Knights Upcoming Events
Knights Council 2951
2023-2024 Officers
Grand Knight – Frank Gamma
Deputy Grand Knight – Jeff Grenard
Chaplain – Fr. Thomas Haley
Finanacial Secretary – Mark Carroll
Chancellor – Zack Schneider
Treasuer – Frank Linck
Advocate – Jim Ehrhard
Recorder – Steve Aubuchon
Warden – Bob Belaska
Inside Guard – Dan Brueggen
Outside Guard – Dave Piontek
Trustees – Sam Genaro, Lee Schilligo, Steve Bruce
Knights Council 2951
INTERESTED IN JOINING?
Charity is at the heart of our work and our faith. Council 2951 supports a variety of projects to do this.
Who Do We Serve
Florissant Area parishes as a part of “All Things New” are consolidating into:
Sacred Heart Parish
(Sacred Heart, St. Rose & Blessed Teresa)
Saint Ferdinand Parish
(St. Ferdinand, St. Sabina & St. Martin)
We will continue to serve the new parishes.
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
5
December
Council Business Meeting
MEMBERS ONLY
6
Deeember
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
MEMBERS ONLY
Event Info
Where: Hall at Duchesne Home Assoc. Grounds
When: 7:00 p.m.
Purpose: Business Meeting followed by refreshments
8
December
Holy Day of Obligation –
Immaculate Conception
Event Info
See your local Church for Mass times
12
December
Monthly Board Meetings
Home Assoc./Officers Mtgs.
Event Info
Where: Hall at Duchesne Home Assoc. Grounds
When: 7:00 p.m.
Purpose: Home Association Board Meeting followed by Council Officers Meeting.
14
December
Pack Christmas Baskets
Start 5 p.m.
Event Info
Members and St. Vincent de Paul Societies at our parishes have submitted requests for those in need. We will pack about 97 baskets.
We will sort food and fill baskets starting at 5 p.m. at the Duchesne Home Assoc. Hall
16
December
Distribute Food Baskets
Start 6:30 a.m.
Event Info
Where: Hall at Duchesne Home Assoc. Grounds
When: 6:30 a.m.
Final item loading and distribution to reciepents or their sponsors who have pre-requested help.
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 nor in December due to Christmas).
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
Members (2023)
Year Established
Get In Touch
Location: 50 rue Saint Francois St, Florissant, MO 63033
Telephone: (314) 837-6645
Email: [email protected]