Our Mission Statement:
St. Edward Council # 15538 is a Catholic fraternal service organization established in July 2012,that embraces and upholds the four guiding principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism among its members, and provides support and service to the St. Edward Parish and its surrounding community by:
·Promoting the Catholic faith;
·Strengthening the family;
·Inspiring our youth;
·Providing charitable services;
·Encouraging fraternity and fellowship.
Our Philosophy:
A. Promoting the Catholic faith
B. Strengthening the Family
C. Inspiring our Youth
D. Providing Charitable and Volunteer Services
E. Encouraging Fraternity and Fellowship
St. Edward Council # 15538 is a Catholic fraternal service organization established in July 2012,that embraces and upholds the four guiding principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism among its members, and provides support and service to the St. Edward Parish and its surrounding community by:
·Promoting the Catholic faith;
·Strengthening the family;
·Inspiring our youth;
·Providing charitable services;
·Encouraging fraternity and fellowship.
Our Philosophy:
A. Promoting the Catholic faith
- Support religious outreach
- Promote vocation
- Provide financial support for seminarians, priests and postulate
- Support various church activities
B. Strengthening the Family
- Hold family-focused events among its members
- Have a “Family of the Month” programs
- Assistance and support to member Knights and their families when needed.
C. Inspiring our Youth
- Organize and sponsor Columbian Squire Circles and Youth Programs
- Be an active participant in Parish school and youth activities
- Financial support for incoming and outgoing St. Edward Parish school students through established scholarship funds
D. Providing Charitable and Volunteer Services
- Actively supporting various Catholic CommunityServices like: Catholic Community Services of Western Washington, and St.Vincent de Paul of Seattle
- Promote and encourage volunteer work among its members
E. Encouraging Fraternity and Fellowship
- Be an active participant of the Council by: attending and participating in business meetings and be involve in committee assignments
- Be supportive of other local councils
- Actively recruit new members