My name is Tom Hahn. With thanks to Fr. Andre-Joseph, a fellow Knight, I’d like to briefly discuss the Knights of Columbus and why practical Catholic men 18 years of age or older should consider joining the order and our local council.
My personal Catholic journey began 10 years ago when I converted to the faith here at St. Gertrude. Looking for a way to meet other Catholic men, I joined the Knights of Columbus shortly after coming into the Church. For the past 2 years, I have had the privilege of leading the local Knights council as Grand Knight. During that time, I’m humbled by the fact that 30 men (including one of Dominican priests, as well as members of last year’s novice class!) made the decision to become a Knight and join our council. Likewise, here are just some of the husbands and fathers of St. Gertrude Parish that joined include:
- Brother Joe Beinke (wife Paula, and their growing family)
- Brother Charley Laube (wife Michelle and their children)
- Brother Paul Dell’Aira, (wife Micki, and their family)
- Brother Jonathan Ring (President of a Dominican 3rd Order Chapter, wife Jessica, and their five children)
- Brother Bob Becker (wife Pegi)
If you are acquainted with any of these men, I encourage you to ask them about the Knights, why they joined, and what membership in the Knights has meant to them.
If you are not acquainted with them – but are looking for that “something more” (e.g., a fraternal brotherhood where you can work, pray, and socialize with like-minded Catholic men, or an opportunity to be of service to others – to be something or someone bigger than yourself), I invite to contact us and chat with me or with one of my brother Knights.
And wives, if you can’t convince your husband to stop and talk with us, then I encourage you to do so. Sometimes we men need motivation that only wives can provide!
Thank you!