New Hyde Park Knights of Columbus 24 Hour Knight

The 24 Hour Knight

I don't have much time to give to the
Knights, so why should I join?

Today’s men have many commitments. From his duty to his family to his obligation to his workplace, there are constant calls on his time. It’s a common concern among many men that they just don’t have the time to be a part of the Knights of Columbus. Imagine if you were able to tell a man that if he could just give 24 hours a year to the Knights of Columbus he could make a positive difference in his community and Church. The following is an illustration of just how little time it takes to be an active part of the Order. Even with this minimal commitment a man can be an important part of his council, and reap the benefit membership has to offer him and his family.

12 hours a year reading the weekly parish bulletin, the state and local council newsletters, Columbia magazine, and surfing the local council, state council and Supreme Council Web sites.

Two hours a year volunteering at the council’s annual work with kids in Special Olympics Basketball or other worthy causes.

Two hours a year attending, with his family, two memorial services, wake services or parish / council prayer services.

Two hours a year on a council sponsored Church, community, council, family or youth project of his choosing. These include Soup Kitchens, and recruitment drives at churches and street fairs.

Two hours a year attending one council meeting.

Four hours a year enjoying (again, with his entire family) a council social function such as a dinner, dance, picnic, Christmas gatherings, etc.

That’s only 24 hours a year, which practically any man can fit into his schedule. When you present the time commitment of joining the Order in this way, it doesn’t seem very intimidating at all. Once a man becomes a member and sees how rewarding being a part of the Knights of Columbus is, he may want to dedicate more of his time to the Order. There are 8,760 hours in a year. By giving the Knights of Columbus 24 of those hours (less than .3 percent), a man can be a better Catholic, a better father, a better husband and a better person. Think of the difference the Knights of Columbus can make in our communities if these men join us. We only have to let each man know that he has the time — only 24 hours — to join and make a difference in his Church and community.

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