K of C Maria-Joseph Council 4022

K of C Maria-Joseph Council 4022 Maria-Joseph Council 4022 was founded in 1955 and desires to serve the
Parish of Saint Albert the Great, Kettering, OH.

Late-19th century Connecticut was marked by the growing prevalence of fraternal benefit societies, hostility toward Catholic immigrants and dangerous working conditions in factories that left many families fatherless. Recognizing a vital, practical need in his community, Father Michael J. McGivney, the 29-year-old assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., gathered a group of men a

t his parish on Oct. 2, 1881. He proposed establishing a lay organization, the goal of which would be to prevent Catholic men from entering secret societies whose membership was antithetical to Church teaching, to unite men of Catholic faith and to provide for the families of deceased members. As a symbol that allegiance to their country did not conflict with allegiance to their faith, the organization’s members took as their patron Christopher Columbus — recognized as a Catholic and celebrated as the discoverer of America. Thanks to Father McGivney’s persistence, the Knights of Columbus elected officers in February 1882 and officially assumed corporate status on March 29. In addition to the Order’s stated benefits, Catholic men were drawn to the Knights because of its emphasis on serving one’s Church, community and family with virtue. Writing in The Columbiad in 1898, a year before he was elected supreme knight, Edward L. Hearn wrote that a Knight should live according to the virtues of loyalty, charity, courtesy and modesty, as well as “self-denial and careful respect for the feelings of others.” Fraternity and patriotism were added to the Knights’ founding principles of charity and unity in 1885 and 1900, respectively. The Maria-Joseph Council 4022 was established in 1955.

12/25/2025
11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we give thanks for the brave men and women who have served our country with honor.

We pray for all veterans, that God may bless them for their sacrifices, strengthen their families, and grant peace to those who have fallen. We especially honor the Knights of Columbus who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces, exemplifying our Order’s principles of charity, unity, and patriotism through their service.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13

10/24/2025
This Monday October 27th at 7:30pm join us in the St. Albert Spirit Center for our Fraternal Benefits Night and learn ab...
10/24/2025

This Monday October 27th at 7:30pm join us in the St. Albert Spirit Center for our Fraternal Benefits Night and learn about ways to maximize your living benefits. You can sign up by clicking on the link below.

Immediately after the webinar, we will be watching the Monday Night football game. Come join us for some food, fellowship and financial education.

You don't want to PASS this up!!!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

08/14/2025
10/12/2023

We join Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and all the Ordinaries of the Holy Land in calling for a day of fasting, abstinence, and prayer on October 17th. Read Cardinal Pizzaballa's statement at: https://ow.ly/1loF50PW4Eb

10/01/2023

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Join the K of C for a virtual watch party this Saturday March 25th in the St. Albert Spirit Center. We will participatin...
03/22/2023

Join the K of C for a virtual watch party this Saturday March 25th in the St. Albert Spirit Center. We will participating in the National Men's Conference. Breakfast and Lunch will be served. Cost is $20.00 paid at the door. Doors open at 8:00am. We look forward to seeing you there.

01/14/2022

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3033 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH
45429

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