Freestone Council #7
• 51 Freestone Ave		• Portland, CT, 06480

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Application for membership is made by completing a Form 100 and mailing it to the above address. If voted favorably upon, the applicant becomes a member by initiation known as the First Degree. The opportunity for Second and Third Degree provide continued lessons in charity, unity, and fraternity. Six months after taking the First degree, a Fourth Degree (Patriotic degree) is also open to members in the Knights of Columbus, who have completed their Second and Third Degree.

Contact Buddy Hernandez at 860-342-3034 for more information.

 
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.

The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events.

Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.

Officers and New Members

Member	Degree
Jim Agogliati	1st Degree
Michael Agogliati	1st Degree
Fr. John Ashe	3rd Degree
Richard Basso	4th Degree
Matthew Binnington	1st Degree
Mel Bray	4th Degree
Bill Caffrey	4th Degree
Herb Chen	1st Degree
Tim Dickerson	4th Degree
Jack Dillon	3rd Degree
John Dillon	1st Degree
Joseph Dillon	3rd Degree
Jerry Duclos	4th Degree
Kevin Ewald	1st Degree
Richard Faraci	4th Degree
Charles Gagne	1st Degree
Dana Garry	4th Degree
David Gilbert	1st Degree
George Gilbert	1st Degree
Charles Hermanson	1st Degree
Buddy Hernandez	4th Degree
Harry Hetrick	4th Degree
Kevin Kelley	1st Degree
Peter LaMalfa	3rd Degree
Timothy Laskowski	3rd Degree
Frank Magnotta	3rd Degree
John McNickle	4th Degree
Mike Melluzzo	4th Degree
Carl Milardo	1st Degree
Joe Milardo	4th Degree
Ronald Milardo	1st Degree
Michael Olayos	3rd Degree
Sal Pitruzzello	4th Degree
Richard Raicik	-
Peder Samuelson	3rd Degree
Daniel Sanstrom	4th Degree
Joe Scott	3rd Degree
Joe Sieferman	4th Degree
Kevin Sweeney	3rd Degree
Jody Tate	4th Degree
Jeffrey Turner	3rd Degree
Brian Wallace	1st Degree
Ken Woodward	4th Degree