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Who We Are
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882, the Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to 15,342 councils and 1.9 million members throughout the world.
The "K of C" have been present in Sanford–Springvale since the earliest days of Catholicism in the city. Saint Thomas Council #13861 was founded in 2008 and meets in the Saint Ignatius Cafeteria (25 Riverside Ave., Sanford) on the second Thursday of each month at 7 PM. -
Latest News
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April 11The St. Thomas Council Knights of Columbus named Bob Carr as Knight of the Month for the month of February 2019 and Rick Southwick as Knight of the Month for the month of April 2019.Read More
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March 30The St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Council organizes a Haddock Supper every Friday (except Good Friday) during the season of Lent. Baked Haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, bread, coffee, lemonade and assorted desserts are served. Various St. Thomas Knights and volunteers prepare and serve the meal.Read More
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March 16St. Thomas Council, Springvale Council, & Springvale Social Club recipients of "Making a Difference" Award at 48th Annual Waban Telethon.Read More
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March 14The St. Thomas Council Knights of Columbus named Dan Rooney as Knight of the Month for the month of November 2018 and Brother Jerome Lessard as Knight of the Month for rthe month of March 2019.Read More
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March 4This is an ongoing event in which six Knights from the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 visit the York County Jail in Alfred, Maine on Tuesdays and Thursdays to conduct a prayer and faith-sharing session with the inmates. A typical Saturday session begins with the Knights meeting at the jail at 5:30 pm. After obtaining security clearance, they will plan and review that evening’s session for about half an hour before proceeding to the community area and meet with the inmates.Read More
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, May 25, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMThis is an ongoing event in which six Knights from the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 visit the York County Jail in Alfred, Maine on Tuesdays and Thursdays to conduct a prayer and faith-sharing session with the inmates. A typical Saturday session begins with the Knights meeting at the jail at 5:30 pm. After obtaining security clearance, they will plan and review that evening’s session for about half an hour before proceeding to the community area and meet with the inmates.Read More
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Saturday, June 1, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMThis is an ongoing event in which six Knights from the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 visit the York County Jail in Alfred, Maine on Tuesdays and Thursdays to conduct a prayer and faith-sharing session with the inmates. A typical Saturday session begins with the Knights meeting at the jail at 5:30 pm. After obtaining security clearance, they will plan and review that evening’s session for about half an hour before proceeding to the community area and meet with the inmates.Read More
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Friday, June 7, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PMEucharistic Adoration takes place on the first Friday of every month. Please check the Eucharistic Adoration section of our web site for more information and upcoming schedules.Read More
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Saturday, June 8, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMThis is an ongoing event in which six Knights from the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 visit the York County Jail in Alfred, Maine on Tuesdays and Thursdays to conduct a prayer and faith-sharing session with the inmates. A typical Saturday session begins with the Knights meeting at the jail at 5:30 pm. After obtaining security clearance, they will plan and review that evening’s session for about half an hour before proceeding to the community area and meet with the inmates.Read More
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Saturday, June 15, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMThis is an ongoing event in which six Knights from the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 visit the York County Jail in Alfred, Maine on Tuesdays and Thursdays to conduct a prayer and faith-sharing session with the inmates. A typical Saturday session begins with the Knights meeting at the jail at 5:30 pm. After obtaining security clearance, they will plan and review that evening’s session for about half an hour before proceeding to the community area and meet with the inmates.Read More
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