Knights of ColumbusSt. Anne’s Council No. 10540

• Father McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882. His primary mission was to provide for the spiritual and financial needs of Catholic families. From its humble beginnings, the order has grown worldwide with over 15,000 councils. He lived to the age of 38 years old.

Father Michael J. McGivneyAugust 12, 1852 - August 14, 1890

Bishop Thomas Olmstead, A Fourth Degree Knight, said “There’s no organization that fights more for religious freedom, the right to life, for marriage, for all the key issues which are being contradicted in society today, so they (Knights) represent what all of us believe in”

Bishop Olmsted at dedication of Confessionals at St Anne’s

Father Adrian founded the Knights of Columbus Council 10540 at St. Anne’s and has been a priest for over 70 years

Knights float at the Gilbert Days parade. Members are involved in events in the community and represent our Catholic values in society.

Knights attend adoration as a group and pray for our church, our priests, our families and those in need. Join us Thursdays at 5:30 pm.

Womens Auxillary for Council 10540. These women share their talents for hospitality and support Knights events.

Knights families gather to pray the rosary and share a potluck social every month.

The principle of patriotism and service to our faith is demonstrated by the Fourth Degree.

Knights and their families enjoy the annual picnic and get to know other families.

The Knights of Columbus provides an exclusive and highly rated benefits program for members and their families.

Field Agent andSt Anne’s Member

Craig Echeveste FICwww.AzShield.com

Join Us! We are men of faith, comprising over 15,000 Knights of Columbus councils at home and overseas. Guided not only by our belief in God and the Catholic Church, but by our belief in each other and in our families.

Grand Knight Tony Miranda 480-236-2955

Membership Director Ed Deppert 480-633-8310