Trunk-n-Treat a "Haunted" Happening at St. Patricks

The St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 sponsored the annual Trunk-n-Treat celebration at St. Patricks on October 25, 2008. The Knights were assisted by the Columbian Squires, the Santa Nino Group and several other parish ministries. Festively costumed parishioners enjoyed food, a dozen game booths and visits to the "Holy Bones" Cemetery as well as "trunk or treating" at a number of decorated cars and trucks in the parking lot.

"Haunting" Visitors

"Holy Bones" Cemetery

"Trunks" and "Treats"

Knights at Work...and Play

(Leftabove) Jose Cortez and Salvador Lemus take care of kitchen clean-up with a smile.

(Right above) Kevin Joyce, Donald Lee, Grand Knight Joe Syms, and Trunk-n-Treat Chairman Bill Cockayne take a break during festivities.

Congratulations to New 3rd Degree Knights

St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 congratulates five Knights who received the 3rd Degree in a ceremony conducted at St. Mel's Church, Norco on Sunday September 21, 2008. The new 3rd Degree Knights are Victor Bengard, Sigfriedo Corona, Jose Cortez, Samuel Gutierrez and Eduardo Villarta. The Knights were accompanied by several members of Council 10925.
Pictured above (from left to right) are Franciso Garcia, Membership Director; Charles Howard, District Deputy; Jose Cortez; Victor Bengard; Joseph Syms, Grand Knight; Eduardo Villarta; Samuel Gutierrez; Sigfriedo Corona; Charles Walker, Council Warden; Russell Sykes, Past Grand Knight; and Tony Despart, District Warden.

Knights Complete Successful Intellectually Handicapped Drive

The St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 conducted their annual fundraising drive for the Intellectually Handicapped during the month of October 2008. Known also as the "Tootsie Roll" drive all proceeds from this drive will go to the Moreno Valley Resouce Center to benefit the Intellectually Handicapped in the council's own community. This year approximately $1500 will be donated to the Resouce Center.

The Knights would like to thank St. Patricks Catholic Church, Visterra Credit Union, Moreno Valley and Albertsons Grocery Store, Moreno Valley for permisison to solicit contributions at their sites. Pictured above (from left to right) are Tim Mahar, Charles Walker and IH Drive Chairman Leonard Romero at Albertsons Grocery Store.

Knights Participate in Parish Ministry Fair

On Sunday, September 21, 2008, St. Patricks Pastoral Council sponsored a Ministry Fair for all active ministries of the church. The Knights of Columbus Council 10925 took advantage of this golden opportunity to display their message of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism and support for the Church and Community. This turned out to be an especially rewarding experience as four young men expressed interest in becoming knights and many more left with literature about the Knights of Columbus. Pictured above are (from left to right) Francisco Garcia, Membership Director; Joe Syms, Grand Knight; and Tim Mahar, Chancellor. Founded over 126 years ago, in March 1882, by Father Michael McGivney, the Knights of Columbus is the world's largest lay Catholic organization with over1.75 million members in the United States, Canada, the Phillipines, Mexico, Central America, and Poland. The results of the Order's Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity for the year ending December 2007 show that total contributions to charity at all levels reached $144,911,781. The survey also reported that the number of volunteer hours by Knights for charitable causes grew to 68,695,768 hours. There were more than 393,030 Knights of Columbus blood donors during the year, and the Knights made more than 5.5 milliion visits to the sick and bereaved.

Knights Hold Fundraiser at Shakey's Pizza

Taking advantage of the non-profit fundraising program, the St. Patricks Council 10925 held a fundraiser at Shakey's Pizza on Sunday, September 14, 2008. Coordinated by Sir Knight Tony Despart the affair succeded in bringing Knights and their families together in a relaxed informal atmosphere. Pictured at left are (from left to right) David Tizano, Past Grand Knight of Fr. Patrick J. Scanlon Council 9986, Paul Abeyta, Nancy Abeyta, Norma Despart, Stephanie Piotrowski and daughter, Tony Despart, Dominic Piotrowski, Joe Syms, Grand Knight of St. Patricks Council 10925, Jean Mahar and Mary Tizano.

Council 10925 Corporate Communion

St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 marked the beginning of autumn with a Corporate Communion at the 5:30 pm Mass at St. Patricks on September 6, 2008. The intent of a Corporate Communion is to promote spiritual growth by bringing together Council and parish families to celebrate the Eucharist and share time with each other. Knights assisted in the celebration of the Mass as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality Ministry and Choir members.




Over 50 Knights, spouses and family members attended the Mass. Shown in the first row in the picture above are (from left to right) Sir Knight Tony Despart and family, Grand Knight Joseph Syms and Brother Knight Jose Cortez and family.

Congratulations to New 1st and 2nd Degree Knights

St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council 10925 welcomes three new knights who received their 1st Degree on 12 July 2008 at St. Christophers in Moreno Valley. Receiving the 1st Degree were James Blythe, Salvador Lemus and Arturo Malimit.

The Council also congratulates five knights who received the 2nd Degree at a ceremony in Beaumont on 30 June 2008.

