Category: Council 16492

The Knights of Columbus Council 16492 presented a $1,000 check to Catholic Charities. “Your donation
will go a long way to help our weekend hunger backpack program,” said Tara Provini, Regional Director
of the Catholic Charities Bureau in St. Augustine. The program assures children who qualify for food
assistance at school, have meals during the weekend. Tara accepted the check from Deputy Grand
Knight Pete Falcone as part of the Knights’ Faith In Action programs.

Representatives of Port in the Storm in St. Augustine accept a $2,000 check from Knights of Columbus
Council 16492 Deputy Grand Knight Pete Falcone. Karen Correale, Development/Volunteer Coordinator,
left, and Joy Burton, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator, received the check in November. Port in the
Storm focuses on homelessness. “Your gift can help break the cycle of homelessness of our youth in St.
Johns County,” said Karen Hensel, Assistant Director. “You have helped transform a child’s life.” The
donation is part of the Knights’ Faith In Action programs.

In preparation for the Bishop’s Mass, the Knights were called to empty the church so the floors could be buff shined. 14 brothers answered the call and the mood was upbeat with some sharing in fellowship. 550 chairs were moved under the portico and hallway in about 25 minutes! The cleaning crew was able to begin their work on time. Thank you to all the Knights that helped. The Holy Spirit calls, the brothers come.

On October 19th, St John Paul II Knights delivered youth size coats to HUGS of St Johns County https://www.stjohnshugs.org/.

Using proceeds from our pickleball fundraiser, we purchased 48 new lightweight jackets for boys and girls of assorted sizes, and donated the jackets to this charitable organization that supports our community’s children.

The program is part of the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids campaign with the mission to provide warmth for children in need during cold winter months. Through the dedication of our council in these early years, hundreds of new winter coats have been distributed to children in our community. HUGS organization personnel were so appreciative of our donation and loved the coats. ” We appreciate your wonderful donation and these coats are perfect for winter in northern Florida.”, said Karen Burke, the clothing coordinator. 

Thank you to all the brothers that participated in this effort, from your heart to theirs, by the grace of God.  

The Knights of Columbus are committed to providing moral, financial, and spiritual support to our future priests at all stages of their formation. The intent is to keep the faith alive through this support. The Knights of Columbus and the Parish families are also called to provide their “adopted” seminarian with moral support and prayers for their success. Now in our 3rd year of support for George Gilbert we present this check for $1000.

Letter from George:

On Saturday June 30th the Knights and spouses helped at the St Johns County Special Olympics Swimming competition. These special athletes were uplifted by our presence and a good time was had by all.

The Knights of Columbus St. John Paul II Council 16492 presented a $2,000 check to the Bit of Faith
Ranch under its Citizens With Disabilities Campaign. Money raised from the annual Tootsie Pop
fundraiser provides donations to several organizations. Bit of Faith Ranch is a community where
individuals and families impacted by autism and related disabilities can experience belonging, growth
and relationships through horseback riding. From left to right are Aidan; Pete Falcone, Deputy Grand
Knight; Tammy Romanczuk, Executive Director; Hannah; Joseph Pitisci, Community Director; and
Caleb.

The annual St. Vincent de Paul’s Friends of the Poor Walk/Run is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24 kicking off in the SPJII parking lot. This is a terrific opportunity to volunteer and personally participate and donate to the SPJII Conference which raises money to help people in our surrounding communities.

SVdP aids those who are struggling to make ends meet in this very difficult time when everything from food to rent is skyrocketing. You can help by volunteering, signing up to walk/run, helping at our information table or making a personal contribution.

Now in its 15th year, the Walk/Run is an annual event. Last September, we had a wonderful outpouring by fellow Knights of commitment, friendship and fellowship.

To sign up to walk/run, go to: https://fopwalk.org/walkerregistration/?eventid=2733
To make a personal donation, go to: https://fopwalk.org/eventlisting/eventdetail/donate/?eventid=2733
For sponsorship information, go to: https://fopwalk.org/eventlisting/eventdetail/?eventid=2733

Brother Knights and Ladies,

You are cordially invited to join us for the business meeting on August 9th. We will have an abbreviated meeting followed by food and fellowship. We are having Italian food.

Cost is $15 per person which includes drinks, payable at the door. 

Checks may be made to KofC Council 16492

Please sign up below if you will be joining us so we know how much food to order. 

Agenda: 
06:30 PM Rosary – Ladies please join us!
07:00 PM Meeting
07:30 PM Food and Fellowship

Brother Knights,
As we begin the new Fraternal Year, let us build on the momentum from last years successes. Our
membership gain was 422% adding 41 new brothers to our council. We also had 31 brothers that
transferred in from other councils. Our fundraising allowed us to donate more than $61,000. We had
more than 3000 hours of service and received multiple awards at the state convention. We made new
friends and touched the hearts of so many in our parish and community. This was all made possible by
your understanding of what it means to be a Knight, your dedication and commitment to help those
who need it most, and the execution of the principals of our order. You should know that thanks to your
efforts, we are one of the top councils in the state and the nation.
Together we will continue our journey to keep doing our good works. To have a positive impact in our
community, to support and build strong families, to raise up our parish, and to help those who count on
us for support.
May God continue to bless our work.
Vivat Jesus,
Ken Gault
Grand Knight

The Knights of Columbus St John Paul II Council 16492 hosted a Golf Tournament in May 2022 for the purpose of helping to build a church at St John Paul II Parish. This fundraiser was very successful and proceeds exceeded the goal we had set last year when the campaign kicked off. Thank you to all the participants, sponsors, council leaders and volunteers. The Knights are committed to help build a church campus here at St John Paul II Parish. We have already scheduled another Golf Tournament to this cause in May 2023.