All Saints' Day
2025-11-01
All Saints’ Day

Dallas Diocese Chapter-wide CUF Exemplification
2025-11-02 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | University of Dallas, 1845 E Northgate Dr, Irving, TX, 75062, United States
Dallas Diocese Chapter-wide CUF Exemplification
A request from our WSD Ron Alonzo and the assignment he has given each Diocese.
The date assigned for the Diocese of Dallas is Sunday November 2. Our plan is to conduct a Chapter wide CUF Exemplification at the Chapel on the campus of the University of Dallas beginning at 1:30 PM. GK Vince has requested the use of the chapel and we will confirm no later than Tuesday. Details of the location will be sent at that time. If we are unable to use this facility, we will conduct the Exemplification at The KayCee Hall home of The Great 799. Time to be determined.
Please review your council’s Prospect Tab in the Officers Online portal. We’d like to have as many of these prospects attend our ceremony on November 2. Please get with your councils immediately, and determine how many will be in attendance. I request that you respond to myself and our Membership Director WSW Reed Fontenot asap.
Let’s work to finish October strong and start our November with at least 15 New members at our Diocesan wide Exemplification! Please let me know if you have any question or concerns.
Vivat Jesus,
Mike Courtney
Diocese of Dallas Diocesan Deputy

From the desk of Texas State Deputy Ron Alonzo
State Officers 15×4
We are working on a schedule of Exemplifications for the first two weeks in November. As you are aware, November can be a difficult month for recruitment, so we are looking for ways to get the membership motivated.
I would like to involve all State Officers and divide up the State and 15 Dioceses.
The Message will be that the TSC State Officers will travel beginning November 1st, 2025, All Saints Day/All Souls Day weekend and continue until November 15th, 2025.
15 Exemplifications
15 Candidates
15 Dioceses
15 Days
Each Exemplification must have a minimum of 15 candidates.
Please review the Chart below and let me know what dates work for you in the Dioceses I have assigned you to.

State Deputy Alonzo– Corpus Christi, Victoria, El Paso, San Angelo, Lubbock, and Amarillo Dioceses.
State Sec. Goss – Archdiocese Gal/Houston
State Treasurer Rabey – Archdiocese of San Antonio, and Austin Diocese.
State Advocate Pels – Fort Worth Diocese.
State Warden Fontenot – Dallas and Tyler Dioceses.
Supreme Director Vela – Laredo and Brownsville Dioceses.
IPSD Frugé – Beaumont Diocese.

These Exemplification dates must be between November 1st – 15th, 2025.
At each of these Exemplifications, The State Officer/Supreme Director will be the Investing Officer and are given the opportunity to speak and please make sure the exemplification team stays true to the Protocol Handbook.
Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
Vivat Jesus!
Ron Alonzo
Texas State Council
Knights of Columbus
State Deputy
Cell – (361) 947-1346
Email – skronalonzo1202@gmail.com

Election Day
2025-11-04

Denison Council 830 CUF
2025-11-05 18:30 | St Patrick Catholic Church Denison, 416 N Rusk Ave, Denison, TX, 75020, United States
Denison Council 830 CUF
A CUF is planned for Wednesday Nov 5th at 6:30 PM at St. Patrick’s at the Council Hall in Denison.
Contact GK John Akers.

EXEMPLIFICATION OF PATRIOTISM
2025-11-08 10:30 - 18:00 | St. Ann Catholic Church, 806 N Washington St, Kaufman, TX, 75142, United States
EXEMPLIFICATION OF PATRIOTISM
SATURDAY November 8th, 2025
HONORING:
SK Fr. Loyd Dean Morris, HPFN
HOST:
SK Kevin McGillis, DM 3
Our Lady of Guadalupe Province
Host Assembly:
Mother Teresa #2506 & Council 12300
Location:
St. Anthony Catholic Church
404 N. Ballard – Wylie, TX 75098
972-442-2765

CUF Exemplification in Dallas at Council 18262
2025-11-09 12:30, 2025-12-07 12:30, 2026-01-11 12:30 | Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3826 Gilbert Ave, Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
CUF Exemplification in Dallas at Holy Trinity Council 18262
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
The Holy Trinity Council # 18262 will hold a CUF Exemplification at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dallas. The ceremony will begin after the 11:00 AM mass in Trinity Hall which is in the basement of the church. Holy Trinity Catholic Church is located at 3826 Gilbert Avenue in Dallas.
To register candidates contact CUF Degree Team Captain Michael Emanuel at emicha8@vt.edu.
Candidates are asked to arrive by 12:15 PM for the ceremony which will start at 12:30 PM.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

Veterans' Day
2025-11-11
Veterans’ Day

CUF Ceremony at St. Jude Council 11293 in Allen
2025-11-12 19:00, 2026-01-14 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, Texas. 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.
Inquiries can be directed to Mike Steffens at: mbsteff13@gmail.com.

