St. Patrick's Council 10925 welcomes seven new 3rd degree Knights.
On Sunday, November 11, 2007, at an exemplification held at St. Theresa's Parish in Palm Springs, California the following knights were inducted into the 3rd degree: Robert Danielson, Francisco Garcia, Pedro Garcia, Oscar Gutierrez, Jose Ko, Joseph Marino and Dale Nestor. The brother knights were escorted by District Warden Charles Howard, Grand Knight Tim Mahar, Past Grand Knight Russell Sikes, and Brother Knights Jesus Rojero, Leonard Romero and Charles Walker.
At the reception and dinner following the ceremony the knights were joined by spouses of three of the new 3rd degree knights, Connie Gutierrez, Maria Garcia and Tessie Ko.
Congratulations to our new 3rd degree members!
Monday, November 19, 2007
Knights of Columbus insurance in force tops $65 billion
(NEW HAVEN, CT) - The Knights of Columbus insurance program passed a major milestone today, when total insurance in force exceeded $65 billion for the first time. The Order was established in 1882 as a fraternal benefit society, and one of its primary aims was to enable its members to protect their families with life insurance. The amount of Knights of Columbus life insurance in force has doubled in the past decade, from $32.9 billion in 1997 to $65 billion today.
The Knights of Columbus now has over $14 billion in assets and more than 1.8 million life, annuity and long-term care policies in force, and ranks in the Fortune 1000 list of America's largest companies. It is one of only six insurance companies in North America to receive the highest possible rating from both Standard & Poor's (AAA) and A.M. Best (A++), and certification of ethical business practices from the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA).
Supreme Knight and CEO Carl A. Anderson said that surpassing the $65 billion milestone "is solid evidence of our faithfulness to the vision of our founder, Fr. Michael J. McGivney, and a real tribute to our force of more than 1,300 field agents who have dedicated their careers to helping our members build a rock solid foundation on which to provide financial protection to their families."
The Knights of Columbus has more than 1.7 million members worldwide, in more than 13,000 local and state councils and fourth degree assemblies. Last year, members donated more than 68 million hours of volunteer time and $143 million to charitable causes.
The Knights of Columbus now has over $14 billion in assets and more than 1.8 million life, annuity and long-term care policies in force, and ranks in the Fortune 1000 list of America's largest companies. It is one of only six insurance companies in North America to receive the highest possible rating from both Standard & Poor's (AAA) and A.M. Best (A++), and certification of ethical business practices from the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA).
Supreme Knight and CEO Carl A. Anderson said that surpassing the $65 billion milestone "is solid evidence of our faithfulness to the vision of our founder, Fr. Michael J. McGivney, and a real tribute to our force of more than 1,300 field agents who have dedicated their careers to helping our members build a rock solid foundation on which to provide financial protection to their families."
The Knights of Columbus has more than 1.7 million members worldwide, in more than 13,000 local and state councils and fourth degree assemblies. Last year, members donated more than 68 million hours of volunteer time and $143 million to charitable causes.
Monday, October 15, 2007
4 Knights Take 1st Degree
Congratulations to our newest members of St. Patricks Council 10925! On 14 October 2007 four new Knights - Francisco S. Garcia, Pedro Garcia, Oscar Gutierrez and Kevin Joyce -received the 1st Degree. The ceremony was conducted in the St. Patricks Ministry Center by the St. Patricks-St. Christophers 1st Degree Team headed by Sir Knight Russell Sikes. In all the team inducted 14 new members into the Knights of Columbus. Attending the ceremony from Council 10925 were the District Warden, Charles Howard; Grand Knight, Tim Mahar; and Brother Knights John Cundiff, Jesus Rojero, Barrett Sturdivent, and Charles Walker.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Five Knights Make Third Degree
Congratulations to five Brother Knights - Donald Curtis, John Esquival, Barrett Sturdivant, Tavish Sturdivant and Victor Sturdivant - all made their Third Degree at St. Mel's Church in Norco on 23 September 2007 in a ceremony hosted by Norco Council 11837. The five were accompanied by Grand Knight Tim Mahar, Deputy Grand Knight Joe Syms, Chaplain Fr. Ike, District Warden Charles Howard, and Brother Knights Lenord Romero and Charles Walker.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Knight Receives 2nd Degree
Brother Knight Donald Curtis received the 2nd degree in a ceremony conducted on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at the Jurupa Valley Council 4793 in Mira Loma. Accompanying our brother knight were District Deputy, Charles Howard; Grand Knight, Tim Mahar; and Deputy Grand Knight, Joe Syms. Congratulations to Brother Knight Curtis for taking this step to advancement and growth with the Knights of Columbus!
