Knights of Columbus

4^th Degree: The Patriotic Degree

Another degree open to members of the Knights of Columbus is that of the Fourth (or Patriotic) Degree. On February 22, 1900, the first exemplification of that degree was held in New York City. The ritual added patriotism to the three original principles of the Order: charity, unity and fraternity. 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. Fourth Degree members must retain their membership as Third Degree members in the local council to remain in good standing.

Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity which has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus organization.

Bishop William Quarter  (1806-1848) - First Catholic Bishop of Chicago

Bishop Quarter Assembly 2010/11
Over 388 members as of 9/30/2008
Chartered in 1944

Bishop Quarter Assembly
Upcoming Events

MEETINGS: 
07/21/2010 Wed  7:30pm , 0197 Officers Meeting, Marytown
07/28/2010 Wed, 7:30pm , 0197 Business Meeting, Marytown
09/22/2010 Wed.  7:30pm , 0197 Officers Meeting, Marytown
09/29/2010 Wed.  7:30pm , 0197 Business Meeting, Marytown
11/17/2010 Wed.  7:30pm , 0197 Officers Meeting, Marytown
12/01/2010 Wed.  7:30pm , 0197 Business Meeting, Marytown
03/23/2011 Wed.  7:30pm , 0197 Officers Meeting, Marytown
03/30/2011 Wed.  7:30pm , 0197 Business Meeting, Marytown
05/18/2011 Wed.  7:30pm , 0197 Officers Meeting, Marytown
05/25/2011 Wed.  7:30pm , 0197 Business Meeting, Marytown

EVENTS:   
10/31/2010  Rockford Diocese 4th Degree Exemplification; Crystal Lake Holiday Inn

HONOR GUARDS: 
08/292010  St. Bede, Memorial Mass for deceased Knights, 8:30 am

Forward questions and Honor Guard requests Jim Jurinak, Faithful Navigator 847.973.1176.
Regalia is available to borrow; a full set or individual items. Contact Jim Jurinak at 847.973.1176 or jjurinak@jdimolds.com. We have just repaired a chapeau, are buying one new and have recently bought several service baldircs. Please pick up a set of regalia and join us at an honor guard.

- For all Honor Guards, Please show up one half hour early
- The Faithful Navigator must approve all Honor Guards.
- The Lead Commander is in charge of the Associate Commanders.
- If a Commander can not make his assignment, he shall call the Lead Commander, and LC will assign another Commander.

- In the event of death of a Sir Knight of the Bishop Quarter Assembly, and the wake and services are performed outside of the BQA area, our BQA Commander will lead the wake and funeral Honor Guard.
- In the event of death of a Priest, wake and funeral Honor Guard will be provided.
- If the Cardinal or Bishop is present at the Funeral service of a deceased Priest, an Honor Guard is in attendance.

- In the event of death of a Fourth Degree Knight, the family may request an Honor Guard .
- The family of a deceased Forth Degree Knight, shall receive a Chalice in the name of the deceased Knight.
- A burse is provided for every Sir Knight in good standing.

- In the event of death of a Third Degree Knight, the family may make a request of the local council for Honor Guard.
- If a Sir Knight's immediate family member passes, the Sir Knight can request an Honor Guard.

Faithful Navigator Notes

Tim Rogers has accepted the role of lead commander for this fraternal year. Also, I am turning over my purple cape to Jim Schreiner of Council 3800. Jim will serve the northwest sector. Congratulations to Tim and Jim in their new responsibilities.

Commander assignments are as follows:

SW: Tim Rogers- Santa Maria Del Popolo, St. Mary of Vernon, St. Joseph (Libertyville), St. Mary of the Annunciation.

NW: Jim Schreiner- St. Peter (Antioch), St. Peter (Volo), St. Bede, St. Raphael.

 Central: Joe Imburgia- St. Joseph (Round Lake), Prince of Peace, St. Gilbert.

SE: Open- Our Lady of Humility, St. Patrick’s (Wadsworth), Holy Cross/IC, St. Mary’s (Lake Forest).

NE: Joe Falotico- St. Paul the Apostle, Most Blessed Trinity, St. Dismas  

PAST FAITHFUL NAVIGATORS: 
2009/10  John Crigler 13267
2008/09   Ron Lantz 8214
2007/08   Rich Pignato 731
2006/07   Tom Gawlik 12315
                Joe Imburgia, 8214
                Gerry Mikols, 12315
2003/04  Matt Kochanek
2002/03  Bill Cook
                Larry Locasio
                Ed Luby, 8214
                Stanley Golemiec
                John Gecewicz