<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Knights of Columbus St. Catherine of Siena Council 7399]]></title><description><![CDATA[KofC7399]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/blank-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:23:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kofcop.org/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[July 9 2026 Business Meeting Minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Knight Dan Costello called Meeting to Order at 7:00 pm Due to technical difficulties, June Minutes will be submitted for approval at the August Meeting Grand Knight Report- Would like to begin Knight of Month Honors Trustee Jay Heather provided a brief review of current budget  with the members.  Motion carried to table the budget approval until the August meeting. Corporate Communion Meals 5th Sundays of the month-Looking for ideas as to where to have these would be appreciated.  (only...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/june-9-2026-business-meeting-minutes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a78fda9421979b2d9782a6c</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Minutes]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:15:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_460867d957254ed5a7e8e49000ab1819~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>joel kendrick</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly Formalizes Color Corps Support Programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assembly .154 of St. Catherine of Siena is proposing two programs designed to assit wit getting additional members into the Fourth Degree Color Corps. 	The first program, the eEgalia Legacy Program, is a charitable program of the Assembly for the purpose of receiving, maintaining, and redistributing donated Color Corps regalia to eligible Sir Knights. 	The second program, the Regalia Monetary Assistance Fund, is a charitable program supported by voluntary contributions used to offset the cost...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/assembly-formalizes-color-corps-support-programs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70dcf62155f73d880464a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Patriotism]]></category><category><![CDATA[Assembly News]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:45:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_d29ab84628ca4f4d9111b4e4a7fd185e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 11 2026 Business Meeting Minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Knight David Coughlin called Meeting to Order at 7:00 pm The Minutes from May 2026 unanimously approved Grand Knight Report- Motion to table discussion on increasing dues unanimously approved. Most Holy Redeemer Council on track for purchasing Ultrasound.  $3000 coming from this Council. Curtains have had to come down per Pastor. SB7 has been submitted. 4 Wheel Chairs now in Inventory thanks to District Deputy. Baby Supply Drive ends at end of week. 4th of July Patriotic Rosary June...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/june-11-2026-business-meeting-minutes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4a9650f7b480551f12da6f</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Minutes]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:31:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_460867d957254ed5a7e8e49000ab1819~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>joel kendrick</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 14 2026 Business Meeting Minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Knight David Coughlin called Meeting to Order at 7:03 pm The Minutes from April 2026 unanimously approved Grand Knight Report- There was a Family Prayer Night on April 6. Productive Mothers Day Breakfast Patriotic Rosary to be held on Memorial Day May Social on the 28th.  Millers Ale House Baby Supply Drive starting on May 30 Corporal Communion Mass on May 31. Family Prayer Night-Fathers on June 17 Mass for Keith Messinger on August 31 9AM Two Processions on May 24th at Our Lady of La...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/may-14-2026-business-meeting-minutes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2708ebbcf454bfefdbbf2a</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Minutes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:42:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_460867d957254ed5a7e8e49000ab1819~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>joel kendrick</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Us for the Knights of Columbus Corporate Communion Mass and Breakfast on May 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knights of Columbus invites all Council and Assembly members to come together for a meaningful and uplifting event on Sunday, May 31. At 8:30 AM, we will gather for the Corporate Communion Mass, a special occasion where members, their families, and friends unite in prayer and faith. After Mass, we will continue our fellowship with a buffet breakfast at Golden Corral in Orange Park. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to strengthen our bonds, celebrate our shared mission, and grow...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/join-us-for-the-knights-of-columbus-corporate-communion-mass-and-breakfast-on-may-31</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a036ea5e889759477a76252</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Patriotism]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:42:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_55892cdc1e344750995e0fe364d5f5fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the Knights of Columbus in Celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi at St. Catherine of Siena]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is a historic event that ties faith to the nation’s heritage. Starting on Memorial Day weekend at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine, the pilgrimage traces a path north along the East Coast, ending in Philadelphia on July 5. This route was chosen to highlight the connection between faith, history, and national identity during the 250th anniversary of the United States. For those unable to participate in the events taking...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/join-the-knights-of-columbus-in-celebrating-the-feast-of-corpus-christi-at-st-catherine-of-siena</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a036710f6126ac2c9cecfeb</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:04:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_23cbb436b84b4f7f84c8708d69df6f8e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewing Faith Together at the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage for America's 250th Anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, a unique opportunity arises for members of the Knights of Columbus Council 7399 and Assembly 3154 of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Orange Park, FL. This milestone invites us to renew our Catholic faith by participating in the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which begins in St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest Catholic city. This pilgrimage connects the rich history of Catholic life in America with a new generation of...