2023 Knights of Columbus State Convention Meeting
2023-04-22 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Council 6402 Hall, 3722 Cavalier Dr, Garland, TX, 75042, United States
Brother Knights and Ladies All,
This is the Final meeting before the convention. We will keep you posted of any updates or information. Thanks again for all you do and will do to make this the best convention ever!
SK Mike Courtney
Dallas Diocesan Deputy
214-914-0666
Let’s get it done. Back to Basics, No Excuses

Special Olympics Track and Field Competition
2023-04-28 17:30 - 2023-04-29 17:30 | Cedar Hill High School, 301 J Elmer Weaver Fwy, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104, United States
KofC Special Olympics Track and Field Competition Apr 28, 29
Brothers, thank you for all your help and commitment to Special Olympics. I hope that you will be able to join us for the upcoming Track and Field event.
DALLAS DIOCESAN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VOLUNTEER REQUEST
SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF TEXAS – AREA 10 TRACK and FIELD COMPETITION
APRIL 28 – 29, 2023
SPECIAL OLYMPICS Track and Field COMPETITION
Cedar Hill High School Stadium
1 Longhorn Drive, Cedar Hill, TX 75104-3740
FRIDAY – April 28, 2023 FROM 5:30PM TO 8 PM
SATURDAY – April 29, 2023 FROM 9AM TO 5PM
Brother Knights will be in charge of the awarding of medals. This is an outdoor event and spouses, children, and friends are welcome. It is a great opportunity for families to attend. Women are invited to help with the handling of the medals and children are invited to cheer for the athletes as they enter the awards area and receive their awards. Assisting the athletes of the Special Olympics is entertaining and worthwhile as well as a very rewarding experience.
FRIDAY, April 28 SHIFT #1 5:30PM TO 8PM
SATURDAY, April 29 SHIFT #1 9 AM TO 1PM
SHIFT #2 12:30PM to 5PM
There will be one awards area on Friday and two on Saturday, so we will need lots of help. Feel free to work one shift or as many shifts as you are able to work into your busy schedule. Any time that you can spend assisting the athletes of the Special Olympics is greatly appreciated.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SAFE ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINES:
We have been informed by the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Chair that all members of the Knights of Columbus and their family members are encouraged to assist with the upcoming Special Olympics events. All volunteers that do assist should be Safe Environment cleared; otherwise, they will be paired with a volunteer that has been cleared. Non-Catholic volunteers are welcome to assist with the presentation of awards and will be paired with a volunteer that has been safe environment cleared.
Please respond to Phil Coup, Diocesan Coordinator for Special Olympics, at philcoup1@gmail.com or 972-966-3773 as soon as possible and let me know what dates/shifts you can help.
Thanks in advance from all of the Special Olympics athletes.
Fraternally,
Phil Coup, Special Olympics Coordinator for the Diocese of Dallas

Printer completes production and binding of Convention Program books
2023-05-01 | TX
Due date for Printer to complete production and binding of Texas State Convention Program books.

Convention Program Books due at Sheraton Dallas Hotel
2023-05-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 N Olive Street, Dallas, 75201
Pick up Convention Program books from the printer and bring to the Sheraton Dallas Hotel before 10:00 AM.
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1621 Wall St, Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 565-1191
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Texas State Convention of the Knights of Columbus 2023
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-07 | Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 N Olive Street, Dallas, 75201
The 2023 Texas State Convention of the Knights of Columbus
Will be Hosted by the Dallas Diocese Chapter Friday-Sunday, May 5-7, 2023
The Texas State Convention of the Knights of Columbus returns to Dallas to be hosted by the Dallas Knights in MAY 2023. Our event will take place in the completely transformed and refined Sheraton Dallas Hotel.
CONVENTION HOME

CUF Ceremony at St. Jude Council 11293 in Allen
2023-05-10 19:00 | St. Jude Catholic Church, 1515 N. Greenville Avenue, Allen, TX, 75002, United States
CUF Ceremony at St. Jude Council 11293 in Allen
CUF ceremony at St. Jude Council 11293 in Allen, TX on May 10. Address of the Church is 1515 N Greenville Ave. Allen, TX. Registration will begin at 7 PM in the Narthex of the church, ceremony to follow at 7:30. Inquires can be directed to Mike Steffens. Email him at: mbsteff13@gmail.com.

Mother's Day
2023-05-14 | TX
Hi mom, it’s me…love you mom!

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 6065 en Español
2023-05-15 19:30, 2023-07-17 19:30 | St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church, 1201 Alma Dr, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
Ejemplificación de CUF en Plano en el Consejo 6065
Caballeros de Colón da la bienvenida a los nuevos miembros de la orden con una ceremonia de “Ejemplificación de la caridad, la unidad y la fraternidad”.
Se anima a los candidatos e invitados a llegar 30 minutos antes de la hora anunciada para la ceremonia.
Código de vestimenta sugerido:
Camisa abotonada, pantalones y chaqueta deportiva; traje y corbata opcionales.

