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Grand Knight Vincent opens the meeting with the District Deputy Travis and Warden Ricky prepared to conduct the Installation of Officers for Council 1003 10AUG2026

District Deputy Travis, Warden Rick, and Grand Knight prepare for the Ceremony

Deacon Craig Lashford sprinkles the jewels with Holy Water blessing them for the New Officers of 2026

Wives of Officers are called to place the Jewels of Office around their Knights neck. Wives play a vital role in Knights of Columbus

Officers of the Council form a Cross after receiving their Jewels

DD Travis, Warden Rick and Grand Knight Vincent congratulate officers on their Installation and charge them to be the best they can be!

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.

Worthy Financial Secretary Travis Desjarlais, District Deputy Rick Solice and Grand Knight Vincent Meinzer recognized for Excellence in all areas. Timely reports, charities, & membership

Grand Knight Vincent recognized by District Deputy Rick Solice for meeting State Charity Goal and Quick Start Membership goal

Charity Unity and Fraternity (CUF) event with Diocesan Deputy, District Deputy and new Members

US Army Captain and Brother Knight Paul Murray recently joined the Patriotic 4th Degree. Here he is center of photo surrounded by his Brothers. Congratulations!

Trifecta Award presented to Grand Knight Vincent Meinzer by District Deputy Rick Solice

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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
  • 22 AUG SATURDAY.  Work day on Smoker/ prep/ clean for Pork Fund raiser. Details mailed by Email.
  • 23 AUG SUNDAY. After the 1030 Mass the 4th Degree will assist in the "passing of the Silver Rose" from Arkansas to Texas.  Please join us for the brief ceremony and experience the Silver Rose that will travel to Mexico as a sign of our faith with Our Lady of Guadalupe  
  • 28-29 AUG  FRIDAY & SATURDAY '  PULL PORK FUND RAISER. Pre-orders/Pre-Pay sales are on going.  Pricing starts at 15.00 a LB and the cost decreases as you buy more ( 5Lbs or more only costs 10.00 a LB)  Pick Up will be on Saturday afternoon and Sunday so Knights be prepared to help notify the Pork is ready to pick up and pass their ordered Pulled Pork to our loyal Customers.  KNIGHTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW ' we need your help to sell, collect funds, prepare, cook, pull the pork, and bag and label the product.  THIS IS OUR MAJOR FUND RAISER. PLEASE PLAN ON BEING ABLE TO SUPPORT IT. 

 

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

No events hosted by this council are scheduled within the next 60 days.

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

Manuel & Eva Correa


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Knight of the Month

Daniel Guerrero


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Family of the Year

Rick and Donna Solice

They are involved in all aspects of Sacred Heart and the Knights of Columbus. This amazing team dedicates their hearts to making Sacred Heart the Best. With endless energy, faithful focus, and positive actions they have made the Church and our Star Counci...
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Knight of the Year

Kevin Dupree

CO AWARD, Kevin is at every Knights event, Church function, and has served as our Grand Knight, Treasurer, and subject matter expert on a variety of Knight Fund Raising Projects. He is our most trusted, dependable, reliable, willing, and focused Knight;...
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Knight of the Year

Robert (BOB) Armstrong

CO AWARD Bob Armstrong is one of the most visible Knights and member of our Sacred Heart Parish. Bob is a lector, leads the Rosary, teaches in our Faith Formation, Cooks at events, DJs at the Adults with Special Needs dance EVERY THUR night, and is a pe...
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