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Knights of Columbus

Mission The Knights of Columbus founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney at the St. Mary’s Church in New Heaven Connecticut was established as an Order that would unite men in their faith as well as provide for Catholic families in times of need, guided by four core principles – charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Vision It has been envisioned to be among the largest Catholic fraternal and humanitarian organization through the five areas of service – faith, community, family, youth, and fellowship – that will truly make the Order and its members a difference.

Our History

The Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council 7178 was organized in 1978 at the auspices of Good Shepherd Parish’s Founding and First Parish Priest Msgr. Fidelis Limcaco. It was among the religious organizations he encouraged to be formed to attend to the needs and spiritual growth of Fairview Park, a community beginning to bloom and boom at that time.

The Council’s Charter Grand Knight was the late Sir Knight Peping Villarico with Msgr. Fidelis & Fr. Valentin Q. Tugade leading the 32 charter members.

The Catholic Gentlemen who served the Council as Grand Knights are as follows:

ACTIVITIES:

In line with its avowed mission, the Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council has undertaken meaningful projects ranging from civic to religious projects, which have contributed to the spiritual development of the parishioners and somehow alleviated the well being of the deprived segment of the community.

Some of its very meaningful projects which are implemented jointly with the Daughters of Mary Immaculate and other members of the Ministry on Social Services & Development, more specifically, the Catholic Women’s League are, as follows:

1. Free Medical Consultation Services with Free Medicines for the indigents in the Parish on Sundays administered by the Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI) at K of C/DMI Free Clinic located at the Cathedral Parish Hall;
2. Annual Free Operation Circumcision;
3. Pamaskong Saya Para sa Pamilya which consists of the Annual Christmas Program, Distribution of Grocery Items and Conduct of Contests (Lantern, Food, Booth, Singing & Dancing) with Cash Prizes;
4. The annual setting Up of the Christmas Tree, an International Project of K of C, which is lighted simultaneously nationwide, became a unique project, as the selling and hanging of lanterns on the Tree generated livelihood activity for some Sitio residents in the depressed areas, while the sales proceeds provided additional funds for the Pamaskong Saya Project;
5. The Putting Up and Annual Blessing of the Monument for the Unborn Children;
6. Feeding Program for the Malnourished Children;
7. Educational Assistance Program for the Poorest of the Poor Children which benefited 149 Grade One pupils;
8. Periodic Conduct of Health Awareness Program like blood analysis, Eye Exams and partly subsidized eyeglasses;
9. Provide Assistance in maintaining order in Cathedral/Parish initiated activities like procession, masses, vigils etc.;
10. Extend financial assistance to the various projects of other ministries/organizations such as Catechism, Salubong, etc.;
11. Organized the All Male K of C Choir, which provides music during the 7:00 A.M. Sunday Mass;
12. Holds a regular Family Day for the families of its members;
13. Continues to support the Church’s Pro-Life Program;
14. Supports the Church’s effort in opposing the passage of the proposed divorce bill;
15. Supports other Parish initiated spiritual and civic projects;
16. Established the Emergency Coordinating Team in cooperation with the Barangay Fairview and other government agencies such as the Philippine Red Cross, DSWD, hospitals, etc.;
    

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Members:

The K of C Good Shepherd Council 7178 has 121 members in its roster of membership.