St. Basil's Columbian Squires Circle 5509 Chartered on May 15, 2011. -Our Squires Circle has 31 members. About the Columbian Squires: As the world faces difficult economic times, it is important to remember that donating money is not the only way to contribute. Squires are asked now more than ever to give of their time and their talent, as an individual and as a circle. Your service is needed by your country, your community, your neighbors and your Church. Founded on August 4, 1925 with the institution of Duluth Circle 1 in Duluth, Minn., the Columbian Squires program strives to provide "the spiritual, cultural, civic, social and physical improvement of its members, and the development of their leadership qualities,"(section II, Article II of the Laws and Rules of the Columbian Squires). The Squires is an international fraternity of approximately 25,000 Catholic young men, ages 10 to 18, in over 1,500 circles worldwide. Circles exist, or have existed, throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Panama, Cuba, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and on U.S. military bases abroad. Local Knights of Columbus councils and assemblies sponsor Squire circles, which may be based either in a council/assembly hall, in a parish building, a parochial, private, public or military school, or on a military installation. The Squires involves young men in programs to benefit the Church, the community, as well as in recreational and social activities. Goals: 1. The Squires is designed to develop young men as leaders who understand their Catholic religion, who have a strong commitment to the Church and who are ready, willing and capable of patterning their lives after the Youth Christ.
2. Squires have fun. They meet new friends; they travel, play sports and socialize. Squires are serious-minded, too. Squires are involved in promoting vocations, marching in defense of unborn life, feeding the hungry, clothing the poor, supporting Special Olympics and promoting Catholic education, among countless other activities. Thus, the Squires circle is an athletic team, a youth group, a social club, a cultural and civic improvement association, a management training course, a civil rights organization and a spiritual development program all rolled into one. ![]() Join our Membership: -Please contact us at cmitchell@stbasils.org if your son (10-18 years of age) would like to join.
-Hand out Baby Bottles for Mom’s House and Pro-Life Donations. -Bottles can be collected in Narthex of Church (drop off in Pack-N-Play) the weekends of March 31st and April 7th.
-Come anytime between 8AM thru 2PM – Meet in the Church Gym -Clearing tables and emptying trash cans -Breakdown tables at the end of function – around 2PM- 2:30PM
-Mother's Day flower sales table at Pancake breakfast. -Sold at tables in the Narthex of Church after masses. -After the 11 AM and 5PM Masses in Narthex (third Sunday of each month- same day as the Meeting)
-Bring any items from home for sale at our flea market tables – help support Circle Activities! -Help Knights break down tables after event -Time 1 hour – 4 hours – meet in the Church Gym -Carry Squires Banner and wear Squire t-shirt to walk in the parade as a group. -Carry stand with the Blessed Mother Statue and roses -Time and Meeting location to be determined St. Basil's Squires Counselors and Members
If you would like more information please feel free to contact us at squireschiefcounselor@gmail.com or visit the Knights of Columbus website at http://www.kofc.org/un/en/squires/index.html ![]() ![]() ![]() |