Edward Drugo

St. John Paul II Council 16492 of the Knights of Columbus Installed its new officers for the Fraternal Year of 2021 – 2022 today. Congratulations to :

Grand Knight – Ken R. Gault                                    

St John Paul II, Knights of Columbus, Mother of Divine Mercy Assembly 3771 congratulates 12 new members who have advanced to the Fourth Degree – the Patriotic Degree.  It’s an Honor!

The Knights from St John Paul II Council 16492 exemplified are Thomas Wallace, James Thomas, Bo Samargya, Robert Mollica. Emerson Lotzia, John Kuhn, Joseph Glas, Jeffrey Freeman, Robert Farris, Ronald Everlove, Pepe Castells, Dominick Albano.

The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and generating a love of country as proud Catholic citizens.  The ceremony reminds the initiates and Sir Knights to promote, by example, the highest standard of citizenship that is so necessary for the preservation of our democratic government.  https://www.nocateeknights.com/patriotic-4th-degree/

Officiating at the Exemplification Ceremony were Florida District Master John J. O’Toole, District Marshal Dan McIntyre, Faithful Navigator Terrence Mahoney, Assembly 3008, and many others.  The Exemplification ceremony was held at San Juan del Rio Parish Family Center on June 19. 2021

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Article By Brother Jim Molis

Congratulations to Ambrose Daraglatti

Ambrose has been awarded the Knights of Columbus Florida State Council Altar Server of the Year Award.

Congratulations to Grand Knight Clyde Slick for receiving the Florida State Council Region 2 Recruiter of the Quarter

Congratulations to Grand Knight Clyde Slick for receiving the Florida State Council Quick Start To Star

Knights of Columbus St. John Paul II Council 16492 has been awarded the Bronze Sponsor Award for Pregnancy Center Support for 2020-2021

Knights of Columbus St. John Paul II Council 16492 has been awarded the 3rd Place Award for Helping Life Total Donations for 2020-2021

Knights of Columbus St. John Paul II Council 16492 has been awarded the 3rd Place Award for Vocations Total Donations for 2020-2021

Worthy Master John J. O’Toole,

Worthy Executive Assistant to the Master John O’Malley,

ASM 3771 To be a Patriot Entry form is submitted for your consideration. (Click For More Information)

As everywhere COVID considerations have severely limited in-person activities. After much consideration, the Assembly 3771 members chose a project administered by the YMCA Florida’s First Coast.  Its purpose is to Serve and Strengthen Military Families; named “Operation Salute: Back-to-School-Bash 2021.”  The YMCA assures us that 100% of the $1,000 sponsorship donation from Assembly 3771 is used for this Project’s express purpose.

To get this to you as soon as I possibly can, I’m submitting the entry form and supporting materials via email.  If you need me to mail it, let me know.

If other information is desired, please let me know.

God Bless

Vivat Jesus!

Respectfully submitted,

Faithful Comptroller 

Tom Ballweg

Mother of Divine Mercy Assembly No. 3771

On April 1^st, 2021 St John Paul II Council presented a check in the amount of $500 to the leaders of St Johns County Special Olympics. Typically, the Knights would help at their Track & Field, Basketball, or some other event. However, due to covid those events have not happened. The Knights are looking forward to getting back into direct support once the restrictions are eased, hopefully very soon!

Our Grand Knight visitied St. Gerard on February 23^rd to present them with a donation check for $3250.00.  The donation included $2500.00 from the council and an additioanl $750.00 from an anonymous donner.  St Gerard efforts focus on assisting pregnant teenagers and unwed mothers and to provide assistance and referrals for medical care, educational needs, or job services to all women, regardless of age, marital status, race or religion is noteworthy.  Saint John Paul II Council’s donation will go a long way in meeting their clients needs especially in the continuing environment of covid19.  They were extremely grateful for our support.”

Saint John Paul II Council Grand Knight, Clyde Slick presenting Father David Ruchinski with 120 orange and blue macramé rosaries so graciously made by the Saint John Paul II Rosary Ministry.  This effort started with the council members approving a donation to the rosary ministry to help pay for the materials to make the rosaries.  Father David is not only the Pastor of St Augustine Catholic Church in Gainesville, Florida but oversees the Catholic Student Center.  His efforts at the center are simply a blessing for our Catholic faith by administering to the Catholic students attending the University of Florida.  The good news story which we never hear is there is a vibrant and growing Catholic student population at the university.  May God bless Father David and his work at the Catholic Student Center.