Unity, Charity, Fraternity and Patriotism

     The Knights of Columbus are practical Catholic men, faithful to the Church’s teachings, supporting local parishes and being the “strong right arm” of our priests.  As a fraternal organization, the Knights of Columbus are committed to supporting the families of God’s people in charitable ways.  Beginning in the basement of St. Mary’s Parish in New Haven, Connecticut, the Knights of Columbus  were founded in 1882 by Bl. Fr. Michael McGivney, an American priest, who exemplified amazing self-sacrifice to others.

     The Knights of Columbus sponsor popular events such as Free Throw Championships, Soccer Skills Challenge, Vocation Support, Keep Christ in Christmas, Habitat for Humanity, and the Columbus HOPE Foundation  The Knights of Columbus helped begin and continue to support Special Olympics.  In the past decade, the Knights of Columbus  have donated over $1 billion to charitable causes and over 700 million hours of volunteer service. The Knights of Columbus are a great opportunity for fellowship and growth as a Catholic Gentleman.   

     The Father John B. Adair Council 7129 meets on the first Wednesday of the month and the John Paul II Assembly 3100 meets on the fourth Wednesday.  All meetings are in St. Bernadette Hall at 7PM.

A Brief History of Council 7129

     Fr. John B. Adair Council was formed in 1978 under the guidelines of former District Deputy Leo Bierney and Max Dugas of the Greenville Council.  The Council received its charter June 11, 1978 and there were 36 members.  The first Grand Knight was Charles Lober; the Deputy Grand Knight sas Richard DiDiego, who by succession became the next Grand Knight.

Fr. John "Arnie" Adair

     
The Council's membership is drawn from the men of three parishes; Our Lady of Lourdes (Greenwood), Sacred Heart (Abbeville) and Church of the Good Shephered (McCormick).  The Council was named after Fr. John B. Adair, Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes (1966 - 1968).  He was a very spiritual and humble person, much loved not only by the parishioners but by non-Catholics in the Greenwood community.  Fr. Adair's passion for golf and his golf hero - Arnold Palmer - was so well-known thoughout the area that he was affectionately referred to as "Arnie."  Fr. Adair was transferred to North Charlleston, where he died in 1974, while Pastor of St. John's Parish.  A putter was placed in his casket by a former parishioner at his burial.