Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the Lake Council #9273

Officers:

Supreme Knight- Patrick E. Kelly

State Deputy- Mike Grudzinski

District Deputy- Ron Schwintek

Grand Knight- Bill Farfan

Deputy Grand Knight- Steve Jannetti

Chaplain- Father Michael Penn

Chancellor- Mike Scherer

Financial Secretary- Larry Bayliss

Treasurer- David Miller

Recorder- John Weidler

Warden- Joe Mayer

Inside Guard- David Hotop

Outside Guard- David Kneeter

Advocate-Tom Lorraine

1 Yr. Trustee- Luke Graessle

2 Yr. Trustee- Mike Petro

3 Yr. Trustee- George Parise

Lecturer- Gunther Skaletz

Insurance Agent- Kevin Schubert

SPIRITUAL

Our Pastor is our Spiritual leader.  The Council Officers working with Father have developed a Faith in Action Program for the Council.  The Faith in Action Program involves Faith, Family, Community and Life Categories.

The programs outlined by Father and the Officers offers men a place to lead their families and communities in faith and service and put their faith and service into action.

These opportunities allow each Knight to:

  1. Grow in faith and build a strong parish and Church. Aid Priest and Religious in formation, honor Mary, mother of God, engage in serious reflections and religious activities.

 

  1. Make a powerful difference in our community. Help those less fortunate with basic human needs of food, clothing, shelter, mobility and compassion

 

  1. Strengthen families through faith and service. Socialize and pray with other faith-filled Catholic families through special events, religious services and volunteer opportunities.

 

  1. Create a culture of life, assist pregnant women in need, care for the elderly, aid the handicapped and empower those with special needs to realize their full potential.

 

    FUNCTIONS

Benefits

  • The Knights of Columbus was chartered in 1882 as a Catholic Fraternal organization. It was founded on the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.  Today there over 1.8 million members.
  • The Order helps its members obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs and contributes time and energy worldwide to service in communities.
  • Our Lady of the Lake Council has available various economic programs and provides resources to our Church and Community as shown under Charities.
  • The Council is the only Catholic men’s organization within our Parish and has pledged to support the Pastor and Parish. Our Pastor is a Former State Chaplain and has first-hand knowledge of how Knights can support our Parish.
  • Come, join us in support of our Pastor, Parish and community while investigating how the Knights may help in your economic plans while enjoying camaraderie with the other Knights in Council 9273.

CHARITIES:

During the calendar year of 2019, your local Knights of Columbus donated over $19,000 to the following organizations:

Council Donations in 2019:

Cardinal Glennon Hospital - $2,227                            

Miller County Group Home - to promote training for those with developmental disabilities .- $709                                                                             

Lake Development Center – employs developmental disabled young adults. - $709

Lake Area Industries (Waste Watchers) - employs developmental disabled young adults. - $709             

“The four donations above were funded by proceeds from the Tootsie Roll drive”

Other Council Donations:

Church support – Bestgen Hall

Parish Chariy Fund

Seminarian Support

Religious Vocations                                                           

Religious Information Bureau

HK’s Golf Tournament (Lake Regional Hospital)

Roses for Life program

Hope House

Columbian Charities

Pregnancy Help Center

Poster Contests at Local Schools

Lady Knights Auxiliary

Parish School of Religion

Special Olympics

Community Against Domestic Violence