Council 10925 Earns Star Council Award for 2008-09 Fraternal Year

District Deputy, Sir Knight Charles Howard congratulates Grand Knight, Sir Knight Joseph Syms on receiving the Star Council Award for the Fraternal Year 2008-2009, the highest distinction available to a local Knights of Columbus Council.
A total of 1,425 councils throughout the United States earned the Star Council Award. These councils, led by their Grand Knights, conducted the required charitable and fraternal programs in the "Surge with Service" areas, and also achieved their membership and insurance quotas. The Knights of Council 10925 are to be commended for their generous donation of time, money and service in earning this prestigious award.

Trunk N Treat Oct 24, 2009

Congratulations and a big Thank You to Sir Knight Bill Cockayne, Eleanor Lara and all the members of the Trunk N Treat Committee for the tremendous event they staged on Oct 24, 2009.

The weather was mild and the atmosphere was festive as hundreds of little Trunk N Treaters filled St. Patrick’s square and parking lot for an early start on Halloween. They got to try their luck at a dozen game booths at which everyone was a winner. Music from a DJ filled the air and even inspired a few brave souls to start dancing. Medals were awarded to the Most Original and Most Humorous of the many cars that were decorated for the evening. The bake sale featured many delicious home made cakes, muffins, and cookies while the stalwart kitchen crew kept those great nachos and chili dogs coming all night long! A special thanks to the Squires for selling churros and popcorn and the teens who staffed the nachos and hot dogs tables and several of the game booths.

Trunk N Treat 2009 was so successful that Council 10925 was able to donate $100 to the Faith Formation Program and $1200 to the St. Patricks Building Fund from the net proceeds.

Intellectually Challenged Drive Successful Again!

Under the leadership of Chairman Joe Ko and Grand Knight Joe Syms the St. Patricks Intellectually Challenged "Tootsie Roll" Drive was successful once again this year. Volunteer Knights asked for contributions from the St. Patrick’s community on the first two weekends of October and followed with solicitations at the Visterra Credit Union and Albertsons on Pigeon Pass Road. In all, the drive netted approximately $1500 which will be donated to the Moreno Valley Resource Center. Pictured above are (from left to right) Victor Estrada, John Cundiff and IC Drive Chairman Jo Ko soliciting donations at Albertsons.

Pictured below are two "Junior Knights" Gherig Syms, nephew of Grand Knight Joe Syms (left) and Lucas Despart, son of Deputy Grand Knight Tony Despart (right) helping out after Mass at St. Patricks.

Garcia Named 2009 Knight of the Year

Brother Knight Francisco S. Garcia was named the 2009 Knight of the Year for St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925. Garcia was the Council Membership Director for the 2009-2009 Columbian Year and exceeded the quota necessary for qualifying for Star Council. He also received the VIP Club Certificate from the Supreme Grand Knight Carl Anderson for his recruitment efforts. Shown above, from left to right, are Grand Knight Joe Syms, Brother Knight Francisco S. Garcia, and District Deputy Charles Howard. Congratulations to Brother Knight Garcia and many thanks for your hard work in the past year!

Council 10925 Installation of Officers

St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 conducted an Installation of Officers for the Columbian Year 2009-2010 on Saturday, 22 August 2009 at the St. Patricks Ministry Center.

The ceremony was presided over by District Deputy Sir Knight Charles Howard (pictured above left) and Council Chaplain Father Enrique LaPuebla (Father Ike, pictured above right).

The Council Officers for the coming year are: Grand Knight - Joe Syms, Deputy Grand Knight - Tony Despart, Chancellor - Barrett Sturdivant, Advocate - Ken Kuhn, Treasurer - Paul Szuszkiewicz, Recorder - John Cundiff, Warden - Victor Bengard, Inside Guard - Joe Ko, Outside Guard - Francisco S. Garcia, Lecturer - Tim Mahar, Trustees - Russell Sikes, Tim Mahar, Jesse Betancourt, and Financial Secretary - Bill Cockayne.

Pictured below right are the Council Officers and below left is Deputy Grand Knight Tony Despart receiving the DGK jewels from his wife, Norma.

Pancake Breakfast Scores With Hungry Parishioners

The St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 hosted a pancake breakfast on April 26, 2009, featuring their renowned "light and fluffy" pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage. The Lord smiled and blessed us with beautiful weather as the good parishioners of St. Patricks enjoyed their meal. Among those spotted in the crowd were Father Ike, Grand Knight Joe Syms and Deacon Heames. Thanks and congratulations go to the hard working kitchen crew - head chef Jesse Betancourt, chairman Jose Cortez, Johnny Betancourt, and Paul Szuszkiewicz - and to all those faithful knights who assisted in the setup, serving, and cleanup. The event netted $690.00 for the Council General fund.

