St. Mary Magdalen Knights of Columbus Council #5301 has earned the distinction of Star Council, one of the organization's top awards, for the 2016 - 2017 fraternal year.  The award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership recruitment and retention, promotion of the fraternal insurance program, and sponsorship of service-oriented activities.

Grand Knight Kelan Madore remarked "Receiving Star Council Award for 2015 - 2016 and now Star Council for 2016-2017 is a remarkable honor for our Council.  We are extremely proud of this accomplishment."

Venerable Servant of God Michael McGivney

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Congratulations to our Brother Knight Bernard Woods.  By acclamation Bernard was elected Knight of the Year for fraternal year 2016-2017. Bernard is a pillar of strength in our Council...always dependable, participating in all activities...and did I mention he can serve up a great meal?
Kelan Madore
Grand Knight

·       Upcoming Events for Council 5301

o   April 24th Officers Meeting 6:30 pm

o   April 30^th Parish School of Religion picnic 6pm

o   May 6th Baby Shower/Breakfast

o   May 8th Council Meeting/Nominations Due 

o   May 19th Ordination, St. Louis Cathedral  

o   May 20th Altar Server Banquet 7pm

o   Corpus Christi Moved to June 3^rd Miracle @ Lanciano/Greeters

Founded in 1882 by the Venerable Michael J. McGivney, the Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic fraternal service organization in the world with nearly 2 million members.  Membership is open to all practicing Catholic men ages 18 and older.  If you are interested in helping those in need, serving your parish and community while growing in your faith, the the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you.  National programs in which we participate include Special Olympics, Global Wheelchair Mission, Habitat for Humanity and Coats for Kids.  Locally we sponsor lunches/receptions for SMM altar servers, CCD classes, and fair setup workers; organize Right to Life activities; and, assist charities such as ARC of New Orleans, and the Magnolia School.