CUF Exemplification in Wylie at St. Anthony Parish
2025-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Anthony Catholic Church – Wylie, 404 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX, 75098, United States
CUF Exemplification at St. Anthony in Wylie by Fr. Loyd Morris Council 12300
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order ceremonially with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.”
Fr. Loyd Morris Council 12300 will hold a CUF Exemplification at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Wylie. The ceremony will begin after the 5PM Saturday Vigil Mass in the White Church, which faces Ballard Ave., in front of the main building.
Parking access at St. Anthony is currently only available from the Brown Street side — please turn onto Brown Street to access and enter the parking lot.
Candidates will be contacted by our Membership Director, Aaron Monroe, PGK, and Grand Knight Robert Finley. This CUF ceremony is in memory of our dear Brother Knight and long-time St. Anthony Parishioner, S.K. Bill Sanzone.
Candidates are invited to arrive for Corporate communion during 5pm Mass, and join immediately after Mass for the ceremony which will start at approximately 6:30 PM.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt with collar and slacks; tie and sports coat are optional.

Redemptoris Mater Seminary 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner 2025
2025-11-16 | Fairmont Dallas, 1717 North Akard Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Redemptoris Mater Seminary 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner 2025

SAVE THE DATE
For the Twenty-First Anniversary Gala Dinner
Redemptoris Mater Seminary
11.16.25
FAIRMONT DALLAS
1717 North Akard Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Keynote Speaker:
George Weigel
One of America’s leading public intellectuals and author of the internationally acclaimed two-volume biography of Pope St. John Paul II.
See You There

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 7850
2025-11-17 19:30 | St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Community, 2700 W Spring Creek Parkway, 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.
Time: Arrive 6:45 pm for registration, Ceremony starts at 7:30 pm
Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Chapel, 2700 W Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75023

Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

CUF Exemplification at 13520 All Saints
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 | All Saints Catholic Church, 5231 Meadowcreek Dr, Dallas, TX, 75248, United States
CUF Exemplification at 13520 All Saints
CUF exemplification in the sanctuary. Candidates should arrive at 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm ceremony.
Please bring a degree kit.
Contact GK Henry Setina or Michael Greene.

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 6065 en Español
2025-11-24 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.

Thanksgiving
2025-11-27

Bob Stras Memorial HS Basketball Tournament
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-06 | Jesuit College Prep School of Dallas, 12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX, 75244, United States
The Bob Stras Memorial High School Basketball Tournament
December 4th, 5th and 6th 2025
Tip off for the 62nd Annual Bob Stras Memorial Basketball Tournament is set for Thursday afternoon, December 4th. As usual, 8 girls’ teams will play concurrently at Bishop Lynch High School along with 8 boys’ teams at Jesuit Dallas. Games will continue Friday and Saturday with the Championship game in each bracket taking place early Saturday afternoon December 6th.

State Winter Meeting Corpus Christi
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-06

CUF Exemplification in McKinney at Council 12153
2025-12-06 08:00 | St. Gabriel Parish, 110 St. Gabriel Way, McKinney, TX, 75071, United States
CUF Exemplification in McKinney at Council 12153 St Gabriel Knights of Columbus
St Gabriel’s Catholic Church in McKinney holds a Rosary and Mass at 8:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month.
Council 12153, has Exemplification Ceremonies scheduled on the first Saturday of every EVEN month in the St Gabriel’s Church Community Center at 9:15 a.m.
Council members and candidates are encouraged to attend these ceremonies after first attending the Church’s scheduled Rosary and Mass at 8:00 a.m. in the Church.
Suggested dress code:
Button-down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

CUF Exemplification in Garland at St. Michael Council 11862
2025-12-07 18:00 | St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 950 Trails Parkway, Garland, TX, 75043, United States
CUF Exemplification in Garland at St. Michael Council 11862
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
Council 11862 will hold a CUF Exemplification at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Garland. The ceremony will begin after the 5PM mass in Curran Hall which is downstairs from the church.
Candidates will be contacted by our Membership Director WPGK Chris Rollins
Candidates are asked to arrive by 6 PM for the ceremony which will start at approximately 6:15 PM.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt and slacks; tie and sports coat are optional.

The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary
2025-12-08

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 11716
2025-12-15 19:00 | Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 5100 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX, 75093-5007, United States
CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 11716 – Prince of Peace
Faith Formation Center Rooms 816/817
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.

December DDC SEP Training
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:30
December DDC SEP Virtual Training
Dec 18, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Click Here To Register Online
This is a ZOOM virtual training you can access via your computer or smart phone, it will be conducted by:
SK Chuck Johnson PGK
Dallas Diocese Chapter (DDC) Training Director
For help on how to register online click below or contact your Grand Knight
https://www.kofcdallas.org/programs/safe-environment/

Christmas Eve
2025-12-24

Christmas
2025-12-25

New Year's Eve
2025-12-31
New Year’s Eve

New Year's Day
2026-01-01
New Year’s Day

Winter Diocesan Meeting
2026-01-10 08:30 - 12:00 | St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 950 Trails Parkway, Garland, TX, 75043, United States
Winter Diocesan Mid Year Meeting
Dallas Diocesan Deputy Mike Courtney and Texas State Council updates. All councils are asked to send a representative to attend this meeting so they can share the info with their membership.

CUF Exemplification - Frisco Council 12480
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – Frisco, 8000 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX, 75033, United States
CUF Exemplification – Frisco Council 12480
Council 12480 will host a CUF Exemplification ceremony at 6:30 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Frisco in the Church chapel.
Address is 8000 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco Texas 75033.
Please contact DGK Tom May – 214-223-4600 and RealtorTomMay@gmail.com.
