Next meeting:  December 1, Fr. Widmer Council home

Who are the Knights of Columbus?

Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with personally making a difference..  If you wish to know more click here for more information.

What is the Fourth Degree?

The fourth degree is the Patriotic degree of the Knights of Columbus.  The fourth degree members participate in ceremonial, Church and Patriotic events.  You join the fourth degree by being a 3rd degree meeting in good standing, completing the fourth degree exemplification. 

Honor Guard 12 December - St. William of York

There will be an Honor Guard on 12 December for the Lady of Guadalupe ceremony at St. William of York. 

Honor Guard 12 December - St. Francis of Assisi

There will be a 4th degree honor guard on Dec 12th for the 5:00AM mass. Report time is 4:30 AM Yes AM. The honor guard will be part of the procession of the Statue of the Virgin De Guadalupe. The Spanish Mass will be followed by celebration and good food. Dress will be with regalia but no swords. They would like about 4 knights or more to participate.

Ushering Midnight Mass 24 December- St. Francis of Assisi

Fourth Degree Knights will once again be ushering the midnight mass at St Francis of Assisi.  As the Mass is actually at 11 PM, Sir Knights are asked to assemble at 9:30 PM.  Dress is Tux with Social Baldric

About the KofC Color Corps

The Color Corps members exemplify all the principles of our order:

CHARITY - by free and willing sacrifice of the time and willing sacrifice of the time and energies necessary to practice, perfect and perform the ceremonials and sword drill;

UNITY-what could better publicly display unity than a coordinated drill of a body of men;

FRATERNITY - can also be expressed as esprit de corps sharing a common desire for drill excellence;

PATRIOTISM - precision drill is a salute to our God and our Country and visually exhibits a love for both.

Regalia Information and Dress

The Calvert province of the Fourth Degree has an excellent section on proper regalia, and other details surrounding Color Corps events.  Click here to link to that site.

About Holy Trinity Assembly

Holy Trinity Assembly was founded in 1997 with the assistance of Sir Knight Carrol Frederick and the founding Sir Knights.  The Assembly normally meets on the First Tuesday of each month at the Fr. Widmer Council home behind St. William of York Parish.  Holy Trinity Assembly is composed of fourth degree members from the following Knights of Columbus Councils. 

• Fr. Widmer Council 7877, Stafford - St. William of York Parish

• Potomac Council 9259, Triangle - St. Francis of Assisi Parish

• Fr. Vincent Capodanno Council 11958, Quantico Marine Corps Base

For further information or questions about Holy Trinity Assembly, contact the Navigator, Gary Dykhuis.

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