Category: Faith

  • Lecturer Submission

    Lecturer Submission

    Brother Knights, Scripture tells us, “Though the righteous man falls seven times, he rises again.” — Proverbs 24:16. Notice it does not say if he falls. It says he falls. Even the righteous man falls. We look to Jesus Christ as the model of perfection. He did everything perfectly. We will not. So failure, in

    Read More

    //

  • 2026 Columbus Clergy Appreciation Dinner

    On 3/1/2026, Fr. Bill Johnson Council supported the K of C Columbus Diocesan Clergy Appreciation Dinner. Altogether, we sent four priests, one Deacon and his wife, and two brothers (and their wives) in the process of studies to become Deacons, PLUS twenty others from the council including their wives! This year was 27th Annual dinner,

    Read More

    //

  • Lecturer Submission

    Lecturer Submission

    From General Business Meeting – 2/3/26 Submitted by Worthy Lecturer Ryan Birgeneau Brother Knights, There is almost nothing more meaningful, more profound, or more spiritually powerful than when one says to another: “I will pray for you.” Because in that moment, we are not offering advice or sentiment—we are offering our relationship with God on

    Read More

    //

  • Council Awarded Second 4-star Award for FY24/25

    At our December meeting, the Council was awarded a 4-star award – our second consecutive – and the only council in State to receive and maybe one of a couple Nationally!! Pictured are (L-R): Current DGK (Previous: Membership Director) Benjamin Lee / Current GK (Previous DGK) Dave Shallenberger / Former District Deputy Dave Bogner /

    Read More

    //

  • Feast of Christ the King, Mass for Deceased Brothers

    At the request of Fr. Tom Gardner, Fr. Bill Johnson Council #11665 supported the St. Francis de Sales Feast of Christ the King Eucharistic Mass and Procession. The Mass was said in memory of deceased brothers of our Council. We provided seven 4th degree members dressed in Regalia, as well as the readers for all

    Read More

    //

  • Pilgrim Icon Visits Fr. Bill Johnson Council #11665

    Fr. Bill Johnson Council #11665 had the privilege of hosting this year’s Pilgrim Icon, the Sacred Heart of Jesus from 11/8 through 11/14/2025. We were able to display it during eight Masses throughout the week as well as share it with several St. Francis de Sales parish ministries. These ministries included Lectio Divina, That Man

    Read More

    //

  • The Sacred Heart of Jesus Icon 11/8-14/2025

    Every year, the Knights of Columbus (Supreme) circulates a special Icon to as many councils as possible across North America! The Icon chosen this year is of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  Fr. Bill Johnson council #11665 (and all councils in Ohio District 43) will participate in this year’s “Pilgrim Icon”. We have developed several

    Read More

    //

  • Into the Breach – 2025

    From 7/12/2025 to 8/16/2025, nearly 25 men from St. Francis gathered in Murphy Hall on Saturday morning for the first of six consecutive sessions of a video series called Into the Breach. Into the Breach is a Knights of Columbus produced video series which seeks to answer the question of what it takes to be

    Read More

    //

  • Fr McGivney Mass and Breakfast

    St Francis de Sales – Johnson Hall – August 10, 2025 We held our annual Mass and Breakfast for Fr McGivney as close to his birth/death day as possible. This year was 8/10 with the Mass intention for Fr McGivney and the Breakfast – staffed by Knights – available for the entire Parish held starting

    Read More

    //

  • Fr. McGivney Pancake Breakfast – 8/10 9AM-1PM

    KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST The Knights of Columbus Council 11665 will be hosting a breakfast in Honor of Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney, the founder of The Knights of Columbus, in Johnson Hall on Sunday, 8/10 from 9:30am to 1pm. Breakfast will include: scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, pancakes, fruit cups, coffee, tea, orange juice.

    Read More

    //