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The Knights of Columbus's mission is to unite Catholic men to live their faith through charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, and to support the Catholic Church, their families, and the less fortunate. We are committed to charitable works, serving the Church, supporting brother Knights, and advocating for the common good.
If you’re interested in joining our council please contact Allan Jury our council Membership Director and leave a message at 941-254-7686.
Knight Of the MOnth Awards March 12, 2025
And, Grand Knight Bill Davidson of The Knights of Columbus Council #15231 recently awarded myself, Mike Weber, Knight of the Month for February 2025 for organizing Fraternal Gatherings (bi-monthly lunches) and maintaining the council website.
Bill Davidson, Grand Knight of The Knights of Columbus Council #15231 recently awarded Jack Hawkins Knight of the Month for November 2024 for his strong efforts in fundraising for our council.
Free Throw Contest
Jan 18, 2025
The Free Throw contest was held at Ave Maria Prep School in Bradenton and we had 2 winners!
KC Donations to Local Cahrities
The Knights of Columbus Council #15231 recently donated $2,500 to Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 in the Sarasota/Bradenton area.
And, the Knights of Columbus Council #15231 recently donated $2,500 to Feeding Empty Little Tummies in Bradenton.
Star Council Award
November 13, 2024
Past Grand Knight, Mike Hoersting, was awarded Star Council for 2023-2024 by District Deputy John Hansen. Congratulations to the entire Council of #15231. Great job Gentlemen!
Knights help at Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Some of our Knights from our council joined Habitat for Humanity on a hot and humid Saturday to help with a home being built. The Knights rom left to right are Ed Taaffe, Fritz Dutch, Mike Hoersting, Malcolm Evans. John Curran and David Schuster. Thanks guys for helping a great cause!
Knights of Columbus #15231 DONATIONS
St Josephs Food Pantry Donation
St Josephs Food Pantry Donation
St Josephs Food Pantry Donation
A check for $500 was presented to St Joseph's Food Pantry in Bradenton by Grand Knight Steve Watkins and PGK Tex Johnson.
Pregnancy Clinic Donation
St Josephs Food Pantry Donation
St Josephs Food Pantry Donation
Grand Knight Steve Watkins and other Knights presented the Community Pregnancy Clinic in Sarasota with a $2000 check.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #15231 DONATIONS
Manatee High Key Club
Ave Maria Preparatory School
Ave Maria Preparatory School
Manatee High Key Club - Tex Johnson, Steve Watkins, Mike Hoersting presenting a check to Key Club President Katie Evans along with fellow officers and their faculty sponsor.
Ave Maria Preparatory School
Ave Maria Preparatory School
Ave Maria Preparatory School
Ave Maria Preparatory School - Tex Johnson and Steve Watkins presenting check to Pawel Lipinski President of Ave Maria Prep.
Habitat for Humanity
Ave Maria Preparatory School
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity - The Knights presented a check to Habitat for Humanity with the mother and children and family who will be receiving the home.
In Memory of our Grand Knight Bill Dunn 1954 - 2023
It is with great sadness, for us left behind, that we have lost our Grand Knight Sir William E. Dunn III who went home to the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Bill was 69 years old.
Bill became a member of the Knight of Columbus in 2016. He became a Sir Knight when he made his 4th Degree in 2017. At the time of his passing, he was the Grand Knight of Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostle Council 15231 and the Faithful Captain of the 4th Degree Assembly 1860. He was a faithful and very active member of the Knights as well as a Lecture, Altar Server, Usher, providing the live feed video of mass and other duties at the church. Bill spent many hours volunteering his time and money to the community and to the needy. Bill was also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernian, St Finian of Clonard Division.
Bill was dedicated to his country, volunteering in the Knights of Columbus and of course, in service to God.
Born January 18, 1954 in Chicago, Bill attended Villanova University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business and was a big fan of Villanova basketball. He had a fantastic sense of humor along with a loud exuberant laugh. He loved to read and many of his friends said he was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge.
Bill had no immediate living family but had many valuable friends from Villanova, family friends and his fellow Knights of Columbus. Please keep Bill and his friends in your payers and asking the Lord to give them all hope and comfort.
Bill’s funeral was Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 9:30 am at Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church in Bradenton.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bradenton/name/william-dunn-obituary?id=50594867
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There are many personal rewards that come from being a Knight and helping others in need. We support our parish and our community. If you’re interested in volunteering your time, whatever time you have to give, join us and become a Knight; or come to our events and fund raisers. We have a lot of fun doing some good in our community!
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On October 2, 1881 a group of men met in the basement of St. Mary’s Church on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. Called together by their 29-year-old parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, these men formed a fraternal society that would one day become the world’s largest Catholic family fraternal service organization.
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If you are a practical Catholic man, 18 years of age or older, join one of the oldest Catholic fraternal mens organizations in America. Consider joining us and making life-long friends while helping others. If you’re interested in joining our council contact our council Membership Director, Allan Jury and leave a message at 941-254-7686.