"Esto Dignus" Be Worthy

The Squires emblem symbolizes the ideals which identify a squire.  Centered in a circle on a Maltese Cross, are the letters "P",  "I",  "S"  and  "C" symbolizing the unity of Physical, Intellectual, Spiritual, and Civic life in a squire.  Centered on top of the cross are the large letters "C" representing Christ, "S", the Squires, and "K", the Knights whom sponsor the Columbian Squires program.

The Columbian Squires program was begun in 1925, under the oversight of the Knights of Columbus, in order to give young men a better opportunity in life - a chance to receive the leadership training and the spiritual and moral guidance they will need in order to succeed. 
 
Squires activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community.  Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility.
 
Many different types of organizations for young men exist in today's world; what makes the Squires different?

• The purpose of the Squires program is to develop young men as Catholic leaders who understand their religion, who have a strong commitment to the Church and who are ready, willing and capable of living their lives in the manner of the youth Christ.
• A Squires circle is designed to be run both by and for young men.  If a squire is to be a leader, he must, to the degree that he is able, be given the opportunity to lead. In the Squires, he is given this opportunity.
• The Squires is an athletic team, a youth group, a social club, a cultural and civic improvement association, a management training program and a spiritual awareness course all rolled into one.  The Columbian Squires program is well rounded, because our Church and nations need well rounded men who can lead.

The above three points make the Columbian Squires different from most other youth organizations in the world today.  Finally, the uniqueness of the Columbian Squires is enhanced even more by its association with the Knights of Columbus. 

Contact:  Patrick Fogg
Email:  olasquires@gmail.com
 

Charity 
Christmas Ornament for fundraising
Donated over $2,000 to:
     My Friend’s House (Emergency Youth Shelter for abandoned, abused and neglected children)
     Texas Children’s Hospital
     Angel Tree – 4 angels sponsored
     Pro-Life Hike for Life
     Carry the Load
     White Rose Women’s Centers
     Special Olympics Texas
     The Samaritan Inn
     Habitat for Humanity – Collin County
     Allen Community Outreach – Allen Food Pantry
Sanitize the Our Lady of Angels parish nursery once a month
Parish Easter Egg Hunt (egg stuffing and volunteering during the hunt)

Unity
Participated in church functions:
     Music Ministry
     Altar boys
     Parish Lenten Fish Frys with Knights of Columbus

Fraternity
Top Golf event
K-1 event
Plano Christmas parade Knights of Columbus Councils, 4th Degree Color Corps & other Squires
Monthly video game socials
Mentoring program with Knights of Columbus volunteers

Patriotism
Served lunch to veterans at the VA Hospital in Bonham
Participated in flag retirement ceremonies

Our Columbian Squires Circle is the recipient of two (2) awards for 2016, the Corps d’Elite Award and the Brother Barnabus Award.

Corps d'Elite Award is the highest award a Squires Circle can receive from the Supreme Council.  To be eligible, a Circle must meet their membership goal, file all reports and paperwork on time and conduct at least four activities in each of the areas - Membership, Circle, Spiritual and Service.

Brother Barnabus Award is presented annually by the Supreme Council and given in recognition of the Top 25 best activities in the WORLD conducted by a circle during the fraternal year.  Only 25 Circles world-wide receive this award.  Our Circle was awarded the Brother Barnabus award for our Pro-Life efforts last year; designing and selling parish t-shirts and donating the proceeds which saved the lives of two (2) babies.