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Knights of Columbus
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Cogito, ergo sum eques auratus.
Council 8265, Morgan Hill
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882, it was named in honor of the mariner Christopher Columbus. Originally serving as a mutual benefit society to working class and immigrant Catholics in the United States, it developed into a fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing charitable services, promoting Catholic education and Catholic public policy positions, and actively defending Catholicism in various nations.WHO WE SUPPORTThe Morgan Hill Knights of Columbus donate money to the following organizations:- Life Teen
- Family Faith Formation
- Special Olympics
- Families of Departed Brothers
- Revs vs Sems Basketball
- Loving and Learning Center
- Christians in the Middle East
- Informed Choices
- Sponsor a student in Ghana
- Vocations
- American Wheelchair Mission
- Boccardo Family Living Center
- St. Vincent de Paul
- St Catherine Pastor
- Scholarships to St. Catherine 8th Graders
WHO CAN BECOME A KNIGHT?Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practical Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who shall not be less than 18 years of age on their last birthday. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Every knight is happy to propose eligible Catholic men for consideration as members.
Membership in the Knights of Columbus provides opportunity for wholesome association with congenial companions who are, first of all, practical Catholic gentlemen. It offers the opportunity for fellowship with those who are of the same belief, who recognize the same duty to God, to family and to neighbor and who stand side by side in defense of those beliefs. Programs are so organized as to appeal to the individual interest of the members through many constructive activities of Christian fraternity.
WHEN WE MEETWe meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center.For more information contact Rick Barber at jtdowd2@gmail.com
CURRENT OFFICERS
Grand Knight - Joe Dowd:
Deputy Grand Knight - Kenny Carvahlo
Financial Secretary - James Realini
Chaplain - Monsignor Francisco Rios
Chancellor - Ian Bristol
Advocate - Tom Guinane
Treasurer - Ken Schirle
Recorder - Mike Miller
Warden - Roy Shackel
Inside Guard - Ken Meagor
Outside Guard - Ricky Barber
Trustee - Rick Barber
Trustee - Bill Scheid
Trustee - Michael Egbujor
Business Address:
P.O. Box 2395
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
CALENDAR:
>>>>> 2 0 2 2 <<<<<May:- 5/03/22 - Officers Planning Meeting, 7:00PM, Zoom
- 5/10/22 - Council Business Meeting, 7:00PM, Zoom
June:- 6/07/22 - Officers Planning Meeting, 7:00PM, Zoom
- 6/14/22 - Council Business Meeting, 7:00PM, Zoom
Director &Committee Assignments 2021-2022 *Community Director Bill Scheid *Family DIrector OPEN *Faith Director Jim Realini Health Service OPEN *Membership Director Michael Egbujor *Program DIrector OPEN *Retention Chairman Michael Egbujor Insurance Promotion Thomas DieBold Recruitment Committee 1 OPEN Recruitment Committee 2 OPEN Recruitment Committee 3 OPEN Committee Chair, Garlic Festival Jim Realini Committee Chair, Hospitality Mike Miller Committee Chair, Oktoberfest Carl Reinhardt Committee Chair, Reverse Christmas Joe Cummings Committee Chair, Scholarships Tom Guinane Committee Chairman, Basketball Free-throw Tom DieBold Committee Chairman, PWID OPEN Committee Chairman, Coats for Kids Tom Guinane *Life Director Kenny Carvalho Public Relations Ken Schirle Vocations Chairman Ian Bristol Webmaster Tom Guinane * Positions required by Supreme
LINKS:- Our Morgan Hill Knights Facebook page
- St. Catherine of Alexandria
- Knights of Columbus - Supreme
- Knights of Columbus - California State Council
- Knights of Columbus - San Jose Chapter
- Diocese of San Jose
PHOTOS:
2021-2022 Fraternal Year Officer Installation
District Deputy Reuben presenting jewels to officers
Grand Knight Joe Dowd (center) presenting State Resolution to
brother Joe Cummings for 38 years of service (w/Fr. Francisco)
New Officers and their guests
2021 $1000 Scholarship winners: Catherine Salas and Peter Bejarano
Tri-Tip BBQ - December 2020
Handing out Hygiene Kits at Reach Out with the Knights of Malta - 9/2020
Reverse Christmas Party 2019
Santa and the Knight's Ladies
Making Merry
The Christmas Choir
Childrens presents being collected
Toys being delivered to L&LEC Director, Krista Hansen
Our booth at the Ministry Fair manned by Tom Guinane and Mike Miller
Pete Pasini receiving the Family of the Month Award from WGK Rick
Rick Barber receiving his 2nd Degree Certificate from WGK Rick Barber
Kenny Carvahlo receiving his 2nd Degree Certificate from WGK Rick
July 4th Tri-tip booth:
(pictures courtesy of Mary Barber)
May I take your order?
Warming their buns
Assemblers
Fulfillment Crew
Quality Control
Sensational Sidewalk Sellers
Vacation Bible School
Cooking lunch for the students and their families
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April 12th, 2022