The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, family, fraternal, service organization. This theme permeates the entire Service Program: all Church, community, council, family, culture of life, and youth activities.
The Service Program is designed to establish each council as an influential and important force within the community. Here are some of the activities supported by the Chisholm Trail Council, No. 9368 in Round Rock, TX.
- Church
- Support vocations through donations to seminarians, postulants and novices
- Building the Domestic Church
- Keep Christ in Christmas
- Clergy appreciation dinners
- Community
- Help community members in need with domestic projects or maintenance
- Donate and volunteer for the Austin Habitat for Humanity Catholic Build
- Adopt a highway – N. A.W. Grimes Blvd in Round Rock
- Council
- Volunteer at the Texas Special Olympics
- Social events with brother Knights and their families
- Attend sporting events together like Spurs or Express games
- Recognize outstanding members as Knight of the Year
- Culture of Life
- Ultrasound initiative
- Participate in Texas Catholic Pro-Life Day
- Build yearly memorial in remembrance to lives lost to abortion
- Represent St. William at 40 Days for Life
- Support and attend local pro-life organizations’ fundraiser galas
- Family
- Coordinate Food for Families drive at St. William
- Organize Family Days to promote healthy familes
- Recognize the council’s Family of the Year
- Youth Activities
- Support local Coats for Kids with a donation of coats and volunteer for distribution
- Free Throw Contest
- Essay Contest to promote Catholic Citizenship
- Financial support of Boy Scouts and American Heritage Girls
- Award scholarships to local Catholic high-school seniors
For more information about the Knights of Columbus service programs, click here.
