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
Fr. Beres Silver Jubilee BBQ Party
Father Kevin J. Beres, pastor of St. Peter Church in Washington, Va., celebrated his Silver Jubilee June 10. In honor of his 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood, the parish held a BBQ Party on June 8, Pentecost Sunday. Parishioners presented many...
Installation of New Officers
The evening of July 17, 2024 marked a new milestone for Knights of Columbus Fr. du Castillon Council 14755. For 15 years now the Council has been active in support of St. Peter Catholic Church and the Rappahannock County community. The past several years have...
Corpus Christi – Procession & Picnic
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is for St. Peter Catholic Church what Memorial Day is for America. This Feast reminds us of all that Jesus Christ has given for the faithful. And at the same time, this day marks the arrival of Summer at St. Peter's with a gala picnic...
Knights Four Principles
All the good works we do are informed by our four core 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 2026-2027
Grand Knight – Richard Ostrander
Deputy Grand Knight – Leo Filipowicz
Chancellor – Bernie Cieplak
Recorder – Scott Satre
Treasurer – Jeff Knight
Advocate – Jim Haley
Warden – Pete Stenner
Inside Guard – Pete Gasper
Outside Guard – Walt Longyear
One Year Trustee – Bryant Welch
Two Year Trustee – David Riedel
Three-Year Trustee – John Warzinski
Appointed Positions
Chaplain – Fr. Carr
Financial Secretary – Rob Morson
Lecturer – Robert Klaus
Chapter Activities
Faith in Action Council Programs – Bryant Welch, Program Director
Faith – Bob Klaus, Program Director
Spiritual Reflection – TBA
Rosary Program – Bob 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
Community – Pete Stenner, Program Director
Helping Hands – TBA
Coats for Kids – John Hagarty, Coordinator. Provides funding to purchase 40 coats for needy families in County.
Family – Bernie Cieplak, Program Director
Consecration to the Holy Family – TBA.
Saint Lucy Project – Fred 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 Pantry – John 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 Christmas – John Warzinski, Coordinator. Council sponsors Christmas Card sale during Advent.
Life – Jeff Knight, Program Director
Novena for Life – Promote a parish Novena for Life
Annual Walk for Life – Promote Annual Walk for Life (Front Royal Pregnancy Center – FRPC)
Financial Support to FRPC – Promote a financial contribution by our Council to FRPC’s Walk for Life
Promote Forty Days for Life – Promote the USCCB Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life
Annual March for Life – Promote the Annual March for Life within our parish – scheduled for Friday, 1/18/19
Cemetery of the Innocents – Install 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
Corpus Christi Picnic – Council sponsors the annual Corpus Christi Parish Picnic on feast day.
Benevolent Fund Fundraiser Support – Council supports annual Fundraiser (January), which benefits local families in financial need.