Msgr. James M. Downey was ordained on June 5, 1909 and was appointed Pastor of St Catherine’s Parish on June 26, 1917, remaining pastor there until his death on December 28, 1948.
All member meetings will be held at our new building, Downey Event Center – 4071 S Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227, the next meeting is Monday, December 14th, 2026 at 7pm.
Next council breakfast — Sunday, November 8, 2026
Our breakfasts have been a big success and help cover the costs of our charitable outreach.
Breakfast dates for 2026 – 2027
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Sunday, January 10, 2027
- Sunday, February 14, 2027 (Valentine’s Day)
- Sunday, March 14, 2027
- Sunday, April 11, 2027
- Sunday, May 9, 2027 (Mother’s Day)
See the Council Breakfast page for more details.
Memorial Mass
Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6pm
Downey Event Center – 4071 S Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227
At that time, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered by Fr. Eustace Thang Associate Pastor of St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Indianapolis.
For more information please visit the Memorial Mass 2026 event page.
Advent Awakening
An Advent preparation retreat
Knights of Columbus Council Retreat
Saturday, November 14, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
Downey Event Center – 4071 S Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227
For information, please see the Advent Awakening Retreat November 2026 event page.
Building beautification days 2026 -2027
Second Saturday of every month. Weather and schedule depending. Cancellations will be posted we necessary.
Next date: Saturday, November 14th, 2026 (tentative)
9:30am to 12pm
See the Council beautification days 2026-2027 page for more details.
Council Building Christmas Decorating
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time TBA
We are decorating our Council building to welcome our lord and savior Jesus Christ into the world.
For more information please visit the Council Building Christmas Decorating November 2026 event page.
Upcoming scheduled council events
- October 2026 Council Breakfast — Sunday, November 8, 2026 — 8:00am-11:45am — Downey Event Center
- Memorial Mass 2026 — Monday, November 9, 2026 — 6:00pm — Downey Event Center
- Council beautification days 2026-2027 (tentative) — Saturday, November 14, 2026 — 9:30am-12:00pm — Downey Event Center
- Advent Awakening Retreat November 2026 — Saturday, November 14, 2026 — 11:00am-4:00pm — Downey Event Center
- Council Building Christmas Decorating November 2026 — Saturday, November 28, 2026 — TBA — Downey Event Center
- Bingo License #001620 — Every Tuesday — Doors open at 5pm — Downey Event Center
- Thursday evening Rosary 2026 — Every Thursday — 5pm — Good Shepherd Catholic Church
- Nuns Christmas Party 2026 — Sunday, December 6, 2026 — 2:00pm-4:00pm — St. Roch Parish Life Center
Nuns Christmas Party 2026
Sunday, December 6, 2026
2pm – 4pm
St Roch Parish Life Center – 3603 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217
Donations are needed. Contact Scott Crossen.
For more information please visit the Nuns Christmas Party 2026 event page.
2027 March for Life trip
Wednesday, January 20, 2027 through Saturday, January 23, 2027
See the 2027 March for life flyer (PNG, 1MB) for more details.
Volunteer bartenders needed
The Downey Home Association is looking for volunteers to help tend the bar during our tentative operating hours of Fridays from 3–9 PM and Saturdays from 11–8 PM. If you’re willing to serve a shift, please let us know. Your help makes these events possible and keeps our council thriving.
