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We are Council 10245 of the Knights of Columbus, with almost 300 members from St
Ann parish, supporting other ministries, assisting the needy, fighting for Pro-Life
issues, raising money for scholarships, Carnival, Picnic or Prayer.
Ann parish, supporting other ministries, assisting the needy, fighting for Pro-Life
issues, raising money for scholarships, Carnival, Picnic or Prayer.
At our May meeting we elected Officers for the upcoming KofC year. Our
Nominating Committee (John Schott, Walt McGough, and Ken Chmiel) helped us
select a great slate of new and returning officers to lead our Council into the future.
Please welcome our new and returning officers into their new challenge !
New Officers
Grand Knight Nick Panza
Deputy Grand Knight Jim Wagner
Recorder Paul Norkett
Chancellor John Hart
Warden Mike Fischer
Outside Guard Stephen Klespis
Returning Officers
Financial Secretary* Michael Moulden
Treasurer Nick Bassi
Advocate Bill Cavalle
Inside Guard Lupe Rodriguez
Outside Guard Dennis Duck
Trustees Bill Morris, Barry Willett,
Tony Rausch
Chaplain Msgr Leon Duesman
* FS is appointed by Supreme
Nominating Committee (John Schott, Walt McGough, and Ken Chmiel) helped us
select a great slate of new and returning officers to lead our Council into the future.
Please welcome our new and returning officers into their new challenge !
New Officers
Grand Knight Nick Panza
Deputy Grand Knight Jim Wagner
Recorder Paul Norkett
Chancellor John Hart
Warden Mike Fischer
Outside Guard Stephen Klespis
Returning Officers
Financial Secretary* Michael Moulden
Treasurer Nick Bassi
Advocate Bill Cavalle
Inside Guard Lupe Rodriguez
Outside Guard Dennis Duck
Trustees Bill Morris, Barry Willett,
Tony Rausch
Chaplain Msgr Leon Duesman
* FS is appointed by Supreme
Knights of Columbus: 125 Years in service to One; in service to all
The fraternal year 2007-2008 marked 125 years since the founding of the Knights of
Columbus by Father Michael J. McGivney. Many things have changed since that time, but
the Order is still true to its founding principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Charity
being the most important. Its mission is to encourage fraternity and benevolence among
its members, to evangelize, to promote tolerance, to encourage civic loyalty, and to
protect the interests of the Roman Catholic Church. Father McGivney believed his
Knights could change the hearts of men and bring peace on earth. Through their efforts
of charity and evangelism the Order has become the largest lay ministry within the
Church with over 1.9 million members.
While the Order is the largest laity within the Church, it counts among its ranks seven
saints and four blesseds — laymen and priests, martyrs and untiring witnesses to our
Catholic faith and Columbianism. Most recently, three Knights have been elevated to the
College of Cardinals while hundreds of others serve as archbishops, bishops, priests and
deacons. Recently the Knights dedicated the stunning $1 million dollar Knights of
Columbus Incarnation Dome at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception in Washington, D.C.
The fraternal year 2007-2008 marked 125 years since the founding of the Knights of
Columbus by Father Michael J. McGivney. Many things have changed since that time, but
the Order is still true to its founding principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Charity
being the most important. Its mission is to encourage fraternity and benevolence among
its members, to evangelize, to promote tolerance, to encourage civic loyalty, and to
protect the interests of the Roman Catholic Church. Father McGivney believed his
Knights could change the hearts of men and bring peace on earth. Through their efforts
of charity and evangelism the Order has become the largest lay ministry within the
Church with over 1.9 million members.
While the Order is the largest laity within the Church, it counts among its ranks seven
saints and four blesseds — laymen and priests, martyrs and untiring witnesses to our
Catholic faith and Columbianism. Most recently, three Knights have been elevated to the
College of Cardinals while hundreds of others serve as archbishops, bishops, priests and
deacons. Recently the Knights dedicated the stunning $1 million dollar Knights of
Columbus Incarnation Dome at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception in Washington, D.C.
