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Knights Place 2,000 Flags for Veterans
Each Veterans Day week, the Knights of Columbus honor the men and women who served our country by placing American flags on the graves of our veterans at Elmira-Vacaville Cemetery. On November 7, members of St. Joseph the Protector Council No. 16255 and Fourth Degree Assembly 51, Father José Altimira, joined with members of the …
Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest Supports Parish
On October 18, 2026, the Knights of Columbus Council #16255 held their annual Oktoberfest at St. Joseph Parish in Vacaville, California. After the 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Masses, Knights and their families served parishioners delicious bratwurst and hot dogs, raising funds to support our lovely church. Following the successful event, Deputy Grand Knight Danny …
Knights Serve at the Celebration of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz
On Friday, September 18, St. Joseph the Protector Council #16255 proudly served our parish and diocese during the celebration honoring Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint. Knights from our council, accompanied by the Assembly 51 Honor Guard, escorted the Most Reverend Rey Bersabal, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento, and participated in the …
Council 16255 Exemplifies Four Knights
One Knight Advances to the Third Degree as We Welcome Three New Brother Knights On September 12, 2026, Council 16255 joyfully hosted an Exemplification Ceremony for four Knights of Columbus. It was a wonderful morning of faith, brotherhood, and celebration as Michael Butcher advanced from First Degree to Third Degree, and three new Knights were …