SVDP
About St Vincent De Paul Council 5262 St Vincent De Paul Council 5262 was founded in 1962 through the efforts of the parishioners of St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. It is named St Vincent De Paul, who was the founder of the St Vincent De Paul Society.
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St Vincent De Paul Council 5262 Membership Page
"Who are the knights"
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.
Benefits of being a member of your local council: Church Activities, Youth Activities, Family Activities, Community Service and Council Activities.
"How To Join"
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.
The St Vincent De Paul Council 5262 meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 5763 Ray Ellison Blvd San Antonio, TX 78242. For Additional information call Grand Knight Larry Espree at 210-325-3282.
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.
Assembly 2040 meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the KC Hall on Ray Ellison Blvd San Antonio, TX 78242. For more information call Faithful Navigator Santiago Prince 210-394-5641.
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.
The Ladies Auxiliary meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at the KC Hall, 5763 Ray Ellison Blvd San Antonio, TX 78242 For additional information contact President Mary Ruppel at 210-326-2621.
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.