Empowering Catholic Men to Live Their Faith

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal service organization dedicated to providing charitable services, promoting Catholic education, and actively defending Catholicism. Founded in 1882 by the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, the Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
Our Wilton Connecticut Council 12698, in support of Our Lady of Fatima Church, is part of this global network of Catholic men committed to making a difference in their communities through acts of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.
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Join the Wilton Council 12698
Knights of Columbus
Let us help you live your faith at home, in the parish,
at work, and in your Wilton community!

In 1882, our founder, Blessed Michael McGivney had a vision of a group of men supporting each other, and providing for their families financially.
For over 135 years the Knights of Columbus has turned this vision into reality – men together, in true Christian charity, using their time, talent and treasure to support the work of the parish and those in need in the greater community.
This is the legacy we invite you to join today.
We would love you to join us here in our Wilton Council 12698 in support of Our Lady of Fatima Church and its community as we commit to:
- Volunteer Services
- Charitable Donations
- Church Support
- Support for Vocations
- Scholarships

- You must be a Practicing Catholic, 18 years of age or older
- Meet any member of the local Knights at Our Lady of Fatima Church, or email WiltonKnightsOfColumbus@gmail.com, to request further information if needed
- Hit the button below and answer all mandatory questions
- Be sure to enter the Promo Code at the top of the page to join online for free
- Enter 12698 for the Council Number

Dues and Donations
Our budget is used to fund Community Events at the Church (Easter Egg Hunt, etc), charitable contributions (Coats for Kids, Wheelchairs, etc), and other unscheduled charitable contributions as needed through the year. The budget is funded as follows:
- Yearly dues
- Donations
- Fundraisers
However, Yearly Dues will not cover everything we need to get done. That is why Donations and Fundraisers are so important. You can find our Fundraising events in the calendar below.
Please consider Donating.
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Full List of Fiscal Year Events
| Date | Event | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Celebrate the feast of Blessed Michael McGivney with a free 1pm public tour at the McGivney Pilgrimage Center | 1 State St, New Haven | Kevin Glazier |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Norwalk Yacht Club outing – Postponed for 2026 | Norwalk Yacht Club | Jamie McDowell |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Memorial Flowers presented before 9am mass | OLF, Church | David Flynn |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Parish BBQ for all – Volunteers needed | OLF, Parish Center | David Flynn |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Rosary for the Feast of Our Lady of The Rosary | OLF, Church | Jamie McDowell |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Coats for Kids Collections at all Weekend Masses | OLF, Church | David Flynn |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Coffee and Donuts (post 9:30am and 11am Masses) | OLF, Church | Bob Lenihan |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Octoberfest – Volunteers needed. Kicking off at 5:30pm | OLF, School | Columbiettes |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Coats for Kids Collections at all Weekend Masses | OLF, Church | David Flynn |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Rosary for All Saints Day | OLF, Church | Jamie McDowell |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Poinsettia Sale Begins – ends Dec 8th | OLF, Parish Center | Columbiettes |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Coffee and Donuts (post 9:30am and 11am Masses) | OLF, Parish Center | Bob Lenihan |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Coats for Kids Distribution | Ben Franklin School, Norwalk | David Flynn |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Creche Assembly | Wilton Town Center | David Flynn |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Tree Lighting and Pasta Dinner | OLF, Parish Center | Columbiettes |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Coffee and Donuts (post 9:30am and 11am Masses) | OLF, Parish Center | Bob Lenihan |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Keep Christ In Christmas Kids Poster Contest Kickoff | OLF, Church | Peter Rubsam |
| Dec 24, 2026 | St. Nicholas presents Baby Jesus to the Creche | OLF, Church | Bob Lenihan |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Creche takedown – volunteers needed | Wilton Town Center | David Flynn |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Coffee and Donuts (post 9:30am and 11am masses) | OLF, Church | David Flynn |
| Jan 24, 2027 | Keep Christ in Christmas Prizes Presented | OLF, Parish Center | Brad Wolff |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Lenten Supper – Volunteers needed | OLF, Parish Center | Columbiettes |
| Mar 13, 2027 | St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser | OLF, Parish Center | Mike Healy |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Easter Plant Sale Begins until March 25 | OLF, Parish Center | Columbiettes |
| Mar 25, 2027 | Holy Thursday Washing of the Feet with KOC Participation | OLF, Parish Center | David Flynn |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Easter Egg Hunt – Coffee & Donuts by the Knights | OLF, Parish Center | David Flynn |
| May 13, 2027 | Rosary for the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima | OLF, Church | Jamie McDowell |
| May 15, 2027 | Knight at the Wilton Playshop | Wilton Playshop | Peter Rubsam |
| Jun 20, 2027 | KOC Parish BBQ and Membership Drive, after 4:30pm Mass | OLF, Parking Lot | David Flynn |
| TBD, 2026 | Blood Drive | OLF, Parish Center | Peter Rubsam |
| TBD, 2026 | CPR Class scheduled with Wilton Ambulance Assoc | OLF, Parish Center | All |
Meet our 2026-2027 Officers
Our Officers consist of local Wilton people who each bring unique talents to create a high performing Team

David Flynn
Grand Knight

Peter Rubsam
Deputy Grand Knight

John Danaher
Financial Secretary

To Be Filled
Chaplain

Robert Lenihan
Chancellor & Membership

John Nieznanski
Recorder

Brian Rafferty
Treasurer

Scott Douglass
Inside Guard

Brad Wolff
Warden

Michael Healy
1 Year Trustee

Paul Niche
2 Year Trustee

Jamie McDowell
3 Year Trustee

Joe Boscia
Field Agent – joe.boscia@kofc.org

Steven Dzik
Outside Guard

Bill McMorris
Advocate
Useful Links
Visit us at
Our Lady Of Fatima
229 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
Email WiltonKnightsOfColumbus@gmail.com

How the Knights were founded
The late-19th century Connecticut was marked by the growing fraternal benefit societies, anti-Catholic prejudice and dangerous factory working conditions that left many families fatherless. Recognizing a need in his community, Father Michael J. McGivney, the 29-year-old assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., gathered a group of men at his parish on Oct. 2, He proposed establishing a lay organization to prevent Catholic men from entering secret societies antithetical to Church teaching, uniting Catholic men and helping families of deceased members.
To demonstrate their loyalty to their country as well as their faith, these men took Christopher Columbus — recognized as a Catholic and celebrated as the discoverer of America – as their patron. The Knights of Columbus elected officers in February 1882 and assumed corporate status on March 29.
In addition to the Order’s benefits, Catholic men were drawn to the Knights because of its emphasis on serving one’s Church, community and family with virtue. Fraternity and patriotism were added to the Knights’ founding principles of charity and unity in 1885 and 1900, respectively.
Fr. McGivney’s example of charity, evangelization and empowerment of the laity continues to bear fruit and guide Knights of Columbus around the world.
“There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.”
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