color Corps                    Red Cape and White Chapeau
Former Vice Supreme      Masters Blue Cape and Chapeau
Former Masters              Gold Cape and Chapeau
Past Faithful Navigators    White Cape and Chapeau

The official dress for a member of the Fourth Degree is as follows:
Black Tuxedo
Plain White Tuxedo Shirt w/ lay down collar (no winged or collarless shirts)
Black Tie
Black Shoes
Black Socks
Black Cummerbund or Black Vest
Social Baldric (worn under the coat, from right shoulder to left hip.

First Catholic Bishop of Chicago

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