New 1st Degree Knights
Two new knights, John Esquivel and Jose Ko, were installed into the St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 on Sunday, August 15, 2007. In attendance at the ceremony were District Deputy, Dennis Hillard; District Warden, Charles Howard; Grand Knight, Council 10925, Tim Mahar; and Deputy Grand Knight, Council 10925, Joe Syms among others. The degree was conducted by the St. Patricks - St. Christophers 1st Degree Team. Congratulations to our two new knights and welcome to our council!
Monday, July 23, 2007
Priest Appreciation Dinner
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St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 hosted a Priest Appreciation Dinner at Jose's Mexican Restaurant on July 1, 1007. Honored at the event were Father Jose Nacu, Father Fernando Iglesias and Father Enrique Lapueble Jr. (Father Ike), the chaplin for the Council. Grand Knight Tim Mahar observed that collectively the trio represented over 150 years of service to the Catholic community. Each of the honorees received a gift of $50 from the Council.
Knights honor St Patricks Religious Education Program
On June 14, 2007 St. Patrick Religous Education program held an end-of-year dinner to honor all the Religous Education volunteers who unselfishly gave of their time to instruct the youth of our parish in their faith. Deputy Grand Knight Joe Syms and Brother Knights Victor and Tavish Sturdivant were among those in attendance. Grand Knight Tim Mahar presented Chris Robbins, St Patricks Religious Education Coordinator, with a $200 donation to the religious education program on behalf of the St. Patricks Council 10925.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Installation of Officers for Columbian Year 2007-2008
The Installation of Knights of Columbus Council 10925 Officers for Columbian year 2007 - 2008 took place on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the St. Patrick Ministry Center.
The ceremony was conducted by District Deputy, Dennis Hilliard, assisted by the District Warden, Charles Howard.
The newly installed officers are: Grand Knight - Tim Mahar, Deputy Grand Knight - Joe Syms, Chancellor - Shawn Boddy, Treasurer - Jesus Rojero, Financial Secretary - Tim Waldron, Recorder - Lenord Romero, Advocate - Kenneth Kuhn, Warden - Charles Walker, Inside Guard - John Cundiff, Outside Guard - Tom Turkowski, Trustee 1stYear - Don Stanley, Trustee 2nd Year - Russell Sikes, Trustee 3rd Year - Bill Cockayne and Chaplin - Father Ike.
The ceremony was conducted by District Deputy, Dennis Hilliard, assisted by the District Warden, Charles Howard.
The newly installed officers are: Grand Knight - Tim Mahar, Deputy Grand Knight - Joe Syms, Chancellor - Shawn Boddy, Treasurer - Jesus Rojero, Financial Secretary - Tim Waldron, Recorder - Lenord Romero, Advocate - Kenneth Kuhn, Warden - Charles Walker, Inside Guard - John Cundiff, Outside Guard - Tom Turkowski, Trustee 1stYear - Don Stanley, Trustee 2nd Year - Russell Sikes, Trustee 3rd Year - Bill Cockayne and Chaplin - Father Ike.
Friday, June 8, 2007
Knights of Columbus Sets New Records for Charitable Giving, Volunteer Service
New Haven, CT - The Knights of Columbus announced today that it set new records for charitable giving and volunteer service hours in 2006.
