About Us

As a member of Council 6100 you will experience first hand the principles of our order, charity, unity and fraternity as you advance through the ranks of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Degrees. Our award winning monthly newsletter will keep you updated on all events, activities and other council business. 6100’s hearty appetite for charitable works drives our many fund raisers, most are annual events and include Bingo, Baby Bottle drive, Golf Outing, RTL Rose sale, Drive for Citizens with Disabilities, and we’re always looking for new, creative and fun ideas.

* Fellowship & Family *

It’s not just about meetings and fund raising. Our members take advantage of and enjoy the many other council activities, some of which include our annual Fishing trip, Communion Breakfast, Memorial Day parade & picnic, NJ State convention and retreat weekend. In addition, 6100 membership have over the years enjoyed many events bringing family and friends together for picnics, social nights, family touch football, family movie nights, Super Bowl parties, holiday socials, and baseball outings with more events always being planned.

* Faith *

Supporting our Catholic Church has been the hallmark of the Knights of Columbus since its founding. Council 6100 works closely with the St. Jude community to provide not only financial help but time and energy for various projects which have included painting and walkway repairs. Spiritually our faith is exemplified through our monthly rosary, said ½ hr before each business meeting, our seminarian sponsorship program, our participation in the annual Pride in Priests event as well as celebrating in the many religions ceremonies and events of our parish.

* Culture of Life *

We remain firmly committed to defending the right to life of every human being, from the moment of conception to natural death. Just some of our Pro Life efforts include participating in the Right to Life march in Washington DC, attending the annual Respect Life mass with our Bishop, and running the annual Baby Bottle drive to support Birth Haven and Several Sources Shelters. Both of these organizations help to save babies' lives and shelter their young mothers while providing education and support for them to make healthy life choices.

* Community *

We join together to support our community providing financial help for many local organizations through our annual fund drives. We distribute items to the homeless through Operation Chillout, conduct blood and clothing drives and provide friendship and support to the less fortunate at Paragon Village homes.

* Youth *

Our Youth Programs include:

• $8500 in scholarships awarded annually to Mount Olive students.
• Sponsor CYO and local sports teams.
• Sponsor & run annual free throw contest.
• Sponsor essay and other contests.
• Our council also sponsors a very active local Squires Circle run by and for young Catholic men ages 10 to 18 to have fun, share their faith, help people in need and enjoy the company of friends in social, family, athletic, culture, civic and spiritual needs. Many of our squires have become 6100 Knights.

* Degree Teams *

Our council is fortunate to have both a 1st Degree and a 2nd Degree team to bring in and advance our new members on their journey to attaining the rank of 3rd degree and full Knighthood in our order. 3rd Degree members are eligible join in the leadership of our council as an elected officer and can further advance through the 4th (or Patriotic) Degree, attaining the rank of Sir Knight.

* Fraternal Benefits *

Knights of Columbus insurance has been “Making a difference for Life” for more than 120 years. Since our founding in 1882, our primary mission has been to protect families against the financial ruin caused by death of the breadwinner. Today we do this, and help families secure their financial futures, through our top-rated portfolio of life insurance, long term care insurance and annuity products. Learn more about your member/spouse fraternal benefits and contact our insurance Field Agent.

*Council History *

Council 6100 was instituted on July 18, 1968 with 85 names appearing on the charter. The first Grand Knight was Phil Pelligra and the Deputy Grand Knight was Mickey Callahan. The council was officially renamed the Fr. Joseph A. Cassidy Council #6100 on July 26, 1998 in honor of our deceased former Chaplin Fr. Joseph A. Cassidy and today has grown to become an organization with more than 300 members.

On January 17, 1971 twenty-two young Catholic gentlemen put their signatures on the charter of the St. Jude Columbian Squires Circle 2192. This Circle is now one of the most active in the state. It was officially renamed the Thomas Christopher DeLalla Squires Circle 2192 in honor of it’s past Chief squire who was fatally injured in an accident in 2004.

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