Knights of Columbus
Father Michael J. Finnegan Council
"A Star Council"
Serving St. Catherine of Siena Parish
Assembly # 0163
Past Faithful Navigator, Gary Craft, returned home after a long stay in the hospital. Gary surrounded by his friends on Saturday, March 31, 2018
To help lift the spirits of our brave men & woman, who now reside at Bay Pines Hospital, our 4th Degree VA visitation took place on April 15, 2018
Honor Guard for Steve McGrath's Funeral
April 20, 2108
A 4th Degree Exemplification was held at St. Joseph's Church in Bradenton, FL on April 28, 2018
Pictured are SK Eugene Norman, SK Steve Palmieri, NEW SK Todd Luckner, SK Joe Orofino, NEW SK Bill Barbosa, NEW SK Bob Lord, and Faithful Navigator Peter Palmieri
Honor Guard for the Consecration of the Diocese of St Petersburg to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Cathedral of Saint Jude the Apostle
May 6th 2018.
Light of Christ Catholic Church,
May 20, 2018 Honor Guard
On May 21, 2018 members of the KofC joined forces to build new storage lockers at St. Catherine's
Honor Guard June 3, 2018
Father Patrick Rahill celebrates 50 years of service
Light of Christ Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus come out to help lift the spirits of veterans that reside at Bay Pines VA
Community Living Center
on Father's Day, June 17, 2018
The Knight's Pancake Breakfast
at St. Catherine's
on June 24, 2018
Bishop Gregory Parks
Light of Christ Church - Clearwater, Florida,
Knights of Columbus Honor Guard.
on July 7, 2018
Knights of Columbus Honor Guard
& Knights on Bikes
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Bay Pines VA Community Living Center
Knights of Columbus & Knights on Bikes
visit with Dick & Jeannette Laliberte
on July 28, 2018
Knights of Columbus
& Knights on Bikes
visited and delivered Church bulletins to the less mobile.
Installation of Assembly Officers
St Michael's Church Tuesday July 31, 2018
John Pierce, Peter Palmieri Sr. and Tony Cotugno are our newest 2nd degree members.
They made the degree at Holy Family Church in St. Petersburg on September 6, 2018
4th Degree Knight, Edward Stacy
World War II Army veteran, will turn
103 years old next February
(L-R): Peter Palmieri, Joe Orofino, Ed Stacy,Steve Palmieri &Tony Cotugno.
All Knights of Columbus & Knights on Bikes are invited and encouraged to come out to help lift the spirit of the brave men and women who reside at Bay Pines.
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Blue Mass
Tuesday September 12, 2018
SK Gary Craft
in good spirits at home
October 6, 2018
Brother Mel Routt, in room 217 at Sabal Palms,
telling Peter about his Honda GoldWing
Aspencade back in the day.
Members of the Knights pose with Bishop Parkes on Saturday, October 28, 2018 at the Family Faith Fest. The event was celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of St. Petersburg
& was held on the grounds of the Florida State Fair
Members of the Knights sell Christmas cards and Magnets after Sunday Masses
on December 18th at "Coffee and Donuts"
Pictured from left to right are Knights Peter Palmieir, Clyde Schreiner, Steve Palmieri, Joe Garisto and Richard Bradish from RCIA
Members of the Knights and their wives assist Sheri Briand and Sr. Rosamunda sort toys.
The toys were then distributed to various locations to help brighten the Christmas spirit
of some of the less fortunate in our area. (12/23/2018)
Brother Glen Miller (right) made his second degree on January 14, 2019 at Holy Family Church
in St. Petersburg, Accompanying him is District Deputy Bob Gibbia.
Members of the Knights of Columbus, Assembly 163, pose for a picture
after their Reobligation Ceremony on January 17th at St. Catherine's.
(L-R) Sir Knights: Stephen Palmieri, Joe Orofino, Joe Garisto, Charles P. McLaughlin, Master,
Bob Gibbia, Al Shamro, Nathan Freeby, Peter Palmieri, Gene Norman & Gene Roos
On Sunday, January 27, 2019, Council # 14456 held one of its monthly Pancake Breakfasts. It was one of the largest attended breakfasts we've had in a long time. Many thanks to all of the brothers who attended and the parishioners of St. Catherine's who made this event such a great success!
PGK Bob Marriner (center) stands with brother Knights who are helping him load a moving truck for Bob's move to Chicago. Bob, and his wife Nancy, decided to make the move to be nearer to family. We wish Bob & Nancy all the best as they embark on their new journey!
On May 26, 2019, the Knights of Columbus visited Bay Pines VA Medical Center bringing church bulletins & tootsie rolls to veterans on Memorial Day weekend.
On Monday, June 24, 2019, Brothers Cameron Huck and Richard Bradish (center) made their 2nd Degree at St. Paul's Church. They are accompanied by Sir Knights Peter Palmieri and Joe Garisto
On Friday, May 17, 2019, the Honor Guard attended the funeral of Ellen Anastasia, mother of Fr. Tom Anastasia, pastor of St. Matthew's in Seminole
Honor Flight of West Central Florida's Honor Flight at Home Event.
Saturday, August 10th
Empath Health/Suncoast Hospice
On Saturday, October 26, 2019, Brother Richard Bradish made his 3rd Degree in Riverview, Florida.
Congratulations Rich!
On Saturday morning,
October 19, 2019, members of the Knights shared a visit (and a drink)
with PFN Gary Craft at his home.
Looking good Gary!
The Honor Guard stands proud at St. Pete/Clearwater airport
on October 22, 2019 to welcome home returning veterans from an Honor Flight
On Thursday, January 30, 2020, Grand Knight Gene Roos (right) presented a check in the amount of $2,500 to Sue Conza,
principal of Morning Star School. Each year, partial proceeds
from the Council’s golf tournament are donated to Morning Star,
a Catholic K-12 school for children with learning disabilities. Remaining proceeds from the tournament have been set aside
for the purchase of a second ultrasound machine.
December 9, 2020
Representatives from "A Woman’s Place Medical Clinic" hold a check in the amount of $35,490, half of which was donated by our Council. The check will go toward the purchase of a new 3D ultrasound machine.
