Category Archives: Knights News

November Meeting notes

By Grand Knight – Ron Gay Brothers, We had a great meeting last Wednesday, November 2, 2011. If you missed it, you missed a great time with 35 of your Brother Knights. Deacon Dave Mayes showed a video and answered … Continue reading

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Need Special Olympic Volunteers

Brothers, The Knights of Columbus and Special Olympics have had a close association for more than 40 years. We have several members of our parish who are Special Olympians, and there will be an opportunity for our Council(s) to help … Continue reading

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MDA Telethon – St Thomas’ very own spokes person – Peter Ramirez

Dear Brother Knights, St. Thomas’ very own Peter Ramirez will be on the Labor Day Telethon on KBTX.  His parents are Marla and Trey Ramirez.  Peter has spinal muscular atrophy and his goal is to raise $800 for MDA.  You … Continue reading

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Welcome new members

Brothers, We held our initial First Degree for this fraternal year last Wednesday, August 17. Please join me in welcoming two new Brother Knights to our Council, Allen Goffinet and Nnaemeka Mozie. I would like to thank our degree team … Continue reading

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August 3rd Notes

By Grand Knight Ron Gay Brothers, Our August 3 meeting was very well attended considering it was still 106 degrees outside. We had 39 members in attendance which is better than expected when you consider the number of members out … Continue reading

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July 6 meeting notes

Brothers, We had our monthly meeting last Wednesday, July 6, and we had a terrific turnout for July with 35 members in attendance. Gary Richardson and his team did a fantastic job cooking our meal of hamburgers and hot dogs … Continue reading

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We have dedicated the ultrasound machine @ CTOMA

Brothers, We have dedicated the ultrasound machine @ CTOMA and they are now open and ready for the very serious business of saving babies’ lives. There are so many people we need to thank for the successful completion of this … Continue reading

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Knights of Columbus sets new records for charitable contributions

from the KC National website (6/9/11): http://www.kofc.org/un/en/news/releases/detail/charitable_contributions2011.html Organization donated $154 million and 70 million service hours in 2010 The Knights of Columbus announced that it set new all-time records for charitable donations and volunteer service hours in 2010. Supreme Knight … Continue reading

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Supreme Court rejects challenge to “under God” in Pledge of Allegiance

Knights of Columbus waged successful defense on East and West Coast cases June 14, 2011 – Flag Day (NEW HAVEN, CONN.) – The United States Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of … Continue reading

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Grand Knight – Update on happenings at the Council…..

by GK Ron Gay: Brothers, We had our regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in Zurek Hall @ St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. If you were unable to join us, we missed you, and we hope that you … Continue reading

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