Squires Circle of Saint George is formed (Knights of Columbus Council 9576)

Post date: Feb 09, 2013 6:4:58 PM

EASLEY -- Holy Trinity Squires Circle 5578 (Knights of Columbus Foothills Council 9184) in Taylors traveled to Easley on Jan. 20 to perform the Columbian Squires' investiture ceremony for the new Circle of Saint George (Knights of Columbus Council 9576) at Saint Luke's Catholic Church. Holy Trinity's Chief Squire James Cunnigham directed the ceremony with help from fellow officer brothers. Saint George's Chief Squire is Preston Webb. Both Circles plan to communicate frequently and work and socialize together, with efforts to increase the activity of Squires in the state.Twelve new brothers joined the Order on the Sunday event that was observed by several Knights of Columbus dignitaries.

The Squires is an international fraternity of approximately 25,000 Catholic young men, ages 10 to 18, in over 1,500 circles worldwide. Circles exist, or have existed, throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Panama, Cuba, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and on U.S. military bases abroad. Local Knights of Columbus councils and assemblies sponsor Squire circles, which may be based either in a council/assembly hall, in a parish building, a parochial, private, public or military school, or on a military installation. The Squires involves young men in programs to benefit the Church, the community, as well as in recreational and social activities.