The placement of the flags around the church property is a function of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly 2316.   The Knights felt it would be appropriate to display the flags on Flag Day, June 14 and also on the 4th of July.  Over the years they added Memorial Day and Columbus Day along with other special occasions as they occur.  The founding principle of the Fourth Degree Knights is patriotism so the Knights now place the flags as an ongoing function throughout the year. Bill Hartnett is the current chairman of this program.

Also, the Knights began a Flags Forever program to provide a free American flag to each of the 8 golf courses and 4 fire stations in Hot Springs Village. The Knights purchase flags through the office of Congressman Mike Ross and provide them upon request of the POA as needed when the current flag becomes worn or torn.  The idea is that the American flag will always be proudly displayed in the Village.  Russ Harrison is currently the chairman for this program.