Council Activities
Date: 1/15/2025
Activity: 2024-2025 Catholic Citizen Essay Contest
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council #4599 named Henry Mosher as the winner of the 2024-2025 Catholic Citizen Essay contest. The topic of the contest was: What are the two most important virtues for an elected leader to possess, and why?
Henry received his award from Deputy Grand Knight Tom Holzman during the Children’s Mass before the entire St. Joseph Catholic School. His essay has also been judged the winner of KofC District 12 and has advanced to the KofC State Council to be included in competition with all other eighth-grade winners from around Georgia.
Congratulations Henry!
Date: 1/30/2025
Activity: Basketball Free Throw Challenge,
The Knights of Columbus Council #4599 hosted its Annual Basketball Free Throw Challenge, a fun and engaging event for youth in the community. This friendly competition will take place [insert date & time] at [insert location].
The event is open to boys and girls, ages [insert age range], who want to test their shooting skills in a free throw contest. Participants will compete by age group, with winners advancing to the next level of competition.
“Our goal is to provide a positive, family-friendly event that encourages youth participation, sportsmanship, and community spirit,” said Jim Crone, event co-chair. “This is a great way for kids to have fun, improve their basketball skills, and experience a little friendly competition.”
Date 1/15/2025
Activity: New Members
We are proud to announce the addition of two new members to the Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Marietta Council 4599, Brothers Paul McLinden (center right) and Roman Polito (center left, The Exemplification Ceremony was held last night, January 15 at the Council House. Please welcome to our fraternal brotherhood in Christ.
Did you know…..
The Knights of Columbus have introduced a new Exemplification Ceremony that consolidates the first three degrees—Charity, Unity, and Fraternity—into a single, streamlined event. This change aims to make the initiation process more accessible and inclusive for new members and their families.
Key Features of the New Ceremony:
• Public and Inclusive: Unlike previous ceremonies that were private, the new exemplification is open to family members and the public, reflecting the organization's commitment to transparency and community involvement.
• Combined Degrees: The ceremony integrates the lessons of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity into one cohesive experience, reducing the time commitment for new members.
• Simplified Process: By streamlining the initiation, the Knights of Columbus aim to remove barriers that may have previously discouraged potential members from joining.
This updated approach reflects the organization's dedication to evolving with the times while maintaining its core principles.