Knights of Columbus Council 13012

St. Matthew Council 13012
P.O. Box 5087, Topeka Kansas 66605
Our Council was instituted, November 15, 2001,
and continues to serve the St Matthew Parish, the community and local charitable organizations.

- - Membership Enrollment Forms – tap here to join
    - - Adobe pdf form (download, fill, print and email attached copy to FS@TopekaKofC.org)
      - Google Form web link (automatically notifies FS to process)

- - Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney
  - A Litany of Blessed Michael McGivney
  - Catholic Radio KSWT 89.7
    - - Programs
        
        If you can help us, any gift would be appreciated. Send to Glory to God/Radio, 7440 SW Morrill Rd, Wakarusa, KS 66546. or follow the link provided here.
  - Supreme Council News
    - Member Resources
    - Program Ref. Guide
    - Library (local pdf’s on Google Drive link)
    - Bylaws
  - State Council News
    - Fraternal Benefits
      - Catholic Investment Seminars – Did you know there are diversified investment options for Catholics? Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors offers Catholic-based investment solutions to help you achieve your financial goals. You can invest without sacrificing your integrity.
        
        Webinars – Feb 3, 2026 7:00pm “Invest with Integrity” (RSVP)
    - State 2025-2026 Program Guide
      - P&M (local pdf)
  - Chapter News
    - Topeka Chapter Meeting, scheduled for 7:30pm on 3rd Thursday of month, location varies.
  - Assembly 286 News
    - Assembly Meeting, scheduled for 7:30pm on 2nd Tuesday of month, at Assumption Rossiter Hall
    - Topeka James W. Gibbons Assembly is sponsoring a Patriotic 4th Degree Exemplification April25,2026 at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church – 2014 NW 46th.
      - Exemplification Schedule AND Registration Form
      - ‘NEW MEMBER’ Application ‘Form 4‘
    - State Council Patriotic Degree website
    - Pay your 286 Assembly dues
    - Holiday luncheon reservation
    - Latest edition of THE CAPITAL PATRIOT
  - Council Meeting News and Information:
    - Bylaws
    - Meetings now being held in old ELC room
    - Next Leadership Planning Meeting: 26 March, 2026
    - Next Business Meeting: 5 March 2026 @ 7:00p Rosary @ 6:30p
      - (meeting in gym lower level – ELC entrance NE corner of south parking)
      - Activities
      - 2026 Service Project
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  - Volunteer Opportunities
    - NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!
      - REGISTER here or donate
  - Degree Exemplifications:
    - Virtual 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree – only for a limited time

Name Dropping and Council News:
- March Knight of the Month: Bob Broxterman
- March Family of the Month: Dave & Dale Rose
- 2025 Knight of the Year: Dave Rose
- 2025 Family of the Year: Richard & Cathy Fritton
  - previous recipients
St. Matthew Council #13012 Ballot guidelines for Knight of the Year / Family of the Year

Electronic Dues Payment options

Venmo | KofC-13012 online
- with Venmo QR code
Credit Cards can now be scanned/tapped with a “SQUARE” reader (transaction fee is requested)
- Online Store –
  - Dues via SQUARE online (please consider adding the convenience fee to offset Council cost)
  - Dues via Zeffy online with Cards, “Wallets” or bank draft (no Council cost)
    - – optional donation to free service provider
  - Donate
    - Pennies From Heaven Donation via Square