Our Address

Father Ernest A. Burtle Council 4175
2801 West Street
Springfield, IL 62707
(217) 528-5740

Council Meetings

Board of Directors

First Thursday of each month at 7:00PM

Council Meeting

Third Thursday of each month at 7:00PM

Ladies Council

First Thursday of each month at 7:00PM

Knightly News

The Knights of Columbus Council 4175 newsletter, known as the Knightly News, is published monthly and provided to each member. The Knightly News each month has sections written by the Grand Knight, addressing Council business, information, current and upcoming events.

Any member of Council 4175 can place information in the Knightly News by contacting our current Editor, Pat Daniels. The information to be included must be received by the 21st of each month for publication in the next months edition.

About Our Council

The Father Ernest A. Burtle Council 4175 is located in Springfield, Illinois. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men's Fraternal Service Organization that focuses on church, community, council, family and youth activities. By joining, prospective members enjoy the fellowship of taking part in activities with fellow Catholic gentlemen. The Knights of Columbus makes a difference in our parishes and community everyday.

Officers

Best Fish Fry in Springfield

Council 4175 Fish Fries

Knights of Columbus Council 4175 will be hosting a Fish Fry on selected Friday evenings this upcoming season. Doors open at 4:30PM and continue serving until 7:00PM.

2011

  • January 14 and 28
  • February 11 and 25
  • March 9, 11, 18 and 25
  • April 1, 8, 15 and 22

The State-Journal Register's 2010 Reader's Choices Awards named Council 4175's Fish Fry as the best in Springfield. Throughout the years we have had many awards and have been voted the best fish fry in the Springfield area many times. Our fish fries have been a Springfield favorite for many years. Our menu includes whole catfish, carp, walleye and shrimp. For the land lover or kids, we also serve hot dogs and chicken fingers. The money raised at our fish fries helps the Knights of Columbus 4175 remain a community leader when it comes to charity. This is a heritage that we are proud of and a service we love to do. Thank you to all.

Upcoming Events

Council 4175 Calendar

Check the Council 4175 Calendar for all upcoming events

Council 4175 Bingo

Every Monday Night 5:00PM to 9:00PM at Caritas Hall.

7th and 8th Grade Dances

Council 4175 is hosting dances for 7th and 8th grade students. The doors open at 6:30PM and a DJ will provide popular, appropriate music from 7:00PM until 10:00PM. Chaperones will monitor the dance. Pizza, soda and water will be available for purchase.

Council Activities

Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities

One of our most popular and successful programs. Conducted by the Knights of Columbus state and local councils, the proceeds benefit individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Knights and their family members collect donations outside retail stores and street corners. In appreciation for donations, contributors are usually presented with a Tootsie Roll.

Mass For Deceased Members

All Souls' Day, November 2nd, is the day set apart in the Catholic Church for the commemoration of the faithfully departed. The celebration is based on the doctrine that the souls of the faithful which at death have not been cleansed from venial sins, or have not atoned for past transgressions, are debarred from the Beatific Vision, and that the faithful on earth can help them by prayers and especially by the sacrifice of the Mass. Council 4175 was among the first councils in Illinois to have Memorial Masses in our chambers for Deceased Members. During the month of November, Father Ernest A. Burtle Council 4175 has remembered our Brother Knights during our Annual Deceased Member Mass. All the names of deceased members are read and a candle is lit as a special remembrance for Brother Knights who were laid to rest during the past year.

Catholic School Scholarships

On an annual basis, Knights of Columbus Council 4175 provides scholarships to sons and daughters of its members. The Paul McAnarney Annual Tuition Aid Drawing is held at the July Council meeting each year. The drawing was named after Paul McAnarney, one of the Council 4175 organizing committee members and the councils second Grand Knight. Tuition Aid awards are drawn for three high school scholarships and five grade school scholarships.

Youth Activities

Council 4175 has always been family oriented and has celebrated our children. Since its early inception, the Council has sponsored baseball, softball and basketball teams, hosted teenage dances, furnished the facilities for youth retreats. Council 4175 has sponsored the Knight of Columbus Free Throw Championship at the Council. Boys and girls ages 10 to 14 can progress on through the district and state competitions. In addition, the Council sponsors Halloween parties, Christmas parties, and wiener roasts for the children and grand children of our members.