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Sep 24
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 …
Sep 13
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 …
Aug 25
Council 16255 Hosts Silver Rose at St. Joseph Parish
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, St. Joseph the Protector Council 16255 hosted the Knights of Columbus Silver Rose at St. Joseph Parish. Council Family Director Mario Zappia led the event with the assistance of Grand Knight James Hunter. Several Brother Knights and their families joined St. Joseph parishioners in praying the Holy Rosary before Mass. …
Aug 04
A Record Gift, All Glory to God
Brother Knights, Lovely Ladies, and Gracious Volunteers, Through your generosity, hard work, and dedication, we presented the Vocations Office with the largest donation on record in support of the seminarians of the Diocese of Sacramento: $40,027.30 Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. All glory to God! VIVAT JESUS!
Jul 20
Meet Your New Officers for Columbian Year 2026–2027
St. Joseph the Protector Knights of Columbus Council 16255 is proud to introduce its officers for the 2026–2027 Columbian Year: Grand Knight: James HunterDeputy Grand Knight: Danny CoutureFinancial Secretary: Alex KnoblochChancellor: Dennis TremethickTreasurer: Ralph CadrielAdvocate: Mario ZappiaRecorder: Derrick L. BellWarden: Juan VallejosInside Guard: Tim NeilsonOutside Guard: Lionel DomulotThree-Year Trustee: Jimmy PeersonTwo-Year Trustee: Frank MartinezOne-Year Trustee: …
Jul 14
Council 16255 Hosts Vocations Dinner
St. Joseph the Protector Council 16255 was honored to host the Diocese of Sacramento Vocations Dinner on July 11, 2026, at St. Joseph Parish in Vacaville, California. It was a truly momentous evening, and our council executed this event with excellence. Our Grand Knight, officers, brother Knights, Lovely Ladies, and an outstanding team of volunteers from St. Joseph Parish and …
Jun 15
Council 16255 Celebrates Exemplification of New Knights
On June 14, 2026, Council 16255 was proud to host an Exemplification Ceremony for nine Knights of Columbus. Seven new Knights joined our council, and two joined Our Lady of Mount Carmel Council. The new Knights exemplified into Council 16255 were: Fr. Memo opened the ceremony by leading everyone in prayer as we welcomed these …
Jun 03
Never Doubt the Holy Spirit
This weekend, May 30-31, 2026, the Knights of Columbus Council 16255 at St. Joseph Parish in Vacaville held a fundraiser upcoming July 11th Vocations Dinner to support our seminarians as they prepare for the priesthood. Our goal was ambitious: sell 600 homemade empanadas over the course of five Masses. Edith and I were responsible for …
Apr 22
13th Annual Vocations Benefit Dinner
Diocese of Sacramento Saturday, July 11, 2026 • 4:00 PM Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 16255St. Joseph Catholic Church1791 Marshall Road, Vacaville, CA 95687 2026 Theme “Called to Serve the Lord” Why Attend This special evening brings together Catholics from across the diocese to support seminarians and celebrate the call to serve the Lord. …
Sep 19
Council 16255 Makes Outstanding Impact at St. Mary’s Food Locker
We are proud to announce another successful food drive collection by our Knights of Columbus Council 16255! Our recent collection resulted in our best collection yet – an impressive 118 pounds of food donations that were delivered to St. Mary’s Food Locker. Our Community Impact To date, Council 16255 has made a significant difference in …