A STAR ASSEMBLY IN 2016!! Founded in 1926, The Santa Maria Assembly serves all of the Knights of Columbus Councils in Lancaster County. We are a member of the Pennsylvania East Region of the 4th Degree, and the Calvert Provence. We rotate our meeting locations and events to include every council and church that would like to host an event. Meeting locations are listed below.
Charter Night 2024
April 13, 2024 Our Lady of Lourdes 150 Water Street New Holland PA 17557
Thursday September 12th, 2024 6 pm Mass The Color Corps has been asked to participate in the celebration of the annual Blue Mass at Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
280 North Race Street Middletown, PA. 17057
Parking in the rear by the school.
Please report no later than 530PM for preparation for mass.
The Knights room is located on the side of the school (East Side of the building)
Enter the door, go up the ramp and the door is located on the right side down the hallway.
This mass will honor all Fire, Police, First Responders who place their lives on the line everyday to protect our Country.
Saturday September 21, 2024 Padre Pio Walk will begin with Mass at St. Joseph Church
440 St. Joseph St. Lancaster, Pa
Mass will be celebrated at 8:15am followed by the procession at 9:15am. All Honor Guard are asked to participate at the Mass those unable to walk may dropout at the end of Mass closing.
Saturday September 21, 2024 Calvert Province Leadership Meeting will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 9:00 am.
338 Manor Ave. Downingtown
Lunch will be provided at a cost of 20.00 you can pay the morning of the meeting. This meeting is for those interested in Marshall, CCC. There will be training sessions so bring beret, sword, gloves and shoes.
Sunday September 22, 2024 Annual Blue Mass at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church Ephrata
Pa. The Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. The Honor Guard is requested at the church at
10:30am. The Mass is dedicated to all Police, Fire, and First Responders who have passed away in
the past year.
Saturday October 12, 2024 Fourth Degree Exemplification Harrisburg Diocesan Center. Honor Guard participants please arrive by 11:00 am.
Tuesday October 15, 2024 Viewing for Sir John Beck Sr. Who passed away on July 27 2024. Services will be held in the Phila. Area before the October viewing at Snyder on the Lititz Pike from 10-11 am
Sunday, October 20th There will be a Memorial Mass at St. Catherine of Sienna, in Quarryville, Pa.
Honor Guard requested. Mass at 8am Honor Guard report at 7:30am.
Thursday October 24, 2024 Sanctity of Life Mass sponsored by the Order of Malta will be held at St. John Neumann Church
601 E. Delp Road Lancaster, Pa
The Mass will be at 6:00pm The Honor Guard is requested at 5:30pm.
Sunday October 27, 2024 Memorial Mass for Deceased Members of Father Daley Council 4191.
Mass will be at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church Ephrata Pa at 9:00am and the Honor Guard is requested at 8:30am.
Saturday November 10, 2024 Veterans Mass at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church
The Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus represents the patriotic dimension of this fraternal organization. Comprising dedicated members known as "Sir Knights," this degree emphasizes principles of patriotism, unity, and the defense of the Catholic faith. Sir Knights participate actively in events that promote civic responsibility and a deep sense of national pride. Distinguished by their unique regalia, including a beret and sword, members of the Fourth Degree embody the ideals of the Knights of Columbus in both their religious and civic duties. Through their commitment to patriotism and active Catholic citizenship, the Fourth Degree contributes to the organization's overarching mission of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.
Meeting Dates and Host Council Locations
January 16, 2024 Father Kuhn Hall @ OMPH Church Council 4191
February 20, 2024 Lancaster Council Home Council 867
March 19, 2024 St. Phillip the Apostle Church Council 17028
April 16, 2024 Lancaster Council Home Council 867
May 21, 2024 St. John Neumann Church Council 12532
June 18, 2024 Our Lady of Lourdes Church Council 13451
July 16, 2024 Columbia Council Home Council 2294
August 20, 2024 Lancaster Council Home Council 867
September 17, 2024 St. Catherine of Sienna Council 9164
October 15, 2024 Mary Mother of the Church Council 14786
November 19, 2024 Father Kuhn Hall @ OMPH Church Council 4191
December 17, 2024 St Frances X. Marshall Council 15028