Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 1847
The Knights of Columbus are the largest distributors of charity in the world. Anyone in need can call upon the Knights for assistance.
The Knights at St. Mary’s serve the community of Franklin. Meetings are held twice monthly in the Sacred Heart Hall.
Upcoming Events
Memorial Day Cemetery Mass
At St. Mary Cemetery
To celebrate those who died in service to our country.
As the strong right arm of the church, Knights of Columbus is committed to providing moral, financial, and spiritual support to our future priests and religious at all stages of their formation. The Franklin Knights present a donation to two seminarians from St. John's Seminary located in Brighton.
The Brother L Nichols Assembly Fourth Degree Honor Guard attending Fr. Brian's Farewell Mass
The Knights of Columbus present a donation from their Food Card Drive to the St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul Society
Another Successful Blood Drive
Knights Sponsor a Successful Free Throw Camp
Knights of Columbus 2025 Scholarship
The Knights of Columbus is accepting applicants for its 2025 college scholarship award: The Robert Simmler PGK, Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council#1847 Scholarship.
Applicants must be a registered member of St Mary’s Parish in Franklin, graduating from High School in spring 2025 and progressing onto their first year of study at a 2 or 4 year college/university. We are awarding 2 scholarships this year a $3000 and $1000 .
Please submit a completed scholarship application postmarked on or before the application deadline of March 28, 2025.
The application form is available from the banner on the parish website or on the Knights of Columbus website https://www.kofc1847.org/. Please fill in ALL information accurately and clearly, and then submit the completed application to: The Robert Simmler PGK Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 Scholarship Committee, St. Mary’s Parish c/o Michael Swan 38 Madison Ave Franklin MA 02038
The award will be given to the recipients upon completion of their 1st semester of studies and upon proof of enrollment in the 2nd semester.
Please contact Michael Swan if needed for more information: 508-404-4792
The Robert Simmler PGK, Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #1847 Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to Andrew O'Neil, awarded, $3000 and Leslie Baker who was awarded $1000. Andrew is a graduate of Franklin High School and Leslie of Montrose School. Both of these accomplished students are active members of the St Mary's Parish Community. Their achievements were especially noteworthy amongst the many wonderful and talented candidates that applied for the 2024 scholarship award. We wish Andrew and Leslie the best of luck as he goes on to Providence College , and she goes to Cornell University in the fall.
The Robert Simmler PGK Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 1847 Scholarship is named in honor of Mr. Robert Simmler. He was a very active and accomplished member of the Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council and the Franklin Community.
