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
Tuesday October 15, 2024 Viewing for Sir John Beck Sr. Who passed away on July 27 2024. Services will be held in the Philadelphia 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 Saint 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 Saint 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
Saturday December14, 2024, 2024 Confirmation request from Sacred Heart Jesus Council Oxford Pa
Confirmation will be at 10:00am with Mass the Honor Guard is requested at 9:30am. There will be
a luncheon afterwards and we are invited to attend. We have helped this council in the past.
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 Saint Phillip the Apostle Church Council 17028
April 16, 2024 Lancaster Council Home Council 867
May 21, 2024 Saint 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 Saint Catherine of Sienna Council 9164
October 15, 2024 Saint Phillip the Apostle Church Council 17028
November 19, 2024 Father Kuhn Hall @ OMPH Church Council 4191
December 17, 2024 Saint Frances X. Marshall Council 15028