Knights of Columbus Council #15231 Meetings & Events
October 2026
Oct. 02 4pm-5pm Golf Comm. Meeting MMC
Oct. 05 7pm-8:30pm Family Prayer Night #2 (Rosary) MMC
Oct. 08 12 pm-4pm 40 Days for Life 360 offsite
Oct. 09 4pm-5pm Golf Comm. Meeting MMC
Oct. 14 5:30pm - 8pm Officers/Council Meeting MMC
Oct. 16 4pm-5pm Golf Comm. Meeting MMC
Oct. 18 1pm-3pm Tex Johnson Memorial Bowling Outing
November 2026
Nov. 10 9am Put out Flags - Veterans Day MMC
Nov. 11 5:30-8pm Officers/Council Meeting MMC
Nov. 12 9am Bring in Flags MMC
Nov. 12 12 pm-4pm 40 Days for Life 360 offsite
Nov. 28/29 (prior to each mass) 5th Sunday Rosary church
December 2026
Dec. 09 5:30pm - 8pm Officers/Council Meeting MMC
Dec. 10 12 pm-4pm 40 Days for Life 360 offsite
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We donate money from our Knights of Columbus fund raisers to help:
Special Olympics
DAV - Disabled American Veterans
Feeding Empty Little Tummies
Community Pregnancy Clinic in Sarasota
Habitat for Humanity
St Josephs Food Pantry
Ave Maria Preparatory School
Manatee High Key Club
and more to come...
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Our Field Agent: Ron Moliterno | 850-855-2245 | Ron.Moliterno@kofc.org
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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.
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KC Monthly Awards - August and October 2026
Knight of the Month for August 2026
Knight of the Month for October 2026
Knight of the Month for October 2026
Grand Knight John Curran presents Mike Hoersting with his Knight of the Month Certificate.
Knight of the Month for October 2026
Knight of the Month for October 2026
Knight of the Month for October 2026
Grand Knight John Curran presents Bill Simmons with his Knight of the Month Certificate.
Knights of Columbus #15231 Officer's Installation
Saturday, Sept 26, 2026
We had a successful 2026-2027 Officer's Installation ceremony on Saturday, Sept 26, 2026. Thank you gentlemen for volunteering to carry the responsibility of being an officer.
KC Meeting - June 10, 2026
Knight of the Month - Walter Gischel & his 99th Birthday, this month!
Knights in Action
August 2, 2026 - 8 Knights participated in the Special Olympics Regional Bowling competition. There were approximately 350 participants. Pictured are Joe Couevas (OLQM), Ron Koper, John Curran, Mark Gallagher, Ed Taffee, Mike Hoersting. Not Pictured: Jim Byrne, Larry Dudziak.
KC Meeting - June 10, 2026
Knight of the Month - Walter Gischel & his 99th Birthday, this month!
Knight of the Month - Walter Gischel & his 99th Birthday, this month!
Knight of the Month - Walter Gischel & his 99th Birthday, this month!
Grand Knight John Curran & Walter Gischel's family.
Walter getting ready to blowout the candles!
Knight of the Month - Walter Gischel & his 99th Birthday, this month!
Knight of the Month - Walter Gischel & his 99th Birthday, this month!
Walter Gischel has been in the Knights of Columbus for 69 Years! Congratulations Walter!
KC Meeting - Awards - May 13, 2026
Knight of the Month
Knight of the Month
Knight of the Month
Bill Davidson
Family of the Month
Knight of the Month
Knight of the Month
Dave and Mary Blair
KC Meeting - Awards - Apr 8, 2026
Family of the Year
Knight of the Month
Knight of the Month
David Matthews and Family
Knight of the Month
Knight of the Month
Knight of the Month
Malcom Evans
Family of the Month
Knight of the Month
Family of the Month
George and Maria Vitola
Knight of MOnth & Family of the Month March 2026
Knights of Columbus Council Grand Knight John Curran awarded Mark Gallagher Knight of the Month for March 2026! Congratulations Mark and THANK YOU for all of your hard work, knowledge and organization as the Eveents Coordinator.
Grand Knight John Curran awarded Tom and Sharon Ganos Family of the Month for March 2026! Thank you Tom and Sharon for all of your help contributing to the councils events!
KC Donations to Local Charities
The Knights of Columbus Council #15231 recently donated to Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 in the Sarasota/Bradenton area.
And, the Knights of Columbus Council #15231 recently donated to Feeding Empty Little Tummies in Bradenton.
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.
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.
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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!
History of Knights of Columbus
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History of Knights of Columbus
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, Mark Gallagher and leave a message at 941-504-3498.