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/renewing-faith-together-at-the-national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-for-america-s-250th-anniversary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03630b68a3e7adcb1336ac</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:33:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_595fbd11ca5043ea9c3f1e96f96d4981~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support Life: Join the Baby Supplies Drive for St. Gerard House Through June 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knights of Columbus Council 7399 of St. Catherine of Siena in Orange Park, FL, is launching a heartfelt baby supplies drive to support St. Gerard House in Saint Augustine, FL. This maternity home, pregnancy resource center, and high school offers vital assistance to mothers choosing life. Between May 30 and June 14, the community is invited to donate diapers and other essential baby supplies. Donations can be placed conveniently in the Narthex of St. Catherine of Siena. 	This drive is...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/support-life-join-the-baby-supplies-drive-for-st-gerard-house-through-june-14</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0346d39064468259a1ebb4</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:55:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_6e5e2ddb019949589738b527df5bf4a7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Us for This Month's Council Social at Miller's Ale House in Orange Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month’s Council Social promises a great opportunity to connect, relax, and enjoy good company at a welcoming local spot. We will be gathering at Miller’s Ale House on Wells Road in Orange Park, starting at 6:30 pm. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the group, this event is a perfect chance to catch up, meet new friends, and share some memorable moments. Miller's Ale House entrance on Wells Road, Orange Park Why Attend the Council Social The Council Social is more than just a...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/join-us-for-this-month-s-council-social-at-miller-s-ale-house-in-orange-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0340c648aeb3fcb24027f0</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:06:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_c468b1e10a514e458408c92822fba2fe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council &#38; Assembly Announce Slate of Officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections for Officers of Council 7399 and Assembly 3154 of St. Catherine of Siena Knights of Columbus have announced a slate of officer for the 2026-2027 Fraternal year. Nominations will be concluded for the slate of officers at their respective Business Meetings on May 14 and 26 respectively. 	The proposed officers for the Council are: Chaplain: Fr. Mason WIggins Grand Knight: Dan Costello Deputy Grand Knight: Joe Caso Chancellor: Lou Manz Recorder: Joel Kendrick Treasurer: Michael Gambone...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/council-assembly-announce-slate-of-officers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f2598524f9d3e5cd73c060</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:42:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_22ed47559ccb48c89e58583682cdb66a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council 7399 Kingsley Ave. Cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[On March 28, 2026, the Knights of Columbus Council 7399 conducted a clean up of Kingsley Ave. Organized by brother Knight Dennis Abbott and his wife, Cheryl, the team consists of youth from our community and Knights from the Council. The clean up is not currently on a regular schedule but is conducted about every three months. If you are interested in helping with the next clean up, please watch the parish bulletin and consult the Council Event Schedule on our website at...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/council-7399-kingsley-ave-cleanup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dbe44d75afb0779a753576</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:37:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_5aaa3ee9b3db4a859d4aa273b3c6e246~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_482,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 12 2026 Business Meeting Minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Knight David Coughlin called Meeting to Order at 7:03 pm The Minutes from February 2026 unanimously approved Grand Knight Report -GK David Coughlin Reports: Easter food drive is still going on the 29th of March. The fundraiser for the spaghetti dinner. I think it yielded about what, 2,300 bucks. $2,577, which Father Rooney was very happy to receive. He was only expecting us to give him $300 when we first talked. So he was ecstatic that we were able to do this. Ultrasound update: ...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/march-12-2026-business-meeting-minutes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6f8f3a51db32c14c11e1d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Minutes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:20:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_460867d957254ed5a7e8e49000ab1819~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>joel kendrick</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Hosts Brats &#38; Beer Stag (K)night]]></title><description><![CDATA[In lieu of our April monthly social on April 23, the Council will be holding a stag event called the Brats &#38; Beer Knight.  This will be an open invitation to the members of our Council and our parish where we will play card games, cornhole, and other activities.  This as a casual event and not a recruiting or benefit night.  Members can invite a male friend and be assured that there will be no pressure to join our Order.  We are hoping to see some brothers who we have not seen in a while. ...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/council-hosts-brats-beer-stag-k-night</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998efd8e493abd05ea9ca5d</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:38:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_ed9154a1469c4a3e9a1c09344408e7c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Completes Its Annual Free-Throw Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[When students returned to school, the Council approached the public schools in Orange Park, as it usually does, to invite their participation in the Knights of Columbus’ Annual Free-Throw Competition. The invitation was rebuffed by most of the schools, citing too busy or lack of interest by the athletic department.  