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Council 2643 Lakewood, OH. Serving the parishes in the Lakewood Cluster: St. Luke, St. James, St. Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization.

Clement, and Transfiguration plus Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Cleveland. Since 1882, membership in the Knights of Columbus has been open to men 18 years of age or older who are “practical” (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. Knights of Columbus Council 2643 based in Lakewood, Ohio serves the parishes in the Lakewood Cluster: St. Clement, and Transfiguration.

10/25/2026

A BIG thank you to everyone who has purchased a football raffle ticket from our council. These funds help us do charitable work in the Catholic community.

10/04/2026

Happy feast day of St. Francis of Assisi!

10/02/2026

It’s that time of year again. We’re selling football sweepstakes tickets. Help support the Knights and our mission.

10/02/2026

Join us tomorrow at 3:30 PM as we lead the Rosary at Saint Clement Catholic Parish, Lakewood, Ohio before the 4:00 PM. 🙏

09/20/2026

Faith in action sometimes looks like an apron, a serving spoon, and a warm meal.

Members of Lakewood Knights of Columbus Council 2643 lent a hand at St. Colman’s community meal in Cleveland yesterday, helping serve our neighbors and sharing in the fellowship that brings people together.

Thank you to the parish staff, volunteers, and brother Knights who made yesterday’s ministry possible.

09/18/2026

Tomorrow we'll be at St. Colman Catholic Church on 2027 W 65th St in Cleveland, Ohio helping serve meals to those most in need our help and assistance. If you'd like to volunteer with us show at 1:30 PM and we'll wrap up sometime around 4:30-5:00 PM tomorrow.

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me... Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me." -Matthew 25:35-40

Keep those most in need, in your thoughts and daily prayers.

09/11/2026

As we remember 9/11 today, we pray for those we lost, those who ran into harm’s way, and those who continue to defend and protect us.

And I keep coming back to one image.

Father Mychal Judge being carried out of the World Trade Center.

I was a high school student when I first saw it. I remember reading the newspaper and watching the nightly news, trying to make sense of something that seemed impossible to comprehend.

Twenty-five years later, that image - and his sacrifice - have stayed with me.

Father Judge was a Franciscan friar, a Catholic priest, and a chaplain to the New York City Fire Department. That morning, he entered the North Tower to be present with those who needed him. He was praying at the command center when the collapse of the South Tower fatally injured him.

In a moment of fear, chaos, and confusion, he was there to serve.

I don’t blame anyone for running away from danger that day. I cannot imagine the fear they faced. But I remain moved by those who went toward it, knowing people needed help.

As Knights, we are called to carry that willingness to serve into our own lives and act as selflessly as possible.

For most of us, that calling won’t involve entering a burning building, though some of our brother Knights have answered that call as firefighters.

It may mean serving a meal to someone experiencing homelessness. Helping a single mother afford formula, diapers, or rent. Making sure a child has a warm coat before winter arrives. And helping the Catholic Church community with a variety of volunteer and mission work.

These acts ask us to notice suffering and move toward the person experiencing it. To give our time. To accept some inconvenience. To help when looking away would be easier.

That is part of what going against the grain means to me.

When I think about Father Judge’s example, I hear a simple challenge for our council: keep showing up. Keep making room for people who need us. Keep putting our faith into action, especially when circumstances are difficult or confusing.

Because those are often the moments when people need our help the most.

May God grant eternal rest to those we lost and give us the courage to serve those still beside us.

Ryan Stemen
Grand Knight, Council 2643

Image credit: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters /Landov

09/08/2026

Our Knights of Columbus Council is honored to once again sponsor and serve the Community Meal at Saint Colman Catholic Church, continuing our support for local families where the need remains significant.

📅 When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Where: St. Colman Church ( 2027 W 65th St, Cleveland, OH 44102)
🍲 Meal Plan: Delicious chicken, sides, and vegetarian options
🎯 Goal: 125+ Meals

🙌 Call for Volunteers – We Need 3-4 More Knights!

We currently have 9 brother Knights signed up.

Volunteer Event Schedule:

• 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Clean prep areas & set up coffee/cold drinks

• 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Reheat/prepare entrée & sides; set tables

• 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Organize desserts & serving supplies

• 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Check hot food & organize cold items

• 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Serve the meal

If you can lend a hand for all or part of the afternoon, please comment below or message us directly.

Thank you for your continued dedication to charity and unity! ✝️

09/02/2026

Friendly reminder that our Council will be leading the Rosary before the Saturday evening Mass at Saint Clement Catholic Parish, Lakewood, Ohio this weekend. Come join us! 📿🛐🙏✝️

09/02/2026

This past weekend had a lot of fun helping at St Christopher Parish’s annual festival.

Huge thank you to Brother Knight Rob Grealis for volunteering both Friday and Saturday nights.

Address

Lincoln Avenue
Lakewood, OH
44107

Website

https://www.kofc.org/en/index.html

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