Knights of Columbus, Council #11514
Highlights
Knight Highlights
Congratulations, Knights of Columbus!
Roger Mueller, District Master for the Colorado Knights of Columbus State Council presents Bob Leise, Past Faithful Navigator for St. Peter Knights of Columbus Assembly #2594 with the STAR ASSEMBLY AWARD. Roger Mueller emphasized that in Colorado there are 54 Assemblies and only 4 Assemblies in the state achieved the STAR ASSEMBLY AWARD. |
September 2022
Sir Knights Bob Knapp and Michael Pietsch join
Knights from Colorado Springs Assemblies
participating in the Southern Colorado Special Olympic
games at the United States Air Force Academy on Saturday, 20 August 2022.
August 2022
Early on the 4th of July with tables and chairs set up
for the 4th of July pancake breakfast.
July 2022
Knights Walk for Life on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Pictured are a few of the Knights who participated in the walk and some of the items donated in support of women who choose life.
June 2022
Knights donate blood during the May 2022 blood drive. In the hot seat is Bob Knapp with Dick Peters, Terry Nickel and Deacon Scotty Bowen looking on.
May 2022
Winners of the speech contest pose with Father Tim
O’Connell and PFN Bob Knapp after the Mass on
Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
April 2022
Hungry parishioners line up for fish and the fixings on Friday, March 18. The Knights served a record-breaking number of meals.
March 2022
SPCS students Connor Mulloy and Eleanor Day receive awards from Sir Knights John Hartling and Randy Fritz following the children’s Mass on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
February 2022
St. Peter’s Knights and blood donors Bob Knapp, Dave McCloy and Dick Peters at the Blood Drive. Special needles were required to puncture the tough Marine skin of Brother Bob.
January 2022
Deacon Scotty Bowen and Sir Knight Bob
Knapp present a check representing the K of C
RSVP Program to Timothy and Mary Norton,
parents of Seminarian Anthony Thomas Norton.
Standing by are Anthony’s younger brothers.
December 2021
The Knights hosted the World War II Honorees Dinner on November 6, 2021, in the school gym. The annual dinner honoring WWII veterans and Gold Star Families was sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus Assembly 2594 and American Legion Post 9-11.
November 2021
Sir Knights Robert and Bob Knapp were part of an Honor Guard at the Respect Life Dinner on 07 October. The picture shows the icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe which was processed through the neighborhood from St. Paul’s Church to the Broadmoor where the bishop celebrated Mass before the Bishop's Respect Life Dinner on October 6, 2021.
October 2021
In partnership with Catholic Charities of Central Colorado Springs and our fellow Knights from other Councils in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapter, we distributed over 250 coats out of an inventory of 500 coats, on Saturday, September 25, 2021). Thanks to our members for their generous contributions to this effort. The kids and their parents were extremely grateful.
September 2021
St. Peter’s Parish picnic was held at Fox Run Park on Sunday, August 15, with approximately 500 people in attendance. Knights from Council 11514 delivered and set up tables, the altar for outdoor Mass, provided stock water tanks filled with ice for soft drinks and then cooked bratwurst, hot dogs and hamburgers for the hungry parishioners.
July 2021
Father Gzregorz Golyzniak is presented a plaque from Colorado State Deputy Chris Foley on Sunday, June 6, 2021, designating him as the Colorado Knights of Columbus Chaplain of the Year. Nominated by GK Randy Fritz, Father received the award in recognition of his leadership and sacrifice in service of St. Peter Parish during a difficult year complicated by the COVID 19 pandemic.
June 2021
Nearly 75 Knights and their family members enjoyed the first post-Covid social gathering on April 28, 2021. Food, excellent company and a sing-a-long were enjoyed by all.
April 2021
Knights to the rescue! SPCS became a Red Cross shelter for stranded motorists on March 14. The Knights set up beds and fed the folks who were caught up in the blizzard.
March 2021
District Deputy Tony Riccardelli addresses new Knights and Degree team members.
January 2021
Each year, the fine gentlemen of Council 11514 construct the Creche for our parish and community to enjoy during the Advent season. Many thanks to Jim Mack, Alan Feldkamp, Bob Knapp, Art Bell, Bob Leise, Darryl Barker, Mike Pietsch, Fred Seiter and Ed Paulovich for their service to St. Peter.
December 2020
Getting work done despite COVID restrictions -- The council held a virtual meeting on November 4, 2020, thanks to the efforts of Bob Knapp (seated) and GK Randy Fritz. There were actually ten members in the background properly masked and socially distanced from each other.
