The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization of more than a million and a half members nationwide. The Knights are devoted to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.

The Council promotes worthy religious and social programs such as pro-life, clothing collections for the community's needy, financial support for the handicapped and workers for parish religious and social events. The Council also provides financial support of Catholic education. The Knights have an insurance program with the industry's highest financial security rating, offering coverage at the lowest rates obtainable. Catholic men 18 years of age and older are eligible for Knights of Columbus membership. Dues are $35 a year.

The Shawnee Council commemorated its 75th charter anniversary in 1996.

For more information on Council 2332, click on www.kofc2332.org.

POLKA - For a change, Shawnee Knights Polka will be on a Friday, October 16, in their hall. Instead of the usual Saturday, the ever-popular Brian McCarty combo will be on the polka stand on a Friday, from 7:30 until 11pm with a variety of polkas, waltzes and ballroom music. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the $10 ticket includes sauerkraut/sausage sandwiches and beverages served at 9pm. For information call event chairman Dan Nicks 631-4633.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Shawnee Knights of Columbus will host their first breakfast of the fall season at the hall following all Masses in St. Joseph parish on October 18.  The “all you can eat” menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy with a variety of beverages. Cost for adults is $7 and $4 for children with a family cap of $20. For information call event co-chairmen Mike Reichmeier at 492-3356 or Tom Zarda, Jr., at 636-0203.