The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization for Catholic men. The order was founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney as a means to assist the families of immigrants who had come to the United States. Today, the Knights of Columbus has a membership of over 2 million and provides over $200,000,000 in annual charitable giving to various causes.
Knights of Columbus St. John The Baptist Council #12061 is located in Many, La. Our Council assists our local Parish in providing financial assistance and labor resources for various activities. We also assist our community by helping Catholic and non-Catholic families in need.
Are you being called to service by being a Knights of Columbus member? For more information on how you can become a member of this great organization, please contact Jerry Mitchell, Grand Knight, at 318-256-5680.
Founded in 1833 by six university students in Paris under the patronage of St. Vincent de Paul, today the Society includes almost 900,000 members spread among 46,000 confraternities in 130 countries of five continents.
St. Vincent De Paul Society’s purpose is to provide direct aid to those who suffer, and to help individuals reduce and even eliminate the causes of their suffering, themselves. Society members use their own resources, sharing not only possessions but the valuable gift of their presence.
The current president of our local St. Vincent de Paul Society is Mrs. Rose Mary Sullivan.
We are currently expanding our SVDP membership. Please call the church office at 318-256-5680 if you are able to help us.
The Altar Society has served an important ministry at St. John’s for many years. Their ministry includes maintenance of vestments, candles, altar cloths, and other sacramentals. They also ensure the church is appropriately decorated for liturgical celebrations and are responsible for the cleaning of the church.
The Altar Society meets the first Monday of each month, except for summer months.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the Angelique Mitchell at 318-256-5680.