GEORGE R. KUTTERER COUNCIL 6165 PO BOX 133 COLUMBIA, IL. 62236

In Service to One, In Service to All

Knights of Columbus Council 6165 is dedicated to the promotion of Roman Catholic life, the support of our priests and seminarians, fraternity with our brother knights throughout the world, and service to our parish and community. Here you can find information on our council programs and activities, upcoming events, contact information, and links to our parish website and other Knights of Columbus sites.

July 4th Hamburger Stand
The Knights of Columbus will staff the hamburger stand at the July 4th picnic at American Legion Park in Columbia, IL. We'll have hamburgers, cheeseburgers, double hamburgers, double cheeseburgers, and Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. Click here if you would like to help or come and buy some burgers to support the Knights. Best if done using Google Chrome browser.

Monroe County Fair
The Monroe County Fair will be held from July 21st through July 28th. Click here if you'd like to donate your time to work the gate or help park cars on behalf or our council. The shifts are easy and fun, but you must be at least 16 years old to work on the parking lots. Come enjoy the fair and earn some money for our council.

Chalice for Vocations Program
The Immaculate Conception Parish Chalice for Vocations Program is part of a parish-wide effort to pray for and promote vocations to the priesthood, the diaconate, and consecrated life. Contact Joanne Schilling at 618-281-5582 or at jrs530@htc.net to volunteer to bring home the consecrated chalice, along with a prayer guide, and pray for an increase in vocations and for those who have already chosen a consecrated life.

College Knights: If you're a young man, 18 years or older, a practical Catholic, and would like to join the Knights, contact Grand Knight Jonathan Gilbreth at gk@kofc6165.org today to get started. Click on the video to see how College age knights are making a difference on campus and in the world.

Events- Here you can find information on upcoming events in which our Council participates or sponsors. Our home is at Immaculate Conception Parish in Columbia, IL; our council enjoys a very active, visible presence in parish life.

Calendar of Events

Building the Domestic Church- Here you can find information and suggestions on how to cultivate a culture of faith in your family and household. We offer reflections and activities based on the Knights of Columbus program The Family Fully Alive: Building the Domestic Church.

About Us- More information about our council and our leadership, complete with email links, can be found here.

Contact- Email the Grand Knight and find links to other resources, such as the Knights of Columbus Supreme and Illinois Councils, insurance agent, Knights of Columbus gear, and parish and diocesan websites.

Photo Gallery- See images of our Knights at work.

Newsletters- Get the latest on what's happening in our community, in our council, and in our parish. Newsletters back to 2014 are available to download.

2018 KC Car Show- Get the details on the Second Annual Knights of Columbus Car Show sponsored by Council 6165. Find links to our Facebook page and photo albums from the 2017 show. Click here to ask questions, get more information, or to sponsor our show.

How to Pray the Rosary- Praying this important devotional and meditating on the mysteries can help build your spiritual life, strengthen your faith, and help open your heart to hear God's call. This Knights of Columbus site will get you started and give you a guide to keep you praying the Rosary regularly.