St. John of Beverly Knights of Columbus is located in Churchtown, Ohio on SR 676. Founded in New Haven, CT in 1882 by Father Michael J. The St.
OUR HISTORY:
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal benefit society, open to men 18 years or older. McGivney, the KofC cares for the financial needs of its members and their families through its insurance program. John of Beverly Council was founded in 1967. Initially meetings wand events were held in Beverly, OH before building our current facility in Churchtown, OH in
1975. Today, our members consist of gentlemen who attend St. Bernard Church in Beverly, OH, St. John the Baptist Church in Churchtown, OH, and Our Lady of Mercy Church in Lowell, OH. Currently, we have around 300 members in our council that are actively involved in their communities. OUR FACILITY:
Situated in the beautiful rural setting of Churchtown, Ohio (13 minutes from downtown Marietta) the 4617 Home Corporation venue offers the host space to make their wedding, reception, anniversary, graduation, birthday, or special event the social gathering of the year! With space to comfortably seat 450 guests the possibilities are endless. The venue includes many great amenities, some included:
• 5,000 ft2 (50’ x 100’) open hall with 18’ ceilings
• Great outdoor wedding areas, including our NEW PATIO
• Full kitchen with industrial stoves, dishwasher, refrigerator, and ice maker (free to use with rental)
• Tables and folding chairs
• Outdoor porch and concrete patio with scenic views
• Walk in cooler
• Roasters and food warmers
• Fully air conditioned and heated
• Handicap accessible
• Horse-shoe pits, baseball field, basketball court, and playground
In addition to the great amenities, we allow the event host to:
• Bring their own caterer and outside food
• Bring their own alcohol (saving money)
• Choose their preferred vendors
• Have full unlimited weekend access
OUR DONATIONS:
We strive to support the surrounding communities and parishes. Charity is at the heart of our organization. Over the past 3 years, we have given over $30,000 to local organizations and fundraisers. We do this by hosting many fundraisers annually. Below are just some of the places our money has been used:
Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues
Two $500 Scholarships to HS Seniors
St. John School & Activities
1st Communion Sponsor
Right to Life
Measure-Up Campaign | Washington County Special Olympics
Watertown Fire Department
Vocations
Parish Easter Egg Hunts
State Youth Free Throw Competition
Individual Benefits/Fundraisers
OUR ACTIVITIES:
Below are just some of the events members and their families enjoy annually:
Ohio KofC Bowling Tournament
A Night At The Races
Cornhole Tournament
Father’s Day Fish Fry
Dueling Pianos
State KofC Campout
KofC Golf Outing
Cash Drawings
January Gun Giveaways
KofC Ladies Appreciation Night
Children’s Christmas Party
Volleyball and Basketball
Churchtown Trunk or Treat
Prepare Dinners
Building Projects – 4617 Home Corp. OUR THANKS:
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for considering our venue for your special event. The money generated from our rentals is used to operate and maintain our facility, thus allowing us give most of the money we fundraise, as an organization, back to our communities. Please call us today to discuss your event and ask us any questions you may have; we look forward to hearing from you!
02/05/2025
Any senior who is currently attending a local high school may apply for the Knights of Columbus Council #4617 Scholarship. Two winners will be selected from this area. The scholarship recipients will receive a $500.00 check. The following application can be completed online (preferred method) or pri...
02/05/2025
Drawing Setup - Tonight:
Setup for the Winter Cash drawing will be TONIGHT, Wednesday, February 5th at 6:00 pm. All members are encouraged to help.
KofC Winter Cash Drawing - Saturday:
There are still a few tickets left for the drawing this Saturday, February 8th. Tickets are sold in advance , cost is $50/each. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Contact Dean Brooker at 740-629-4884 if you or anyone you know needs tickets.
Clean Up - Sunday:
Drawing clean up will be on Sunday, February 9th at 8:30 am. All members are encouraged to help.
Floor Buff and Wax - Monday:
The floors in the gym will be buffed and waxed next week. Work will begin Monday, February 10th at 6:00 pm. All members' help would be greatly appreciated!
Home Corp. Meeting - Thurs. February 13th:
The next 46167 Home Corporation meeting will be held on Thursday, February 13th at 7:30 pm. All KofC members are also Home Corporation members and all are encouraged to attend.
