Knights of Columbus - St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish

MISSION STATEMENT:

We are committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, and to the defense of the priesthood. Our order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family.

VISION:

Our order’s central vision is to engage in charitable works, to serve the Church, to support brother Knights, to act for the good of our country, and to give aid to those in need.

OUR MOTTO:

Where there is a need there is a Knight

CURRENT CHARITABLE FOCUS:

ARM Canned Food Drive: On 30 November, we will begin our annual Advent canned food drive in support of ARM. We are asking your support in this effort by bringing in non-perishable foods to our donation box across from the elevator. POC Thomas Mitalski

KIND Charities of TN – We have obtained a grant for over $4,000 in support of Harold McCormick Elementary School and will be presenting this to the school administration on 4 December. POC Tom Manning & James Townsend

Thanks to everyone who supported the KIND Charities of TN Raffle. Ticket sales have ended and drawing for prize winners will occur on 29 November. POC: Tom Manning.

ARM Coat Drive and Catholic Charities baby/infant support: Thank you for the tremendous support to our coat drive as well as the baby wipe and diaper donations! As we bring this effort to a close on Thanksgiving, know that you have made a positive impact on our community.

Pregnancy Support Center of Johnson County: We will be presenting a check for $200 to Fran Hampton from the Pregnancy Support Center of Johnson County. The presentation will occur at St Anthony of Padua on 30 November after the 11:00 AM Mass in the Narthex area. All are welcome to attend! POC Thomas Mitalski

Photo from the presentation of a check for $400.00 to CCETN Pregnancy Support Center in Johnson City from the Knights of Columbus on October 15, 2025. In the picture (left to right) are Thomas Mitalski Council 10743 Grand Knight, Michell Moncier CCETN, Bob Gamache, Council Coordinator to CCETN. The donated funds came from our national headquarters and are based on our Council’s Aid and Support After Pregnancy (ASAP) program donations of $7,339.00 in various goods and cash to CCETN Pregnancy Support Center during our 2024-25 Fraternal Year.

Passing of a fellow Knight:

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge our Brother Knight Manuel ‘Manny’ Bandarra passed away on 25 November. He was very active within the St Elizabeth of Hungary parish, our KoC Council 10743 as well as with 4th Degree Assembly 1840. Please pray for his soul and for his family as they grieve his passing.

Details for visitation, Mass and final resting may be found at the following website:

https://www.tetrickfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Manuel-Medeiros-Bandarra?obId=46493708

Eternal rest grant unto Manuel, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace. And may you grant comfort to his family. Amen.

Support to Parish:

Church buildings and grounds maintenance: Thanks to all Knights who assisted in this effort. POC Thomas Mitalski

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING:

FAMILY OF THE YEAR: Matthew D. & Kathleen Grubb
KNIGHT OF THE YEAR: Ronald A. Carbone
NEW KNIGHTS TO OUR COUNCIL:
- Bernardo “Jack” Rocha (St Anthony)
- Paul Pusateri (St Anthony)
- Trayden “Tray” Kamprath (St. Elizabeth)

NEXT COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING

Our meeting location has changed! The 10 December meeting will be held at The Coffee Company at 6:00 PM, doors open at 5:45 PM for setup.

FOUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Charity – Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting infinite variety of local, national and international projects.

Unity – None of us is as good as all of us; we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually.

Fraternity – Blessed Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to give assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died. The Order’s top-rated insurance program [available to ANY catholic family] continues to do this today, as do the good works of individual Knights, who gave more than 73.5 million service hours in 2015, illustrating how Catholics serve each other in fraternity and mercy.

Patriotism –We are proud of our devotion to God and country and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR ORGANIZATION?

Local councils are the basic unit of the Knights. Each local council works to assist with the needs of its community consistent with the principles of the Order. A Knights of Columbus council can work wonders; in fact, with its many programs, it can help change the community, town, city or neighborhood in which you live. Each local council evaluates the needs of their community and implements those programs and activities that are most needed in their area.

If you’d like to be a part of an international organization of nearly 2 million Catholic men whose principal work involves helping others in need, we’d like to meet you and invite you to join us. For further information please contact Grand Knight Thomas Mitalski at (910) 381-6955 or any of our parish Knights.

All men over 18 are invited to attend.