Council 6478 works with our parish in support Archdiocese projects like Caritas Casitas. Caritas Casitas is a community of 12 affordable housing units designed to provide safe, stable, and welcoming homes for individuals and families. Inspired by the Latin word Caritas (“Christian love of humankind”) and the Spanish word Casitas (“little homes”), this initiative reflects our mission to serve our neighbors in need.
More information about Caritas Casitas can be found on the Catholic Charities web site.
As Knights of Columbus, we are called to serve our family and our God. Our first principle is Charity, at home with our families an in our communities. This is a critical part of our Knights of Columbus mission. Have you ever wondered, “How can I make my community better?” Individuals can do great things on their own byt there is something bigger than self when Knights of Columbus members come together as one through their council and accomplish great things. For more information on Community programs visit KofC.org/community.
One of our flagship events held every year is a both at the Yukon Czech Festival. The festival is held on the first Saturday of October in our home town of Yukon, Oklahoma. A majority of migrants from then Czechoslovakia settled in the area with their families. Council 6478 takes great pride in the sausage sandwiches we sell each year at the Czech Festival as one of our largest fundraisers. These fundraisers provide financial support for our many programs offered to our church and community at not cost.
Council 6478 Community Events
- Caritas Casitas
- In support of Catholic Charities and the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City project to assist the homeless, the Council assists the parish with furnishing a residential unit.
- Czech Festival
- A community event where the Knights are visible to hundreds of guests to the City of Yukon Czech Festival. One of our largest fundraisers each year.
- Soccer Challenge
- Council 6478 hosts a Council competition each year with past winners who have gone on to be named International Champions.
- Free Throw Championship
- Council 6478 hosts a Council competition at St. John Nepomuk School each year
- Coats For Kids
- Council 6478 supports the Oklahoma State KofC Coats for Kids program