The results of the Order's Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity for the year ending December 31, 2006 show that total contributions to charity at all levels reached $143,816,004 - exceeding the previous year's total by more than $4 million. The figure includes $35,133,393 donated by the Supreme Council, and $108,682,611 in charitable donations from state and local councils, Fourth Degree assemblies, and squire circles.
The survey also shows that the reported number of volunteer hours by Knights for charitable causes grew to 68,270,432 hours, up more than 4 million hours from 2005. There were 393,807 Knights of Columbus blood donors during the year, and Knights made more than 6 million visits to the sick and bereaved.
The volunteer efforts were spearheaded by the Knights continued commitment to the Gulf States region affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Shortly after hurricanes, the Knights donated more than $10 million to relief efforts, and donations of money and time continued throughout 2006.
Cumulative figures show that during the past decade, the Knights of Columbus has donated nearly $1.25 billion to charity, and provided in excess of 593 million hours of volunteer service in support of charitable causes.
The results of the Order's Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity for the year ending December 31, 2006 show that total contributions to charity at all levels reached $143,816,004 - exceeding the previous year's total by more than $4 million. The figure includes $35,133,393 donated by the Supreme Council, and $108,682,611 in charitable donations from state and local councils, Fourth Degree assemblies, and squire circles.
The survey also shows that the reported number of volunteer hours by Knights for charitable causes grew to 68,270,432 hours, up more than 4 million hours from 2005. There were 393,807 Knights of Columbus blood donors during the year, and Knights made more than 6 million visits to the sick and bereaved.
The volunteer efforts were spearheaded by the Knights continued commitment to the Gulf States region affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Shortly after hurricanes, the Knights donated more than $10 million to relief efforts, and donations of money and time continued throughout 2006.
Cumulative figures show that during the past decade, the Knights of Columbus has donated nearly $1.25 billion to charity, and provided in excess of 593 million hours of volunteer service in support of charitable causes.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Election of Officers
St. Patrick's Council 10925 held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, 5 June 2007 and elected a new slate of officers for Columbian Year 2008. Newly elected officers are:
Grand Knight ------------Tim Mahar
Deputy Grand Knight ----Joe Syms
Chancellor --------------- Shawn Boddy
Recorder -----------------Lenord Romero
Treasurer ----------------Jesus Rojero
Advocate -----------------Kenneth Kuhn
Warden ------------------Charles Walker
3rd Year Trustee ---------Bill Cockayne
Continuing as 1st Year Trustee is Don Stanley and 2nd Year Trustee is Russell Sikes.
Brother Knight Tim Waldron accepted the position as Financial Secretary.
Congratulations and thanks to all of the above for volunteering to serve in these positions.
Grand Knight ------------Tim Mahar
Deputy Grand Knight ----Joe Syms
Chancellor --------------- Shawn Boddy
Recorder -----------------Lenord Romero
Treasurer ----------------Jesus Rojero
Advocate -----------------Kenneth Kuhn
Warden ------------------Charles Walker
3rd Year Trustee ---------Bill Cockayne
Continuing as 1st Year Trustee is Don Stanley and 2nd Year Trustee is Russell Sikes.
Brother Knight Tim Waldron accepted the position as Financial Secretary.
Congratulations and thanks to all of the above for volunteering to serve in these positions.
Four Knights Receive the 3rd Degree
Congratulations to Brother Knights Shawn Boddy, John Cundiff, Kenneth Kuhn and Paul Szuszkiewicz who received their 3rd Degree at a ceremony hosted by the Fontana Knights of Columbus on Sunday, 3 June 2007. The Knights were accompanied by Brother Knights Tim Mahar, Russell Sikes, Joe Syms and Charles Walker.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Church Clean Up a Big Success
Congratulations and thanks to Brother Knights Barrett Sturdivant and Charles Pena for organizing the Annual Church Clean Up on Saturday, May 19, 2007. Many thanks also to all those knights who participated. Deacon Heames and his wife, Marianne took an active part in chopping and clearing weeds around St. Patricks House. This Knights of Columbus-sponsored annual event has greatly reduced the fire hazard on the church grounds.