Knights receiving the 2nd Degree were Victor Bengard, Jose Cortez, Samuel Gutierrez, Donald Lee, and Eduardo Villarta.

Pictured above (left to right) are 1st Degree Knight Salvador Lemus, and 2nd Degree Knights Jose Cortez and Samuel Gutierrez.

Pictured to the right (left to right) are 1st Degree Knights Arturo Malimit and James Blythe.

Knights of Columbus Council 10925 Announces New Officers

St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council 10925 announces its new officers for the 2008-09 Columbian Year.

The officers are: Grand Knight Joseph Syms, Chaplain Father Enrique LaPuebla, Deputy Grand Knight Jesse Betancourt, Chancellor Tim Mahar, and Recorder Leonard Romero.

Other officers named are: Financial Secretary William Cockayne, Treasurer Jesus Rojero, Advocate Paul Abeyta, Warden Charles Walker and Guards Donald Curtis and Paul Szuskiewicz.

The Board of Trustees includes: Russell Sikes, Paul Abeyta and Tim Mahar.

Pictured above (back row from left to right) are: Tim Mahar, Paul Abeyta, Donald Curtis, Joseph Syms, Paul Szuskiewicz and William Cockayne; (front row, kneeling) Jesus Rojero and Francisco Garcia.

With more than 1.7 million members, the Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic lay organization. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, the community, families, and young people.

Knights Celebrate 4th of July with Flagpole Dedication

The Knights of Columbus Council 10925 celebrated the 4th of July 2008 by sponsoring a barbeque and fireworks viewing at St. Patricks and dedicating a new flagpole erected behind the Ministry Center. The flagpole is a long-held dream of the Council and is dedicated in honor of the deceased Knights of Knights of Columbus Council 10925. It is jointly sponsored by Council 10925, the Chelbana Assembly 2306, and the St. Patrick Senior Adult Ministry.

Prior to the dedication ceremony the Knights held a barbeque that was attended by over 100 parish members. To begin the festivities Father Enrique LaPuebla, the Council chaplain, delivered a benediction to bless the site (see picture above).

Grand Knight Tim Mahar and Deputy Grand Knight Joe Syms were accorded the honor of raising the flag for the first time ( picture below left).

Following the raising of the flag everyone settled in to view the spectacular fireworks display put on by the city of Moreno Valley.

Special thanks to Sir Knight John Cundiff for planning and organizing the event, to all the knights who assisted in the set-up, serving, and clean-up and, most especially, to Sir Knight Bill Cockayne who was largely responsible for the fund-raising, procurement and physical set-up of the flagploe.

Thanks also to Deacon Richard Heames for granting approval of the project and location of the flagpole to honor our deceased knights and our country.

Knights Hold Spring Clean-Up at St. Patricks

The Knights of Colombus Council 10925 celebrated the arrival of Spring with the annual clean-up on May 3, 2008. From 7:00 a.m. till noon, the Knights, aided by parish members, cleared the area along the driveway and on the hill behind St. Patrick House to reduce the fire hazard posed by the weeds and dry brush that accumulate each year. Special thanks go to Brother Knight Sam Gutierrez who organized the event and to parish members Evan and Angel Perez, the Pantoja Family, Scott Kolano, Chris Fopiano, and Ernesto Rendou who also participated in this successful effort.

Shown above are pictures of the area before and after the clean-up.

Congratulations to New Knights

The St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council

10925 is proud to welcome three new members; Jaime Mendoza who received the 1st Degree on April 13, 2008; and Jose Cortez and Benjamin Adame who received the 1st Degree on May 18, 2008.

Pictured at left above are Charles Walker, sponsor; Barrett Sturdivant, Membership Director; Jaime Mendoza; and Dennis Hillard, District Deputy.

Pictured at right above are Jose Cortez; Charles Walker, sponsor; and Benjamin Adame.

Pancake Breakfast Proves a Tasty Proposition

On Sunday, April 13, 2008, St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council 10925 held a pancake breakfast at St. Patrick Catholic Church. According to co-chairmen Sir Knights Bill Cockayne and Charles Howard over 220 meals were served to satisfied parishioners. Sir Knight Jesse Betancourt once again proved himself the best cook in three counties by serving up mounds of delicious pancakes, fluffy scrambled eggs, crisp bacon and sausage. Over twenty-five knights turned out to assist in the set-up, cooking, serving, and clean-up. The profit generated by the event will be deposited in the council general fund and used to support various charitable activities throughout the parish. Thanks to all those knights who generously donated their time to make this event a huge success.

Knights Sponsor Successful Blood Drive!

St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council 10925 sponsored a highly successful blood drive at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Brother Knight Shawn Boddy, assisted by Sir Knights Joe Syms and Russell Sikes, coordinated the drive with the Riverside County Red Cross. The drive netted 52 units of blood which will be credited to the St. Patrick account and used to help parishioners in need of blood donations.

