M J Benvenuti Council #8419

Father Marco DeLeon - 1955 - 2024

St. Rita's Knights of Columbus M.J. Benvenuti Council # 8419 is pleased to announce the 2024 winners of the Dr. James R. Louwers Memorial Scholarship. All students are members of St. Rita Parish:

$1,000 to Isabella Bernal of Dreyfoos School of the Arts
$1,000 to Nicholas Blandford of Wellington High School
$1,000 to Ruben Garza of Royal Palm Beach High School
$1,000 to Brianna Panzarella of Palm Beach Central
$1,000 to Emily Oswald, currently attending Florida Atlantic University, Wellington High School Class of 2023

SK GK Dave Lynch recognizes SK PGK Charlie Thibault for his year of service as Grand Knight

2024 - 2025 Officers of M. J. Benvenuti Council # 8419

2023 Parishioner of the Year, 4:30pm Mass, Barnie Walker, Jr.

2023 Parishioner of the Year, 9:00am Mass, Richard Hart

2023 Parishioners of the Year, 7:00am Mass, the Hunt Family

2023 Parishioner of the Year, 7:00pm Mass, Vilma Campanale

2023 Parishioner of the Year, 1:00pm Mass, Yolanda Ulibarri

2023 Parishioner of the Year, 11:00am Mass, Sue Sanford

2023 Parishioner of the Year, 5:00pm Mass, Dr. Samuel Falzone

See photos of the Ivan Barin Families in Need 2023 Party in the photo gallery

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Council Announcements

Make Your Reservations to Attend our 
2024 Christmas Dinner

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Mel's Way Bistro, 3536 Via Poinciana,
Lake Worth, Florida 33467 

Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council # 8419

Here are the details:

- All dinners include house salad, fresh bread, and Tomato Bruchetta (appetizer)

- Dinner choices (choice one of the following):
     - Chicken Franchaise
     - Blackberry Broiled Salmon
     - Sliced New York Steak with Mushrooms
     - Jumbo Shrimp Scampi over Linguini (No Sides)
     - Eggplant Lasagna with Penne Marina (No Sides)

Sides (if included): Roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables

Dessert:  Choice of apple tart or chocolate cake

Beverages Included:  Coffee, Iced Tea, Lemonade, or Soda

Cash Bar Available

All Inclusive Price:  $40 per person (not including cash bar).  Must be paid no later than December 4.  Payable using cash, check, or credit card.

Limited to 50 attendees.

Reservations:  Please call SK Larry Williams at 301-520-8157 or SK GK Dave Lynch at 915-449-6157.  Please be prepared to select dinner entree.  Credit cards accepted.
 


Special Appreciation to Outgoing Grand Knight SK Charlie Thibault


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Special Thanks to our Recorder SK Jim Sackett for Providing These Minutes

 


Meeting Location

Due to the pending sale of the Faith House, we have moved our monthly meetings to Festival Hall at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Church, 100 Crestwood Blvd South, Royal Palm Beach, Florida.  Officers meeting begins at 6 pm, followed by a light meal at 6:30 and our regular business meeting at 7:00 pm.  (Festival Hall is the building at the far rear of the church's property).  All members are welcome to attend the officers and business meetings.

 


Officers for the

2024 - 2025 Fraternal Year include:  

Grand Knight: SK GK Dave Lynch

Deputy Grand Knight:  Steve Linn

Chaplain:  SK Rev. Marco DeLeon

Chancellor:  SK Larry Williams

Recorder:  SK Jim Sackett

Financial Secretary:  SK PGK Bryan Quinsey

Treasurer:  SK PGK Manny Zapata

Advocate:  SK PGK PFN Bill Blakely

Warden:  SK PGK Frank Truglio

Inside Guard:  Alex Iglesias 

Outside Guard:  Hubert Aguilar

3 Year Trustee:  SK PGK Charlie Thibault

2 Year Trustee:  SK John Kapsos

1 Year Trustee:  SK PGK John Kingston


MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NOW PAYABLE

 

You may either mail a check in the amount of $32 (for Active Members) to:

Bryan Quinsey

Financial Secretary, Council 8419

44 Dorchester B

West Palm Beach, FL 33417

 

OR, you may pay by credit card by CLICKING HERE.  There is a small processing fee that is added if you pay by credit card.

 

 


 

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Upcoming Council Events

About Our Council

About our council Home Corp

Council General Membership Meeting Schedule

2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM

Council Officers Meeting Schedule

2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM

Meetings Location

13645 Paddock Drive
Wellington, FL 33414-7811 US

Council Officers

Family of the Month

Michelle and SK PGK Manny Zapata


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Knight of the Month

Michael Carroll


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Family of the Year

Cyndi and Chuck Higgins

Special appreciation to Cyndi and Chuck for offering their leadership at our Annual Golf Tournament as well our Annual Scholarship program where we presented five St. Rita students checks for $1,000 each. Pictured here with PGK SK Charlie Thibault.
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Knight of the Year

SK PGK Bryan Quinsey

After serving two terms as our Grand Knight, Bryan has continued to be involved in so many of our projects. Following his second term, he was elected to serve as a 3rd Year Trustee. Shortly after accepting that role, he stepped up to replace the ailing ...
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