Shelbina, Clarence K of C council celebrates centennial

Knights of Columbus Council 2241 of St. Mary Parish in Shelbina and St. Patrick Parish in Clarence celebrated its 100th anniversary on Aug. 12.

The Knights celebrated with a dinner and dance in the Father Buhman Center at St. Mary’s Parish. Twenty-eight members attended, along with their wives and family members.

The council was formed on Feb. 27, 1921, with members of St. Mary Parish in Shelbina and the now-closed St. Rose of Lima Parish in Lakenan.

There were 67 members listed as charter members for the council.

Today, the council has over 111 members from St. Mary and St. Patrick parishes.

The council has always been active in helping with parish activities throughout the year.

Members have also been very active in their local communities over the past 100 years.

At the celebration, Grand Knight Rex Weatherford gave an overview of what the local Knights have been doing the past few years.

The council serves meals at the Fr. Buhman Center and holds an annual toy show to fund many projects.

The council holds fish fries to fund the council scholarship project, and holds an annual fundraiser to support its pro-life activities during the year.

The Knights also work to raise money for other particular needs throughout the year.

Proceeds from the centennial celebration will help offset the cost for young people and adults from the Shelbina and Clarence parishes attending the 2021 National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis. The council donated $1,000 toward their expenses.

Knights of Columbus Council 2241 looks forward to continuing to help their parishes and communities in the next 100 years.