News & Announcements

Knightly Knews 10 May 2026

Brother Knights,
 
Here is this week's Knews.
 
What a busy weekend we had.  Thresher's Game, Bowling Event and Church Groundbreaking ceremony.  Thank you to all the Brother Knights who participated in these events.  Brother Mike will have photos posted later from each on our website.  
 
Membership and Recruitment   Our next Exemplification will be Thursday, May 21st.  
If you know anyone interested in joining the Knights, please direct them to www.kofc.org/join. Joining online eliminates paperwork; please ensure they use the Agent Code TSPINELLI to receive their first year’s dues for free.  
 
Council News and Media
Stay informed by visiting our updated website at www.kofctrinity.com. To post photos, announcements, or news, please contact Deputy Grand Knight and Webmaster Mike Lockwood at mike_lockwood@verizon.net. Additionally, please "like" and "follow" the St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Facebook page for weekly event updates and council advertisements.
 
Knight Apparel
Please remember to wear your Knight shirt to Masses and special events. If you need to order one, GulfSide T-Shirts (located on Ridge Rd, east of US-19) has Polos, Button Down Oxfords, and Work T-shirts available.
 
April Events
Monday, April 27 - Social Meeting - Carraba's 
 
May Events
Sunday, May 10 - Mother's Day
Monday, May 11 - General Membership meeting -  7:00 PM in the St. Andrews building.  
Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17 - Tootsie Roll Drive - We will be at the Publix at Gunn Hwy & Hwy 54 from 10-4 each day working 2 hour time slots.  Please let me know what slot you wish to volunteer.  
Thursday, May 21 - Exemplification Ceremony - 7:00 PM in the Church
Friday and Saturday, May 22 & 23 - State Convention - There will be some great information provided and I look forward to sharing it with you at our June meeting. 
Memorial Day till Flag Day (June 17) - We will be collecting used and tattered flags to donate to a local Scout Troop, who will provide a proper retirement ceremony.  Look for the collection bin in the Narthex.🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
 
Save the Dates
June 20, July 11: Tootsie Roll Drives at various Publix locations. Watch for details as they approach.
Saturday, July 18: Christmas in July at Sun Toyota to benefit Coats for Kids.
Sunday, Nov. 15 - Annual Charity Golf Tournament
 
Prayer Requests
Please keep the following in your prayers: 
  • Jim Tiano and the repose of his wife Eilien
  • Cora & Dey Evora
  • Roger McPhelemy
  • Margret Mulcahy
  • William Lupo
  • Joe Papillon and his wife
  • Bob Marsharka
  • Mike Happ
  • Santo Cacciola 
  • Brother Bill Peters and his wife Jan
  • the wife of Brother Mike Zanga
  • Mike Roach, his wife Shelly, and her sister Sally
  • Bob Zagers and his son-in-law
  • Brother Jim Boyer and his wife Deborah
  • Juan Valez and the repose of the soul of his Mother
  • Bob Ross and his wife
  • Joshua Lancaster
  • Sister CarolAnn Lockwood
  • Our Seminarians, Priests, and Religious; the Unborn; Military and First Responders.
 
Spiritual Reflection
 
Vivat Jesus,
 
Joe James
Membership and Family Director
St. Peter the Apostle Council 15779
727-480-4172

KOC Scholarship Application

KOC Scholarship Application
 

St Peter the Apostle Council's annual scholarship applications are being accepted through May 10 with scholarship winners expected to be announced in June.  The attached PDF application cover sheet need to be included with the required essay and activity listings.

Eligibility Requirements (MODIFIED)

  • You must be a member of the parish
  • You must be registered with EDGE/LIFETEEN (no longer a requirement)
  • You must submit an essay with this application, entitled: “How my Catholic Faith will help me to succeed.”

Pope Leo XIV Message to KoC Supreme Convention 2025

Message of Pope Leo XIV to the KoC 2025 Supreme Convention:

Dear friends, I am pleased to greet all of you gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 143rd Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus. I also greet those who are participating virtually in these opening ceremonies.

You are meeting during the Jubilee Year of Hope, which encourages the Universal Church, and indeed the entire world, to reflect on this essential virtue, which Pope Francis described as “the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring” (Spes Non Confundit, 1). I’d like to reflect briefly with you on this important virtue.

As Catholics, we know that the source of our hope is Jesus Christ and he has sent his followers in every age to bring the good news of his saving Paschal Mystery to the entire world. The Church has always been called to be a sign of hope through the proclamation of the Gospel in words as well as in actions. In a particular way during this Holy Year, we are called to be tangible signs of hope for those of our brothers and sisters who experience hardships of any kind.

Your founder, Blessed Michael McGivney, understood this well. He saw the many needs of immigrant Catholics and sought to bring relief to the poor and suffering through his faithful celebration of the sacraments as well as through fraternal assistance, fraternal assistance which continues on to this day.

This year’s Convention has the timely theme of “Heralds of Hope,” reminding all Knights of Columbus of the invitation to be signs of hope in your local communities, parishes, and families. In this regard, I commend your efforts to bring together men in your communities for prayer, formation, and fraternity, as well as the many charitable efforts of your local Councils throughout the world. In particular, your generous service to vulnerable populations, including the unborn, pregnant mothers, children, those who are less fortunate, and those affected by the scourge of war, brings hope and healing to many and continues the noble legacy of your founder.

With these brief words, I offer my good wishes for the work of the Supreme Convention, which I entrust to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, and to the intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney. And may the blessing of Almighty God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come down on you and remain with you forever. Amen.

Link to Video: https://www.kofc.org/un/en/news-room/events/convention/2025/papal-greeting.html