Knights of St. John International; Reading, Ohio Commandery #59

Knights of St. John International; Reading, Ohio Commandery #59 Hall rental contact Joe at 513-266-8680 Following the end of the Civil War, there existed a real need for physical and spiritual healing. John. John the Baptist.

During the late 1800’s European immigrants, who had left their homelands to find religious freedom in the United States, formed many benevolent societies within their parish churches often named after patron Saints and inspired by the zeal of the medieval knights of old. In 1879, these many organizations, including the Knights of St. George, the Knights of St. Paul, the Knights of St. Louis, and the Knights of St. John met to form a greater society of Knights. They met in Baltimore, Maryland and formed themselves into the Roman Catholic Union of the Knights of St. John, later shortened to the Knights of St. The Order was officially incorporated in the State of New York on May 6, 1886. They sought to care for spiritual, social and physical needs of their members and neighbors. In the pattern of the Knights of the Crusade, they cared for the victims of the war by forming a Widows and Orphan Fund. The Order continued to grow and expanded into Canada, Panama, Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Trinidad and Tobago and recently into England. In 1992, the name of the Order was officially changed to the Knights of St. John International to reflect the global structure of the Order. The Order took for itself a model and patron, St. The fact that St. John was a testament and open witness of faith in an unbelieving world is appropriate for Knights in today’s selfish times.

01/11/2025
Queen of Apostles Confirmation.
10/22/2024

Queen of Apostles Confirmation.

Our Lady of the Valley Septemberfest!
09/17/2024

Our Lady of the Valley Septemberfest!

Welcome new members Brian and Nathan!
09/12/2024

Welcome new members Brian and Nathan!

The Knights of St. John will be selling their monthly raffle tickets before and after Masses at Our Lady of the Valley P...
06/17/2024

The Knights of St. John will be selling their monthly raffle tickets before and after Masses at Our Lady of the Valley Parish on Saturday June 29th at the 4:00 o’clock Mass and Sunday June 30th at the 9:00 o’clock Mass. These tickets are good for 12 monthly drawing and if you win your ticket goes back in for all 12 drawings.

We are selling Monthly Raffle Tickets for $5.00 each. This is a great way to support the Knights of St. John organizatio...
06/02/2024

We are selling Monthly Raffle Tickets for $5.00 each. This is a great way to support the Knights of St. John organization! The tickets are good for 12 months, with a winner drawn each month. The winner will receive $100.00 or 100 Ham Raffle tickets and the winning ticket goes back in the drawings for all 12 months. To purchase tickets, you can call the Knights’ hall at 513-733-4567 or reach out to any Knights’ member. Thank you for your support!!

Participating in the 2024 Memorial Day Parade.
05/27/2024

Participating in the 2024 Memorial Day Parade.

First Communion at St. James of the Valley.
04/28/2024

First Communion at St. James of the Valley.

Knight of the Year award presented to Paul Thamann at our annual Workers Party.
02/25/2024

Knight of the Year award presented to Paul Thamann at our annual Workers Party.

It’s that time again, our annual Ham Raffle. Come join us today and tomorrow.
12/02/2023

It’s that time again, our annual Ham Raffle. Come join us today and tomorrow.

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Reading, OH
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