A STAR ASSEMBLY IN 2016!! Founded in 1926, The Santa Maria Assembly serves all of the Knights of Columbus Councils in Lancaster County. We are a member of the Pennsylvania East Region of the 4th Degree, and the Calvert Provence. We rotate our meeting locations and events to include every council and church that would like to host an event. Meeting locations are listed below.
Honor Guard Activities
Sunday November 9, 2025 Veterans Memorial Mass at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church. Mass will be at 11:00 am the Honor Guard is requested at 10:30am. Breakfast will follow at the Ephrata American Legion.
The Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus represents the patriotic dimension of this fraternal organization. Comprising dedicated members known as "Sir Knights," this degree emphasizes principles of patriotism, unity, and the defense of the Catholic faith. Sir Knights participate actively in events that promote civic responsibility and a deep sense of national pride. Distinguished by their unique regalia, including a beret and sword, members of the Fourth Degree embody the ideals of the Knights of Columbus in both their religious and civic duties. Through their commitment to patriotism and active Catholic citizenship, the Fourth Degree contributes to the organization's overarching mission of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.
Meeting Dates and Host Council Locations
January 20, 2026 Saint Phillip the Apostle Church Council 17028
February 17, 2026 Lancaster Council Home Council 867
March 17, 2026 Father Kuhn Hall @ OMPH Church Council 4191
April 21, 2026 Saint Catherine of Sienna Council 9164
May 19, 2026 Saint John Neumann Church Council 12532
June 16, 2026 Father Francis A. Marshall Council 15028
July 21, 2026 Columbia Council Home Council 2294
August 18, 2026 Lancaster Council Home Council 867
September 15, 2026 Father Kuhn Hall @ OMPH Church Council 4191
October 20, 2026 Saint Catherine of Sienna Council 9164
November 17, 2026 Father Schmalhoffer Council 13451
December 15, 2026 S Father Francis A. Marshall Council 15028