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54th Annual Golf Tournament

3 galleries with 297 photos.

Updated: Sep 29, 2009 5:35pm PST

2009 Naples 4th Degree Exemplification Weekend

7 galleries with 455 photos.

Updated: Sep 02, 2009 8:42pm PST

State Officer Installation

2 galleries with 219 photos.

Updated: Jul 05, 2009 6:23pm PST

2009 State Convention

12 galleries with 652 photos.

Updated: May 29, 2009 12:32pm PST

2009 Tampa 4th Degree Exemplification Weekend

6 galleries with 485 photos.

Updated: Apr 06, 2009 3:18am PST

Knights of Columbus Galleries

First Responder Appreciation Dinner : Kissimmee council 6624 honors their local Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters.

First Responder Appreciation Dinner

Kissimmee council 6624 honors their local Law Enforcement and Fire Fig ...

Updated: Nov 19, 2009 7:49pm PST

2009 State Soccer Challenge : Hosted by Kissimmee council 6624. Forty-four youth from all across the State participated in the challenge.

2009 State Soccer Challenge

Hosted by Kissimmee council 6624. Forty-four youth from all across the ...

Updated: Nov 15, 2009 4:08pm PST

Ave Maria School of Law Grand Opening Gala : Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson gave the Keynote address.

Ave Maria School of Law Grand Opening Gala

Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson gave the Keynote address.

Updated: Nov 14, 2009 7:34pm PST

Carl Anderson's Charter Presentation to Council 14848 : The newly formed St Thomas More Council 14848 in Naples, FL received more than just their Charter declaration on Thursday afternoon, November 12. They also received the honor of having it presented to them by the Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson. Mr Anderson, being in town for the Grand Opening Gala for the Ave Maria School of Law, took time out of his schedule to present the Charter to the Grand Knight and the charter members.

Carl Anderson's Charter Presentation to Council 14848

The newly formed St Thomas More Council 14848 in Naples, FL received m ...

Updated: Nov 14, 2009 6:50pm PST

James A Haley VA Hospital Veterans Day Parade :

James A Haley VA Hospital Veterans Day Parade

Updated: Nov 12, 2009 6:15am PST

2nd Annual Veterans Memorial Road Race : Additional photos taken by Norman Meeks can be found on his gallery at: http://picasaweb.google.com/sidacuta/KnightSMemorialRace#

2nd Annual Veterans Memorial Road Race

Additional photos taken by Norman Meeks can be found on his gallery at ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2009 1:46pm PST

2009 Special Olympics Fall Classic :

2009 Special Olympics Fall Classic

Updated: Nov 06, 2009 8:21pm PST

An Evening of Faith, Family and Fraternity (Tampa) : Under the leadership of State Membership Director, David Tebo, the Florida State Council held its first of a series of programs called "Faith, Family and Fraternity" on Friday evening, October 16, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa. Though strong thunderstorms kept the attendance down, it didn't hamper the fantastic and very informative presentation that the representatives from the Supreme Council, and the Florida State Council delivered. This new program is designed to give Knights and any Catholic men interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, along with their families an opportunity to share in an evening of prayer and fraternity, and to learn more about the many programs our Order has to offer.

An Evening of Faith, Family and Fraternity (Tampa)

Under the leadership of State Membership Director, David Tebo, the Flo ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 4:08pm PST

10th Annual Pro-Life Seminar : Holy Family Council 9236 in Orlando, FL, a small council with less than sixty members, doesn't let their size slow them down when it comes to service to the church and community, especially when it pertains to our Pro-Life beliefs. On Saturday, September 19 they held their annual day long Pro-Life Seminar at St Nicholas Catholic (Byzantine) Church in Orlando. The guest speakers were Fr Peter West, from the national organization, Priests for Life, along with Loretta Fleming, from Washington, DC based organization, the National Committee for Human Life Amendment, and Deborah Shearer, from the Orlando Diocese, Office of Advocacy and Justice. Fr Salvatore Pignato was the celebrant for both the morning and evening Masses, with Fr West as concelebrant. Unfortunately I don't know the deacon's name that assisted at the evening Mass. This was the tenth year that this council has presented a Pro-Life seminar. The committed work of this council did not go unnoticed within our Order. At this year's Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention, council 9236 was the fourth place recipient of the International Service Program Award, for their Pro-Life seminar project. The Florida delegation had the honor of receiving the award on behalf of the council. This Pro-Life activity award now sits in the parish center of St Nicholas Church, nestled in with numerous Council, Community, Church and Family activity awards. This council is a wonderful example how faith is the fuel for our actions.

