The Founding of Marian Council

In 1952, a group of men in Pompton Lakes began holding meetings at various places to discuss the possibility of organizing a Knights of Columbus Council in the area. These meetings continued on into 1953 at which time a Columbian Club was formed and the ground work was finally laid for the future council. Their efforts were crowned with success on March 21, 1954, when Marian Council #3801 was instituted by the Supreme Council.

The Most Reverend James T. McNulty, then Bishop of the Diocese of Paterson, honored the new Marian Council with his presence at the exemplification of the first degree. Approximately 150 men were initiated that day, one of the largest groups ever. The Council was dedicated to the Blessed Mother, hence the name 'Marian Council'.

3801 has sponsored Boy Scout Troop #38 in Pompton Lakes since its investure on January 27, 1955. Shortly after the Council also organized Cub Scout Pack #38. Both youth groups are still serving the young boys today.

3801's Past Grand Knights - 1954-2004, The First 50 Years

Council Meetings
Marian Council 3801 meets at 7:30 pm the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of every month at the Carnevale Center at St. Mary's, 17 Pompton Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ.

Driving directions to St. Mary's Church,
Pompton Lakes NJ

Thousands raised for local charities!

Here are some of the organizations, charities and initiatives 3801 has directly supported in the past years:

Church

St, Mary's Food Pantry
St. Mary's Youth Ministry trip to help the underprivileged
St. Mary's Mothers Day & Fathers Day Flowers
Sponsorship of Catholic Schools Week
Paterson Diocese Food Pantry
St. Mary’s Special Needs Ministry
St. Mary’s School Special Programs
St. Mary’s School Carnival
St. Mary's Golf Outing
Honorariums and support to local clergy
St. Mary's Counseling Center

Youth Actvities

Boy Scouts, Pompton Lakes Troop 388
Girl Scout Troop
Pompton Lakes-Riverdale Little League
Pompton Lakes-Riverdale Soccer Association
Pompton Lakes PAL Basketball
Pompton Lakes High School Project Graduation
Pompton Lakes High School Future Business Leaders of America
K of C International Freethrow Competition

K of C

Paterson Federation Scholarship
State Vocations Program
Seminarian Sponsorship
K of C State Bowling Tournament Fundraiser
K of C State Bocce Tournament Fundraiser
NJ State Alzheimers Drive

Other

Rachel’s Vineyard (support group for abortion issues)
Explorer Post 136
NJ Dept. of Persons With Disabilties; Local Group Homes
Pompton Lakes-Riverdale First Aid Squad

Council honors received
• K of C's STAR Council Award in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005. 2006. 2007, 2008
• K of C 'Founder's Award', 1999

Fraternal activities
• Sponsor Annual Widow's Mass in honor of deceased Brothers 
• Members attended National Right-To-Life Rally in Washington DC for last 4 years
• Annual K of C Basketball Freethrow Championship - hundreds of local children have competed in our local level of this International Competition
• Annual Family Christmas Party; inviting widows of Brother Knights and nuns
• Annual Beefsteak Dinner
• Annual 3801 Widow's Mass
• Annual Family Picnic
• Annual Pasta Dinner
• KofC Soccer Shootout Competiton
• Basil M. Ricci Memorial Golf Tournament

Learn about the The Jewels and duties of the Officers