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St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus, Council 14283
Welcome to the St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus!
We are delighted to have you join us in our mission to serve the Church and support those in need within our community.
Below, you will find key information designed to address common questions and help you get started as a new member.
Council Name and Number:
Each council affiliated with the KofC is identified by their council's name and number. We are the
St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus, Council 14283
Council Meeting Schedule:
We meet on the second Thursday of the month. If there is a need to move the date due to liturgical or US holiday, you will be notified by the Grand Knight.
Time schedule:
7:30 PM – Business Meeting
Council Officers:
Chaplin: Fr. Langsdorf
Grand Knight: Jonathan Pankhurst
Deputy Grand Knight: Martin Yoemans
Chancellor: John Wolf
Advocate: Vacant
Treasurer: Jim Weber
Financial Secretary: Chuck Gorham
Recorder: Craig Mazur
Warden: Trino Alvarez
Inside Guard: Jeff Nakaerts
Outside Guard: Adam Johnson
Trustees: Russ Johnson, Chuck Allen, Mark Bouchard
Council Website:
For important news and information about the council’s calendar of events, please visit: https://www.kofc14283.org/
Meeting Attire:
Monthly meetings are casual wear.
Optionally, you can order St. Francis Xavier KofC apparel as follows:
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts and More
1141 Brook Forest Ave., Shorewood, IL – (815) 457-9583
Polo Shirt (Royal Blue with embroidered KofC Emblem)
$50.00 S-XL ($2 for every X after that , i.e. 2XL, 3XL, etc.) (Call and ask them to look up Jon Pankhurst or Mike Serra’s accounts) Convenient billing through email.)Casual T-Shirt with iron on KofC Emblem decal single color.
Knights Gear: You can shop for all things KofC from the official supplier for Knights supplies.
Visit https://knightsgear.com
Royal Blue
Gray
Meeting Protocol
Meeting Agenda:
Call to Order
Opening Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officers
Approve Minutes of Prior Meeting Minutes
Chaplain's Message
Reading of Correspondence
Grand Knight's Report
Reading of Correspondence
Treasurer's Report
Financial Secretary's Report
Chancellor's report
Report of Services
Church Director
Council Director
Community Director
Family Director
Youth Director
Pro Life Director
Standing Committee
ID Drive
Trustee Report
Unfinished Business
New Business
4th Degree Report
Retention/Outreach
Field Agent / Insurance Report
Closing of Motion
Adjournment
Gavel Protocol
* When praying at meetings and other formal events, councils may invoke three raps of the gavel to stand or four raps of the gavel to kneel. When determining to stand rather than kneel, officers should take into account the age and physical health of the membership.
** As a sign of respect, it is customary for the Grand Knight to gavel the council to rise when the District Deputy stands to give his report. After members have extended this courtesy, the Grand Knight may gavel the assembly to sit if the speaker has not already asked everyone to be seated.
St. Francis Xavier Council Program Engagement
Get Involved with St. Francis Xavier Council Activities
The St. Francis Xavier Council hosts a wide variety of programs that support our parish, community, and brother Knights. We invite you to explore the list below and let us know:
Which activities you’d like to learn more about
Where you’d like to participate
What you’d be interested in helping lead
Once you've made your selections, feel free to speak with any council officer. They’ll be happy to guide you toward the information or contacts you need.
Have an idea for a new activity?
Write it down and bring it up during the New Business portion of our next monthly meeting. We’re always open to fresh ideas that help us grow and serve better.
Resources from Knights of Columbus Supreme Council
Getting to Know You
We have setup two quick surveys that we ask for you to fill out, to see what your interests are and help to find a role that fits you best. Please see the two surveys, below this page in the Welcome New Knights site.
Or click on the links below:
Member Experience Interest Survey
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