Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a list of some common questions we receive in regards to the St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council #13453.

Whether you are a potential candidate for the St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus or a transferring life-long member we hope that these questions and answers benefit you. If have a valid question as it pertains to the Knights of Columbus and you don't see exactly what you're looking for please feel free to contact us.

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1. Where is the St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council #13453 located?
2. How do I join St. Anastasia's Knight of Columbus?
3. How much of my time will I need to support the Knights?
4. How many smaller crosses are there in the St. Anastasia cross and what do they represent?

Where is the St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council #13453 located?

We meet at the Father William B. Davidson Activity Center at St. Anastasia Church in Troy, MI.

The address to St. Anastasia is:

4571 John R. Road,
Troy, MI 48085

For a map to St. Anastasia is located here.

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How do I join St. Anastasia's Knights of Columbus?

You may join the Knights of Columbus by filling out the contact us form found on this site. You may alternately pick up a bulletin at St. Anastasia's Catholic Church and contact information is available under the Knights of Columbus.

You need to be a practicing male Catholic in order to join our fraternity over the age of 18.

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How much of my time will I need to support the Knights?

The St. Anastasia council meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. The first meeting is the business meeting and the 2nd meeting is our social meeting. Members are encouraged to attend each business meeting, social meetings are not mandatory.

Participation in fund raising activities is encouraged and the amount of time you decide to donate is up to you.

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How many smaller crosses are there in the St. Anastasia cross and what do they represent?

The St. Anastasia cross is one giant cross comprised of many little crosses. Each cross - some big, some small is said to represent the burdens that we each must carry at some point of our life. Father Davidson would often reference the cross during mass to let us know that at one point of our life or another that each of those crosses will be ours to carry (Archdiocese of Detroit, 2008).

Many of us may not know this, however being a Knight of Columbus it is our duty to dig deeper into our religion and culture to unveil the meaning hidden underneath many different wonders like our cross. Through our search for enlightenment we become closer to God as we meditate on the many wonders that life and our Catholic religion has to offer.

Here are some interesting facts about our cross:

Polishing and lacquering alone took over 1,000 hours

Dimensions: 15 feet x 11-1/2 feet

Number of Crosses: 689 (includes center cross)

Weight: 800 pounds

Number of screws: 806

Number of silver brazed joints: 3,440

Number of welds: 1,535

Total number of hours to complete: 3,500 - 4,000

St. Anastasia's Father William B. Davidson Activity Center in Troy, MI

Above is the picture of the Father William B. Davidson Activity Center at our lovely St. Anastasia parish in Troy, MI. The Knights of Columbus perform their bi-weekly meetings in the center. For directions to St. Anastasia please click here or on the picture.