Lansing Council
# 3540
Knights of Columbus
UPCOMING EVENTS:
4/14/24 Council serving a Community meal @ Jesus Shepherd of Souls, St. Andrews worship site.
1-2PM set up,
2-3PM Serve,
3-3:30PM Clean up.
Volunteers are needed!
4/15/24 Columbian Club Meeting, Kasey’s Banquet Hall - Restaurant - Open to the Public 7:30 p.m.
5/7/24 Lansing Council General Meeting, Kasey’s Banquet Hall - Lakeside room - Open to the Public 8:00 p.m.
3-15-24 - A message from Grand Knight William Benne to all brother and Sir Knights of Lansing Council # 3540
When you took your oath to become a member of the Knights of Columbus, you gave your word to adhere to the following:
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Do you promise to conduct yourself as a Catholic gentleman, and to live your life guided by the principles of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity?
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Do you promise to promote the well-being of your brother Knights, and to support the mission and activities of your council?
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Do you promise to obey the laws, rules and lawful authority of the Order?
This has been reprinted here to remind YOU of your pledge given to our order.
72 Years of Tradition - for the Lansing Council # 3540:
Inspired by the works of the Knights of Columbus in other communities, a group of Knights, members from various councils and living in Lansing, and all members of St. Ann’s parish, consulted with their Pastor, Rev. Fr. Francis Bellerive and his assistants, Rev. Raphael Orozco and Rev. John Eichelman about forming a Knights of Columbus council in Lansing. These men saw the need for a catholic fraternal organization in the community. Like Fr. Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus in 1882 in New Haven, CT., these men too saw what an organization of Catholic men could accomplish. Their vision was to encourage other Catholic men to join the order and help spread the works of the Knights of Columbus. The council was established on June 22, 1952. See the "about us" tab more council history.
Our 4 Principles:
CHARITY
UNITY
FRATERNITY
PATRIOTISM
Lansing Council # 3540
Columbian Ladies of 3540
4th Degree Stritch Assembly
All Souls Parish
Pray for all our sponsored Seminarians, Details are HERE!
2024 State Spelling Bee Details:
2024 Regional Spelling Bee on 3/16/24:
Congratulations to our regional WINNERS held at the Lansing Council. See our PHOTO ALBUM tab for details on this program!
3540 Members:
2024-2025 SLATE!
Brothers:
Our slate committee will be meeting soon. If you want to learn and become a part of the future leadership for the council, let either the Grand Knight and/or Past Grand Knights of your intentions. You must be a 3rd Degree member in the Order, council membership must be in good standing for an Elected position. You must also attend our monthly officer’s meetings and General Council Meetings, to be eligible to run for the SLATE.
Membership to the Knights of Columbus! (quick link)
In-Person Fraternal Benefits Event
4/11/24: Brother/Sir Knights, the Council needs 11 men to attend this May, 2024 event! See below details for your attendance - come for this event, stay for the General meeting @8PM!
ESSAY AND POSTER COUNCIL WINNERS!
Congratulations to our WINNERS for the Lansing Council Essay Contest and Keep Christ in Christmas Contest. See our PHOTO ALBUM tab for details on these two (2) programs!
Mark your calendar for this future event!!
Want to donate? Contact us via this website!
Collection for Manteno Veteran's Home:
Annual Clergy Night
On behalf of our Grand Knight, William Benne, and all members of Lansing Council #3540, we would like to cordially invite you to our annual Clergy/Religious Night, to be held on Friday, April 12. This evening is to honor all members of the Clergy and Religious serving our local parishes and community, which includes Priests, Sisters and Deacons who shepherd the congregations at their parishes.
Social time will be from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by dinner from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pictures, acknowledgements, and entertainment will follow. This fun-filled evening will be held at Kasey's Banquet Hall located at 17800 Lorenz Avenue (two blocks west of Burnham Avenue on 178th Street), Lansing, Illinois.
Our new caterer will be serving a delicious family style dinner. A CASH BAR will also be available throughout the entire evening. The cost will be $30.00 per person. All parishioners, fellow Brother Knights, their families and friends are invited to join us. All Clergy, Religious, Deacons and their wives are cordially invited as our guests!
This is our way of showing appreciation to the Clergy/Religious, and the Diaconate for their disciple nip to the Roman Catholic Church in our cal communities. Bring an appetite and be ready to share this most enjoyable evening with us!
THIS IS A 21 AND OLDER EVENT
Please make your reservation by calling Kasey's Banquet Hall at 708-895-7720.
Upcoming events:
Are you interested in Joining the Knights? See our information and detailed membership requirements can be found on the "Recruitment" page of this website.
Interested in learning about the Venerable Rev. Fr. Michael J. McGivney? This is a FREE membership, for details on how YOU can join, follow this link: HERE!