In continuing their assistance to the Missionaries of Charity, the council answered the
Sisters' request and repainted the women's shelter and paved additional sidewalks so they
didn't have to place food for the poor to eat upon the damp ground. Sister Mary Nirmala
Joshi, who is the successor of Mother Theresa, asked that the Knights of our council
escort her in her trip to Dallas and the council also provided diocesan color corp to assist
with the mass.
Others include a special charity for Msgr. Duesman which is the monthly dinner that is
prepared, delivered and served at Hillcrest House for the AIDS sufferers there. The BBQ
for Life, which raises $5,000 - $6,000 annually for the White Rose women’s center, to
continue their work in saving the lives of the unborn. Donation pickup for Christian
Communiy Action (CCA); the Wheelchair Foundation program at the Veterans Hospital;
Breakfast for the Sisters in Christ, the “Keep Christ in Christmas” campaign; the pro-life
rosary, bishops mass and march to the federal building; and many, many more.
Being a Knight is more than camaraderie, it is being involved with your community. It is
supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith. It is about
protecting and enhancing your family life.
When we reflect on our history, it’s inspiring to see how Father McGivney’s dedication
has given rise to an organization that has touched so many. Decades later, councils
number in the thousands and our members in the millions. In total, the Knights of
Columbus has raised over a billion dollars for charitable causes. And our hopes and
dreams for tomorrow are greater, because the need is, too.
Today, we’re looking for the next generation of Knights. Men of character and conviction
who are driven by both faith and conscience to do truly meaningful works. And the tangible
rewards for members are numerous, from scholarships for our sons and daughters,
to being able to participate in one of the leading insurance programs in the country.
But of the countless rewards Knighthood offers, perhaps the most inviting is this:
The knowledge that, as a Knight, you can make a difference. Through fearless service.
Through heartfelt perseverance. And, above all, through unfaltering fellowship.
Ask a Knight how to join or contact the Grand Knight for more information.
Sisters' request and repainted the women's shelter and paved additional sidewalks so they
didn't have to place food for the poor to eat upon the damp ground. Sister Mary Nirmala
Joshi, who is the successor of Mother Theresa, asked that the Knights of our council
escort her in her trip to Dallas and the council also provided diocesan color corp to assist
with the mass.
Others include a special charity for Msgr. Duesman which is the monthly dinner that is
prepared, delivered and served at Hillcrest House for the AIDS sufferers there. The BBQ
for Life, which raises $5,000 - $6,000 annually for the White Rose women’s center, to
continue their work in saving the lives of the unborn. Donation pickup for Christian
Communiy Action (CCA); the Wheelchair Foundation program at the Veterans Hospital;
Breakfast for the Sisters in Christ, the “Keep Christ in Christmas” campaign; the pro-life
rosary, bishops mass and march to the federal building; and many, many more.
Being a Knight is more than camaraderie, it is being involved with your community. It is
supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith. It is about
protecting and enhancing your family life.
When we reflect on our history, it’s inspiring to see how Father McGivney’s dedication
has given rise to an organization that has touched so many. Decades later, councils
number in the thousands and our members in the millions. In total, the Knights of
Columbus has raised over a billion dollars for charitable causes. And our hopes and
dreams for tomorrow are greater, because the need is, too.
Today, we’re looking for the next generation of Knights. Men of character and conviction
who are driven by both faith and conscience to do truly meaningful works. And the tangible
rewards for members are numerous, from scholarships for our sons and daughters,
to being able to participate in one of the leading insurance programs in the country.
But of the countless rewards Knighthood offers, perhaps the most inviting is this:
The knowledge that, as a Knight, you can make a difference. Through fearless service.
Through heartfelt perseverance. And, above all, through unfaltering fellowship.
Ask a Knight how to join or contact the Grand Knight for more information.
Knights John Schott, Msgr. Duesman
and Marty Walsh
and Marty Walsh