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 6065
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
Candidates and guests encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the posted ceremony time.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

Ascension of Jesus
2023-05-18 | TX

CUF Exemplification in Richardson at Council 8954
2023-05-25 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S Jupiter Rd, Richardson, TX, 75081, United States
CUF Exemplification in Richardson at Council 8954
Start time 7:00 PM

Pentecost
2023-05-28 | TX

Memorial Day
2023-05-29 | TX

CUF Exemplification in Dallas at Council 14568 en Español
2023-06-02 20:00 | St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd, TX, 75228, United States
Ejemplificación de CUF en Dallas en el Consejo 14568
Caballeros de Colón da la bienvenida a los nuevos miembros de la orden con una ceremonia de “Ejemplificación de la Caridad, la Unidad y la Fraternidad”.
Se anima a los candidatos a asistir a misa a las 7:00 pm. ¡Comenzamos el registro 15 minutos antes de la misa y justo después si es necesario!
Código de vestimenta sugerido:
Camisa abotonada, pantalones y chaqueta deportiva; traje y corbata opcionales.

CUF Exemplification in Dallas at Council 14568
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
Candidates are encouraged to attend mass at 7:00 pm. We start the registration 15 minutes before mass and right after if necessary!
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

Corpus Christi
2023-06-08 | TX

CUF Exemplification St. Anns Council 10245
2023-06-15 19:00 | St. Ann Catholic Parish, 180 Samuel Blvd, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
CUF Exemplification at St. Anns Council 10245 in Coppell
Address: 180 Samuel Boulevard, Coppell, TX
Date: Thursday June 15, 7:00p.m.
Place: Room 323 St. Anns Center-middle doors left of the clock tower
All candidates, families and quest are requested to arrive by 6:30p.m.
For further information contact: Phil Apgar, skpa@tx.rr.com or Cell 469-964-6358

Father's Day
2023-06-18 | TX
Happy Father’s day!

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 6065
2023-06-19 19:30 | St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church, 1201 Alma Dr, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 6065
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
Candidates and guests encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the posted ceremony time.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

Independence Day
2023-07-04 | TX

Bob Stras Funeral
2023-07-06 11:00 | Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 2800 Valwood Pkwy, Farmers Branch, TX, 75234, United States
Robert “Bob” STRASAVICH 1935-2023
STRASAVICH, Robert Born May 19, 1935, died July 1, 2023. Known by most as Bob Stras, Bob was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania and moved with his family to Philadelphia, where he graduated from Southeast Catholic High School. He earned a degree from LaSalle University and enlisted in the National Guard, serving postings at Fort Jackson and Fort Bliss and being called to active duty from Fort Polk during the Berlin Wall crisis…
Read more…
Funeral Services
Funeral Services will be held this Thursday, July 6th at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Farmers Branch, Texas.

Visitation: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Rosary: 12:00 PM
Mass: 12:30 PM

State Organizational Meeting - Houston Marriott Westchase
2023-07-07 - 2023-07-09 | Houston Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Dr, Houston, 77042
State Organizational Meeting – Houston Marriott Westchase
Just a reminder that the State Organizational Meeting will be held in Houston at the Marriott Westchase Hotel the weekend of July 7-9. Information regarding registration etc. will be forthcoming by the state office. I hope that all of you and your wives will be joining us for a preview of the plans for the State of Texas!.

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 7850
2023-07-17 19:00 | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Seton Faith Formation Center, 3100 W. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX, 75023, United States
CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 7850 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
Candidates and guests encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the posted ceremony time.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

Dallas Diocesan Organizational Meeting
2023-07-22 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 950 Trails Parkway, Garland, TX, 75043, United States
2023-24 Dallas Diocesan Organizational Meeting
The Diocese of Dallas will hold our 2023-24 Organizational Meeting Saturday July 22 beginning at 8:30. The meeting will be held in Curran Hall of St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church, 950 Trails Parkway Garland, TX. We are putting the agenda together and ask that for those Dallas Team Members that wish to present something, please email me asap so we can discuss.
Please advise your councils and request that the GK, DGK and FS as well as any member in good standing plan to attend!
More details to follow.
Vivat Jesus,
SK Mike Courtney
Diocese of Dallas Diocesan Deputy
214-914-0666

CUF Exemplification in Richardson at Council 8954
2023-07-27 19:30 | St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 S Jupiter Rd, Richardson, TX, 75081, United States
CUF Exemplification in Richardson at Council 8954 Saint Joseph
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
Candidates and guests encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the posted ceremony time.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

Supreme Convention – Orlando Florida
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-03 | Orlando World Center Marriott Hotel, 8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Supreme Convention – Orlando Florida

Welcome to the 141st Supreme Convention to be held Aug. 1-3 in Orlando, Fla.This page will be updated with news leading up to, and during, the convention. It will also include streaming video of major convention events such as the celebration of Mass each day, the Annual Report of the Supreme Knight, and the States Dinner.

