2025-2026 Program Overview

Welcome to the Knights of Columbus Council #10540, proudly serving St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona.

As Catholic men of faith and action, our council follows the Faith in Action model, which guides us to serve our parish and community through four powerful pillars: Faith, Family, Community, and Life.

Together with the Fourth Degree Father Stephen Adrian Assembly #2736, we live out our Catholic identity by strengthening families, supporting our parish, helping those in need, and defending the dignity of all human life.

“Faith in Action isn’t just a program — it’s how we live our Catholic identity every day.”
 

Helping families grow closer to God and deepen their spiritual lives.

• Building the Domestic Church Kiosk
  Faith-based literature to support families in growing together spiritually
• 5th Sunday Rosary
  Parish-wide public Rosary after Mass every fifth Sunday.
• Arizona Rosary Celebration
  Statewide Rosary event in celebration of Our Lady, we rent a bus for our Parish 
• Stations of the Cross
  On Friday evenings during Lent, a group of Knights and their families come together to lead and participate in the Stations of the Cross at St. Anne Parish out back along wall. This powerful  devotion helps us reflect on Christ’s Passion and deepen our commitment to walking with Him in faith. All parishioners are welcome to join us in prayer and fellowship.
• Eucharistic Processions
  Once a year, our council proudly participates in a Eucharistic Procession at St. Anne Parish—publicly honoring the real presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Following this beautiful expression of our Catholic faith, we host a parish-wide cookout to celebrate and bring the community together in joyful fellowship. 
• RSVP Program: Seminarian Support
  We provide financial and spiritual support to seminarians on their journey to the priesthood. Our council helps ease their burdens and reminds them that they are not alone — they have a brotherhood behind them, praying and cheering them on.
• Sacramental Gifts
  We donate rosaries to new RCIA members entering the Catholic Church, welcoming them into the faith with encouragement and love from our council and parish family.  
• Spiritual Reflection Events/Programs
  • This Man Is You – Weekly men's formation
  • Women's Retreat – Fellowship and faith for women
  • Guest Speakers & Retreats
  • Coffee & Cars – Saturday family fellowship
     

Creating joyful and faith-filled experiences for families.

• Consecration to the Holy Family
  Promoting spiritual strength through parish blessings.
• Family of the Month/Year
  Recognizing Catholic families living out the faith.
• Daddy Daughter Dance
  An elegant celebration of the father-daughter bond.
• Ice Cream Socials & Sunday Donuts
  Parish fellowship after Mass.
• Family Cookouts & Soup Suppers
  Events for fun, reflection, and community bonding.
• Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest
  Inspiring children to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
• Member Food Drives
  Quietly supporting our fellow Knights and their families in need.
   

Defending life from conception to natural death.

• March for Life – Phoenix
  A strong public witness for the unborn.
• Novena for Life
  Nine days of intentional prayer for a culture of life.
• Aid to Women’s Center
  Supporting life-affirming pregnancy services.
• Baby Bottle Drives
  Filling bottles with change to fund care for mothers and babies.
• Ultrasound Initiative Support
  Helping centers provide life-saving ultrasounds.
• Pregnancy Support Fundraisers
  Collecting supplies and donations for expecting mothers.
   

Serving Gilbert and beyond through faith, charity, and presence.

• Coats for Kids
  Providing new winter coats to children in need.
• Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest
  Inspiring Catholic youth to reflect on faith and patriotism.
• Paz de Cristo Meal Service
  Feeding the hungry in nearby Mesa.
• Charitable Giving's (Examples)
  • Carmelite Sisters – Helping local religious life
  • Friends of the Needy – Rent, food, and gas assistance
  • St. Joseph Youth Camp – Sponsoring Catholic youth
  • Aid to Women's Center- Pre and Post Pregnancy center 
• Feed My Starving Children – Volunteer once a year  
• Council Burritos – Community Breakfast
• Fish Fry Fridays – Lent meals and fellowship
• Global Wheelchair Mission – Providing mobility to those in need
• Luggage Drive – Suitcases for foster children and homeless
   

Strengthening brotherhood and building Catholic leadership.

• CUF Degree Ceremonies
  Welcoming new members with exemplifications of our values.
• Membership Drives
  Inviting men of faith to join our mission.
• Officer Installations
  Commissioning new council leaders.
• Insurance Program
  Knights of Columbus financial protection for families.
• Blood Drives
  Life-saving outreach hosted by the council.
   

The Knights of Columbus at St. Anne and in Gilbert exist to serve Christ by serving others. Through prayer, service, and charity, we answer the call to love our neighbor and build a stronger parish and community.