BLESSED MICHAEL J. McGIVNEY PROVINCE
Patriotic Order of the Knights of Columbus - Hawaii State Council
SK. Patrick Guzman
Master of the Fourth Degree, Hawaii State Council
RESERVED FOR MASTER'S ADDRESS
4th Degree Exemplification invitation
“Defines Patriotic Catholic Citizenship in the Knights of Columbus"
Not about Status - but about Service
ASSEMBLIES SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES
St. Damien 3221
Our Lady of Guadalupe 3844
Bishop James Sweeney 1826
Kamiano 3894
Helio - Apostle of Maui 2290
Bishop Louis Maigret 1577
St. Michael the Archangel 2938
DISTRICT MASTER APPOINTMENTS
District Marshall / VAVS
(South & Winward)
TBA Assembly
District Marshall
(North, Leeward, Maui)
Ceremonial Chair
WFN SK. Michael Shimechero
District Marshall - Big Island
TBA
Assembly 3221 - St Damien
District Auditor
Robert Camilleri
Assembly 1577
Bishop Maigret
District Auditor
Manny Meno
Assembly 3221
St Damien
District Auditor
Larry Gonzales
Assembly 1577
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Reflection from our District Friar...
Father Boniface Sakala
"I joined the Knights of Columbus in 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland when I was studying for my masters in systematic theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University. I was the chaplain for Bishop Sebastian Council # 5058. I enjoy the activities which are carried out by the Knights of Columbus like praying the rosary, meetings, fundraising venture during Lenten season and various activities/projects carried out in serving the people of God. Further, I appreciate the involvement of the spouse/family members in some programs. The family involvement is cardinal because of the support and encouragements to move on as members of the order and to remain focused as we serve the Lord. I hope the order will continue to recruit new members and to encourage old members to be actively involved in various activities of the order."
Exemplification information
4th Degree Exemplification Date: TBA
Location (click here for map): TBA
Honoree: To be Announced
Ladies Program: To Be Announced via new District Master
Registration: TBA
PARKING: available ON THE LOWER LEVEL
Form 4s are due to the District Master with payment NLT: TBA
EMBLEM OF THE FOURTH DEGREE
The triad emblem of the Fourth Degree features the dove, the cross and the globe. The dove, classic symbol of the Holy Spirit and peace, is shown hovering over the orb of the Earth (globe). Both are mounted on a variation of the Crusader's cross, which was found on the tunics and capes of the Crusading knights who battled to regain the Holy Land from the pagans.
Spiritually, the sacred symbols on the emblem typify the union of the Three Divine Persons in one Godhead, the most Blessed Trinity.
- The Globe – God the Father, Creator of the Universe. The Cross – God the Son, Redeemer of Mankind. The Dove – God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier of Humanity.
The colors of the symbols are:
- A blue globe with the land of the Western Hemisphere in white. A red cross with gold borders and gold knobs at the end of the points forming the ends of the arms of the cross, also known as the Isabella cross. A white dove.
Red, white and blue are the colors of the flag of the country in which the Knights originated. They are used to stress patriotism, the basic principle of the Fourth Degree.
Honor Guard / Color Guard
The purpose of the Honor Guard is to bring honor and respect to the order by precision in the mass and other special events. The Honor Guard is an optional way a 4th Degree member can participate in the patriotic order.
The Color Guard will present and retrieve colors at special events. The Color Guard is a sub-section of the Honor Guard
Members must be willing to obtain a 4th Degree Uniform to participate in the Honor Guard or Color Guard. If you're interested, please contact your Color Corp Commander or Faithful Navigator. Learn more about who the 4th Degree Knights are at this LINK.
Uniform Assistance Policy
NEW DISTRICT MASTER WILL ANNOUNCE HIS POLICY
District Call Outs
Episcopal & Special Masses (District Wide)
Use the appropriate button below to sign up
Honor Guard / Color Guard
Requests and After Action Reports
The 4th Degree is the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus. It is the 4th Degree Honor Guard and Color Guard that provides
the Honors at Mass and special events. Through synchronized movements, sword drill, and the official dress of the Honor
Guard, the 4th Degree Honor Guard adds honor to mass and special events. The Honor Guard / Color Guard can
be requested to post Colors at special events, serve Honor Guard at special masses such as feast days, weddings,
and provide honors at funerals. These events are referred to as "Call outs." If one would like to request a
call out, contact the local Faithful Navigator/Color Commander of the closest Assembly.
Sir Knights, it is our responsibility to protect the branding of the Knights of Columbus. If anything arises that may cause damage to the brand or image of the Knights, bring issues to the District Master's attention. All issues will be investigated, reviewed and addressed.
Report Issues to the Master