10th Annual Pro-Life Seminar

Holy Family Council 9236 in Orlando, FL, a small council with less tha ...

Updated: Sep 21, 2009 4:16pm PST

St Anne Memorial Blue Mass (Ruskin) : Additional photos taken by Norman Meeks can be found on his gallery at: http://picasaweb.google.com/sidacuta/StAnne911Mass#

St Anne Memorial Blue Mass (Ruskin)

Additional photos taken by Norman Meeks can be found on his gallery at ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2009 10:48pm PST

2009 Flagler Beach 9/11 Memorial & Blue Mass :

2009 Flagler Beach 9/11 Memorial & Blue Mass

Updated: Sep 14, 2009 12:57am PST

St Stephen Memorial Blue Mass, Valrico : Description courtesy of Timothy H. Manning, PR coordinator for the St Petersburg Diocese. Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 made me proud that I was once a corporal in the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Reserves, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a Catholic gentleman. Saint Stephen Council 14084 in Riverview, Florida sponsored a really wonderful Blue Mass that had to be the best in the state. The council invited all first responders, firefighters, law enforcement, emergency response crews and military to a special Mass honoring their special bravery they display each day. Present were representatives from the Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Fire Rescue, and Citizen's Patrol; Sun City Center Emergency Squad, Civil Air Patrol, EMT's and retired military. In all, the official count of attendance was 300 plus. The Mass began at Saint Stephen Catholic Church at 5049 Bell Shoals Road in Valrico at 7 p.m. At the beginning procession, 12 honor guard from the Bishop Charles B. McLaughlin Assembly led by Commander Rick Hughes entered with chapeaus tipped as five young children followed carrying various hats and helmets from the police, fire, military and other agencies and laid them on the alter as a tribute to those who have fallen in the line of duty. Six very professional alter serves escorted Father Bill Swengros to the altar where Mass began. Father Bill Swengros, with his well know warm and parental smile and unique personality, opened by saying that we needed to pray for our heroes like Corporal Mike Roberts and the firefighters in California who recently died in the line of what they loved to do best. We needed to pray that they find patience, forgiveness and that they find the strength and courage to face the realities that they meet each day. The first reading was said by Tampa Detective and brother Knight John Columbia. The Gospel started as, "Blessed are you who believe...." Father Bill's homily was spoken from the heart explained why the hats on the altar. He mentioned about his nephew who was 30 and had a young family. His nephew was leaving for Afghanistan. A Brother and a colonel had just come back from the same place. According to Father Bill, first responders was not a job. It was a profession full of training that was a different lifestyle - a vocation. They have seen the ugliness of people and had to come home to another side - it wasn't for the money, prestige, uniforms but the inner drive to help people. He said these people were special who see and deal with evil and yet open their hearts to help. We needed to pray for their safety and well being. Before the Mass ended, Father Bill said that first responders were much like the priesthood. It was sometimes lonely, where at times you felt like there was no one to turn to, that at one moment you encounter sadness with a funeral and the next the happiness of a wedding. Those who saw the ups and downs in humanity needed to find someone whom they could trust and confide in. He wished all could find someone they could trust and rely on. After the Mass, there was a reception and the Saint Stephen Squires Circle 5209 was in attendance assisting with plates and other much needed attention with details. Various cakes, cookies and beverages were provided at no extra charge. The Blue Mass was started in 1934 in Washington, D.C. to honor those who protect us. Those present were: Randy Hale, Knights of Columbus photographer; Field Agent Thomas P. Cummings; District Deputy 35 Rick Hughes, District Deputy 33 Bill Miller, Grand Knight Julio Alvarez 14084; Faithful Navigator Ed McNamara 1850; and several other past grand knights and past faithful navigators from other councils, such as Mother Seton Council 6724 in Brandon, and Saint Anne's Council 7210 in Ruskin.

