Our Work & Mission
Faith in Action
Right Here in Lawton
Through four pillars — Faith, Family, Community, and Life — Council 1287 transforms our corner of Oklahoma one act of service at a time.
137+
Active Knights
35+
Years of Service
$50K+
Donated Annually
200+
Volunteer Hours / Year
Eucharistic Adoration
Monthly nights of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, fostering deep personal prayer and devotion among our knights and their families.
Rosary Crusade
Council-led rosary prayer campaigns in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary, our council's patron, held monthly and during Marian feast days.
Faith Formation Series
Quarterly study groups exploring Catholic teaching, Church documents, and spiritual classics to strengthen each knight's understanding of the faith.
Parish Support
Practical assistance to our home parish through ushering, facility maintenance, fundraising, and active support of parish events.
Family Retreat Weekend
An annual weekend retreat designed to strengthen Catholic marriages and families through prayer, fellowship, and practical workshops.
Bereavement Support
Knights provide meals, practical assistance, and fraternal support to member families during times of illness and loss.
Youth Mentorship
Connecting young Catholic men with experienced knights who serve as mentors, guiding them toward faithful manhood and leadership.
Anniversary Celebrations
Annual banquet honoring couples celebrating major wedding milestones, affirming the beauty of sacramental marriage.
Monthly Food Drive
Collecting and distributing non-perishable food items to local food pantries serving struggling families across Lawton, Oklahoma.
College Scholarships
Annual academic scholarships awarded to deserving Catholic students in the Lawton area pursuing higher education and service.
Tootsie Roll Drive
Our iconic annual fundraiser supporting intellectual disability awareness and local charities serving those with special needs.
Veterans Outreach
Honoring and assisting veterans in the Lawton community through visits, service projects, and collaboration with Fort Sill families.
40 Days for Life
Active participation in peaceful prayer vigils outside abortion facilities, calling our community to respect human life from conception.
Baby Bottle Campaign
Annual fundraiser collecting change in baby bottles, supporting local pregnancy resource centers and mothers in need.
Pro-Life Speaker Series
Hosting acclaimed Catholic speakers to educate our parish and community on the consistent ethic of life and human dignity.
Memorial for the Unborn
Annual Mass and memorial observance honoring the unborn and praying for a culture of life in Lawton and across our nation.
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