Results of Spring Fling Craft Faire
Congratulations and many thanks to Brother Knight Bill Cockayne and all the knights who assisted at the Spring Fling Craft Faire held on May 12, 2007. Their efforts netted $826.00 which will be donated to the St. Patrick's Building Fund.
A special thanks to Eleanor Lara, member of the Pastoral Council, who worked so hard to make this event a success.
Thanks also to Brother Knights Jessie and Johnny Betancourt for organizing and running the Pancake Breakfast and snack bar. They earned $329.64, which will go to the KofC general fund.
A special thanks to Eleanor Lara, member of the Pastoral Council, who worked so hard to make this event a success.
Thanks also to Brother Knights Jessie and Johnny Betancourt for organizing and running the Pancake Breakfast and snack bar. They earned $329.64, which will go to the KofC general fund.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
2nd Degree Knights
Congratulations to the following Knights who made their 2nd degree on Tuesday, May 8, 2007: Shawn Boddy, John Cundiff, Joseph Celentano, Kenneth Kuhn, Charles Pena, Paul Szuszkiewicz, Tavish Sturdivant, and Victor Sturdivant!
Friday, May 4, 2007
Serving the community of St. Patrick Catholic Church
Our Officers:
Grand Knight: Paul Abeyta
Phone (951) 247-7894
Deputy Grand Knight: Timothy Mahar
Phone: (951) 789-2711
Financial Secretary: William Cockayne
Phone: (951) 242-5929
Treasurer: Russell Sikes
Phone: (951) 345-0133
Secretary: Joseph Syms
Phone: (951) 522-9286
Chaplain: Father Ike La Puebla
Nature of the ministry:
Founded by Father Michael J. McGivney on March 29, 1882 at St. Mary’s in New Haven, CT., the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s organization committed to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest lay Catholic family service organization. The order has over 1.6 million members world-wide. In 2005 the Knights combined to give more than 63 million hours of volunteer service and more than $1.36 million to a wide range of Church, community and charitable activities and programs.
Most recently, through it $1.3 million Heroes Fund, the Knights of Columbus granted $3,000 to the families of each of the fire fighters, law enforcement officers and emergency service personnel who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. The aid was give immediately and regardless of faith or membership in the Order.
The Principles of the Order:
Charity is the first principle of the Order. Knights are followers of Christ and men of faith. As St. James reminds us, ‘faith without works is dead.” Therefore, as Knights we are committed to charity, easing the plight of those less fortunate.
Unity is the second principle of the Knights of Columbus. In unity there is strength. Existing in an environment that was openly hostile to Catholics, the founders of the Order relied on the strength of unity to remain steadfast in the Faith while claiming their rightful place in society. Today the Order uses that strength to speak out for religiously-grounded moral values in a culture that has forsaken them.
Fraternity is the third principle of the Order. In 19th century America, life insurance was beyond the financial reach of many poor Catholics, and social services did not exist. Through the Knights of Columbus men were able to band together as brothers to help one another in times of distress, sickness and death.
Patriotism is the principle of the Fourth Degree. One of the reasons the Order was founded was to emphasize that Catholics are proud citizens of their countries. Today Fourth Degree Knights in full regalia, the visible arm of the Order, serve witness to the values of devotion to God and country, the bedrock of patriotism.
Purpose of the ministry:
Service to the church and community is a top priority for the Order. Knights serve the parish and community in many ways including:
• Collecting clothing for needy people
• Raising money for the intellectually challenged
• Conducting blood drives
• Assisting in parish activities such as: Trunk or Treat, Parish Clean-up, Craft Fair, Parish BBQ
• Sponsoring an essay and poster contest for youth
• Tee sponsor for the Mission Ministry Golf Tournament
• Purchased two wheelchairs for the Wheelchair Foundation
• Donations to support seminarians in need
• Conduct cell phone drive for troops overseas
• Conduct eyeglasses drive
Prerequisites and/or Participation Requirements:
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to any practical Catholic man in union with the Holy See who is not less than 18 years of age on his last birthday. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church.
