2026 archive

Knights of Lights – St. Augustine, Nov. 22

Join us for the Knights of Lights on the Red Boat Tours in St. Augustine on Sunday, November 22. This is for adults only. Arrive at 5:00 PM EST and the cruise lasts until 6:45 PM EST.

The cruise begins and ends at:

260 Vilano Rd, at the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Cost is $43 per person.

KofC Council 16492 has a special deal for this cruise so please pay here (not on the Red Boat Tours website).

Pay Here

For more information, please visit their website.

Red Boat Tours Website

Men’s Cookout, Thursday, 9/17

The ticket sale has ended. Thank you to the many who purchased tickets and we will see you soon.

St. John Paul II Parish Men’s Cookout at the church on Thursday, September 17.

All men of the parish are invited to attend. Young men age 18 and up are welcome if accompanied by their father or legal guardian.

$12 per person for dinner and non-alcoholic drinks. Donations will be accepted for alcoholic drinks.

5:30 PM – Social Hour
6:30 – 8:30 PM – Food service
8:15 PM – Football starts, Bills vs. Lions

Pope Leo XIV Addresses the 2026 KofC Supreme Convention

Please watch the four minute video of Pope Leo XIV addressing the Knights of Columbus during the 144th Supreme Convention held in Denver, Colorado, August 4-6, 2026.

Watch the Video of Pope Leo XIV

You can also see some information from the 2026 Supreme Convention at the website. There is a two hour video of Supreme Knight’s Report at the conference.

KofC 2026 Supreme Convention Website

2026 Football Mania Charity Sweepstakes

The Knights of Columbus Assembly 3771 invites you to participate in our annual Football Mania Charity Sweepstakes Fundraiser.

For just $25, you’ll receive 18 chance to win during the 18 week NFL season, with prizes of up to $400 each week based on the teams on your game card and their total points scored. No football knowledge is needed to win.

Special offer! Buy 5 tickets and receive a 6th ticket free!

You must purchase your tickets before September 12, 2026 (before the regular season begins).

You can visit the QR code below with your phone or you can click on the button to be taken to the website that is linked to KofC Assembly 3771. Please share this information with your friends and family. They may wish to participate as well. It does add some extra excitement to America’s most popular sport!

Buy your ticket at Football Mania KofC Assembly 3771
QR Code for Football Mania – KofC Assembly 3771

Pay Dues Online for Fraternal Year 26-27

Reminder for all Knights of Council 16492 to pay your yearly dues for the upcoming Fraternal Year 2026-2027.

There are different options for the dues depending on your situation. Please select the one that applies to you.

To pay online with a credit card, please click on the button below.

Pay Dues Online

Council 16492 Donations

Each year, this council donates to a multitude of charities. Please take some time to learn about these organizations and the good they do for our community.

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Please click the button below to see all of the Thank You notes received.

Thank You Notes Received
Catholic Days at the Capitol – Precious Ones Donation – Feb. 9, 2026.
$3000 was presented to the Bishop for the Precious Ones campaign.
Pictured below are our Bishop, Eric Pohlmeier, with Grand Knight, John Berry, and Knight, John Preli.
The ladies pictured are:
Maureen Shilkunas (picture right of John Berry) who is the Director for the Office of Human Life and Dignity for the Diocese of St. Augustine.
Rhonda Rose (picture left of John Preli) who is the Assistant Superintendent of the Catholic Schools for the Diocese of St. Augustine
Camp I Am Special – website: https://www.ccbjax.org/camp-i-am-special
For over 40 years, Camp I Am Special has helped children and adults with intellectual and developmental differences within our Diocese. Hosted at Marywood Retreat Center, the camp provides a traditional summer experience, complete with swimming, fishing, and hayrides, tailored to each camper’s unique needs. Furthermore, they train local teen volunteers on the 1-on-1 “Buddy” initiative to care for special needs children, fostering a bond within the community. On behalf of our Council, on March 8, 2026, Brother Joe Pitisci presented our $2000 donation to the Camp.
Habitat for Humanity – website: https://habitatstjohns.org/

