Merry Christmas to all my Brother Knights!

Conference/Chapter Schedule

Meeting Cancellation Procedure (Inclement Weather): The Chapter / Conference Chairman will notify the District Deputies through the Chairman of the Board. Each District Deputy will inform the Grand Knights no later than one hour prior to the scheduled event. The HV Webmaster will also post the Emergency Cancellation Bulletin to the website. At that time (one hour prior) members and delegates should contact their Grand Knights.

Sunday, January 20, 2013	Annual Pro-Life Mass (Open to All)	St. Patrick's Cathedral 10:15 AM
Friday, January 25, 2013	Charity Drive Kick-off Dinner (Open to All)	Trinity Council #445 Beacon, 7:30 PM
Friday, February 22, 2013	Regular Chapter Meeting	St Columba Council #8637 Chester, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013	Albany Prayer Rally	NY State Capitol Building Albany
Friday, March 22, 2013	Regular Chapter Meeting	Father Hanley Council # 7266 Marlboro, 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 24, 2013	Third Degree	Sacred Heart Church, Monroe Council #2079 Candidates by 1:00 PM, no one admitted after 1:15 PM
Saturday, April 13, 2013	Fourth Degree	Ramada Conference Ctr FishkillContact Master for Information
Friday, April 26, 2013	Chapter & Conference Meeting Nomination of Officers @013-2014	LaGrange Council #13378 Pleasant Valley, 8:00 PM
Thursday~ Saturday May 2,3,4, 2013	NY State Convention	Westchester MarriotTarrytown
Friday, May 17, 2013	Former Vice Supreme Master, State Warden Night (Open to All)	Wappinger Council #1646 Wappinger Falls, 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 2, 2013	Third Degree	Trinity Council #445, Beacon Candidates by 1:00 PM, no one admitted after 1:15 PM
Friday, June 14, 2013	Chapter & Conference Meeting Election of Officers 2013-2014	St. Mary's Council #4065 Fishkill, 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 22, 2013	HV Chapter Charity Ball	Trinity Council #445 Beacon, 6:30 PM

Plea for New Membership

To the Catholic Gentlemen of Holy Trinity,

As we move along our life path, there are moments that define us; they become an indelible part of our memory.  It could be a wedding, the birth of a child, the passing of a loved one, or something as simple as a holiday gathering.  These moments add to our lifetime experiences.  I would like to offer you a unique “Experience of a Lifetime”.

In September of this year, Holy Trinity formed a new Knights of Columbus council that will focus on our parish.  Our council is at the point of joining the many councils of the Hudson Valley.  We are in need of members to fill our ranks and reach a required membership minimum to be chartered. 

There is no need to point out the obvious in our Poughkeepsie parish community; the past years have been of great difficulty for most of us.  Some of our parish families are struggling with financial difficulties due to unemployment or underemployment, serious health related issues, or families know of someone who is.  Our time is very precious and my asking our parish men to join a fraternal organization can appear to be a daunting commitment.  I assure you that this council is not looking to commandeer all of your personal time.  What I am offering is a fraternal place in the Knights of Columbus for every qualified man, whether you have a huge amount of time to volunteer or only a few hours a year. Regardless of what your interests are, the Order has something to offer you and your family.

For the 2012-2013 fraternal year, our immediate goal is to charter our council and begin working with our parish to make a difference in the lives of our current members, but it is also our goal to make a difference in the lives of potential members and their families by offering them the opportunity to be of service to our Church and to our community.

I am extending a personal invitation to all Holy Trinity parish gentlemen (ages 18 & older) to join the Knights of Columbus Bishop Mestice council in what will certainly be an “Experience of a Lifetime”.  Please feel free to contact me at any time or reach out to Father Robert (a Brother Knight) after mass. 

Best regards,

Steven M. Apa

Steven M. Apa

Grand Knight

Knights of Columbus Bishop Mestice

Membership in the Knights of Columbus

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. This means that an applicant or member accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.

Catholic men 18 years of age or older who join the Knights belong to a council. Many 18 to 22 year olds first join the Knights of Columbus in a college council. Members who have been in the Knights for six months and have attained Third Degree membership are eligible to join the Fourth Degree Knights.
The Knights of Columbus also sponsors the Columbian Squires, a service and leadership training organization for Catholic young men ages 10 to 18 years old.