Columbus H.O.P.E.:
The Columbus H.O.P.E. “Helping Other People Everyday” Foundation Inc. is dedicated to bettering the environment for, and increasing the self-reliance and dignity of people with Intellectual Disabilities and special needs. For many years, Council # 12263 has participated in the Knights of Columbus Columbus H.O.P.E. campaign. We organize a large committee of Brothers, their wives, families and friends and canvas local stores, as well as our own St. Gregory The Great Church for the money that goes to our own area institutions that provide needed assistance to the intellectually challenged. Over the years The Special Olympics, Hero’s on Horseback and Programs for Exceptional People (PEP) have received thousands of dollars as the result of the Knights of Columbus efforts and the generous members of our community.
For more information, visit the web site: https://www.columbushope.org/
To donate to Columbus H.O.P.E during the months of October and November, visit the following web site.
Culture of Life:
The Knights of Columbus Council 12263 supports the Saint Gregory the Great – Saint Gianna Respect Life Ministry. The Saint Gianna Respect Life Ministry is an organization committed to prayer, education, and action in defense of life. It is our mission to foster within our Saint Gregory The Great parish community an awareness of the dignity and sanctity of all human life, from conception to natural death. We are dedicated to promoting the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church on all life issues, including abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, assisted suicide, and embryonic stem cell research, with a special concern for the protection of the children in the womb.
For more information, visit the web site: https://sgrespectlife.org/
Food Bank:
Our Food Bank Committee collects food and cash donations monthly from Parishioners after Sunday Masses to support The St Francis Center which provides for the needy in Northern Beaufort County, and The Mercy Mission provides for the needy in neighboring Jasper County.
For more information on St. Francis Center, visit the web site: https://www.sisterstory.org/story/community/sisters-st-francis-center-serve-community
For more information on Mercy Mission, visit the web site: https://charitiessc.org/the-mercy-mission
Heroes On Horseback:
For more information, visit the web site: https://www.heroesonhorseback.org/
JPII Scholarships:
The Knights of Columbus Council # 12263 JPII Scholarship Program was established to provide three (3) college scholarships to deserving seniors attending John Paul II (JPII) Catholic High School. The names of the recipients are provided by the staff at JPII.
For the previous JPII Scholarship Program winners, see the Knight Stories.
Programs for Exceptional People:
For more information, visit the web site: https://www.pephhi.org
Special Olympics:
The Special Olympics was founded in 1968 in Chicago Illinois by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a member of the Kennedy family. Our Special Olympics Committee provides volunteers to assist the local chapter in reaching their goals. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to experience and witness the spirit and determination of those that are challenged. Money is also donated to support their efforts and is provided through our participation in the Knights of Columbus Columbus H.O.P.E.
For more information, visit the web sites:
Youth Programs:
The following are youth programs that the Knights of Columbus Council # 12263 conduct:
- Basketball Free Throw
- Essay Contest
- Poster Contest
- Rosaries and Gifts to Youth
- SGG Youth Ministry
- Soccer Challenge