Knights of Columbus

Important Information

Council Meeting

The Council meets on the second Monday of the month in Father Albert Hall behind the church. Praying the Rosary commences at 7:05 PM followed by the general meeting starting at 7:30 PM. Refreshments follow the meeting.

Next meeting is Monday, February 13

Third Sunday Rosary at Quievremount Winery – Join Brother John Guevremont in praying the Rosary starting at 7 PM.

Council News and Events

Cemetery of the Innocents – 2023

Cemetery of the Innocents – 2023

Once again, Brother Jeff Knight led the effort we call the Cemetery of the Innocents – 3,000 small white flags with a very big message. In years past, weather and other circumstances conspired to make placement of the flags a very time consuming and difficult task....

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Proudly in the Parade Again

Proudly in the Parade Again

It had been a long wait. Our Council banner had sat unused in storage for two years. Then came the news that there would be a Christmas in Little Washington Parade on December 3rd. St. Peter's Parish would participate, and our Council would proudly march again. Yes,...

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Knights Four Principles

All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles:

Knights of Columbus 4 Principles

Charity

Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.

Unity

None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that – together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together… we support one another. That doesn’t mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that – as a Knight of Columbus – you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community.

Fraternity

The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another.

Patriotism

Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.

General Information

Officers for 2022-2023

Grand Knight – Dave Riedel

Deputy Grand Knight – Scott Satre

Chancellor – Bernie Cieplak

Financial Secretary – Fred Eggers

Recorder – Leo Filipowicz

Warden – Pete Stenner

Treasurer – Jeff Knight

Chaplain – Fr. Beres

Lecturer – Robert Klaus

Trustee 1 – Bryant Welch

Trustee 2 – Pete Gasper

Trustee 3 – Tom Junk

Advocate – Jim Haley

Inside Guard – John Warzinski

Outside Guard – John Hagarty

Chapter Activities

Faith in Action Council Programs Bryant Welch, Program Director

Faith Bob Klaus, Program Director

Spiritual ReflectionTBA

Rosary ProgramBob Klaus, Coordinator. Sponsor recitation of the Rosary after the 8:30 AM Mass every First Saturday; Co-sponsor recitation of the Rosary at the Quievremont Winery at 7:00 PM every 3rd Sunday

CommunityPete Stenner, Program Director

Helping HandsTBA

Coats for KidsJohn Hagarty, Coordinator. Provides funding to purchase 40 coats for needy families in County.

FamilyBernie Cieplak, Program Director

Consecration to the Holy FamilyTBA.

Saint Lucy ProjectFred Eggers, Coordinator. Council members deliver food from Catholic Charities in Front Royal to food banks in Luray, Madison, Culpeper, Warrenton, Berryville, and Rappahannock. Delivered over 38,000 pounds last year. Note – Schedule is published separately.

Rappahannock Food PantryJohn Hagarty, Coordinator. Support food donation pick-up from Wegmans in Gainesville and Food Lion in Marshall on first Saturday of each month. Picked up over 3,500 pounds of donated food. Note: Schedule published separately by John Hagarty.

Keep Christ in ChristmasJohn Warzinski, Coordinator. Council sponsors Christmas Card sale during Advent.

LifeJeff Knight, Program Director

Novena for LifePromote a parish Novena for Life – 10/22 – 10/30/18

Annual Walk for LifePromote Annual Walk for Life (Front Royal Pregnancy Center – FRPC)

Financial Support to FRPCPromote a financial contribution by our Council to FRPC’s Walk for Life

Promote Forty Days for LifePromote the USCCB Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life

Annual March for LifePromote the Annual March for Life within our parish – scheduled for Friday, 1/18/19

Cemetery of the InnocentsInstall a “Cemetery of Innocents” consisting of 3,000 small white flags at the front of the parish grounds in the month leading up to the March for Life.

 

Other Activities

Second Sunday SocialCouncil sponsors the social after the 8:30 AM Mass. (Steve Dowell/Jim Haley Coordinators)

Corpus Christi Picnic Council sponsors the annual Corpus Christi Parish Picnic on feast day.

Benevolent Fund Fundraiser SupportCouncil supports annual Fundraiser (January), which benefits local families in financial need.

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