Time Commitment:
The Council meets one night a month, all members are encouraged to participate in volunteer activities as much as time permits.
Benefits of Membership:
All members are eligible to participate in the Knights of Columbus insurance program. A member may also purchase insurance coverage for his spouse or his children.
The Knights of Columbus also offer scholarships based on need to members and their families. Each member receives a subscription to the monthly Columbia magazine.
Link to Knights of Columbus website: http://www.kofc.org/
Grand Knight: Paul Abeyta
Phone (951) 247-7894
Deputy Grand Knight: Timothy Mahar
Phone: (951) 789-2711
Financial Secretary: William Cockayne
Phone: (951) 242-5929
Treasurer: Russell Sikes
Phone: (951) 345-0133
Secretary: Joseph Syms
Phone: (951) 522-9286
Chaplain: Father Ike La Puebla
Nature of the ministry:
Founded by Father Michael J. McGivney on March 29, 1882 at St. Mary’s in New Haven, CT., the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s organization committed to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest lay Catholic family service organization. The order has over 1.6 million members world-wide. In 2005 the Knights combined to give more than 63 million hours of volunteer service and more than $1.36 million to a wide range of Church, community and charitable activities and programs.
Most recently, through it $1.3 million Heroes Fund, the Knights of Columbus granted $3,000 to the families of each of the fire fighters, law enforcement officers and emergency service personnel who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. The aid was give immediately and regardless of faith or membership in the Order.
The Principles of the Order:
Charity is the first principle of the Order. Knights are followers of Christ and men of faith. As St. James reminds us, ‘faith without works is dead.” Therefore, as Knights we are committed to charity, easing the plight of those less fortunate.
Unity is the second principle of the Knights of Columbus. In unity there is strength. Existing in an environment that was openly hostile to Catholics, the founders of the Order relied on the strength of unity to remain steadfast in the Faith while claiming their rightful place in society. Today the Order uses that strength to speak out for religiously-grounded moral values in a culture that has forsaken them.
Fraternity is the third principle of the Order. In 19th century America, life insurance was beyond the financial reach of many poor Catholics, and social services did not exist. Through the Knights of Columbus men were able to band together as brothers to help one another in times of distress, sickness and death.
Patriotism is the principle of the Fourth Degree. One of the reasons the Order was founded was to emphasize that Catholics are proud citizens of their countries. Today Fourth Degree Knights in full regalia, the visible arm of the Order, serve witness to the values of devotion to God and country, the bedrock of patriotism.
Purpose of the ministry:
Service to the church and community is a top priority for the Order. Knights serve the parish and community in many ways including:
• Collecting clothing for needy people
• Raising money for the intellectually challenged
• Conducting blood drives
• Assisting in parish activities such as: Trunk or Treat, Parish Clean-up, Craft Fair, Parish BBQ
• Sponsoring an essay and poster contest for youth
• Tee sponsor for the Mission Ministry Golf Tournament
• Purchased two wheelchairs for the Wheelchair Foundation
• Donations to support seminarians in need
• Conduct cell phone drive for troops overseas
• Conduct eyeglasses drive
Prerequisites and/or Participation Requirements:
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to any practical Catholic man in union with the Holy See who is not less than 18 years of age on his last birthday. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church.
Time Commitment:
The Council meets one night a month, all members are encouraged to participate in volunteer activities as much as time permits.
Benefits of Membership:
All members are eligible to participate in the Knights of Columbus insurance program. A member may also purchase insurance coverage for his spouse or his children.
The Knights of Columbus also offer scholarships based on need to members and their families. Each member receives a subscription to the monthly Columbia magazine.
Link to Knights of Columbus website: http://www.kofc.org/
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