Welcome from the OLP Knights of Columbus

Posted on April 23, 2020April 20, 2021 by admin

Welcome to the website for the Knights of Columbus Council #11730.
All are welcomed to be a part of a fraternity that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others. Come and experience the feeling that comes with making a difference. Knights are Catholic men (18+ years) desiring to make our community and parish a better place while enhancing your faith. Come and see what we are all about.
All feedback and suggestions for this website are welcomed. To find out more or provide comments, please use the contact form or email admin@olpnights.org

State Membership Incentive – Chance to Win Steamboat Weekend Getaway

Posted on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 by admin

STATE COUNCIL AND WHEATON AGENCY ANNOUNCE NEW MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT INITIATIVE COLORADO WEEKEND GETAWAY CONTEST

CURRENT MEMBERS WHO GIVE THEIR FIELD AGENTS REFERRALS OF MEN TO JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A 2 NIGHT STAY IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS COLORADO!

COMPLIMENTS OF YOUR K OF C INSURANCE AGENCY & COLORADO STATE COUNCIL. CONTEST ENDS JUNE 15TH

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: Trip Contest

Blood Drive Appointments Available for 6 June at OLP

Posted on April 21, 2021 by admin

Appointments will be between 8:30AM and 1:00PM. We’re looking for 29 volunteers to donate blood. To signup for an appointment, please visit Vitalant Appointment Portal
Enter your zip code and “find location”. Then use calendar to jump to JUNE 6, 2021 and the open appointment times will be available.

OLP Knights 25th Anniversary Celebration!

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by admin

We’re celebrating 25 years at Our Lady of the Pines promoting our principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism. Please see the recognition we received for achieving this milestone.
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Letter from Colorado State Deputy:
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Letter from Supreme Knight:
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Nominations for 2021 Fraternal Year Officers

Posted on April 9, 2021April 10, 2021 by admin

Below is the current list of officer nominations for the next fraternal year starting 1 July. Please note we’re still looking for nominations for some of the positions and additional nominations are also possible for all positions. Elections will be held at the 13 May meeting.

Grand Knight: Joe Graff

Deputy Grand Knight: TBD

Advocate: Greg Sullivan

Chancellor: Pierre Gaudreault

Warden: Charlie Walker

Inside Guard: Mack McGuire

Recorder: TBD

Inside Guard: Rod Balak

Treasurer: Jack Perroni

Outside Guard: Gary Munda

Trustee (3 Yr.): Steve Reed

Trustee (2 Yr.): Rod McNeill

Trustee (1 Yr.): John O’Rourke

Knight of the Month – Joe Graff

Posted on April 8, 2021April 10, 2021 by admin

Joe Graff. Our Deputy Grand Knight produced and hosted four Into the Breach Retreats, during the months of November, January, February and March. These retreats, sponsored by the Knight’s of Columbus, offered men both spiritual and practical guidance to be leaders of faith in their families and communities.

OLP Knights Garb – Please proudly wear – Collecting interest for purchase

Posted on March 16, 2021April 9, 2021 by admin

Brothers,
We’re encouraging all to wear our distinctive OLP apparel when participating in parish activities. We only have a limited supply in our current inventory. Additionally, Joe Graff (NORTHWESTCONSULTING@MSN.COM), is collecting interest in those wanting jackets, polos, or long sleeve shirts. He’ll obtain quotes before finalizing purchases.

Monthly Awards – Deacon Bill and Kantack Family

Posted on March 14, 2021 by admin

Knight of the Month: Deacon Bill Bollwerk: Deacon Bill has been a supporter of the Knights of Columbus for a long time. He has regularly attended our monthly council meetings as the chaplain’s representative. He keeps us in tune with the Pastor’s intentions and provide valuable insight into the upcoming events and opportunities to provide assistance to our parish community. He also serves as a liaison with the staff to facilitate support for parish activities.

Family of the Month: Bryan and Amanda Kantack: Bryan Kantack has been very active in the council’s main fundraiser, breakfast burrito production and sales. Both Bryan and Amanda have volunteered many hours with the parish youth ministry program. Bryan is also the operations director for the Rampart H.S. band.

New Supreme Knight Welcoming Message

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by admin

Mr. Patrick Kelly’s tenure as the Order’s 14th supreme knight commenced on 1 March. He begins his term in office with a personal message to all Knights of Columbus members, which you can view by clicking below.

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Knight of the Month – Chaplain Father Brad!

Posted on February 11, 2021 by admin

Chaplain Father Brad has been showing our council and the parish that he is proud to be a Knight from the time he became Pastor of Our Lady of the Pines last Summer. He has spoken well of us at Masses and even added our logo to the parish calendar. Father Brad’s support of the Knights is evident to all and very much appreciated by the council. We appreciate his leadership, advice and support as we continue to grow and support Our Lady of the Pines and our Pastor.

Council Receives Prestigious Awards! And 2020 Summary Report.

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by admin

Congratulations to all who helped our council receive some recent prestigious awards!

We received the Columbian Award for our involvement in four areas: Community Programs, Faith Program, Family Programs, and Life Programs. Special thanks to Sir Knight John O’Rourke for championing the initiative.

Also, we received special recognition for being one of the Top 25 Councils in the State of Colorado! What a great fraternity we’ve become!

FYI, although 2020 was a different year making it harder to gather and participate in events, we still made some noteworthy contributions. Here’s our 2020 report.
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