BY RYAN BRISCOE
Copy Editor
The Knights of Columbus Brother Elzear Council 5202 is a Catholic men’s fraternal group that works to build a sense of community in its members, as well as to serve those most in need around Winona, especially the poor and the mentally handicapped.
The Knights of Columbus were founded in 1882 in New Haven, Conn., by Father Michael J. McGiveny to provide food and other necessities to widows and orphans.
Today, the organization continues to serve internationally by providing aid to those in need and consistently being the single largest benefactor for the Special Olympics.
At Saint Mary’s University, the Knights of Columbus provide water to athletes after the 5k Fall Frolic, fundraise for various charities and the Brother Elzear Scholarship, pray regularly for our Church and clergy, donate gifts for Gifts for Winona and promote the ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ campaign. Senior Nate Kuhn, Grand Knight (head of the council) says, “For me, the Knights of Columbus has been a great opportunity to grow in my faith and serve my community.”
The annual pancake breakfast sponsored by the Knights will be held this year on Sunday, April 18. The proceeds from the event support the Brother Elzear Scholarship which is awarded through Winona Home and Community Options, as a camp scholarship to a mentally handicapped person. By going to camp, the individual in need can learn simple, valuable skills such as tying his or her shoes or feeding him or herself.
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