Texarkana Council #1003

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The degree team included State Rep David Zeigler, Diocesan Deputy Mark Freund, Father Braun, and council 1003 members.

Installation of officers in the shape of the Cross of Christ 2024-2025

Diocesan District Deputy 136 Rick Solice presided over installation of officers Cy24-25

GK Kevin Dupree accepts Award from District Deputy Rick Solice for 32 years of meeting Charity Goal

Tx State Faith in Action Award Life Award GK Kevin Dupree, Wally Embrey, District Deputy Rick Solice

Tyler Diocesan Chili Cook off Champions. 31 Councils considered, 11 tried, but Texarkana took the Championship Belt home!

Tyler Diocesan Deputy and the State Deputy, present the Championship Belt to Grand Knight Vincent Meizner for best chili

Knights of Columbus Council 1003 with the help of Sacred Heart Church of Texarkana TX. And With our other District Council 6699 Mt Pleasant, Pittsburg, Mt Vernon , TX and Council 10660 Atlanta TX. Have all helped raise funds the the First Choice Mobile Ultrasound machine for the North East Texas area.

Christmas Dance and time with Santa

Jim Smith and the Band are frequently playing at the Special Needs Dance. Every THUR night 7-9PM

Graduation Breakfast @ Sacred Heart

All Scholarship Winners for KC, CDA, Hispanic Community

1 of 5 Council Scholarship winners Maria Del Rocio Garcia Parra

2 of 5 Council Scholarship Winners Audrey Ogden

3 of 5 Council Scholarship Winners Yva Marie Moya

4 of 5 Scholarship Winners Mattie Adams

5 of 5 Council Scholarship winners Owen Braza

Assembly 2719 Scholarship Winner Mia Saldino

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 Sacred Heart Special Needs DANCE

  • RECURRING EVERY THUR NIGHT KC Dance Schedule THUR Knights arrive 6:00 PM for Setup of chairs, tables, sound system, and refreshments area (Non-Alcoholic Bar). Dance is 7:00-9:00 PM,  Knights will need to stay to “reset” the room 
  1. TBD   KofC Ordered new heavy duty Picnic tables about $850 each for the Parish Hall (200Lbs each 6 full size 8foot tables and 2 American Disability Act compliant tables).  Once delivered we will need an "assembly" day with KofC members with tools to assemble from pallets.  Current plan is delivery Jeff George and we will have to arrange transport from the dock to Sacred Heart. (More Details to come)
  2. JAN 21 KofC will offer a Rosary for the Unborn @ Sacred Heart Catholic Church starting at 7:30 PM  we are praying the Rosary in observance of the Roe V. Wade Supreme Court decision which enabled the murder of millions of innocent lives. (focused on the unborn)
  3. JAN 30 RANDY SAMS feed, prep food at KC Hut, serve food at Randy Sams 5:30.
  4. FEB 1  Membership Recruitment/Drive at all Masses   Use the QR Code on our business cards to show them what Knights do, Please use the hard copy form as we've had some challenges with IPHONE and ANDROIDS and the KofC Registration site.  A hard copy with full name and contact details email and phone number will ensure success.  PLEASE  HELP RECRUIT we are not getting any younger.
  5. FEB 20th FISH FRY BEGINS  20FEB, 27FEB, 6MAR, 13MAR, 20 MAR 27 MAR more details, cost etc at FEB KC Meeting
  6. MAR 21st  ST PATRICK DINNER & DANCE more details at FEB KC Meeting
  7. APR 5  EASTER EGG HUNT more details at FEB KC Meeting

New Prospects/Members:  What do the Knights of Columbus do?

So, you'd like to become a member in the Knights of Columbus? GREAT! We'd love to have you as we have a lot on our plate, did you know we donate, prepare and serve meals at Randy Sam's on a recurring basis, we Sponsor and Host a weekly "Special Needs Dance" every Thursday night @ no charge for over 50+ years, we Sponsor and Host a CHRISTmas Party (pizza and gifts) for our Special Needs patrons. We support Special Olympics with volunteers and financial support, We provide financial support and volunteers to Prison Ministries at the Federal Corrections Institute (FCI). We provide financial support to Catholic Rosary makers, we provide financial support to Seminarians studying to become Priests, we support all our Priests, Seminarians, and Deacons with a CHRISTmas stipend, we provide financial support to Carmelite Sisters (future nuns), We provide three $1000. scholarships to a first-generation High School Graduate, a High School Graduate, and a Continuing Education Student at the Graduation Breakfast honoring all High School and College Graduates. We provide funds to the Knights of Columbus State Charity effort and have met or exceeded our goal over the last 32 years! We provide financial support to the St Vincent DePaul Program which offers free prescriptions, diapers, and other family support. We contribute to the Vietnam Veterans Chuck Wagon event annually. We contribute to Tunnels to Towers annually, we purchase and provide wheelchairs to handicap persons in need. We make annual donations to the 4 States Youth Flyers for children's exposure to Aviation as a possible career field. We donate to Saint Jude Children's Hospital annually. We provide the Easter Egg Hunt for the Parish, We support the Gabriel Project & Rachel Project annually. We Chose Life and we support First Choice (we donated a mobile ultrasound to the Texarkana Office). We sponsor fund raisers such as "Keep CHRIST in CHRISTmas" car magnets, "He has Risen" Easter car magnets, as well as several social activities annually (St Patrick's Day Social, Lenten Fish Fry, Vacation Bible School, Fall Festival, Cinco De Mayo festival, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and other events as requested by our Pastor. 

 PERMANENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

  • Knights of Columbus meetings occur on the 2 & 3, MONDAY, Event begins at 7:00 PM
  • 2nd Monday = Business Meeting (Charity, Unity, Fraternity), All KofC members are welcome to attend. This is called to order by the Grand Knight and all Council Officers and members at large are expected to attend. A rosary is said at 6:30 for all knights if they choose to attend. 
  • 3rd Monday = The Fourth Degree (Patriotism) Business Meeting. All 4th Degree, Sir Knights, are welcome to attend. This is called to order by the Faithful Navigator and all Assembly Officers and Sir Knights are expected to attend.
  • Social schedule as determined by Grand Knight No regularly scheduled Pot Luck Social As determined by the Grand Knight A meat is prepared and members provide a "pot luck" side dish, salad, or desert to share with fellow members. New Member Prospects, Families, and all Knights are invited.

 

 

Upcoming Council Events

About Our Council

Council Business Mtg 1003 Meeting Schedule

2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM

Council Assembly 2719 Meeting Schedule

3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM

Meetings Location

121 Porter Dr
Texarkana, TX 75503 US

Council Officers

Family of the Month

Bill and Melodie Brunt


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Knight of the Month

Paul Murray


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