02/05/2025
The Knights of Columbus Council #4617 are looking for "Of the Year" Award Nominations for 2024-2025. The following are needed:
Family of the Year
Knight of the Year
Please include the name(s) of your nomination and a brief explanation for their nomination. These can be emailed to [email protected] or you can text/call Tanner Pottmeyer @ 740-516-4749 or Taylor Pottmeyer @ 412-215-6470. Please submit your nominations by 6:00 pm on March 15, 2025.
01/25/2025
Here is our next round of Gun Drawing Winners
January 13th Tony Lang
January 14th Matt Weakly
January 15th Calob Heiss
January 16th Allen Henry
January 17th Levi McCuttion
January 18th Mike Tatro
January 19th Trey Berry
January 20th Brett Rauch
January 21st Doug McCuttion
January 22nd Vill McFarland
January 23rd Larry Offenberger
January 24th Bryan Talbott
Congrats to all the winners!
01/24/2025
🙏NOVENA FOR LIFE - DAY 9🙏
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01/17/2025
The regularly scheduled monthly KofC 4617 meeting on Monday, January 20th will be canceled. If there is something needing addressed, please reach out to me directly. The next council meeting will be Monday, February 3rd at 7:30 pm. All members are encouraged to attend!
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01/16/2025
🙏Our 9 Day NOVENA starts today through January 24th! Join us in prayer daily for 2025 NOVENA FOR THE CAUSE OF LIFE! 🙏
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☑️Metal on our storage building is completed!
☑️ Thanks to all the members who helped finish this project up!
On to the next one! ⁉️How about new chairs⁉️
🔨🧰🪚Last night several members (and some non-members) volunteered their time to put new shingles on the our storage shed! Next up, new metal siding!
✅ We are continuing to make improvements to our facilities! Hope you have noticed!
🙌🏼Thank you to all those who continue to make these things happen!
St. John of Beverly Knights of Columbus Council 4617
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal benefit society, open to men 18 years or older. Founded in New Haven, CT in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, the KofC cares for the financial needs of its members and their families through its insurance program. The St. John of Beverly Council was founded in 1967. Initially meetings and events were held in Beverly, OH before building our current facility in Churchtown, OH, in 1975.
Our members consist of Catholic gentlemen who attend St. John the Baptist Church in Churchtown, OH, Our Lady of Mercy Church in Lowell, OH, and St. Bernard Church in Beverly, OH. Currently we have over 300 members in our council. We strive to support the surrounding communities and parishes.
Situated in the beautiful rural setting of Churchtown, Ohio (13 minutes from downtown Marietta) the 4617 Home Corporation facility offers the host space to make their wedding, reception, anniversary, graduation, birthday, or special event the social gathering of the year! With space to comfortably seat 450 guests the possibilities are endless. The facility includes many great amenities, some included:
5,000 ft2 (50’ x 100’) open hall with 18’ ceilings
Wooded areas (great for wedding ceremony backdrop)
Large covered patio
Full kitchen with industrial stoves, dishwasher, refrigerator, and ice maker (free to use with rental)
Rectangle tables and folding chairs
Outdoor porch and patio with scenic views
Walk in cooler with 2 keg taps
Roasters and food warmers
Fully air conditioned and heated
Handicap accessible
Horse-shoe pits, baseball field, basketball court, and playground
In addition to the great amenities we allow the event host to:
Bring their own caterer and outside food
Bring their own alcohol (saving money)
Choose their preferred vendors
Have full unlimited weekend access
We strive to support the surrounding communities and parishes. Charity is at the heart of our organization. Over the past 3 years, we have given over $30,000 to local organizations and fundraisers. We do this by hosting many fundraisers annually. Below are just some of the places our money has been used:
Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues
Two $500 Scholarships to HS Seniors
St. John School & Activities
1st Communion Sponsor
Right to Life
Measure-Up Campaign
Watertown Fire Department
Vocations
Parish Easter Egg Hunts
State Youth Free Throw Competition
Individual Benefits/Fundraisers
Below are just some of the events members and their families enjoy annually:
Ohio KofC Bowling Tournament
Father’s Day Fish Fry
State KofC Campout
KofC Golf Outing
Cash Drawings (Summer/Winter)
Super Bowl Meals
Gun Giveaways (September/January)
KofC Ladies Appreciation Night
Children’s Christmas Party
Volleyball and Basketball
KofC Adult Softball Team
Prepare Dinners
Building Projects – 4617 Home Corp.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for considering our venue for your special event. The money generated from our rentals is used to operate and maintain our facility, thus allowing us give most of the money we fundraise, as an organization, back to our communities. Please call us today to discuss your event and ask us any questions you may have, we look forward to hearing from you!
