WELCOME TO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
First Florida Council 611 - Saint Augustine, Florida
Welcome to the first Knights of Columbus Council in the state of Florida, established October 13, 1901, serving the first Catholic Parish in America, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, in the nation's first city! First Florida Council 611 holds its business meetings at 7:00PM on the 1st Monday of each month at the Bishop Baker Center located at 267 St. George Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084.
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All local and visiting Knights to the St. Augustine area are welcome to join us for brotherhood and fellowship beginning at 6:15PM.
OUR CHURCH
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is a historic cathedral in St. Augustine, Florida, and the seat of the Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine.
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It is located at Cathedral Street between Charlotte and St. George Streets. Constructed over five years (1793–1797) it was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970.
Its congregation, established in 1565, is the oldest Christian congregation in the contiguous United States.
WHO WE ARE
From the moment of our brotherhood's founding in 1882, charity has been the first principle of the Knights of Columbus. We are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action.
Here at First Florida Council 611, we have donated over $200,000 since 2015 to worthy charities including, but not limited to, Seminarian and Formation Fund, St. Francis House, and the Pregnancy Center Program.
OUR BROTHERHOOD
There is a call deep within each man to go deeper and reach higher to become the man God made him to be. In a world full of challenges, the Knights of Columbus equips men to answer the call to lead with faith, protect their families, serve others and defend their values.
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Leading with Faith
Knights are committed to daily prayer, weekly Mass, and building a community of faith. This is the Knights of Columbus difference, knowing that you are backed by a band of brothers in the quest to become better Catholic men. Your membership gives you access to faith-building materials that will help you draw closer to God and lead with faith.
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Protect Your Family
Men have a special responsibility to protect their loved ones and provide for the future. As a Knight, you have special access to exclusive resources to help you plan for and achieve financial peace of mind.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Council Meeting - Monday, July 1, 2024 at 7pm
All members in Good Standing are welcome to attend our monthly Council meeting. Our meetings are held at the Bishop Baker Center located at 267 St. George Street St. Augustine, FL 32084.
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If you have any questions, please contact our Worthy Grand Knight, S/K Frank Hill at 812-249-0038 or hillf6466@gmail.com
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Monthly Council Social - Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7pm
Join Council 611, their guests and parishioners at the Bishop Baker Center for food and fellowship. This month we feature special guest speaker Jim Booritch with the Jim Spinelli Insurance Agency.
If you have any questions, please contact our Worthy Grand Knight, S/K Frank Hill at 812-249-0038 or hillf6466@gmail.com
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Feast of St. James Procession & Mass - Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6pm
Join the Cathedral Basilica Parish for the celebration of the Feast of St. James commemorating the Camino de Las Americas. This event begins with a procession from the Castillo de San Marcos at 6pm followed by mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine.
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Rosary & Corporate Communion - Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 10:30am
Join Council 611, their families and parishioners at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine for prayer and celebration of mass.
If you have any questions, please contact our Worthy Grand Knight, S/K Frank Hill at 812-249-0038 or hillf6466@gmail.com
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First Florida Council 611 Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary is asking everyone to donate and fill baby bottles with money. All donations go directly to St. Gerard Campus. The Ladies Auxiliary is also requesting plastic grocery bags to donate to the St. Nicholas Food Bank that distributes donated food to those in need here in St. Augustine every other Wednesday at St. Benedict of Moore Catholic Church located at 86 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, St. Augustine, FL.
For donations, please contact Ladies Auxiliary President, Linda Hill or bring donations to meetings and/or social events.
Want to join the First Florida Council 611 Ladies Auxiliary?
Any practicing Catholic women, 18 years of age and older, who is interested in making a difference in our parish is welcome to join. Applicants need not be a spouse of a Knight.
Annual dues are $25 and $10 for senior citizens. Annual dues are waived for spouses of deceased Knights.
The Ladies Auxiliary meets on the first Monday of each month at 7pm at the Bishop Baker Center, located at 267 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (Parish Hall at the Cathedral Parish School).
If you know any ladies that would like to join or for more information, please contact:
Linda Hill
Cell: (812)249-0165
Email: Lhill1949@gmail.com
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KNIGHT OF THE MONTH
Br Dennis McCarthy
FAMILY OF THE MONTH
