Knights of Columbus
Council 14659
Date of Institution: November 5, 2008
Past Grand Knights:
William McKeon, 2008 - 2009
Ken Nowlan, 2009 - 2011
Jeff Simpson, 2011 - 2013
Dr. Stan Taraska, 2013 - 2015
Jeff Simpson, 2015 - 2017
Contact: Mark Hoffman - Grand Knight, (812) 454-2126, email
Matt Nichols - Deputy Grand Knight, (812) 604-8988, email
Meetings: First Thursday of the month, meet in St. Bernard Room, 6:45 pm
Current Officers 2017-18
Grand Knight - Mark Hoffman
Chaplain - Fr. Chris Forler
Deputy Grand Knight - Matt Nichols
Chancellor - John Kippenbrock
Financial Secretary - Brandon Dilger
Recorder - Pete Barry
Treasurer - Tony Spitz
Advocate - Jim Martin
Lecturer - Dr. Stan Taraska
Inside Guard - Don Tepool
Outside Guard - Craig Jordan
Trustee - Greg Lantaff
Trustee - Jeff Simpson
Trustee - Earl Robertson
Warden - Jason Turner
Officers available for picture (left to right): Pete Barry, Matt Nichols, Jeff Simpson, Ed Boudreau, Brandon Dilger, Mark Hoffman, Greg Lantaff, Jim Martin, Dr. Stan Taraska, Earl Robertson, Craig Jordan and Don Tepool
Committee Chairs 2017-18
Church/Adoration Chapel Director - Jim Martin
Community Director - Jeff Simpson
Council Director - Charlie Marx
Culture of Life Director - Earl Robertson
Gibault Envoy Director - Jacob Jobe
Membership Director - Matt Nichols
Program Director - Matt Nichols
Vocations Director - Sean Boyles
Youth Director - Joel Padgett
Information
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization aiding the Parish and the community. We are involved in supporting Seminarian students by doing fundraisers throughout the year. We are involved with youth activities such as, the soccer challenge, free throw contest, essay, and poster contests. We are also involved with culture of life support, aid for fellow Knights, support of Gibault Home for children with behavior disorders, religious services, and any other projects requested by our Parish Pastor. Must be 18 to join.
News and Announcements
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The Knights of Columbus led the Stations of the Cross on February 23, 2018. Included in the picture with members of the Knights are Father Chris and Deacon Dave.
ONE STAR COUNCIL AWARD
The Knights of Columbus, Council 14659, was awarded the “One Star Council” for 2015-16, for meeting 100% all of our goals in membership, insurance, and service projects. This award is a reflection of the work put in by our dedicated Knights here at St. John the Evangelist. Job well done by all of the Knights!
Pictured (left to right): Ed Boudreau, District Deputy, Jeff Simpson, Grand Knight, and Father Chris, Chaplain.
DOUBLE STAR COUNCIL AWARD
The Knights of Columbus Council 14659 at St. John the Evangelist, has been awarded the "Double Star Council" for 2012-13. Congratulations to all of the Knights who have made this possible. This award recognizes outstanding achievement in membership, insurance, and service program activities. Our Council achieved a 200% net gain of our membership goal to win Double Star Council. To earn Star Council, our council also won the Father McGivney, Founders, and Columbian awards. Job well done Knights.
PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL
The Knights of Columbus Council 14659, covers the Adoration Chapel every Saturday morning from 4-5 am. If interested in signing up please contact Jim Martin at 812-303-4541.
Programs throughout the year
| 40 Cans for Lent | Parish Adoration Chapel Coverage |
| 5th Sunday Rosary | Right to Life |
| Free Throw Basketball Competition | Support our Seminarian |
| Gibault support | Thanksgiving Food Drive |
| Habitat for Humanity | Tootsie Roll Handout-Campaign for Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities |
| Ongoing Blood Drives |
Our Seminarian - Nick Sellers
Meet our Seminarian, Nick Sellers. Nick is a sophomore and is attending Bishop Simon Brute’ Seminary. His home Parish is Holy Cross Parish and his parents are Jeff and Amy Sellers. You can send a note to Nick at Bishop Simon Brute’ Seminary, 2500 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222, or you can email him at nsellers.jp2@gmail.com. Nick’s birthday is February 24, 1997.
Links
Photos
Knights Free Throw Contest 2017
Knights Doughnut Party 5th & 6th Grades