Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Council
Florissant, Missouri
Flood Disaster Strikes Knights
July 25, 2022
The Duchesne Home Association Hall was devastated by the flood from the unrelenting rain. All indoor events are cancelled until further notice.
Please continue to support the Knights. Join in our outdoor fundraising events like Food Truck Knights August 19. See the calendar below for details.
Who Do We Serve
Florissant Area parishes including:
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church
Saint Sabina Catholic Church
Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church
Location: 50 rue Saint Francois Street, Florissant, MO 63031
Telephone: (314) 837-6645
Email: [email protected]
Who Are WE
Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, & fraternity, patriotism & defense of the priesthood, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the protection of human life; and to preserve & defend the family.
With the help of our Ladies Auxiliary, we conduct fund-raising activties to bring families in the community together. The proceeds are used in our charitable giving throughout the year.
Calendar
Our Upcoming Events & Activities
Impacted by Flood Damage to Kitchen
25
July
Disaster Hits the Knights
Flooding destroys the Hall
Event Info
Outdoor events will continue, however, there will be no indoor activities.
19
August
Food Truck Knight
Bring a canned good for TEAM
Event Info
Bring a canned good for TEAM (The Emergency Assitance Ministry)
We’re in the 9th season hosting these events. We’re looking forward to a great crowd, great food, and great music.
Join us from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
27
August
Polish Festival Cancelled
Flood closes the kitchen in the hall
Event Info
Due to the flood the event has been cancelled. There are no kitchen facilites for the event.
12
August
Chicken and Fish Fry Cancelled
Kitchen closed by flood
Event Info
The flood on 25 July has destroyed the kithcen in the hall. No Chicken and Fish Fries for the near term.
9
September
Chicken and Fish Fry Cancelled
Kitchen closed by flood
Event Info
The flood on 25 July has destroyed the kithcen in the hall. No Chicken and Fish Fries for the near term.
17
September
Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Four person scramble.
Event Info
Location: Golf Club of Florissant
Time: 11:00 a.m. shotgun start
Entry: $300/team
Look forward to a great crowd, great food, and great prizes.
Mission
Our Mission & Vision
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal service organization whose mission is to witness to our principles of charity, unity and fraternity by performing spiritual and corporal works of mercy locally and throughout the world.
Our Work
Knights Council 2951 in action
These public events are the main fund-raising activities which allow the Knights to help those in the local Florissant community. Through Council Unity, as displayed by member involvement, our Fraternal Organization can perform acts of Charity and put our Faith in Action.
Where You Can Get Involved
Below are the major events where you may help both by working at them and/or participating in them.
Valley of Flowers
The Valley of Flowers is the “First Festival of Spring” held on the first full weekend in May in Florissant. The Duchesne Home Association Grounds is one of the two main venues for the Festival.
This is the main fundraising event for the Knights for the year.
To see all volunteer opportunities:
Chicken/Fish Fries
During the year, this fund raiser is held on the second Friday of the month (not held in May due to Valley of Flowers). During Lent it is only a Fish Fry on each Friday in Lent.
The event is held from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.
To see all volunteer opportunities:
Spring and Fall Meat Shoots
For 4 Sundays just prior to Easter in the Spring and 4 Sundays just prior to Thanksgiving in the Fall, men and women test their marksmanship skills shooting at targets with a shotgun. This event is from noon to dusk with food and beverage available including our “‘World Famous Free Bean Soup.”
Your help either as a worker or a participant can make these “shoots” a big success.
To see all volunteer opportunities:
Food Truck Knights
On the third Fridays in April, June, August and October the Knights invite several of the most popular “Food Trucks” in the area to the Duchense Home Association Grounds. From 5:00 to 8 the community may enjoy great food, family / friends getting together and musical entertainment.
To see all volunteer opportunities:
Tootsie Roll Drive
The Knights of Columbus Drive for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (commonly called “The Tootsie Roll Drive”) is held annually in October. Our Council and Auxiliary Ladies will be in front of participating Florissant stores. They all will be wearing bright yellow vests, passing out Tootsie Rolls and collecting donations to help children with special needs.
Proceeds from the Tootsie Roll Drive will benefit the Knights of Columbus Developmental Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. The Knights Center provides comprehensive diagnosis, intervention family support and professional education services to over 2,500 children a year.
To see all volunteer opportunities:
Fraternal Hrs.
Dollars to Charity (2020)
Members (2020)
Year Established
Get In Touch
Location: 50 rue Saint Francois St, Florissant, MO 63033
Telephone: (314) 837-6645
Email: [email protected]