"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:  Alan Holmes
Phone:  214-417-8508
Email:  atholmesjr@gmail.com
 

Charity: 
Created Our Lady of Angels parish Christmas ornament for fundraising
Faith Formation pizza sales

Donated funds raised, to:
My Friend’s House (Emergency Youth Shelter for abandoned, abused and neglected children)
Texas Children’s Hospital
Angel Tree – 2 angels sponsored
Pro-Life Hike for Lifw
Sanitize the parish nursery once a month
Parish Trunk or Treat - Setup and Games
Parish Easter Egg Hunt (egg stuffing and volunteering during the hunt)
Mother’s Day roses (de-thorning and distributing)
Cleaned the tables in the Faith Formation Building 

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

Fraternity:
Top Golf event
Plano Christmas parade Knights of Columbus Councils, Fourth Degree Colors Corps and other Squire Circles
Laser Tag at Hard Knocks in Plano
Monthly video game socials

Patriotism:
Served lunch to veterans at the VA Hospital in Bonham
Participated in flag retirement ceremonies
Served veterans at the VA Hospital during their Movie Day event

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.