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Apr 17
Parish Crab Feed 2024
Father Joshy asked me before I was installed as Grand Knight if we could organize and run a Crab Feed for the Parish. I did not immediately agree, but I decided to plunge in with Lady Rosanna Bell’s encouragement. Our council had no funds to finance such an event, so I turned to our outstanding …
Apr 16
Our Heartfelt Appreciation and Gratitude to Our St. Joseph Parish Knights of Columbus
Dear Grand Knight and members of the Knights of Columbus family, Happy Easter to you all. On behalf of St. Joseph Parish, let me take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for helping organize and execute the plans for a successful parish Crab feed dinner fundraiser and Parish ministry Volunteer appreciation dinner on Saturday night, April 13th, 2024. Your hard work, …
Apr 09
Knights and Lovely Ladies Unite: St. Joseph Easter Breakfast Highlights
The Knights of Columbus, Council 16255, St. Joseph the Protector Council hosted the St. Joseph Easter Season Breakfast on April 7, 2024. Dozens of Knights and Lovely Ladies, along with hundreds of St. Joseph Parishioners, joined together to celebrate Eastertide – the 50-day celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior – Jesus Christ. …
Apr 01
Knights of Columbus Host Memorable Easter Egg Hunt
Hundreds of laughing and screaming children, of all ages, descended upon St. Joseph Parish on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. The Knights of Columbus hosted the St. Joseph Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Brother Ralph, Lady Raquel, and Brother Alex took the lead. So many Brother Knights and Lovely Ladies came together on Saturday to fill …
Mar 22
Knights of Columbus Gather for Northern California Chapter Meeting in Vacaville
Knights of Columbus and their families gathered in Vacaville California on March 16, 2024. The Northern California Chapter Meeting of Knights of Columbus took place at St. Joseph parish center. Brother Knights and Lovely Ladies enjoyed a wonderful continental breakfast and a beautiful luncheon Including corn beef, and cabbage, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.Lovely …
Mar 03
The Family Fully Alive
The Family Fully Alive monthly devotions are concrete ways that Knights of Columbus, in solidarity with Pope Francis, can support the growth of holy and loving families in the Church. The Family Fully Alive Program asks families to invite God into their homes and cultivates each family as a miniature domestic church. To this end, …
Feb 14
A Lenten Walk with Jesus for the Family
This Lenten season, Saint Joseph’s Parish is providing families with a unique opportunity to walk with Jesus and connect his ministry to their daily lives. The church is hosting “A Lenten Walk with Jesus for the Family”, a 5-week program held on Saturday mornings from 10-11AM in the church meeting room. Centered on key moments …
Feb 01
Guiding Knights to Spread the Light of Christ: Takeaways from the District Meeting
On January 25, 2024, Our worthy, District Deputy, George Bagley, hosted the Semi-Annual District Deputy meeting at Saint Joseph Parish. Fr Joshy Mathew kicked off the meeting with an inspiring speech about how the Knights of Columbus can participate in the new evangelization begun by St. John Paul II during his Pontificate. Brother, Carlos Gutierrez …
Jan 08
St. Joseph Parish Enjoys Cheerful Breakfast with Santa Event
Early in the morning on December 17, 2023, Ladies and Knights from Council 16255 quietly began to assemble for the Breakfast with Santa event in the St. Joseph Parish Gym. Brother Alex Knobloch led the setup team, locating the items we’d need for the day. With the help of children from the St. Joseph Confirmation …
Jan 08
Fellowship and Celebration at Council 16255’s Holiday Gathering
On December 13, 2023, Ladies, Brother Knights and their families gather for the Council 16255 Pre-Christmas Potluck Celebration. Everyone brought delicious food and treats to share. Fr. Joshy started the festivities with a Blessing of the food and a rousing Thank You to the Knights of Columbus. Everyone enjoyed food and fellowship. We announced that …