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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 …
Sep 15
St. Joseph the Protector Council 16255 Silver Rose
On Saturday morning, September 13th St. Joseph the Protector Council 16255 hosted a Rosary for the Silver Rose as a Pro-Life celebration to Our Lady Of Guadalupe. Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes …
Aug 23
Knights of Columbus Silver Rose
Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ of St. Joseph the Protector Council 16255, On Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM, St. Joseph Parish has the honor of hosting the Knights of Columbus Silver Rose. The program honors Our Lady of Guadalupe and promotes a pro-life message as part of the Knights of Columbus’s Faith in …
Jul 09
Congratulations Tim Discar!
We’re excited to congratulate Brother Tim Discar for his outstanding work in the Fishers of Men Banner Challenge. Thanks to Tim’s dedication, our Council has earned a blessed Father Michael McGivney poster with our Council name on it. The Achievement The Fishers of Men Banner Challenge ran from March 1st through June 30th, focusing on …
Jun 26
Welcome Brother Peter “Pete” Lennox!
St. Joseph the Protector Council 16255 Gains a New Knight We are excited to welcome our newest Brother Knight, Peter “Pete” Lennox, to Council 16255! Third Degree Ceremony On June 24th, 2025, Brother Pete was sworn in as a Third Degree Knight alongside candidates from our Davis Council. The ceremony took place in the Knight’s …
Apr 30
Welcoming Our New Brothers: A Joyous Exemplification for Council 16255
Following a successful Founder’s Month Church Membership Drive in March 2025, Knights of Columbus Council No. 16255 proudly welcomed a new group of men committed to faith, fraternity, and service. These candidates came forward after meaningful conversations and discernment, expressing their shared desire to build a Catholic family-friendly environment and serve the Vacaville community through …
Mar 19
St. Joseph’s Parish Hosts Successful Lenten Soup Dinner
The Knights of Columbus Council 16255 and Sunday Sacristans joined forces last Friday to serve a delicious Lenten Soup Dinner to 40 parishioners following Stations of the Cross. The event, which came together in just one week, showcased the community’s spirit of service and fellowship during this holy season. A Community Effort What began as …