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Welcome
to the Knights of Columbus St Paul's Parish Home
Page
We
received our charter on April 24, 2005. Our Grand Knight is
Mike Meza.
We are located at St
Paul's Parish, St Petersburg
Florida.
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TOP STORY: THIRD ANNUAL TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER TOURNAMENT IS HUGE SUCCESS
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The Third Annual Knights of Columbus Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament was a huge success! The event, chaired
by Knight Pat Russell, drew 65 players who vied for fantastic prizes as many on-lookers enjoyed a
wonderful atmosphere and delicious food courtesy
of Pepin's Restaurant. Dan Coyle was the grand prize winner. Dan took home two Tampa Bay Lightning
Luxury AFS Club Tickets which include amenities and parking. With that, he received a Vinny Lecavalier
autographed Lightning jersey with certificate of authenticity. The grand prize, valued at $775.00,
was generously donated by Brumbelow Drechsel Law Group, www.bdlawgroup.com. The 2nd place prize went
to Van Tran: a round of golf for four at St. Petersburg Country Club valued at $265. Mike Rice won 3rd
place, a $200 Home Depot gift card and Bruce Ford came in 4th with a $100 Home Depot gift card.
Many thanks to our generous event sponsors: Autoway Ford, Pinellas Diesel Services, Inc. and Meirose
and Friscia, P.A. and to our table sponsors: Southeast Fleet Auto Sales, Inc., R&B Auto Body, Inc.,
Bright House Networks, Swift Funding Corporation, Express Mobile Concrete, Peter C. Wassmer, M.D.P.A.
When all the chips were cashed in, St. Paul's Knights of Columbus through the generosity of its parish
and with the help of the Columbiettes, raised $4,000 to be given to our charities. Thanks again to all
who helped and participated in a tournament where everyone came away a winner!
Be sure to see the great photos.
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KNIGHTS PART OF GROTTO RESTORATION |
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The Knights of St Paul's Council 13657, under the direction of Sir Knight Brad Brasseur, played an important
role in the restoration of the Grotto, which was completed in time for the dedication Mass for the newly
renovated church. While the design, landscaping, and paving was completed by parsioner Jim Cuneen
of Southern Exteriors, the Knights did most of the heavy
demolition and preparation. On a hot June 3, 2006 morning, a great showing of our men turned out with various tools to
remove the overgrown vegetation that was choking the grotto. This continued with a second phase of concrete
demolition and removal just before the final landscaping was completed. Said Father Gibbons, "The grotto was built back
in 1935 or so, by the men of the parish, in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes. I think it only appropriate that the men of the
parish, particularly the Knights, take part in this refurbishment. After all, our Blessed Mother is the patroness of
the Knights."
Be sure to check out more pictures in the gallery.
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TEXAS HOLD-EM TOURNAMENT |
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This year we will held our Third Annual St Paul's Knights of Columbus Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament on
October 27, 2007. This year's tournament was a huge success, with proceeds benefiting the St Vincent dePaul
Society of our parish.
Many thanks to our generous event sponsors: Autoway Ford, Pinellas Diesel Services, Inc. and Meirose
and Friscia, P.A. and to our table sponsors: Southeast Fleet Auto Sales, Inc., R&B Auto Body, Inc.,
Bright House Networks, Swift Funding Corporation, Express Mobile Concrete, Peter C. Wassmer, M.D.P.A.
When all the chips were cashed in, St. Paul's Knights of Columbus through the generosity of its parish
and with the help of the Columbiettes, raised $4,000.
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HEALTH SCREENING FAIR |
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Our Third Annual St Paul's Knights Health Screening Fair is scheduled on February 9, 2008
For last year's event, people came to check their blood pressure,
cholesterol profile, leg circulation, and get cartiod and abdominal ultrasounds. The event was presented in
association with the St Paul Parish Nurse Ministry, and event proceeds went to support the charities of the
Knights of Columbus. Check out
the photos in the Health Screening Day Gallery!.
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KIDS FESTIVAL GAMES |
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Starting even before we received our charter, with the 2004 St Paul's School Festival, the Knights of
Columbus Council 13657 has taken charge of the Kid's Games Booths. This year the Knights donated all
prizes and took care of all expenses, so net proceeds from the Kid's Games at the 2007
Festival was nearly $4,000, which is about two thousand dollars over last year's net.
Every shift was covered, with many Knights working more than one shift. Also helping out were several Columbiettes
as well as many parents and some St Pete Catholic High School students.
