Knights of Columbus Balboa Council 15083 Newport Beach, California


The next meeting is in the Parish Hall of Our Lady Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 1441 West Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach

Showing games every Monday night! Hot dogs, beer, & soda will be provided.

It means a life of faith in action, a life of boldness in brotherhood, a life worth living. Join 2 million Catholic men on a mission. We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization and it provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families, and young people.

To help focus men on Jesus by building Christ-centered brotherhood through a flexible framework of prayer, formation and fraternity.
To aid in transforming the hearts of men through Christ-centered brotherhood. Rooted in prayer, formation and fraternity, men will be sharpened in faith and virtue as they cultivate authentic friendships with Christ and each other.
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In a world full of digital noise and surface-level connections, we offer a place to build genuine, lifelong brotherhood rooted in faith, strength, and charity.
If you are looking to:
* Deepen your Catholic faith alongside men who share your values.
* Give back to your community through meaningful service.
* Find mentorship and a strong network of supportive brothers.
...then the Knights of Columbus Balboa Council is looking for you.
⚡ Ready to make your mark?
Don't just watch from the sidelines. Step up, find your purpose, and join a legacy that has been changing lives for over 140 years.
The retreat at St. Michael's Abbey was a wonderful success. Everyone that attended truly enjoyed the weekend with a quiet, lovely and reverent stay. We enjoyed attending Office Hours Prayers, Rosary, Adoration, Benediction, Mass in the abbey's most beautiful church and of course the retreat lectures.
Sunday, Oct 18: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
- Saturday, Oct 24: 5:00 PM
- Sunday, Oct 25: 12:00 PM
- Sunday, Nov 1: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM
- Parish Events: Host the St. Patrick’s Day party, the Parish Christmas Party, and the "Monday Knight Football" party (new this year).
- Hospitality: Sell donuts after Sunday morning Mass and sell tamales at Christmas.
- Ministry Support: Provide and serve refreshments for the Music Ministry’s Spring and Christmas recitals, as well as provide snacks and drinks for other church ministries.
- Church Support & Maintenance: Help set up and cook burgers and hotdogs for the Church Picnic, assist with the Corpus Christi procession, and replace 15 tables in the Parish Hall.
- Fundraising: Park cars during the summer (raising over $1,800 for the Church this year) and host the Intellectual Disability Drive (Tootsie Roll Drive), which raises over $5,000 annually thanks to your generosity.
- Spiritual Growth: Attend an annual retreat at St. Michael's Abbey.
Support two SOS families each Christmas and assist with the annual Day of Sharing.
- Provide financial support to Catholic education, local homeless groups, pro-life organizations, Casa Teresa, and American Wheelchair Mission.
- Support a seminarian at St. Michael's Abbey.
Good day, everyone.
My name is [Your Name], and I am proud to be a member of the Knights of Columbus.
I joined the Knights because charity is very important to me, and I wanted a meaningful
way to give back to our parish and our community. What I appreciate most is flexibility: I
can serve when my schedule allows, without pressure, while still being part of
something that makes a real difference.
Throughout the year, our council supports the parish in many practical and enjoyable
ways. We host the St. Patrick’s Day party, the Knight’s Christmas Party for the Parish,
and—new this year—our “Monday Knight Football” party. We also sell donuts after
Sunday morning Mass and tamales at Christmas.
We are proud to support our Music Ministry by providing and serving refreshments at
the Spring and Christmas recitals, as well as snacks and drinks for other church
ministries. We help set up and cook burgers and hot dogs for the Church Picnic, assist
with the Corpus Christi procession, and take on needed parish projects—such as
replacing 15 tables in the Parish Hall.
Our fundraising efforts also have a meaningful impact. This year, parking cars during
the summer raised more than $1,800 for the Church. Each year, our Intellectual
Disability Drive—also known as the Tootsie Roll Drive—raises more than $5,000, thanks
to your generosity. We also come together for spiritual growth through an annual retreat
at St. Michael’s Abbey.
Our service extends beyond the parish as well. At Christmas, we support two SOS
families and assist with the annual Day of Sharing. We provide financial support to
Catholic education, local homeless groups, pro-life organizations, Casa Teresa, and the
American Wheelchair Mission. We are also honored to support a seminarian at St.
Michael’s Abbey.
I know many of you may be thinking, “I simply do not have time to attend every event.”
That is completely understandable. I cannot attend every event our council hosts either.
Being a Knight is not about doing everything—it is about offering what you can, when
you can. Whether you have a few hours a year or can participate more regularly, your
time and talents are welcome and appreciated.
If you are looking for a way to grow in faith, build brotherhood, and serve others
alongside a welcoming group of Catholic men, I invite you to consider joining us. We will
be outside after Mass and would be happy to answer your questions and share more
information.
Thank you, and may God bless you.
Men, are you searching for something deeper?
In this world that’s full of digital noise, surface-level connections and superficial relationships, do you wish for a place for genuine, reverent, faithful friendships rooted in faith, strength, and charity.
Are you looking to deepen your Catholic faith alongside men who share your values?
Are you looking to give back to your community through meaningful service?
Are you looking to find a strong network of supportive brothers?
If your answer is yes,
don't just watch from the sidelines.
Step up, find your purpose, and join a legacy that has been changing lives for over 140 years.
Knights of Columbus members will be outside on the patio after Mass.
Stop by, say hello, ask questions, and learn more.
We would be honored to meet you — no pressure, just brotherhood.

Founded by Bryan Roach a Knight of Columbus member and Bryan is the current director and member of the Balboa Council. Started as both a vocal and an instrumental group, which makes a unique ensemble in the United States. Began as the resident baroque ensemble of a working-class parish in south Los Angeles, bringing world-class performances to a demographic not typically exposed to classical music.

The response from our community was so overwhelmingly enthusiastic that we decided to expand our vision to appeal to a broader classical music loving audience. While the repertoire we focus on is presently obscure, we want to bring the forgotten masterpieces of the early baroque fully into the mainstream by presenting first-rate performances of large-scale liturgical music from the seventeenth century.
Some of the most beautiful and historically important music of the 16th and 17th centuries was composed for the Church to reflect the piety, power, and prestige of the popes, emperors, and nobility who commissioned these magnificent works. While the bulk of the music from this time period was intended for the Church, the sacred repertoire of this period is performed with far less frequency than the secular music of this period, and it is practically unknown in America. Our diverse roster of musicians all agree on the importance of bringing these forgotten masterpieces back to life.
In the past few years the Balboa Council has sponsored car shows on the beach and they were very successful.
Balboa Council's Annual trip to Angels Stadium for a baseball game!
Knights, family and friends go to enjoy an evening watching baseball together.
Good seats to watch the Angels play.
















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