ST. GREGORY COUNCIL No. 14687 - Amherst, New York
ST. GREG'S COUNCIL AT A GLANCE
MEETINGS SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Council Business Meeting Schedule
1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm
Council Officers Meeting Schedule
4th Monday of the month at 7:00pm
Meetings Location
St Greg's Ministry Center or Gathering Room
200 St. Gregory Court
Amherst, NY 14221-2632 US
Mailing Address
200 St. Gregory Court
Amherst, NY 14221-2632
ST. GREG'S COUNCIL
WHAT THE KNIGHT DO
FUNDRAISERS: Spring Mulch Sale, Pancake Breakfasts, Shred It Event, Lenten Fish Fry, Charitable and Benevolent Raffle,and the Baby Bottle Collection.
WE SUPPORT: Girard Place, Harvest House, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Vocations Scholarships, Jamaica Mission, Columbiettes and St. Greg’s Home School Association
SPIRITUAL, YOUTH & COMMUNITY: Life Chain, Coats for Kids, Knights Memorial Mass, Wheelchair Mission, Youth Free Throw and Youth Soccer Challenges.
FRATERNAL: Boat cruises, Communion Breakfasts, Knights "night out," picnics, pre-meeting dinners and more!
FR. MICHAEL MCGIVNEY
Thanks to the efforts of Venerable Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, the organization has grown to over 15,000 councils and nearly 2 million members around the world.
Council 14687 2023-2024 Officers
Grand Knight: Gerry O'Sullivan
Deputy Grand Knight: Nicholas Gallegos
Chaplain: Deacon Michael Brock
Treasurer: Michael Nunziato
Recorder: Bob Spada
Warden: Kirk Stubbendeck
Chancellor: James Handley
Advocate: Sam Panepento
Inside Guard: Joe Huefner
Outside Guard 1: Tom Swierski
Outside Guard 2: Frank Garwol
1st Year Trustee: Tom Ahearn
2nd Year Trustee: Matt Girard
3rd Year Trustee: Tom Creenan
Patrick E. Kelly is the 14th Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, having taken office on March 1, 2021. He serves as the chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization, with more than 2 million members internationally.
Mr. Kelly has had a distinguished career in the Knights of Columbus, the military and public service. His demonstrated track record of service to Church and country for more than 25 years serves him well in advancing the Knights’ mission of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.
strengthened its record of charity, advocacy, insurance, investing and membership growth.
Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly
MEMBERSHIP AND DEGREES
In addition to online membership, there are four degrees within the Knights of Columbus. Each degree ceremony imparts a lesson on the Order's core virtues of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
ONLINE MEMBERSHIP: This starting membership is relatively recent and for prospective Knights looking to enter the order. You can join the Knights in an online membership no matter how much time you have to commit and choose to progress to the First Degree. All Catholic men are welcome!
COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
First Degree - Charity
The first degree ceremony is for prospective Knights and online members who are joining a local Council. You must be over 18, Male, and a Catholic in good standing. An application needs to be filled out and submitted to a fellow Knight who will read it in at a business meeting. Once approved, the prospective Knight is invited to attend the first degree ceremony which can be done in a ceremony or by viewing a short video.
COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
Second & Third Degree - Unity & Fraternity
The second and third degree ceremonies are now typically done together, so a Knight will have jumped from a 1st degree to 3rd degree Knight by the end of the process. This is a 45 minute public ceremony, usually in church, where family, friends, fellow Knights and parishioners may attend. A third degree Knight is considered a "Full Knight" and eligible to run for Council office.
ASSEMBLY MEMBERSHIP
Fourth Degree: Patriotism
This is the "Patriotic Degree" allowing Knights to take one step further. “Sir Knight” is more than a title – it’s an honor. The 4th degree ceremony is a big moment for a Knight and his family. The prospective 4th degree candidate will be in a ceremony and his wife/guest attends functions specially arranged for her. A celebration for the Knight and his spouse is held after the ceremony.These are held once per year in Western New York. The member is still an active participant of the council but also can attend and hold office in the assembly, which has several councils under it.
COLOR CORPS
Council & Assembly Members
Fourth Degree Members are eligible to join the Color Corps. Sir Knights wear this uniform (recently changed) and carry the sword to honor Christ and His apostles, especially on religious and civic occasions. Hence, the primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to encourage active Catholic citizenship and foster the spirit of patriotism in members and the community at large. The public appearance of Fourth Degree Knights as a Color Corps at religious and civic functions is an important activity of each assembly. By these public demonstrations, their loyalties bring credit to themselves and to the Knights of Columbus.
JOIN US
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We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first.
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Preferred Local Council: 14687
Member Referral: 3963463