November 2020
Pictured above are coats purchased by Council 11514 for the Coats for Kids Drive. The coats were
distributed through the efforts of Bob and Teressa Knapp. September 2020
September 11 Remembrance Ceremony:
The Father Kekeisen Assembly 2594 each year commemorates the September 11 attacks against the United States with a memorial service at the Tri Lakes Fire Station on Highway 105. Members of the Council, American Legion, VFW and firemen join in by raising the American flag and then bringing it down to half-mast at the precise moment the first planes hit the Twin Towers in New York City.
Pictured left to right are Ed Paulovich, Mike Pietsch, Father Golyzniak, Chuck Hardy, John Hartling and Jim Bergeron.
July 2020
Newly ordained Deacon Michael Crocker is all smiles after receiving a gift stole from Council 11514 on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Deacon Michael is a 4th degree Knight and was one of 19 men ordained at St. Dominic’s Church in Security on June 20, 2020. (Pictured left to right are Nolan Behr, Randy Fritz, Alan Feldkamp, Dick Peters, Deacon Michael, Mike Pietsch, Art Bell and
John Hartling.
June 2020
Flag raising on Memorial Day (May 25, 2020), at the Monument Cemetery. Lt. Cdr. John Hartling stands at attention as the flag is raised.
March 2020
On Sunday, February 9, 2020, members of Council 11514
gathered at St. Peter’s to cater the annual Scout’s Blue and
Gold Banquet for 100 Scouts, parents and guests.
Left to right: Bob Lynn, Randy Fritz, Carl Anderson, Patrick
Finnegan, John Kowalski, Dave McCloy and Tom Bailey.
February 2020
Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest -- Ed Paulovich (left) and Randy Fritz (right) pose with St. Peter School students after handing out awards for the top three posters in each age group. Two posters have been selected for competition at state level.
January 2020
December 2019
Retired military members of Council 11514 formed an honor guard and posted the colors at the banquet for the benefit of
Gold Star Parents. Left to right: Col. Jim Taylor, Lt. Cdr. John Hartling, Lt. Col. Jim Bergeron, Lt. Col. Patrick Finnegan,
Col. Allan Feldkamp, Maj. Fred Seiter, Col. Bob Mossey, and Brig. Gen. Tony Trifiletti.
November 2019
On a beautiful Fall morning, Sir Knights conduct a flag-raising ceremony for the students of
St. Peter Catholic School. SK Dave McCloy provided the narration.
October 2019
Council Chaplain Father Golyzniak hosted the social meeting at the rectory on September 18, 2019. Dinner included Polish sausages that “allegedly” were flown in from Poland.
Following a great meal, the Knights joined together in a sing-along.
September 2019
Sixteen men were accepted as aspirants for the Permanent Diaconate in the Colorado Springs Diocese. Among them is Council 11514 member SK (Dr.) Nolan Behr, pictured from right in the second row. Congratulations, Nolan!
August 2019
World War II veterans and veterans of other wars gather to ride on an Army WWII vehicle in the
4th of July parade in Monument. The vehicle is owned by Supreme Knight and American Legion Post 9-11 Commander Randy Fritz, and it won a First Prize in the parade.
July 2019
June 2019
St. Peter Knights provided an honor guard for the Memorial Day ceremonies at the Monument cemetery honoring over 100 deceased veterans interred there. Left to right: SKS John Hartling, Chuck Hardy, Bob Knapp, Tim Walter, Patrick Henry, Jeff Sikorski, Jim Taylor (the younger) and Ed Paulovich.
Not pictured are SKS Randy Fritz who commanded the detail raising the American flag and Jim Bergeron who read the names of deceased veterans.
May 2019
Students, teachers and 4th degree Knights during the flag raising ceremony after the St. Peter school Mass. This will be a monthly affair followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the National Anthem.
April 2019On March 19, Bob Leise presented awards to St. Peter School students who won and placed in the 4th Degree Speech Contest. Awards were presented to the following students:
6th grade: 1st place - John Paul Maksymowitz , 2nd place - Dylan Payne, 3rd place - Jack Meifert. 7th grade: 1st place - Madeline Sanderson, 2nd place - Emily Sauley, 3rd place - Victoria Recker. 8th grade: 1st place - Peyton Priddy, 2nd place - Addisyn Sopczak, 3rd place - Dominick Cuccinelli. 
March 2019The “Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest” winners pose after Mass with their certificates and monetary awards. Congratulations to grades 3-5 winner Charlie Morse and runner-up Keegan Mulloy; and grades 6-8 winner Ciara Connors and runner-up Emily Sauley.
