Knights of Columbus Scholarships for 2023
The Knights of Columbus Council 7048 of St. James are awarding two $1000. college scholarships to qualified graduating high school seniors who plan on attending college next fall and one $500. scholarship for a continuing education candidate. The 2023 application form for first year college applicant and the continuing education applicant is one and the same and can be found here.
Michael James Feider Council # 7048
Contact: Grand Knight-Pat Hitt (262) 470-3940
Mission: The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization of Catholic men age 18 and older, founded in 1882 by Father Michael McGivney, whose foundation is based on charity, which is our 1st degree. We work together with other organizations, both social and religious, to provide assistance to disadvantaged, underprivileged and disabled persons in need during difficult times.
Activities: We sponsor different social events to raise funds including:
- 27th Annual Falzarano, Memorial-AKA KC Card Party
- Bob Chapman Annual Memorial Open Golf Jamboree
- Sock Hop
- Pancake breakfasts
- Tootsie Roll & Life Saver Collections
- Midnight Magic Brat Stand
- Fish Frys
- Keep Christ in Christmas Breakfast
Programs: We sponsor events that benefit the community:
• Sponsor Franciscan seminarian and religious vocations
• Usher at Mass
• Sponsor Scout Troops & Packs
• Fund college scholarships-Michael James-Fieder Council #7048 Fund
• Respect for Life Essay contest
• Poster & Knowledge contests
• Punt, Pass & Kick and Free Throw contests
• Highway ES cleanup
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in Room 11 of the St James Parish Center