Community
Every community has its unique needs. For the Knights of Columbus, whose first principle is charity, finding ways to help those in need in their communities is a mission its members embrace. Through their good works, whether it be bringing food to the hungry, warm coats to the cold, wheelchairs to those who can’t walk, or any of the many other programs conducted to help those in need, the Knights of Columbus practices a charity that evangelizes.
These are just some of the ways our council ministers to the local community.
- Volunteerism
- Military
- Special Olympics
- Polar Plunge
- Columbus Day Dinner
- Parades
- Blood Donations
- Habitat for Humanity
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Knights Movie Night
The Knights of Columbus "Movie Night" program presents a free screening of A Time for Miracles on Saturday, May 9 from 6:30 to 9:00pm in the Parish Hall.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was born in New York City on August 28, 1774 to a prominent Episcopal family, and lost her mother at the age of Three. In 1794, at the age of 19, Elizabeth married William Magee Seton, a wealthy businessman with whom she had five children. William died of tuberculosis in 1803, leaving Elizabeth a young widow.
After discovering Catholicism in Italy, where her husband had died, Elizabeth returned to the United States and entered the Catholic Church In 1805 in New York.
After a number of difficult years, Elizabeth moved in 1809 to Emmitsburg, Maryland, where she founded the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph, the first community for religious women established in the United States. From, that point on, she became known as "Mother Seton".
In 1811, the sisters adopted the rules of the Daughters of Charity, co-founded in France by St. Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac. She also began St. Joseph’s Academy and Free School, planting the seeds of Catholic education in the United States. Her legacy now includes religious congregations in the United States and Canada, whose members work on the unmet needs of people living in poverty in North America and beyond.
Mother Seton, as she is often called, was canonized on Sunday, September 14, 1975 in St. Peter’s Square by Pope Paul VI. She was the first citizen born in the United States to be given the title of “saint.”
Seton died on January 4, 1821, at the age of 46. Her remains are now interred at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Watch the trailer HERE.
Please join us for a free screening on May 9 from 6:30 to 9:00pm in the Parish Hall. Admission is free though a suggested donation is requested.
Habitat for Humanity
Unity Build Day December 20, 2025
Attached are photos of the St. Mark parishioners who participated in the December 20 Unity Build. The Parish contributed 82.5 manhours of labor to support the future home of Carmen and Christian. Young Christian is shown in the center of the group photo. Thank you for all who participated, both on the job site and at Church, for the success of this project. Our brothers from All Saints will pick up the baton on January 17th when they raise the roof.
Habitat for Humanity
Build Day November 2, 2024
Our council's first day out at Habitat for Humanity and a very good showing. Led by brother Ron White, were brothers Jay Curley, Tim Kroll, Grand Knight Greg Peters, Dan Rockwell, Talin Germain and future brother Nicholas Breit.
