The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 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 the 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.

By becoming a member of Cypress Council 8599 you will be joining an organization that follows the teachings of our Lord by participating in
Church Activities, Youth Activities, Family Activities, Community Service and Council Activities.

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.

To join the Knights of Columbus or transfer into Council 8599 please contact our Membership Director, Bobby Velasquez PGK at (714) 761-5731 or email
us at info@kofc8599.org

 
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.

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