CONVENTION AGENDA

CUF Exemplification in McKinney at Council 12153
2023-08-05 07:30 - 10:00 | St. Gabriel Parish, 110 St. Gabriel Way, McKinney, TX, 75071, United States
CUF Exemplification in McKinney at Council 12153 St Gabriel Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with a Rosary, Mass and an
“Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
Candidates and guests are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the posted ceremony time.
Suggested dress code:
Button-down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2023-08-15 | TX

DDC Officers Meeting
2023-08-16 18:30 | TX
DDC Officers Virtual Meeting

KofC Special Olympics Aquatics Competition - Volunteer Request - Aug 19
2023-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Garland ISD Natatorium, 2585 Firewheel Pkwy, Garland, TX, 75040, United States
KofC Special Olympics Aquatics Competition
Volunteer Request – Aug 19
Brothers, thank you for your great commitment to Special Olympics. The Aquatics competition will be held on Saturday, August 19. Note that the location has changed from the calendar that I sent you earlier in the year. Please let me know if you will be able to join us. I hope to see you there.
Fraternally, Phil Coup

DALLAS DIOCESAN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VOLUNTEER REQUEST
SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF TEXAS – AQUATICS COMPETITION
Saturday, August 19, 2023

SPECIAL OLYMPICS AQUATICS COMPETITION
Garland ISD Natatorium
2585 Firewheel Pkwy, Garland, TX 75040
SATURDAY – August 19, 2019 FROM 8AM TO 5PM
Knights and their spouses, children and friends will be awarding the medals to each of the athletes. There will be two awards areas (indoors) and will require 15 volunteers during each shift. Assisting the athletes of the Special Olympics is entertaining and worthwhile as well as a very rewarding experience.
This can serve as one of your State Council Service Program Awards necessary for the council to be awarded the prestigious Star Council Award by the Supreme Council. The women are invited to help with the handling of the medals and ribbons and the children are invited to cheer for the athletes when they receive their awards.
Shifts:
SATURDAY, August 19
SHIFT #1 8 AM To 12:30 PM
SHIFT #2 12 Noon To 5 PM
Feel free to work one shift or both shifts as you are able to work into your busy schedule. Any time that you can spend assisting the athletes of the Special Olympics is greatly appreciated.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SAFE ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINES:
We have been informed by the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Chair that all members of the Knights of Columbus and their family members are encouraged to assist with the upcoming Special Olympics events. All volunteers that do assist should be Safe Environment cleared; otherwise, they will be paired with a volunteer that has been cleared. Non-Catholic volunteers are welcome to assist with the presentation of awards and will be paired with a volunteer that has been safe environment cleared.
Please respond to Phil Coup, Diocesan Coordinator for Special Olympics, at 972-740-7309 or philcoup1@gmail.com as soon as possible.
Thanks in advance from all of the Special Olympics athletes.

Dallas Hispanic Initiative Meeting
2023-08-19 09:00 | St. Mary of Carmel Catholic Church, 2900 Vilbig Rd, Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Dallas Hispanic Initiative Meeting
Reunión de la Iniciativa Hispana de Dallas
AGENDA

Opening Prayer, Salute to Country, Welcome, Introductions
Diocesan Highlights and Priorities

2022-2023 Diocesan Accomplishments
Council Insurance Requirement
Diocesan Safe Environment
Communications – DDC Website

Supreme / State Changes

State Per Capita increase
Changes to reports, forms, materials, programs
Fraternal Benefits Nights

Knights of Columbus Insurance
Cor Initiative – Evangelization and Faith Formation
Star Council Award / Star Tracker

Star Council Review
Star Tracker / Score Card

Updated Training and Resources

Webinars and Fraternal Leader Advisory; (kofc.org/training)
Fraternal Planner (#5033)
Leadership Resources (#5093)
Guidelines for Council Meetings (#10318)
Faith in Action (Guidebook #10907)
Public Relations & Publicity Guide (#2335)
Chaplain’s Handbook (#945)
Misc Supreme Guidebooks also available
Program Forms, Program Materials, Recruitment Drive Materials
Diocesan Administration team

Open Discussion
Closing Remarks and Prayer

Oración de Apertura, Saludo al País, Bienvenida, Presentaciones
Aspectos destacados y prioridades diocesanos

Logros diocesanos de 2022-2023
Requisito de seguro del consejo
Ambiente Seguro Diocesano
Comunicaciones: sitio web de DDC

Cambios Supremos/Estatales

Aumento estatal per cápita
Cambios en informes, formularios, materiales, programas
Noches de Beneficios Fraternales

Seguros de Caballeros de Colón
Iniciativa Cor – Evangelización y formación en la fe
Premio del Consejo de estrellas / Rastreador de estrellas

Revisión del Consejo Estrella
Rastreador de estrellas/Tarjeta de puntuación

Capacitación y recursos actualizados

Webinars y asesoramiento de líderes fraternales; (kofc.org/entrenamiento)
Planificador fraternal (#5033)
Recursos de liderazgo (#5093)
Directrices para las Reuniones del Consejo (#10318)
Fe en acción (Guía #10907)
Guía de Relaciones Públicas y Publicidad (#2335)
Manual del Capellán (#945)
Misc Supreme Guidebooks también disponibles
Formularios del programa, materiales del programa, materiales de la campaña de reclutamiento
Equipo de Administración Diocesana

Discusión abierta
Palabras de clausura y oración
