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Knights of Columbus - Saint Kilian Council #14807
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic service organization for adult men. The Knights serve communities on a local and global scale through many activities including coat drives for kids, Special Olympics, disaster preparedness and relief, and assisting people who are persecuted. They’re everyday people helping people every day. Whether it’s aiding the less fortunate, local volunteering, networking with others of shared values and beliefs, or participating in fun, family-inclusive events, the Knights of Columbus welcome and value Catholic men seeking community and ways to put their faith into action. More information can be found online on the organization's website at www.kofc.org or by visiting one of the following links.
About the Knights of ColumbusFor additional information please see the tabs below, or contact Joe Gerek, Membership Director.
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Coats for Kids
As part of the Knights' Fraternal Charity program to help underprivileged families this winter, Council 14807, in conjunction with Holy Sepulcher's Council 10175, donated winter coats to VOICe in Cranberry for distribution to needy families.
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News & Notes
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The Educational Foundation will be processing up to fifty (50) $1,000 Knights of Columbus Student Grants paid to the Catholic School Grades 1 through 12 where the Knight of Columbus member's child is enrolled. Applications will be accepted between January 1st and January 31st, 2023. Click here for more details.
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Soup weekends involve preparing a variety of soups on a Saturday morning, transporting the soup to Saint Kilian's, and then selling it after each mass. Volunteers are always needed and greatly appreciated, and although helping is optional, having fun is guaranteed. Dates for the next soup weekends are as follows:
- December 10/11
- January 14/15
- February 18/19
If interested please contact Mark Conway or John Perock and thanks in advance for helping!
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Upcoming events include:
- Blood Drive at St Kilian's on December 4th
- Christmas dinner on December 15th
- Wreath's across America
Please contact one of the Council's officers for more details.
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The Pennsylvania Knights of Columbus State Council will be awarding ten (10) College Scholarships in 2023. Please click here for more details.
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Knights Gear is a Catholic Brother Knight Company providing merchandise and apparel to Knights of Columbus Councils, Members, and their families via the web. Click here to learn more about Knights Gear.
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Saint Kilian Council Information
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Membership and How to Join
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. We would love to make your family a part of our family. Please contact Joe Gerek, Membership Director for information.
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Meetings
The Saint Kilian KOC Council meets on the second Thursday of each month in Meeting Room C in the Saint Kilian Parish Church Lower Level. Meetings begin at 7:00pm with the rosary and the meeting follows at 7:30pm. All members are welcome to attend.
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Activities
- Parish Round Table
We have a standing offer with Father Bober to provide assistance wherever needed in the parish. - Bishop’s Project
The Pittsburgh Diocesan region K of C councils have been supporting this project for over 50 years. The St. Anthony Schools Program and the McGuire Memorial Home are the beneficiaries of the Project. - Charity Fund
The council maintains a “Charity Fund” which was established to help people in need that are brought to the council’s attention. Recipients are kept anonymous. Donations are graciously accepted. - Soup-to-Go Program
Since 2009 council members have gathered on specified Saturdays from October to February to make soup. The quarts of soup are sold after Mass. Proceeds from this program benefits the St. Kilian School Angel Fund as well as other K of C charities. - Fraternal Benefits
Our Order provides an excellent Fraternal Benefits program. Rated in the top five in the country in providing life insurance, annuities, long term health care and other benefits.
- Parish Round Table
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2022 - 2023 Council Officers
- Grand Knight - Mark Conway
- Chaplain - Reverend Charles Bober
- Deputy Grand Knight - John Perock
- Chancellor - Anthony Cosgrove
- Recorder - Louis Marshall
- Financial Secretary - Joe Bisceglia
- Treasurer - Matt Marshall
- The Advocate - Joe Gerek
- Warden - Charlie Lozinger
- Inside Guard - Tom Bender
- Outside Guard - Leo Sweeney
- Trustee 3rd Year - Joe Scalamogna
- Trustee 2nd Year - Jamie Weber
- Trustee 1st Year - Brian Golias
