The Knights of Columbus regular meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month in the St Rose classrooms.  They start at 7 PM and are usually over at 8 PM. To attend, a membership card is required as the meetings are closed to those who have not attended a 1st degree to learn about the Knights of Columbus. 


Program Director
Ken Donajkowski:  813-9844 or kdonajkjowski@mac.com
Responsible for providing the leadership, guidance and direction for the various Activities' Chairmen.

       Church Activity
           Chairman Greg Tremblay 
           Co Chairman TBD
           The Church Activity program is there to support the pastor of
           the Church and related church activities such as Careers in the
           Church, RSVP (Support Seminarians), Parish Mission Appeal, 
           Project Moses, Keep Christ in Christmas, Lenten Soup & Water,
           Stations of the Cross.

       Community Activity
            Chairman Tim Ortez tortez@aol.com 
            Co-Chair Chuck McCarty cemccarty177@gmail.com
            The Community Activities Committee provides
             support to our local community.  The committee's 
             outreach programs include the annual Tootsie Roll  Drive,  
             which supports special education programs at Marvin Picollo 
             School and the Special Olympics. Respect for Life, the Reno
             Cancer Foundation, Blood Drive, St. Vincent's and the VA
             Hospital.
          
       Council Activity  
           Chairman Brent Zicarelli zicarelli@charter.net
           The Council Activities is unlimited as long as events promote
           fraternalism and the spirit of companionship with the Church.
           Just to list some of these activities:  Monthly Pancake Breakfasts,
           Spaghetti Dinner, St. Patrick's Day Dinner with the Women of
           St. Rose, Golf Tournament, Wives Appreciation Dinner,
           Seminarian Raffle Ticket Sales Scholarship Fund, Guest Speaker
           Program, Reno Air Races, Corporate Mass and Mass for
           Deceased Brothers.

       Family Activity 
           Chairman TBD
           Co Chairman
           The Family Activity goal is to strengthen family life through the
           wholesome activites involving family members in social and
           recreational events.  Such events are Summer Picnic and Fishing
           outing, Family Movie Night and BBQ, Over night Fishing Trip,
           Shakespeare Night at Lake Tahoe, Wine Appreciation Night, and
           a Snow Day and recognition of Family of the Month.

       Youth Activity 
            Chairman Kevin Ciccotti kevin.ciccotti@sbcglobal.net  or 
            853-9595
            Co Chairman Bryan Gray bryangray@charter.net
            The Youth Activity program is intended to provide young people
            the means and opportunity to become personally committed and
            involved in meeting the challenges of our times.  Programs 
            under Youth are fun and value based, that strengthens character,
            develop good citizenship and enhance mental and physical
            fitness in our youth that prepare them for today and their
            future.  Such programs are St. Rose Youth Ministry and 
            Northern Nevada Youth Rally, Knights of Columbus Soccer
            Championship, Free Throw Championship.  Future programs
            include a Boy Scout unit and a Columbian Squires Circle at
            Bishop Manogue.  If you have interest in helping with starting a
            Boy Scout unit and a Squires Circle at Bishop Manogue contact
            Kevin or Bryan.

       Public Relation Activity 
           Chairman Dave Wertzberger dwertzberger@menath.com  or 
           853-5397
           Public Relations activities are charged with the responsibility of 
           keeping the council membership accurately and constantly
           informed of current and future events.  Also the organization
           must get the message out about what the Knights are all about
           and maintain our image with the public through the newspaper,
           television and the Internet.  Under Public Relations the monthly
           news letter is created and distributed to the members.  We are
           looking for more talent under this activity, so if you have interest
           in Public Relation, contact Dave.

         Membership Director 
              Woody Blair jab1125@basic.net  851-4739
              Membership Director is responsible for recruitment of new
              members.  This recruitment process is done throughout the 
              year, but includes a membership blitz in September and one in
              March.

Learn about the Knights of Columbus 

The Knights of Columbus, Council John Vianney at St. Rose, is inviting Catholic gentlemen who are not Knights to learn more about the Knights of Columbus and join our Council.

With 1.8 million members in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia, the Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic lay organization.  Founded in 1882 by the Venerable Servant of God Father Michael J. McGivney, the Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society.  We take great pride in our record work for charity with contributions of more than $145 million and 69 million hours of service.  The Order supports numerous programs such as Special Olympics, Catholic education, Pro-Life initiatives, traditional marriage and the health of families as well as service in the aftermath of Sept.11 attacks and hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Here at St. Rose, Council John Vianney chartered in June, 2005 has donated $62,000 to our Church and various charities and groups such as Cancer Association, Children’s Cabinet, Casa de Vida, St. Vincent’s, Seminarians, Boy Scouts, Alzheimer’s Association, Trainer Middle School, and Marvin Picollo, Special Olympics, St. Mary’s, Hospice, Solace Tree, Reno Gospel Mission and Food Bank of NV, Catholic Radio, Divine Mercy Billboard, Bishop Manogue scholarship.   In addition countless volunteer hours were donated by the members of Council 13842.

At the conclusion of all the Saturday and Sunday Masses during the month of March, Knights will be in the narthex to answer question about the Knights of Columbus; also available are membership applications.  Stop by and say hello to fellow parishioners.  We have pamphlets on “How to say The Rosary” and “A guide to Confession.”

You may contact, Membership Director Woody Blair (851- 4739), Membership Chairman Terry Matter (853 4725) or Grand Knight Bill Kraus (853-8157) for more information about the Knights of Columbus.