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The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization that does charitable work in the parish and in the community at large. The St. Clement Council was founded in 1999 and is the Knights of Columbus council affiliated with the St. Jude Catholic Church parish.

2023 Lenten Fish Fries

The easy solution for your family's meatless Friday dinners this Lenten season!

5-7 pm every Friday, March 3 to March 31
St Jude School Cafeteria

Dine-in and Carry-out. Carry-out only on March 3
No online orders

Fish Fry Flyer

Night of Knights Ceremony and Meal

Two of our Brother Knights, Warren Breitbarth and Ron Colgan, have been awarded the Night of Knights award. Join us to celebrate them and the other 4 honorees from our diocese with mass at St. Vincent and dinner at the Spaulding Council Hall.

Saturday, April 15, 2023
4:30 - 7:00 pm
$36 per person

Information and Reservations

2023 Annual Membership Dues

Pay 2023 Dues

2023 Membership dues due date: December 15, 2022

Council Expenses Covered by Dues

Dues cover the following required payments

Supreme Council Per Capita: $466.00
Illinois Council Per Capita: $890.00
Illinois Council General Liability Insurance: $375.00
Illinois State Council General Assistance Fund: $176.00
(used to support the Women's Care Center after the arson fire in 2021)
Illinois State Council Vocations: $360.00
Illinois State Council Pro-Life: $176.00
Dues collection postage and materials: $475.00

Volunteer & Event Announcements

None at this time

Parking for Sarah Swafford Talk

Wednesday, March 8
- St. Jude Parking Lot
- Assist / direct vehicles in parking lots
- Topic: Parenting - The New Generation
Volunteer shifts
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Wear bright colored clothing
- Bring a flash light
Sign up Information
- Contact Thorn Keene (keenefamily1997@gmail.com) with questions

Lenten Fish Fry Prep

Thursdays of Lent
- March 2
- March 9
- March 16
- March 23
- March 30
Volunteer shifts
- Prep/Cook
  - 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Sign up Information
- Contact Thorn Keene (keenefamily1997@gmail.com) with questions

Lenten Fish Fry

Fridays of Lent
- March 3
- March 10
- March 17
- March 24
- March 31
Volunteer Information
- Please sign up for a prep/cook shift or a 3 hour shift if you are able.
- Knights and spouses / significant others encouraged to volunteer.
- 1.5 hour shifts intended for those who plan to eat at the fish fry before or after their shifts
- Please consider assisting with clean-up.
Volunteer shifts
- Prep/Cook
  - 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Cook
  - 4:00 - 7:00 pm
  - 4:00 - 5:30 pm
  - 5:30 - 7:00 pm
- Set-Up/Support
  - 4:00 - 7:00 pm
  - 4:00 - 5:30 pm
  - 5:30 - 7:00 pm
- Serve
  - 4:00 - 7:00 pm
  - 4:00 - 5:30 pm
  - 5:30 - 7:00 pm
- Tickets
  - 4:30 - 7:00 pm
- Manage Beer / Wine (must be 21)
  - 5:00 - 7:00 pm
- Clean up
  - 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  - 6:30 - 8:30 pm
* Assignments may change if volunteer shortage
Sign up Information
- Contact Thorn Keene (keenefamily1997@gmail.com) with questions

Lenten Fish Fry Maintenance

Saturday of Lent
- March 4
- March 18
- April 1
Volunteer shifts
- Change Cooking Oil
  - 9:00 - 11:00 am
Sign up Information
- Contact Thorn Keene (keenefamily1997@gmail.com) with questions

Upcoming Meetings

Holy Hour for the Unborn

Monday, April 3

7:00 pm, St. Mark's Church
1113 W Bradley Ave, Peoria, IL 61606

Officers & Directors Meeting

Tuesday, April 4

7:00 pm, Room A108

Council Meeting

Tuesday, April 11

7:00 pm, Room A108