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2022-2023 Fraternal Plan (Councils 10175 & 14807)
- July-August 2022
- September-October 2022
- November-December 2022
- January-February 2023
- March-April 2023
- May-June 2023
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JULY 2022
2/3 Flag distribution after each Mass (SK&HS)
6 10175 Social Meeting (7:30p YYAC)
9 10175/14807 Leadership Meeting (9:30a Mars)
13 KofC-sponsored Fellowship Dinner (4p Mars)
13 District 124 Meeting (7:30p Wexford 3907)
14 TMIY Into the Breach (6a SK Hall)
14 14807 Council Meeting (7p SK Room C)
21 TMIY Into the Breach (6a SK Hall)
24 Blood Drive (8:30a-1:30p SK Hall)
Note: Group code G0040115 to schedule your donation
24 KofC Mass Intention (SK, 10a Mass)
28 TMIY Into the Breach (6a SK Hall)
AUGUST 2022
3 10175 Social Meeting (7:30p YYAC)
7 10175 SummerFest Bingo (12p-5p, HS)
11 14807 Council Meeting (7p SK Room C)
13 Feast day for Blessed Michael McGivney
10175/14807 Leadership Meeting (9:30a Mars)
15 Finalize date/time for September Soccer Challenge & promotion in bulletin and other local parishes (SK Soccer Field)
17 KofC-sponsored Fellowship Dinner (4p Mars)
27 KofC Officer Training (GK & DGK) (9a St. Athanasius church, Westview)
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SEPTEMBER 2022
5 10175 BINGO (HS)
7 10175 Social Meeting (7:30p YYAC)
8 14807 Council Meeting (7p SK Room C)
10 10175/14807 Leadership Meeting (9:30a Mars)
17 Oldies Night (7p-10p SK Church Hall)
9-17 United Way Week of Caring
19 10175 BINGO (HS)
19 PA March for Life (Harrisburg, PA)
24 Soccer Challenge (12n start SK Soccer Field)
Note: Joe Maddalon is chair
Regional Challenge on 22-Oct
State Championship on 12-Nov
24 10175 Oktoberfest-Pig Roast (12p-6p, HS)
28 KofC-sponsored Fellowship Dinner (4p Mars)
OCTOBER 2022
2 Blood Drive (8:30a-1:30p SK Hall)
Note: Group code G0040115 to schedule your donation
3 10175 BINGO (HS)
5 10175 Social Meeting (7:30p YYAC)
8 10175/14807 Leadership Meeting (9:30a Mars)
13 14807 Council Meeting (7p SK Room C)
9-15 St. Joseph Pilgrim Icon at Holy Sepulcher
11 St. Joseph Prayer Service (7p HS)
15/16 Soup Weekend
16 KofC Mass Intention (SK, 12n Mass)
16-22 St. Joseph Pilgrim Icon at Saint Kilian
19 St. Joseph Prayer Service (7p SK)
22 Western Regional Soccer Challenge (9:30a St. Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh PA 15205)
17 10175 BINGO (HS)
31 10175 BINGO (HS)
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NOVEMBER 2022
2 10175 Social Meeting (7:30p YYAC)
5 10175/14807 Leadership Meeting (9:30a Mars)
6 KofC Memorial Mass (8a HS)
10 14807 Council Meeting (7p SK Room C)
12 PA State Soccer Challenge (TBD)
12/13 Soup Weekend & KofC Bishop’s Project envelopes
15 14807 to finalize date/time for January Free Throw Challenge & promotion in bulletin and other local parishes (NCHS Basketball Court?)
Mid Leave No Neighbor Behind calls (quarterly)
27 1st Week of Advent – Keep Christ in Christmas
DECEMBER 2022
4 Blood Drive (8:30a-1:30p SK Hall)
Note: Group code G0040115 to schedule your donation
7 10175 Social Meeting (7:30p YYAC)
8 14807 Council Meeting (7p SK Room C)
10/11 Soup Weekend
15 KofC Fraternal Dinner w/guest, BYOB (6-8p SK Hall)
17 10175/14807 Leadership Meeting (9:30a Mars)
31/1 Feast of the Holy Family – prayer card distribution following each Mass (SK& HS)
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JANUARY 2023
4 10175 Social Meeting (7:30p YYAC)
12 14807 Council Meeting (7p SK Room C)
14/15 Soup Weekend
TBD January Free Throw Challenge (NCHS Basketball Court?)
21 10175/14807 Leadership Meeting (9:30a Mars)
28/29 KofC Mass Intention (SK, TBD Mass)
FEBRUARY 2023
1 10175 Social Meeting (7:30p YYAC)
5 Blood Drive (8:30a-1:30p SK Hall)
Note: Group code G0040115 to schedule your donation
9 14807 Council Meeting (7p SK Room C)
11 10175/14807 Leadership Meeting (9:30a Mars)
18/19 Soup Weekend
22 Ash Wednesday
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MARCH 2023
1 10175 Social Meeting (7:30p YYAC)
9 14807 Council Meeting (7p SK Room C)
11 10175/14807 Leadership Meeting (9:30a Mars)
TBD Council participation in Stations of the Cross followed by repast
APRIL 2023
2 Blood Drive (8:30a-1:30p SK Hall)
Note: Group code G0040115 to schedule your donation
5 10175 Social Meeting (7:30p YYAC)
9 Easter
13 14807 Council Meeting (7p SK Room C)
15 10175/14807 Leadership Meeting (9:30a Mars)
29/30 KofC Mass Intention (SK, TBD Mass)
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MAY 2023
3 10175 Social Meeting (7:30p YYAC)
11 14807 Council Meeting (7p SK Room C)
13 10175/14807 Leadership Meeting (9:30a Mars)
13/14 Mother’s Day Roses for Life distribution after each Mass (SK)
#10740 Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians prayer card distribution after each Mass (HS & SK)
28 Blood Drive (8:30a-1:30p SK Hall)
Note: Group code G0040115 to schedule your donation
29 10175 Memorial Day Patriotic Rosary (8a Mass HS followed by 9a Rosary)
JUNE 2023
6 SK/HS hosting KofC Pittsburgh Chapter Meeting (6:30p-8:30p Location SK Hall)
7 10175 Social Meeting (7:30p YYAC)
8 14807 Council Meeting (7p SK Room C)
10 10175/14807 Leadership Meeting (9:30a Mars)
18/19 Father’s Day St. Joseph prayer card distribution after each Mass (HS & SK)
TBD Steeler Tailgate (6:30p SK Hall)