Fraternal year 2026 – 2027 proposed events
All events at Downey Event Center unless noted
November 2026
- November 8 – Council breakfast
- November 9 – Memorial mass 6pm
- November 10 – Coats for kids at Central Catholic
- November 14 – Building beautification day
- November 14 – Advent Awakening retreat 11am-4:00pm
- November 28 – Decorate council for Christmas
December 2026
- December 6 – Nuns Christmas party at TBD
- December 12 – Building beautification day
- December 13 – Council breakfast
- December 14 – Member meeting
January 2027
- January 9 – Building beautification day
- January 10 – Council breakfast
- January 11 – Member meeting
- January TBD (17) – Council Free Throw Championship at Central Catholic
February 2027
- February 12 – First fish fry Friday 2027
- February 13 – Building beautification day
- February 14 – Council breakfast
- February 15 – Member meeting
- February 19 – Fish fry Friday
- February 26 – Fish fry Friday
March 2027
- March 5 – Fish fry Friday
- March 12 – Fish fry Friday
- March 13 – Building beautification day
- March 14 – Council breakfast
- March 15 – Member meeting
- March 19 – Fish fry Friday
- March 26 – Fish fry Friday
April 2027
- April 10 – Building beautification day
- April 11 – Council breakfast
- April 12 – Member meeting
- April 24 – Food drive
- April 26 – Member social
- April TBD – Membership drive at council parish(es)
May 2027
- May 8 – Building beautification day
- May 9 – Council breakfast
- May 10 – Member meeting
- May 15 & 16 – Tootsie roll drive at parishes
June 2027
- June 12 – Building beautification day
- June 14 – Member meeting
- June 27 – Cookout
- June TBD (13) – Council lacrosse challenge
- June TBD – Membership drive at council parish(es)
More events may be added as time and budget permits
Bingo, Bingo Bingo
Bingo is here! Every Tuesday.
Doors will open at 5:00pm each Tuesday and bingo will begin at 6:30pm.
Our max capacity will be around 50 players.
License #001620
4071 South Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis
Thursday evening Rosary
What: Thursday evening Rosary
Time: 5:00 pm
Where: Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Adoration of the Eucharist will follow at 5:30 pm.
For more details please see Thursday evening Rosary 2026 the page.
Downey Home Association hall rental
Home Association Hall for Msgr. James M. Downey K of C Council 3660 is now ready to rent for events.
The hall is designed to cater to a variety of events, from intimate gatherings to events handling up to 75 people.
This versatile space can be tailored to meet your specific needs, whether a sophisticated atmosphere or a casual, laid-back setting or for you to create a personalized event that reflects your unique style and vision.
Please contact Financial Secretary Scott Crossen for details. Phone or text: 317-691-5369
St Roch’s “The Saint Rockers” mens’ bible study
Every Wednesday night from 6:30-7:30pm
at St. Roch’s Parish Life Center
All ages welcome
K of C insurance contact
Brad Tepp
If you need to review policies, update information, add coverage, or make changes, please contact him at:
Email: brad.tepp@kofc.org
Call/Text: 317 787 6956
Gibault newsletters
2026
- October 2026 Gibault Newsletter
- September 2026 Gibault Newsletter
- August 2026 Gibault Newsletter
- July 2026 Gibault Newsletter
- June 2026 Gibault Newsletter
- May 2026 Gibault Newsletter
- April 2026 Gibault Newsletter
- March 2026 Gibault Newsletter
- February 2026 Gibault Newsletter
- January 2026 Gibault Newsletter
2025
- December 2025 Gibault Newsletter
- November 2025 Gibault Newsletter
- October 2025 Gibault Newsletter
- September 2025 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 2MB)
- August 2025 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 3MB)
- July 2025 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 3MB)
- June 2025 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 3MB)
- May 2025 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 4MB)
- April 2025 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 2MB)
- March 2025 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 3MB)
- February 2025 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 2MB)
- January 2025 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 3MB)
2024
- December 2024 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 2MB)
- November 2024 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 4MB)
- October 2024 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 3MB)
- September 2024 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 3MB)
- August 2024 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 1MB)
- July 2024 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 1MB)
- June 2024 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 2MB)
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- March 2024 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 1MB)
- February 2024 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 1MB)
- January 2024 Gibault Newsletter (PDF, 1MB)
2023
- December 2023 Gibault Newsletter
- November 2023 Gibault Newsletter
- October 2023 Gibault Newsletter
- September 2023 Gibault Newsletter
- August 2023 Gibault Newsletter
- July 2023 Gibault Newsletter
K of C state disaster preparedness plan
Make sure your family has a plan in case of an emergency. The K of C has put together the K of C Preparedness Checklist (Word, 80KB) to help families be prepared.
Indiana K of C license plate
Show your support for the Knights of Columbus and support the K of C Charity Fund. More Info:
https://www.indianakofc.org/download/programs/2020_IN_License_Plates.pdf
More Information about K of C License plate (PDF, 200KB)