Congratulations to New 4th Degree Knights

St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 congratulates nine member knights who received the 4th Degree at an exemplification conducted at the DoubleTree Hotel in Ontario, CA on 2 February 2008. In all, the honor of the 4th Degree was conferred upon 178 knights representing districts in Southern California. The nine knghts were sponsored by the A. F. Chelbana Assembly 2306, Moreno Valley. New 4th Degree members are James Cook, John Cundiff, Francis Ifeacho, Kenneth Kuhn, Tim Mahar, Jesus Rojero, Tom Turkowski, Tim Waldron, and Charles Walker.

Knights Present Check to Moreno Valley Resource Center

St Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 presented a check in the amount of $1,924 to the Moreno Valley Resource Center on Friday, 15 February 2008. The check represents the proceeds of the "Tootsie Roll" drive conducted during October 2007. The knights collected donations at several locations, including St. Patricks Church, Albertsons Grocery Store on Pigeon Pass Road, Moreno Valley and the Visterra Credit Union on Cactus Ave, Moreno Valley.

The Moreno Valley Resource Center, on Heacock St, Moreno Valley, provides long-term developmental services to adults with developmental disabilities who are in need of full-time programming to ensure the development and maintenance of functional skills required for self-advocacy, community integration, employment and self-care. The individual's needs are of the highest priority, and a low consumer to staff ratio ensures appropriate on-on-one instruction.

Shown in the picture are Grand Knight Tim Mahar and MR Drive Chairman John Cundiff presenting the check to the Resource Center Director Melissa Cross accompanied by MVRC consumers Joseph O'Connor and Catrina Pitallos.

Knights Welcome Two New Members

The St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 welcomed two new members to the council on Sunday, 15 February 2008. Brother Knights Sigifredo Corona and Eduardo Villalta received the 1st Degree at a ceremony held at St. Christophers Church in Moreno Valley. They were accompanied by their sponsors, Franciso S. Garcia and Charles Walker and Grand Knight Tim Mahar. Pictured above are Franciso Garcia, Sigifredo Corona, Tim Mahar, Eduardo Villalta, and Charles Walker. St. Patricks Council 10925 has added 11 new members since the July 2007, the start of the Columbian year.

Knghts Present Check to Religious Education Program

Tim Mahar, Grand Knight of St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925, presents a check for $210.00 for the St. Patricks Religious Education Program to Chris Robbins, Coordinator of Catechetical Ministry and Linda Williams, Religious Education instructor.

Knights of Columbus State Scholarship

One of the most overlooked Knights of Columbus Programs is the State Scholarship, designed specifically for high school seniors planning to enter College or continuing students currently enrolled in a College or University. Deadline for submittal of an application portfolio is March 1, 2008

The Scholarship Program offers 11 $1,000 scholarships plus 1 $500 scholarship, has helped many students in California to afford to begin College and others to stay in College and provides no restrictions to the type of school, whether a public or private institution.

Qualifications of Scholarships, Required Documents, Scholarship Application, Verification of Eligibility, Personal Statement Requirements, Application Portfolio Deadline and Portfolio Submittal Location are all found on Pages 124 through 127 within the California State Council Program Handbook and the State Council Website. Every Grand Knight in every Council has a copy of this Handbook

You can't possibly imagine the words of gratitude and prayers of thanksgiving that come to us from winning Scholarship recipients and their families. Yet, how many times I have the words from Brother Knights, "If I only knew about it, my son or daughter would have applied for it because they might qualify for a Scholarship".

NOW is the time for students and their families to begin the application process in order to meet the deadline of March 1, 2008. NOW is the time for all Councils and Brother Knights to promote this valuable Program that supports the youth of our State.

GOD BLESS,
David Walker, Chairman
California State Scholarship Committee
Tel. 949-448-8120

Two New Knights Welcomed to Council 10925

St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 recently welcomed two new members to its ranks. Victor Bengard and Samuel Gutierrez received the First Degree in an exemplification ceremony held at St. Christopher's in Moreno Valley on 8 December 2007. All First Degree exemplifications held through the end of the 2007-08 fraternal year will be held in honor of Pope Benedict XVI. Every new knight recruited between now and April 20 will have his name listed in a special book that Supreme Knight Carl Anderson will present to Pope Benedict during his visit to the United States in April 2008. Samuel and Victor's names will be entered in this book.

Knights Donate Trunk or Treat Receipts to St Patricks

On Thursday, 3 January 2008, the St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 presented a check for $2,084.00 to Deacon Richard Heames, pastoral coordinator for St. Patricks Catholic Church. The amount represents the net profits of the Trunk or Treat Celebration held on 27 October 2007. The annual event was planned and directed by Sir Knight Bill Cockayne. Bill coordinated the efforts of several parish ministries including the Knights of Columbus, the Pastoral Council, the Mission Ministry and the Religious Education Program among others. Shown in the pictures above are Grand Knight Tim Mahar thanking Bill Cockayne for his efforts and Deacon Heames accepting the check from Tim Mahar and Bill Cockayne.

Brother Knight Walker Receives Recruiter Award

On Thursday, 3 January 2008, District Deputy Dennis Hillard presented the Top Recruiter for 2006 - 2007 Award from the Arrowhead Desert Valley Chapter to Brother Knight Charles Walker. A member of St Patricks Council 10925, Charles recruited 11 new members during this period.