On Saturday, Feb. 20 there was a major degree ceremony held at the Philo Knights of Columbus Hall, 108 South Harrison Street in Philo.  Our council welcomed 7 new members at this major degree.   Welcome to our new members!!!

Our council was drafted at the last minute to coordinate the St. Thomas Ice Cream Social this year, and it turned out as a resounding success!  Over 25 council members volunteered to help make this event happen.  Dozens of parishioners donated desserts as well.  The event profited just over $1600 for St. Thomas! Thank you to…

Our council was recently highlighted in the News-Gazette’s “Spotlight on Service” section.  Follow this link to read the full article.

The Philo Knights of Columbus softball tournament will be held this year on August 7th and 8th at the Philo baseball diamond.  Here are the details: Double Elimination Tournament 2 home run/game limit Registration cost = $200/team Registration Opens May 1; limited to first 8 paid teams Games start at 6pm Friday August 7 All day Saturday August 8…

 Pictured at left are Philo KC Grand Knight Matt Robert and Kym Halberstadt, Executive Director of the Swann Special Care Center. The Philo Knights of Columbus (KC) Council recently distributed proceeds from the annual Intellectual Disabilities (Tootsie Roll) Drive. The funds generated from this drive are used to support local programs which help people with special…

The John C. Hecht Council 13103 (Philo) recently received the State of Illinois Gold Award.  This award is presented annually to the highest acheiving councils within the state of Illinois.  Also presented were the Columbian and Founders’ Awards, received for meeting requirements of service program and insurance membership respectively. Congratulations to the council, and to Grand Knight Matt Robert,…