About Us
15 Years of Service to our Local Community!
On Oct 6th, 2005, on the eve of the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary, the Saint Kateri Council # 13677 was formed.
Our Heritage
Our Virtues: Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism
Knights of Columbus have a proud heritage. The qualified Catholic man can share in this heritage and build for an even greater future by affiliating himself with this forceful, effective fraternal organization. Knights strive to exemplify four basic virtues -Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. They give aid to widows, orphans, the sick, and the poor; they serve the Church and are unified in following its teachings; they support their brother Knights in all their spiritual and bodily needs; and they act always for the good of their country.
With a membership of over 1.8 million men, the Knights of Columbus is now the world’s largest lay organization in the Catholic Church.
Our Mission & Vision
Prayer in silence before the Blessed Sacrament
This exposition and silent prayer will be a monthly affair beginning at 4pm every First Friday. The goal is that everyone in the parish will participate. There will be a sign up sheet and we will extend these hours of vigilance having secured four people for every hour of exposition. Everyone, literally everyone, children, parents, young and old, every organization in Saint Kateri, will be invited through the courtesy of the Knights: “to watch one hour with me.”
Fostering of Vocations to the Religious Life
Bishop Serratelli was passionate about this. In the light of an aging clergy he asks: who will be there to nourish the faithful in the sacraments, if there are no more priests.
Preserving the Right of the Unborn
Finally in the light of our charter, provide support of the church and the clergy, in all the issues that pertain to preserving the right of the unborn, to that of instilling moral and spiritual values that beget God’s children made in God’s image and likeness.
An Immovable foundation …
In 1882, Father Michael J. McGivney invited a small group of parishioners to gather in the basement of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut. His goal was simple … to establish an Order that would unite men in their faith as well as help provide for Catholic families in times of need. It was in that humblest of beginnings that the Knights of Columbus was founded.
Guided by four core principles — charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism — these founding members strove to overcome the hardships of the time; poverty. unemployment, even persecution.
Our Beliefs & Values
The Knights of Columbus is an organization fortified by its past and driven by its goals for the future through five areas of service:
Faith
As Knights, our faith is our foundation. Dedicated to the Catholic Church’s growth and her good works. We help support our Church and strengthen our personal faith.
Community
As committed as we are to the Catholic Church, so are we to our communities. By actively and financially supporting Special Olympics, or by leading the charge in pro-life, Knights of Columbus members all over the world have helped countless communities prosper.
Family
We offer programs that strengthen family and marital bonds by holding numerous family-focused events. Most importantly, as Knights, we are able to provide assistance and support to Knights and their families whenever needed.
Youth
The importance of helping today’s youth become tomorrow’s leaders is also a huge focus of the Order. For that reason, our council sponsors the Saint Leonides Squire Circles, the Order’s official youth organization for Catholic young men, ages 10–18, which provide them the unique opportunity to develop leadership skills.
Fellowship
To be a Knight means to believe in each other as we believe in ourselves; by creating strong, social, and supportive local councils, we help create a stronger Order worldwide. Whether it’s through the support of local athletic programs, sponsoring of special events, or even planning and hosting religious activities, Knights serve as valuable role models for other Catholic men, as well as mentors for all our children. And, hopefully, as a source of inspiration for future generations of Knights.
Father Michael J. McGivney’s perseverance and foresight have resulted in the largest Catholic fraternal and humanitarian organization ever created. An organization that has endured for over a century because of the inspirational courage of so many.
Since then the Knights of Columbus has grown to over 13,000 councils with over 1.6 million Knights in service.
When we reflect on our history, it’s inspiring to see how Father McGivney’s dedication has given rise to an organization that has touched so many. In total, the Knights of Columbus has raised over a billion dollars for charitable causes. And our hopes and dreams for tomorrow are greater … because the need is.
Who We Are
Our Officers
Each year the council elects and appoints new men to take on leadership roles within the council.
Grand Knight: Ed Knapick
Grand Knight
Fr. Vidal Gonzales
Chaplain
Jim Brocato
Deputy Grand Knight
Mike Risco
Chancellor
Bob Medina
Recorder
Ed Tirpack
Financial Secretary
Greg Risco
Treasurer
(Open)
Lecturer
(Open)
Advocate
Bob Cubby
Warden
(Open)
Outside Guard
John Lucas
Inside Guard
Joe DeLuca
Trustee 3-Year
Jack Crowley
Trustee 2-Year
Charlie Farrie
Trustee 1-Year
Columbian Squires
The Columbian Squires, the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus, is a leadership development program for young Catholic men, 10-18 years old. LEARN MORE...
Squire Roses
The Squire Roses at Saint Kateri are a group of Catholic young ladies, ages 10 to 18, who are ready to make a difference in the world around them!
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