The Knights of Columbus was established to help the needy and support religious vocations, while also promoting charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism within the order. Its purpose is to speak out for the lives of the unborn, the aged, and the mentally challenged.

Holy Trinity Council #8253 was formed in 1982 and meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Officers meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Membership is open to all Catholic men 18 years or older in good standing with the church. Annual dues are $20.

Annually, the Knights sponsor a number of projects and activities including a pro-life breakfast and free throw shooting contest in January, a fish fry the second Friday in March, and a rural life Mass in late summer.

Officers for 2010-11

Grand Knight- Bob Kutz

Deputy Grand Knight - Pat Schommer

 Chancellor - Brian Anderson

 Financial Secretary - Steve Ebert

 Treasurer - Tony Hausladen

 Advocate - Roger Gueningsman

 Recorder- Roman Widmer

 Warden- Joe Casavant

 Inside Guard - Bob Otto

 Outside Guard- Greg Poetz

 Trustees- Ken Pelzel, Loren Jilek, Jean Kappel

 Chaplain - Fr. Tony Hesse

To join, contact any member or membership chairman Bob Kutz at (320) 485-2407. The Knights' mailing address is PO Box 250, Winsted, MN, 55395.