FATHER MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY COUNCIL, NR. 5967 P. O. BOX 9482, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78766

 The Knights of Columbus was originally founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, who is currently in the process of being canonized. It was created to support Catholic Men and their families in their journey of faith.  Back then, the immigrant men the he dealt with were discriminated against and were frequently injured or killed on the job.  There was no workman’s comp back then and their families lost all financial support.  Whenever this happened to a brother Knight, the other Knights would ‘pass the hat’ to take up a collection to help their families. 
  
The Knights of Columbus 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. 
  
Today, the Knights of Columbus continues to support Catholic men and their families in their journey of faith.  ‘Passing the Hat’ has evolved into a non-profit insurance organization owned by the knights and exclusively for the benefit of knights and their families.  Participation is optional. 
  
Throughout its history, the Knights of Columbus has been an effective advocate and defender of civil and religious rights for all. The organization has also contributed billions of dollars and millions of hours of volunteer service to charity. 
  
Our council was founded on May 7, 1967.  They tried to get the same council # as that date, 5767, but 5967 was the closest available number.  Our council is named after Father Michael J. McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus.  Some of our founding members are still active participants in the council. 

We have two scheduled meetings a month plus all our additional activities we do to support the "Flagship" parish of the Diocese of Austin.

Business Meeting

2nd Wednesday of each month
Meetings are held on campus
6:45pm Rosary
7pm Dinner
7:30pm Meeting

Social Meeting

4th Wednesday of each month
This is at a local resturant near the parish.
6pm to 8pm

Please message our Membership Director about joining the Knights of Columbus. If you are already a Knight and ready to transfer in let us know and we can get you setup. If you are a Brother Knight please keep your dues current and reach out to our Insurance Agent if you want to protect your family.
 

Council Activities

But the Knights of today do much more, and as a member so can you.  Here at St Louis, with more than 200 Knights some of our activities include:

• Provide Sunday morning brunch after Mass.

• Cooking Lenten fish fries as an opportunity for community fellowship. All profits for both of these events are donated to charity.

• Sponsor our local Boy Scout troop.

Additionally, we sponsor or support many parish school activities, including:

• The Soccer Challenge, the 3-on-3 basketball fund raiser, essay contests, Drug Awareness Poster contests, Free Throw contests, the Grandparent’s breakfast, the eighth graders’ breakfast, scholarships and more.

• We work with the Home & School Association to support, maintain and make needed improvements to the school.

• We participate in Pro-Life activities such as the ‘40 Days for Life’ campaigns, the ‘Rally for Life’ parades in January and Special Olympics.

• We aid many other community programs that we are active in include Clergy Appreciation dinners, Altar Server recognition, the Food Pantry and seminarian support.

• We also have our own council meetings and social gatherings throughout the year

• Our 4th Degree members with uniforms also fall-out on special occasions such as ordinations, confirmations, Veterans Day, Midnight Mass and whenever our Pastor or our Bishop, who are both 4th Degree members, ask us about our Assembly 2244.

• We are also there at the services for our deceased members.

 If we each do something to help, then we can accomplish much without overburdening anyone.  We have many different ways in which you can help with only a small investment of time. Like the insurance program, all of these activities are optional.  Each Knight decides for himself how many and which activities to participate in.  It is up to you. 

Council Meetings

Normally, a council business meeting occurs on the second Wednesday of each month.  These meeting are held on campus. The doors open by 6:30 p.m..  A rosary is recited at 6:45 p.m.  An inexpensive meal is served from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m..  The meeting begins promptly at 7:40 p.m. and concludes by 9:00 p.m.. 
  
A council social meeting normally occurs on the fourth Wednesday of each month at a local resturant. Brothers enjoy dinner and drinks!

Getting Started

If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, please contact Robert Cavazos at (210) 601-1134 or [email protected]

For information about your membership status or dues, please contact our Financial Secretary, William (Bill) Boiko, [email protected], (512) 560-0969. 
  
For information about insurance programs, please contact our Field Agent, Charles Malburg, (512) 773-6650. 
  
For any other information, contact our Grand Knight, [email protected].