Knights of Columbus Council 7196THESE MEN CALLED KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Knights of Columbus Council 7196
Knights of Columbus Assembly 2766OUR MEETINGS: Meetings are held every 1st Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Church Parish Hall. The Rosary is said starting at 7:15 p.m., and all 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Degree Members, are urged and encouraged to attend
The Officers meeting is starts at 6:30 p.m., and the Rosary is prayed at 7:15 p.m. 4th Degree meets every 1st Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Parish Hall. The Ladies Auxiliary meeting is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Parish Hall.
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Knights of Columbus Questions:
1. Who are the Knights of Columbus?
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic lay organization founded in 1882 by a 29-year-old parish priest,
Father Michael J. McGivney, in the basement of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut.
Today, more than a century later, the Knights of Columbus has become the largest lay organization
in the Catholic Church.
The Order has been called "the strong right arm of the Church," and has been praised by popes,
presidents and other world leaders, for support of the Church, programs of evangelization and
Catholic education, civic involvement and aid to those in need. As recently as 1992, Mother
Teresa of Calcutta praised the Knights in a speech on the occasion of her reception of the
first Knights of Columbus Gaudium et Spes Award.
Thanks to the inspired work of Father McGivney—as well as that of millions of other Knights
over the past century—the Knights of Columbus now stands at its pinnacle of membership,
benefits and service. Currently, there are over 1.6 million Knights of Columbus—more than
ever before in our Order's history. Together with their families, the Knights are nearly 6
million strong. In addition, from the first local council in New Haven, the Order has grown
to more than 12,000 councils in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico,
Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Panama, the Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan. Each year,
the Order continues this strong growth.
2. What is the K of C about?
CHARITY, UNITY, FRATERNITY, AND PATRIOTISM
Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity,
fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood. The Order is consecrated to the Blessed
Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal in its loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth.
It is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to
the preservation and defense of the family. It was on these bedrock principles that the Order was
founded over a century ago and remains true to them today.
3. Why does a charitable, non-profit organization like the K of C have an insurance company?
Father McGivney's founding vision for the Order also included establishing a life insurance program
to provide for the widows and orphans of deceased members. The Order's insurance program has expanded
substantially to serve more effectively the Knights' growing membership. Year after year, the Knights of
Columbus has earned the highest possible quality ratings for financial soundness from A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's.
The Order provides the highest quality insurance and annuity products to its members, along with many other
fraternal benefits.
4. What are the age requirements to join the Knights of Columbus?
The minimum age requirements for Catholic men is 18.
5. When was the Christ The King Parish Knights of Columbus Chartered?
Our Knights of Columbus Council #7196 was officially chartered in 1978
with Robert Aguilar as the first Grand Knight, while Father Oliver Johnson
was the Pastor and first Chaplain. We had 42 charter members from
the Center Point, Walker and Urbana area.
Our Knights of Columbus Assembly 2766 was officially chartered in 2002 with Lloyd Mullin as the first
Faithful Navigator and Fr. Dick Hudson, as the first Faithful Friar.
We had 48 charter members from the Temple, Belton and Salado area.
If you are interested in joining our council, please call Bobby Terpstra at (254) 541-9373
MARY, QUEEN OF THE KNIGHTS
(Rev. Robert F. Hopkins)
Our Lady. Queen of the Knights, Bless all the activities
of our order. Keep us true to the pledge to extend the
Kingship of thy Divine Son on earth. Through thine intercession,
win for us the grace ever to exemplify in our
public and private lives, the virtues which should characterize
those specially dedicated to the service of the heavenly court.
Make us always aware that as your Knights we are constantly
observed, our faith judged and our order appreciated.
Accept, O Mary, this renewed pledge of fealty and devotion
of thy servants, the Knights of Columbus. AMEN
NHIL OBSTAT:
Edward A. Cerny, S.S.D.D.
Censor Librarum
IMPRIMATUR:
Most Reverend Francis P. Keough
Archbishop of Baltimore
Council #7196 Officers
Chaplain - Rev. Richard Hudson
Grand Knight - Bill Gilpatrick
Deputy Grand Knight - Robert Trevino
Chancellor - Rev. Mr. Dave Shoemaker
Recorder - Skip Carmouche
Treasurer - Jeff Putska
Lecturer - Pie Macias
Advocate - Bill Putska
Warden - Juan C. Dominguez
Inside Guard - Tom Ryan
Outside Guard - Israel Garza
Trustee One Year - Don Engelke
Trustee Two Year - Alan Coco
Trustee Three Year - Ken Murray
Financial Secretary - John Forney
District Deputy - Phil Leibowitz (778-5688
Our MEMORIAL to our deceased brothers.
Lloyd Mullen, PGK, PFN
Our Faithful Navigator, Sir Lloyd Mullen, was taken home 26 June 2004. May he rest in peace!
Ricky Dominguez, Inside Sentinel
Our Christmas Party 2004
Photo's by, Marie Pina
Here are a just few of our Council activities that all Knights are encouraged to participate in:
- Annual 4th of July Belton Parade.
Belton Fourth of July Parade. Our theme, "One Nation Under God!"
- Tootsie Roll Drive for the Mentally handicapped.
- Annual coat drive for the needy.
- Rose Drive to support Pro-Life Ministry and Awareness.
- Provides Cooking Service for the Austin Diocese, Cedarbrake Renewal Center (centro de renovacion cedarbrake) for conferences, meetings and gatherings.
- Supporting our Council charitable activities through providing 'Casino Knights' to other activities in the Bell County Area.
- Assisting the Meals On Wheels, Helping Hands Food Pantry.
- Providing supplies to make rosary's which are distributed free of charge around the world.
- Responsible for providing clean-up services on a 1 mile stretch of Texas Highway 317.
Funds for Religious Vocations:
Assembly 2766 provide's direct financial support each year, in the amount of $500.00, to a designated seminarian and also provides financial support to the Bishop's Seminarian Fund through Clerical Endowments; through our Parish Women's Ministry.
Scholarships for Student Continuing Education:
The Council provides $1000 Scholarships for Parish High School Senior's entering college. This year, 2004, two scholarships were
awarded to Brittany Anderson, Daughter of Richard and Kim Anderson of Belton and Kyle Matous, son of Wesley and Karen Matous of Temple.
Our Fraternal Insurance Agent is Charles A. Guenat, Jr, 254-939-1981