Okemos St. Martha Knights of Columbus
The Okemos St. Martha Knights of Columbus Council 10006 is an integral part of a vibrant Catholic Faith Community serving St. Martha Parish and the surrounding area.
Chartered on February 22, 1989, we are one of the most active Councils in the State of Michigan; the number of Star Council Awards presented to the Knights of St. Martha Parish attest to the fact that the group is dynamic, engaged, and productive. Members of the Council have also served at the State level, furthering our reputation as one of the finest Councils in the State.
Activities include a full range of Parish-related events each year; Sunday Breakfasts, Newspaper Drives, Lenten Fish Fries, a Children's Christmas party and the Parish Picnic are just a few examples of our involvement. Our members also are engaged in Community-based Events such as MSU Football gate staff, the Tootsie Roll Drive to support the Mentally Impaired, Adopt-A-Highway and sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive to name a few. In addition to our regular activities, our Pastor, Fr. Jon Wehrle, calls on the Council to assist him in the many unplanned tasks that are a part of running an active parish.
Funds raised during the year are used to support our parish and community. A few examples include presenting three scholarships for High School Seniors, local food bank donations, Seminarian support and various parish needs.
Although fundraising and volunteering a "Strong Right Arm" are important activities for the Knights, many members say that the most personally satisfying aspect of their participation in the Knights of Columbus is the fraternal atmosphere of the activities coupled with the strong Faith-based tone of what we do.
The Council is led for 2011-2012 by Grand Knight Steve Elias. Steve and all of the Knights invite you to browse the website and join us in our way of life.
