Knights of Columbus – Council 3660

Msgr. 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 build, Downey Event Center – 4071 S Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227, the next meeting is Monday, August 10th, 2026 at 7pm.

Building beautification days 2026 -2027

Second Saturday of every month*

Next date: Saturday, August 8th, 2026

9:30am to 12pm

See the Council beautification days 2026-2027 page for more details.

Next Council Breakfast — Sunday, September 13, 2026

Our breakfasts have been a big success and help cover the costs of our charitable outreach. They will start back up on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Breakfast dates for 2026 – 2027

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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.

Upcoming scheduled council events

Council beautification days 2026-2027 — Saturday, August 8, 2026 — 9:30am-12:00pm — 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

News From The Financial Secretary

Council Bingo Summary
February 24 – July 14

The Council’s Bingo program began on February 24 and has averaged 33 participants per session through July 14.

Financial Highlights:

Bingo Sales: $23,852.00
Bingo Payouts: $24,232.00
Pull Tab Sales: $59,542.00
Pull Tab Payouts: $43,370.00
Gross Income: $9,748.70
Rent Expense: $5,600.00
Net Income: $4,148.70

The reported net income does include the cost of bingo and pull tab supplies or taxes paid.

Overall, the Bingo program has attracted consistent attendance and generated positive income during its first several months of operation.

Council Donations Summary

Your council contributed a total of $7,289.62 across eight charitable initiatives. The distribution reflects strong support for youth programs, parish life, and community outreach.

Donation Breakdown

Support Our Seminarians — $1,584.00 Significant support for vocations and seminarians in formation.
Gibault Raffle — $1,275.00 Strong participation benefiting Gibault’s mission.
Coats for Kids — $1,530.62 One of the largest contributions, directly supporting children in need.
Gibault Donations — $900.00 Additional direct support for Gibault beyond raffle proceeds.
Good Shepherd Parish — $575.00 Support for parish ministries and operations.
Central Catholic Grade School — $500.00 Assistance for Catholic education and school programs.
Sacred Heart Table Donation — $500.00 Contribution supporting Sacred Heart’s charitable outreach.
Misc. Donations — $425.00 Smaller gifts addressing various community needs.

Your council demonstrated balanced and impactful charitable giving, with major emphasis on youth support, parish life, and community service — a strong reflection of Knights of Columbus values.

Fraternal year 2026 – 2027 Proposed Events

All events at Downey Event Center unless noted

August 2026

August 8 – Building beautification day
August 10 – Member meeting

September 2026

September 12 – Building beautification day
September 13 – Council breakfast
September 14 – Member meeting
September 20/27 – Council soccer challenge at Central Catholic School
September 26 – Food drive

October 2026

October 10 – Building beautification day
October 11 – Council breakfast
October 12 – Member meeting
October 25 – State soccer challenge at TBD
October 26 – Member social
October TBD – Membership drive at council parish(es)
October TBD – Gibault visit

November 2026

November 8 – Council breakfast
November 9 – Memorial mass 6pm
November 14 – Building beautification day
November 28 – Decorate council for Christmas
November TBD – Coats for kids at Central Catholic

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

New K of C Insurance Agent for Our Council

It is with great pleasure that we announce and introduce your newly assigned Field Agent, Brad Tepp. Brad is a joy to work with—genuine, attentive, and deeply committed to serving Brother Knights and their families. Our team continues to grow, and I am confident you will appreciate Brad’s professionalism and care.

Brad brings a strong background in management within the steel industry, giving him excellent experience in listening, understanding needs, and helping members plan effectively. He is a member of Council 3660 on the south side of Indianapolis and is eager to serve his brother Knights here at home.

As your advisor, Brad’s responsibility is to meet with all members to review fraternal benefits and update your Survivor’s Assistance Program. This is a free service available to every Knight. Beyond insurance and financial matters, Brad offers friendship, guidance, and Brotherhood in the Order.

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

2025

2024

2023

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)

Building Update

April 2026

Liquor License Update

As of this publication, we’ve been approved by the State and Marion County for a license. We’re now working out the details for purchasing liquor and beer, as well as recruiting volunteer bartenders.

Health Department Update

We are now in compliance with the Board of Health. The board is reviewing the next steps.

Council Building Updates page

Msgr. M. Downey Council 3660