The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

The Murrieta Mission Council #11393 was started 10 years ago, but has grown rapidly, 370 members, and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities and Church activities. The Knights at St. Martha support:

As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.

Additionally, you will have many opportunities to make life-long friendships with men who have the same interest in volunteerism to benefit those in need within the Church and the community-at-large. You will also be a role model for young people, whether they are your own children and other youth, by demonstrating your dedication and devotion to your Church and the community. Leading by example is what the Knights of Columbus is all about!

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

Contact Brother JR Burce at membership .

 
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to support the church on their own and along side of the men of the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.

Please contact Marianne Clarke at ladiesauxiliary for more information.

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.

We are currently working on creating a Squires circle for our council, please contact our Youth Activity Chairman Steve Aquilino for more information at youthactivities .

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