About the Knights of Columbus

Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.

The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.

The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.

About Our Council

The Holy Family Knights of Columbus Council 9088 is committed to upholding and preserving our Order's core principles of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.

Our Council assists many local nonprofit organizations, namely the Gabriel Project, the Bethlehem Maternity Home, Promise Pointe. VCAM, and Hospice of South Texas.

Many of our Knights also volunteer in various ministries within the parish - Rovers, Ushers, Greeters, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to name a few.

Our Council supports many national and global causes as well, such as the KC Wheelchair Mission, which strives to provide comfort and stability to all those enduring physical limitations.

Our Council also makes time for fun and fellowship, as we sponsor and assist with events such as the Bishop's Golf Tournament, the Nazareth Academy Fishing Tournament, and our very own Holy Family Parish Festival.

Council 9088 Officers: 2024-2025

Grand Knight: John Bednarczyk
Deputy Grand Knight: Ronn Mallory
Chaplain: Father Ryan Kapavik
Chancellor: Deacon Eddie Huse
Recorder: Bryan Sturm
Financial Secretary: Tim Michalski
Treasurer: Norm Huehlefeld
Lecturer: Luis Martinez
Advocate: Eddie Longoria
Warden: Joe Lefferts
Inside Guard: Bryan Johnson
Outside Guard: Robert Rodriguez
1 Year Trustee: Paul McCoy
2 Year Trustee: Bebo Menchaca
3 Year Trustee: Mike Gonzales