St Stephen Memorial Blue Mass, Valrico

Description courtesy of Timothy H. Manning, PR coordinator for the St ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2009 11:08am PST

The Designation of The National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe as a Minor Basilica :

The Designation of The National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe as a Minor Basilica

Updated: Aug 23, 2009 2:39pm PST

Bay Pines VA Center Wheelchair Presentation :

Bay Pines VA Center Wheelchair Presentation

Updated: Aug 22, 2009 6:40pm PST

KofC 2nd Annual Family Fun Day at the Tampabay Rays Game :

KofC 2nd Annual Family Fun Day at the Tampabay Rays Game

Updated: Aug 21, 2009 7:48pm PST

Annual Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Peace & Good Voyage : Eucharistic Celebration in honor of the Virgin of Antipolo The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. Celebrant, Archbishop Bernardito Auza,D.D., Apostolic Nuncio to Haiti.

Annual Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Peace & Good Voyage

Eucharistic Celebration in honor of the Virgin of Antipolo The Basilic ...

Updated: Jul 31, 2009 8:26pm PST

2009 Special Olympics Summer Games :

2009 Special Olympics Summer Games

Updated: Jul 24, 2009 7:13pm PST

Past State Deputy Appreciation Dinner : Honoring James & Dorothy Schonefeld, July 11 at the Orlando Airport Marriott Hotel.

Past State Deputy Appreciation Dinner

Honoring James & Dorothy Schonefeld, July 11 at the Orlando Airport Ma ...

Updated: Aug 24, 2009 4:13am PST

2009 Organizational Meeting & DD Installation : July 10th & 11th 2009 at the Orlando Airport Marriott Hotel

2009 Organizational Meeting & DD Installation

July 10th & 11th 2009 at the Orlando Airport Marriott Hotel

Updated: Jul 23, 2009 5:16pm PST

Solemnity of Corpus Christi Mass & Procession : On Sunday, June 14, Bishop Thomas Wenski celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of St. James, in Orlando. Following the Mass, Bishop Wenski, while holding a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament, lead a procession from the Cathedral to Lake Eola. The procession continued around the lake with eight stops along the way for prayer and song. During each of the stops, the monstrance was placed on an altar of repose and the processors genuflected for personal prayer. Each altar was represented by the different ethnic and cultural groups of our Church: Portuguese, Vietnamese, Haitian, Korean, Hispanic, Filipino, Polish and African. The procession concluded at the Lake Eola band shell. Where everyone participated in the Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament and a Gospel passage was read in eight different languages.

Solemnity of Corpus Christi Mass & Procession

On Sunday, June 14, Bishop Thomas Wenski celebrated Mass at the Cathed ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2009 1:16am PST

2009 State Bowling Tournament : Tournament was hosted by the Winter Haven council 4726. Games were held on Saturday and Sunday at two Lakeland Alleys. Orange Bowl Lanes, North Lakeland sponsored the team matches, and AMF Lanes, South Lakeland sponsored the singles and doubles matches. Mass was celebrated Saturday afternoon followed by a dinner at council hall 4726.

2009 State Bowling Tournament

Tournament was hosted by the Winter Haven council 4726. Games were hel ...

Updated: Apr 19, 2009 6:34pm PST

2009 State Spelling Bee Finals :

2009 State Spelling Bee Finals

Updated: Mar 20, 2009 4:56pm PST

2009 State Basketball Free Throw Competition :

2009 State Basketball Free Throw Competition

Updated: Mar 20, 2009 12:53pm PST