Habitat for Humanity builds, repairs and finances safe, affordable homes around the world, working alongside the individuals and families who buy them. Locally, Habitat aims to complete nearly 30 homes in the Volusia neighborhood to combat the local housing crisis. Our Council supports Habitat annually, and on March 9, 2026, Brother Bob Cowhey delivered our $1000 donation.
HUGS St. Johns – website: https://www.stjohnshugs.org/
Brother Bob Cowhey delivered a $700 donation from our Council to HUGS St. Johns on March 6, 2026 as part of the Knights’ “Coats for Kids” program. HUGS is a local, all-volunteer organization dedicated to meeting the basic needs of the nearly 800 students identified as homeless in St. Johns County. Beyond clothing, HUGS provides emergency food bags and school-based pantries, acting as a critical bridge between the community’s generosity and our youngest neighbors in crisis.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – website: https://www.svdpsa.com/
On February 23, 2026, on behalf of our Council, Brother Al Lucenti presented a $1000 donation to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Operating through local parishes in St. Augustine and Jacksonville, they provide emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and medicine. Their unique home visits model ensures that neighbors in need are met with dignity and spiritual support in addition to material aid. Our Council is proud to walk alongside the SVdP Food Pantries and Thrift Stores, which turn community donations into a lifeline for families in crisis.
Bit of Faith Ranch – website: https://www.bitoffaithranch.org/
On February 16, 2026, Brother Bob Cowhey presented our Council’s $2000 donation to Bit of Faith Ranch, a local non-profit dedicated to serving individuals with autism and related disabilities. Through adaptive horseback riding and inclusive recreation, the ranch provides a safe environment where children and adolescents can build confidence and connection. We are proud to highlight their mission as they continue to provide a support to the special needs community of St. Johns
L’Arche Jacksonville – website: https://www.larchejacksonville.org/
On February 27, 2026, Brother Joe Pitisci presented a $2000 donation from our Council to L’Arche Jacksonville. L’Arche is a community of family-style homes where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live, work, and pray together. By sharing daily meals, chores, celebrations, and fellowship at Blanchart Community Center, L’Arche creates a place where everyone is valued.

Virtual Fraternal Benefits Seminar – June 8

Our Worthy District Deputy is advertising two opportunities to attend online presentations by Brother Sonny Sangemino, Regional Agency Consultant and General Agent for the K of C in the US and Canada. These presentations are scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7pm EDT and Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7pm EDT. Of course we have our own Field Agent, Joe Spinelli, but this is an opportunity to hear from a financial advisor with 28 years serving our Order, and you might pick up some detail you didn’t catch from Joe. See the information below for registration details.

Click to Register (same as the QR code below)
Virtual-FBE-June-8th-Poster

Seniors vs. Crime & Human Trafficking Brief – November 2025

This was a briefing given to the parish in November 6, 2025. Thank you to Brother John Preli for providing this information.

Theme: “Parishioners in Action: Protect Yourself so You can help Protect Others”

Two dynamic presentations were hosted by Knights of Columbus and Respect Life Ministry.

  • BREAKING THE CYCLE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Human trafficking has put Florida at the forefront of a social and moral crisis as our state is in the top three for calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Guest speaker Ruby Peters, Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of St. Augustine, will educate attendees to identify: What it is, Who is most at risk, How victims (including children) are manipulated and drawn into “The Life”, What you can do to break the cycle.
Link to Human Trafficking Diocese’s Website
Click to view to the Diocese’s Human Trafficking YouTube Video
  • HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUDS AND SCAMS: Florida is ranked second in the nation for senior fraud by FBI. In 2023, seniors were defrauded by nearly $300 million from scams. Many of these scams now involve Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency. Yvonne Herrington, Seniors vs Crime St. Johns (a Special Project of the Florida Attorney General) and Detective David Elliot, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office will educate attendees to identify: Tactics scammers use to deceive you, How well-known scams work, How to Protect Yourself, What to do if you are scammed
Click to view the training PDF