(left to right) Fr. Michael Holmquist, Charlie Morse, Keegan Mulloy, Ciara Connors,
Emily Sauley and Grand Knight Dave McCloy February 2019
January 2019
December 2018
Fourth Degree Knights march in Colorado Springs during the Veterans Day parade on November 3, 2018. Leading the Sir Knights is SK Bob Knapp of Father Kekeisen Assembly 2495.
November 2018
Knights who participated in the Life Chain during 40 Days for Life: (left to right) Bob Leise, Ed Paulovich, Rob Hickman, Tom Bailey, Jim Desautel, Bill Maggio and Dick Peters. Also participating, but not pictured – GK Dave McCloy.
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
July 2018
Knights to the rescue!
For the fifth year in a row, members of Council 11514 responded when a resident needed assistance. A home-bound woman was in dire need of yard work and to the rescue rode Knights Al Castinado, Carl Anderson and Rob Hoette. June 2018
Free-throw contest winner
Congratulations to St. Peter student Maeve Salverson who placed 3rd in the Colorado State Free Throw Contest held on March 24, 2018, at Holy Family High School in Broomfield.
Knights of Columbus Speech Contest
Congratulations to the SPCS student winners of the Knights of Columbus Speech Contest! Winners are (from left to right) Dylan Payne, Isabel Mills, John Paul Maksymowicz, Fred Laugesen and Dominick Cuccinelli. Award certificates were presented by Knights Bob Leise and Dick Peters.
St. Peter Catholic School Gala
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Faithful Navigator of the St. Peter’s K of C Fourth Degree Patriotic Assembly, Bob Leise, displays the hard-won Patriot Award trophy to parishioners given to only the top three Assemblies nationwide and attests to his leadership.
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Immediate Past Grand Knight Dick Peter of St. Peter's Council 11514 holds the Star Council Award presented to him by Father Michael Holmquist with Deacon Scotty Bowen looking on.
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December Knight of the Month
Bob Banoczi
Bob Banoczi
Bob Banoczi receives a plaque from Grand Knight Dave McCloy designating him as the December Knight of the Month. Congratulations, Bob, on this well-deserved honor!
Happy 100th Birthday, Earl Depner!
Earl Depner reads the certificate from Pope Francis extending wishes for a blessed 100th birthday at a celebration which was hosted by the Knights of Columbus on November 11, 2017. Earl was also a Knight for 80 years. As it was presented by Grand Knight Dave McCloy, he joked with Earl and said there was a post-script stating that Earl’s time in Purgatory was forgiven.
Knights of Columbus Family of the Month - August 2017
Sandy and Alan Feldkamp
Sandy and Alan Feldkamp
Sandy and Alan Feldkamp are a blessing to both St. Peter and our community.
Knights Making News
Sir Knight John Hartling did not think twice about departing
for Florida to help victims of Hurricane Irma. He was
accompanied by his son Patrick who is an EMT. They traveled
with an ambulance crew to help where they could. John is
certified by the American Red Cross as a shelter manager and has managed local shelters in minor disasters, but this time it
was of a much larger magnitude. Once in Florida, he was assigned to manage a 250-bed shelter for a two week period that involved 16 to 18 hour days for him. Returning to
Monument, John had many stories to share – some tragic, some humorous, and one with him getting in the middle of a fist fight and ending up with a “shiner” trying to break it up.
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Sir Knight Fred Seiter explains the upcoming Tootsie Roll
Campaign to assembled members at a Council business meeting. Fred once again volunteered to chair the campaign
and coordinated with Safeway, King Soopers and Wal-Mart to
allow Knights to stand outside their stores and solicit funds
from customers. Then he had the task of recruiting council
members to actually stand outside those stores for two hour
shifts regardless of the weather. While not known to most
Knights of the Council, Fred had to fill in when members
could not fulfill their assigned time slots or when no one
volunteered to fill a slot. Thanks for going beyond the call of
duty, Fred! Because of your efforts, and the Knights who
helped at each store, a total of $2,843.06 was raised for the
intellectually handicapped in the Tri Lakes area.
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Knights of Columbus Family of the Month - September 2017
The Tran Family
The Tran Family
L to R: Danny, Gavin, Tran Phuong and Lam. Danny is an altar server and hospitality minister, Gavin is an altar server, Lam is an Eucharistic Minister and Tran Phuong keeps them all together.
Habitat for Humanity Apostles Build
St. Peter Parish Picnic 2017
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