The Council arranged to conduct an “outside of school” championship event, with the schools providing students with the information. On the day of the competition, no students...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/council-completes-its-annual-free-throw-championship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698f6ea2b5fb2c66253ae879</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:39:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_c7da4c8363ee43349ca3a8bfed6ca70f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to Host Dinner for Benefit of CRS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Father Edward Rooney, the first pastor of St. Catherine of Siena, approached the Grand Knight of Council 7399 and asked if we would conduct a fundraiser in support of Catholic Relief Services. 	In response, the Council elected to conduct a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, the proceeds of which will go to benefit CRS. This is one of the many charities that the Knights of Columbus supports as an order. 	The dinner will be held in Lademia Hall in the Parish Family Life Center on March 21 after the...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/council-to-host-dinner-for-benefit-of-crs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698f616b9f4f0b75dffc8345</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:47:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_f8e06d1edabe4b4bb1a80c5d8732c876~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_400,h_267,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 8 2026 Business Meeting Minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Knight David Coughlin called Meeting to Order at 7:05 pm The Minutes from December 2025 approved with one objection. Grand Knight Report -GK David Coughlin Reports: 1) Spaghetti Fundraiser tickets to be sold 3 weekends after Mass beginning January 	    24th--Grand Knight will be soliciting volunteers. 2) Lou Manz conducted successful free throw event. 3) Diaper Drive and Food Drive in March 4) Silver Rose Ceremony on March 10. 5) Greg Donaldson Funeral Mass January 16 6) Volunteer...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/january-8-2026-business-meeting-minutes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69894081104fdf314aa7c63b</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Minutes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:45:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_460867d957254ed5a7e8e49000ab1819~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>joel kendrick</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Remembers Brother Knight Greg Donaldson]]></title><description><![CDATA[On  Friday, December 19, 2025, our Brother Sir Knight, Greg Donald passed away after a long battle with an illness. Greg was a retired Chief Petty Officer who served his country in the US Navy and our community greatly until he became sick. Sir Greg held a few roles in our council up to the level of Deputy Grand Knight. He also could be found in the kitchen serving as Co-Chair of the B Breakfast team with Jay Heather cooking on the griddle his scrambled eggs back when we did breakfasts every...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/council-remembers-brother-knight-greg-donaldson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697baa43b3cf8ba23848f85b</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:53:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_6300f34ad564404b9593133daa0c5818~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_815,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knights of Columbus Council Marks 100th Bingo Milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knights of Columbus Orange Park Council #7399 of St. Catherine of Siena celebrated a major milestone on Friday, January 9 2026, hosting its 100th Bingo event since the program’s revival in 2018. 	Bingo, a long-standing Knights-sponsored fundraiser, resumed in July 2018 under the leadership of Bob Culp, who assembled the core team that brought the program back to life. Gary Koch was appointed chairperson and served in that role until his passing in November 2023. Known for his meticulous...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/knights-of-columbus-council-marks-100th-bingo-milestone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6978e23167f9308d29711fc8</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:09:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_668142c39e82464ab1cd492bd78ed680~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_598,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Recognized for Earlier Pro-Life Efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2025, Orange Park Council 7399 and Most Holy Redeemer Council 17029 were recognized in the Knights of Columbus Columbia  Magazine for their fundraising efforts to purchase an Ultrasound machine for the Women’s Help Center’s Jacksonville Westside location. 	The effort began so long ago that who started it or when it started has faded into oblivion.  However, Council 7399 at St. Catherine of Siena always dreamed that there would be enough funds in its Charity Account to secure matching funds...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/council-recognized-for-earlier-pro-life-efforts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697522ee42f7501825df4ff2</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:55:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_335020c2e6e64fd2949f0eedfde52e41~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>koc7399</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[December 11 of 2025 Business Meeting Minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Knight David Coughlin called Meeting to Order at 7:03 pm The Minutes from November 2025 unanimously approved. Grand Knight Report -GK David Coughlin Reports: 1) We will not sustain the RoundTable 2) Received the STAR Council Award for 2024-2025 from District Deputy 4) 5th Sundays Golden Corral Breakfasts 6) Silver Rose March 18 2026 8) Next Corporate Breakfast will be in March at Golden Corral 9) We have a number of Delinquent Dues. More to come as to next steps 10) Spaghetti Fundraiser...]]></description><link>https://www.kofcop.org/single-post/december-11-of-2025-business-meeting-minutes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695a4b63564ad52a959450d4</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Minutes]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:57:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d0760_460867d957254ed5a7e8e49000ab1819~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>joel kendrick</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>