St. Francis de Sales Council #1248
619 South Main
Lexington, NC 27295-3238
Who are the Knights?
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service
organization with 2.1 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities and their family.
Council Information
The St. Francis de Sales Council is located at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church n Lexington North Carolina. The Grand Knight is Jimmy Wooten. You can contact the Grand Knight by calling 336-391-3341. Membership is open to Catholic men who are at least 18 years old.
When do the Knights meet?
The second Wednesday of every month at 6.30 PM in Rosary Hall.
About Our Council
The Knights of Columbus first came to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish with the
formation of Our Lady’s Council #9249 serving Davidson County. The council was chartered in March 1986 and served the parishes of Our Lady of the Highways Parish in Thomasville and Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Lexington. The charter Grand Knight was Al Pierce and Fr. Joseph Schaefer, OSFS served as charter chaplain. Council By-Laws were established in September 1987 under the leadership of Ed Morovich who later entered the permanent deaconate and served Our Lady of the Rosary Parish as its deacon.
During 1999 it was decided to form a new council in Davidson County such that a council would have full presence at each of the county’s parishes. Under the
guidance of District Deputy Ed Campbell, a new council was formed in
Lexington. The St. Francis de Sales Council was chartered on June 9, 1999 with
Chris Joss serving as the charter Grand Knight and Fr. Al Gondek, OSFS serving as the council’s Chaplain. The council’s name was chosen to honor the many men belonging to the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales who had faithfully served its parish as pastor.
The council has placed significant emphasis and energy on activities serving the Our Lady of the Rosary Parish and community of Lexington. Ralph and Alice Schwartz lead the Rosary prior to every Saturday afternoon Mass. The Knights hold a large annual yard sale and proceeds benefit our Parish. Our Council also uses the money raised to benefit local organizations such as Cancer Services of Davidson County, Special Olympics and Davidson Workshop. The Council also provides prepares meals for the homeless shelter several times a year.
Ask a Knight…Become a Knight.
Our Mission Statement: A New Beginning
It is our duty, in keeping with the vision of Fr. McGivney, to be true to the founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity. The St. Francis De Sales Council #12481 by serving God, Our Lady of the Rosary parish, Brother Knights and their families, and our community will fulfill his vision.
This will be accomplished by promoting social and intellectual exchange among its members and families; and promoting religious, educational, charitable, and social welfare activities.