Check out the photos from the last festival!
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FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP |
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Each year year our council holds a Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.
The council-level competition was a big success, and the District was so impressed that they
asked us to hold the District Level competition here at St Paul's. See photos in the
gallery
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POSTER AND ESSAY CONTESTS |
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January is a busy month for youth activites at our council. We hold our Knights of Columbus
Free Throw Championship, in which boys and girls ages 10 to 14 come out to compete in 10 different
divisions. Also, our Drug & Alcohol Abuse Awareness Poster Contest and our Eighth Grade Essay Contest comes to
a conclusion in January, to coincide with the Time and Talent Fair. In our first
year, we received over 60 posters and about 30 essays. See the Gallery for some great photos!
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CHARTER PRESENTATION |
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St Paul's Council received its charter on April 24, 2005. The charter was presented at the
9:30 Mass, celebrated by Father Gibbons, with a Corporate Communion. The entire parish was
invited to celebrate with us at a reception following the Mass.
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MEETINGS |
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Council 13657 meets every fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Blue Room of the Parish
Center. All Knights who have made their First Degree are
encouraged to attend these meetings.
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PANCAKE BREAKFASTS |
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The Knights hold occasional Pancake Breakfasts in the St. Paul's
Cafeteria after the 7:30 and 9:30 Masses. We always have a lot of fun and the breakfasts are always a huge success.
See the gallery for pictures! Watch the bulletin for
the next scheduled breakfast!
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CLERGY APPRECIATION DINNER |
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The Knights know how much we all appreciate our clergy. To celebrate and to show our appreciation, the Knights
hold an Annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner. This year's dinner is scheduled for April 11th 2007.
Last year's lasagna dinner benefited vocations and sold out at 150 tickets!
See the photos in the Clergy Dinner Gallery.
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MEDICAL MISSIONS TO HAITI INCLUDE KNIGHTS |
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Our council includes three Knights that make missions to Haiti - Lou Pekrul, Jim Stitt,
and our Chaplain Father Gibbons. On March 3, they departed for their Fourth Medical Mission to Haiti.
Last year, Father Gibbons and 15 parishioners returned from the third Medical Mission to Haiti.
The team included physicians, nurses, a lab technician, and a paramedic. Three Knights from our council made
the mission - Their mission was a success. They treated over 1,000 patients and even delivered a baby at
about 4:00 in the morning!
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MARDI GRAS NIGHT |
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This year, the Knights and the Columbiettes will celebrate Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 2, 2008,
with the Second Annual Mardi Gras and Casino Night. Last year, we took in over $3000, with proceeds
benefiting the Youth Ministry of St Paul's Parish. The event includs Cajun food and music,
and a casino featuring poker, blackjack, roulette, and slot machines. We thank last year's
sponsors for their generosity: Classic Chrome; Pepin's Restuarant; Dwight Dudley, Attorney at Law;
Peter Wassmer, MD; Southern Exteriors,
The St Petersburg Country Club, and Great Bay Distributing.
Thanks to all the Knights that participated. Check out the pictures
in the Mardi Gras Gallery!
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GOLF TOURNAMENT |
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The Second Annual Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament will be held May 3 at the Pasadena Yacht
and Country Club. Last year's event was also featured a dinner following golf. The Columbiettes
also hosted a silent auction just before dinner. The proceeds from this tournament go to our newly
established Scholarship Fund to help provide Catholic education at St Paul's School. Be sure to see the great photos. We look forward to
this year's event. For details click
here.
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UNDERWEAR DRIVE |
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Many times, a shower and clean underclothes is the first step a homeless person
takes in rebuilding his or her life. While homeless shelters routinely accept used
clothing, for obvious reasons underwear is not accepted. This year's underwear drive,
our council's second, was held during the month of April, 2008, after all Masses.
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FOURTH DEGREE |
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Several of our council members have already become Fourth Degree Knights. On August 13, 2005, the first ten members of
the St Paul's Council became new Sir Knights by receiving the Fourth Degree in Tampa.
See the Calendar for information about the next upcoming Fourth Degree.
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JOIN US! |
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We're a brand new and very active council and have a great group of guys in our membership, but we can't do it without you. We want YOU! Read more here and if you wish to join our council, contact any member. See our
officers page for a list of officers and committee chairmen.
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GET MORE INFORMATION |
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Click the image to the left to visit the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Web Site.
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