With over 150 Brother Knights, Sacred Heart Council 5780 continues to grow and evolve by involving all Catholic men interested in strengthening their faith, building friendships, and making a difference in our parish and community.
From left to right
John Connolly, Tony Sasso, Justin Murphy, John Warfel, Jim Ferrara, Anthony Amplo, Peter Parisi, Paul DiVincenzo, Frank Connelly, Fr. Daniel J. McLearen, District Deputy Kevin Glazier
April 26 @ 12:30 pm
St Gianna helps young mothers throughout New Haven to have their babies and provides many forms of support for them. So far Brother Frank Fish and I and our wives will be attending this fundraiser. It would be great to get a table of 10 . You can order tickets…
May 14 @ 6:00 pm
Extra, Extra! Join us at the Annual Steak and Swordfish dinner! This is more than a dinner—it’s an opportunity to reconnect, strengthen our bonds, and celebrate what it means to be part of tour brotherhood. It’s a chance to shake hands, share stories, check in on one another, and simply enjoy…
May 20 @ 7:00 pm
We are honored and proud to announce our nine new members recently completed their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree Exemplification at a formal ceremony held in Guilford, CT.
For over 20 years, St Margaret’s Sacred Heart Council 5780 of the Knights of Columbus have awarded scholarships to deserving students.
Congratulations to our Worthy Brother Frank Kling, our newest recipient of the Saint Joseph Medal of Appreciation award given out by St. Margaret’s Church!
The Knights of Columbus was founded on February 6, 1882, by Blessed Father Michael McGivney at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Father McGivney’s vision was to organize Catholic men to strengthen their faith, assist their families and parishes, and protect their loved ones through a pioneering insurance program which invests only in companies that do good for our society. From the earliest days of the Knights, they provided huts for all soldiers during the great war WWI. In 1954 they lobbied the US congress to add “under God” to the pledge of allegiance. Today, over 2 million Brother Knights worldwide honor Blessed Father McGivney’s mission of embracing the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
Sacred Heart Council 5780 was established on December 6, 1965, with John M. Murphy as our first Grand Knight. For nearly six decades, we have faithfully served our church and community, and meet on the second Thursday of each month from September through June. Our past Grand Knight Justin Murphy is the son of John W. Murphy and has left his mark as our Grand Knight for an extended period during the time of Covid.
Our council actively contributes to St. Margaret Parish and the broader community through various ministries and service initiatives.
Our council promotes fraternity and fellowship through a vibrant calendar of social and spiritual activities.
Our council meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall during the following months: Sept, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May. We typically hold social events in the summer, such as dinner at the Surf Club which is a bring your own food picnic.
24 Academy St
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-7301
