St. John Nepomucene Ministry
Knights of Columbus
Msgr. John J Sprangers Council #10919 in Little Chute, Wisconsin. A Catholic fraternal service organization focused on charity, community service, and faith-based fellowship.
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Welcome to the Knights of Columbus Council 10919, proudly serving the Little Chute community since 1992. We are an outside organization supported by the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community.
We invite you to join us as we work together to serve others, deepen our faith and enjoy wholesome fellowship.
Join Us for a Meeting: We meet twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Msgr. Jim Room at St. John Nepomucene.
We are always looking for new members to join the Knights of Columbus! If you have questions or want to get involved, please reach out to our leadership team.
Leadership Team
Mike Safford, Grand Knight | (920) 450-9942
James Vosters | (920) 850-4999
Rod Runde | (920) 570-4784
Marty Weyers | (920) 540-0976
Cory Hughes | (920) 716-8788
Membership
Membership is open to all practical Catholic men 18 years of age or older. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church.
The Knights of Columbus provides a powerful opportunity for wholesome association and fellowship with men who share your beliefs, recognize their duty to God, family, and neighbor, and stand side-by-side in defense of those values.
Community Impact
Our members give unselfishly of their time and talents. Here is a look at how Council 10919 puts faith into action:
Church Activities
- Solidarity with Priests and continuous support for seminarians.
- Liturgical Service: Members actively serve the parish as choir members, liturgical children’s word ministers, ushers, and Eucharistic Ministers.
- Parish Events: Ongoing support for St. John Nepomucene Fellowship Sundays.
- Remembrance: Annual Memorial Mass for deceased members and their spouses.
Community Activities
- Tootsie Roll Drive for ID: A signature annual fundraiser helping individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Local Festival Fundraising: Active presence at the Little Chute Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival and Appleton Octoberfest to benefit local charities and our general fund.
- State Charity Raffle: Raising funds to aid neighbors with physical or temporal needs.
- Civic & Faith Pride: “Keep Christ in Christmas” yard signs, car magnets, and window decals, as well as regular Adopt-A-Highway cleanups.
Family & Council Activities
- Pancake Breakfasts: Hosted regularly to support the St. John Nepomucene Food Pantry, Catholic Missions, and Vocations.
- Recognition: Honoring deserving members and parishioners with Family-of-the-Month Awards.
- Fellowship & Fun: After-meeting socials, an annual Valentine’s Dinner Party, the Officer Installation summer picnic, an Annual Spiritual Growth Event, and competing in the Annual State Bowling and Golf Tournaments.
Fraternal & Financial Benefits
True to our founding mission, the Knights of Columbus provides top-tier safety nets and exceptional benefits to protect our members and their families.
The Voluntary Insurance Program
Available to members, their wives, and children under 18 who qualify. Rated among the highest in North America, our program offers:
- Life Insurance & Guaranteed Life Insurance for uninsurable children.
- Long-Term Care Benefits.
- Retirement Annuities.
Additional Member Perks (No Charge)
- Accidental Death Benefit protection.
- Critical Family Benefits: Comprehensive support including $750 for stillborn deaths (after 20 weeks) and $1,500 for child deaths within the first 61 days of birth.
- Orphan Benefits: $80 per month plus college tuition assistance for eligible families.
- Specialized Funds: Dedicated benefits for deceased member firefighters/policemen, and catastrophic event relief from local and state charity funds.
- Spiritual & Media Connection: A complimentary subscription to Columbia monthly magazine, a Knights of Columbus Rosary, and inclusion in a Daily Mass offered at St. Mary’s Church (New Haven, CT) for all deceased members and their spouses.
“The Knights of Columbus stand forth as a shining example of the role of the laity in the life of the church.” — Pope John Paul II
History
The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by Fr. Michael J. McGivney and a small group of parishioners at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Originally designed to promote the Catholic faith and provide vital financial assistance to widows and orphans, the organization has grown into a global brotherhood practicing charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.