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.