New Hyde Park

New Hyde Park
Knights of Columbus

Back in 1942 fifty-eight male residents of the New Hyde Park area felt that they wanted to get involved in religion, in charity, in a united organization, and in each other. The answer to their needs was The Knights of Columbus. Requirements, as set forth by Supreme, were met by eager men who knew what they wanted. On February 15, 1942 , New Hyde Park Council #2852 became a reality. The framed charter, bears these fifty-eight names.

New Hyde Park Council is particularly pleased with an innovative idea that one of its leaders planned and turned into one of our proudest hours. In 1984, the first annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony took place in New Hyde Park. Since that time the celebration has been expanded, through a New York State Resolution, to Councils throughout the nation and elsewhere. This conceived plan to combine the spiritual beauty of the coming of Christ with the fraternal strength of our Knights has been the most successful endeavor of this Council since the dedication of its home. This event has made this Council proud.

Holy Spirit

Pastor:
Rev. John J. McCartney

16 South 6th Street New Hyde Park

Phone: 516-354-0359
Parish Events
Bulletins

Website

Notre Dame

Pastor:
Rev. John J. McCartney

45 Mayfair Road New Hyde Park

Phone: 516-352-7203
Parish Events
Bulletins

Web site

Our Lady of the Snows

Pastor:
Rev. Fred Marano

258-15 80th Avenue Floral Park

Phone: 718-347-6070
Parish Events
Bulletins

Web Site

Light Up for Christ

The Council started this ceremony in 1984 as a local thing and then it became a county thing, then it became a state thing and now it's world-wide. At 8 p.m. on the night of the ceremony, the entire world, all Knights of Columbus councils flip the switch. It may be 1:00 in the afternoon or 2:00 in the morning, but they flip the switch to Light their Christmas Tree to begin the Christmas Season.

It all began when PGK Tom Piotrowski saw that we were losing the Christmas spirit. Back then everyone would wish you a Happy Xmas and some theories suggested Christmas was invented as a shopping holiday. Since then everyone and every establishment wishes a Merry and/or Blessed Christmas. In the immortal words of Andy Williams, 'It's the most wonderful time of the year,' and our council shines.

As part of our Council Ceremony we present each of our parishes with a special monetary gift as a thank you for their support. Our parishes are Notre Dame, Holy Spirit and Our Lady of the Snows.

Click image to view past Christmas Light Up for Christ Celebrations

Why Join the Columbiettes ?

We Need You To Be The Hands Of Christ

1

Columbiettes are ordinary women who are proud of reaching out and helping those less fortunate in their communities and around the world. They are also committed to the preservation of family life.

2

Our size doesn't alter the fact that we are an organization that addresses the religious needs of the Church and Community where we live, worship, work and play. We are a unified body of Catholic women who work side-by-side with the Knights of Columbus.

3

To maximize your enjoyment and personal contributions, there are no specific requirements or amounts of time to spend within the organization. Everyone in the Columbiettes participates at whatever level of commitment that makes her comfortable.