Shown above are the Sturdivants and Mahars
ready for their pancakes.

Father Ike with a parishioner

Grand Knight Joe Syms manning the Recruitment Table

Columbian Squires Make Donation to St. Patrick's General Fund

The St. Patricks Columbian Squires donated $326 to the St. Patrick’s General Fund at the 8:00 a.m. Mass on 26 April 2009. The Squires have committed to donating part of their earnings from their after-mass Coffee and Doughnuts fundraisers to the parish general fund. Past Grand Knight Russell Sikes is the sponsor for the Squires Circle and is to be commended for his efforts in organizing the Circle. He is now in the process of organizing a Rose Squires Circle for young ladies who wish to serve the church and community.

Knights Host Another Successful Blood Drive

The St. Patrick's Knights of Columbus Council 10925 hosted another successful blood drive at St. Patricks on 2 May 2009. Blood Drive Chairman Victor Bengard reported that 53 pints of blood were received this year, topping last year's total by 3 pints. The donations will go into an account with Life Stream for St. Patricks Parish to aid any parishioner in need of blood. Shown above are Brother Knight Antonio Ruelas (top left) and his wife, Maria Ruelas, (top right) donating blood. Celebrating their successful donations are (from left to right) Russell Sikes, Antonio and Maria Ruelas, Grand Knight Joe Syms, Paul Szuszkiewicz and Don Curtis.

Knights Serve Up Pancake Breakfast

The St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 hosted a pancake breakfast on December 7, 2008, featuring their renowned "light and fluffy" pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage. The Lord smiled and blessed us with good weather as the good parishioners of St. Patricks enjoyed their meal.

Among those spotted in the crowd were Father Fernando (left), Grand Knight Joe Syms and family (center) and Deacon Heames (right).
Once again thanks and congratulations go to the hard working kitchen crew pictured below: Paul Szuszkiewicz, head chef Jesse Betancourt and Jose Cortez.

Knights donate to St. Patricks Religious Education Program

Grand Knight Joe Syms, assisted by a cohort of Brother Knights, presents a check for $100 to Chris Robbins, Coordinator of Catechetical Ministry, for support of the St. Patricks Religious Education program. The check is the latest in a series of continuing donations to the program made by Council 10925.

The donation was made December 7, 2008 at the Pancake Breakfast held at St. Patricks. Proceeds from these fundraisers are routinely used to support various parish activities.

"Trunk and Treat" Proceeds Donated to St. Patricks Building Fund

Grand Knight Joe Syms gives a check for $1184 for the Parish Building Fund to Deacon Richard Heames at the 8:00 am Mass at St. Patricks on December 7, 2008. The check represents the net proceeds of the "Trunk and Treat" celebration held at St. Patricks on October 25, 2008. The event was sponsored by the St. Patricks Knights of Columbus Council 10925 with participation by several of the parish groups including the Columbian Squires, the Santo Nino group and the Youth Ministry. Sir Knight Bill Cockayne, assisted by Eleanor Lara, has chaired the "Trunk and Treat" organizing committee for several years and is a major reason for the overall success of the event . Congratulations and a hearty thank you to Bill and Eleanor and all who participated in this year's celebration!

Congratulations to New 1st Degree Knights

Grand Knight Joe Syms (center) St. Patricks Council 10925 congratulates John Bateman (left) and Sergio de la Garza (right) on receiving the 1st Degree in the Knights of Columbus. The two new knights recieved the 1st Degree in a ceremony conducted at St. Christophers in Moreno Valley on September 28, 2008. Both John and Sergio are active members in the parish ministry at St. Patricks.

Columbian Squires Donate to Intellectually Handicapped Drive

Grand Knight Joe Syms accepts a $126 donation to the Intellectually Handicapped Drive from the St. Patricks Columbian Squires represented by David Potowki, Dwayne Borne, and Delbert Bryant. Also pictured is Past Grand Knight Russell Sikes who is the sponsor for the Squires Circle. As part of the Knights of Columbus Intellectually Handicapped Drive the money, along with other funds raised by St. Patricks Council 10925, will be donated to the Moreno Valley Resource Center. Approximately $1500 will be donated to the Resource Center this year.