Texas KOFC State Council

Texas State Council

Welcome to the Texas State Council website. Please use the website as a place to get some of your Knights of Columbus news, register for events, download some valuable information and as a resource for anything needed to help you achieve your goals.

Our theme for the year is "Follow Me" for Jesus Christ is leading us especially during these trying times. He will never abandon us.

The 117K Knights in Texas are committed to the principles of the Order, Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. We practice our commitment by living through our Faith in Action program consisting of Faith, Family, Community and Life.

We will always strive to be available where there is a need because where there is a need, there is a Knight.

God Bless Texas, God Bless you and your Family,

Vivat Jesus

Ron Alonzo
State Deputy

College Conference 2025

March 21 to 23, 2025 Corpus Christi, TX Weekend Event

State Convention Golf Tournament

4/25/2025 Portland, TX Morning

State Deputy Invitation & Convention Forms

April 25 to 27, 2025 Corpus Christi Texas Weekend Event

Special Olympics Bowling Tourney

February 25, 2025

The dedication of Dallas Diocese Chapter Knights of Columbus in 2024 to Special Olympics events is easily measured in one way, by the number... …Read More

Council Honors Fallen Knight

February 25, 2025

Council 6358 (Good Shepherd, Schertz) gathered on December 22, 2024 to sing Christmas carols and pray at the home of SK William &ldquo... …Read More

State Charity Appeal

December 30, 2024

Dear Brother Knights and Ladies of the Texas State Council: The founding principle of our Order is Charity, fraternal charity to our brot... …Read More

Prayer Intentions

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Raymond R Sanchez

Please pray for Raymond R Sanchez, father of our worthy Deputy Grand Knight, Ramiro Sanchez. Raymond was placed under hospice care yesterday. Please keep the entire Sanchez family in your prayers as they navigate this difficult time.

Gary Newell Acrey, PGK

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Gary Newell Acrey, PGK 9868. Many of you will remember Penny and Gary Acrey, long-time members of the Couples Group and the Better Together Group until Gary’s health declined. Gary was also a past member of the Knights of Columbus. Gary passed away Friday, February 28 after a long battle with progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Visitation will be at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth on Thursday 3/6/25 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday 3/7/25 at 10:00 am, at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church followed by a luncheon in the Parish Hall. Graveside service will be at 2:30 pm at Laurel Land Cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas. Please remember the entire family in your prayers.

Brother Knight Mason Yancy

Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Brother Knight Mason Yancy of Council 9299 Arlington who died of a Diabetic Seizure at the age of 31 on December 27, 2024

Louie Martinez

Pray for Louie Martinez, PGK, PFN, FDD, El Paso. Brother Louie is home recuperating from a procedure performed earlier this week.

Dan Rangel sister Mary

Dan’s sister was called home today, please pray for her family and friends.

Joe Messina

Please pray for the brother Joe Messina in his battle with cancer

Gary Bentz

Please pray for the recovery of this founding Grand Knight of our council

Kevin Jessup

Dear Brothers: Prayers are requested for Kevin Jessup, father of Sheldon. Brother Sheldon Jessup is a member of Saint Patrick Council 16778 in El Paso. His Dad is seriously ill with cancer. Vivat Jesus! Bill Hegeman KC 16041

Dr Dean Hansen

Please pray for a successful surgery for Dr Dean Hansen State Star Council Committeeman on Feb 12th. Doc will undergo Rt hip total replacement .

Fr. Dan Malain

Former longtime Chaplain of Fr. William Brooks Council 5145 in Nederland has entered hospice. Please lift him and his family up in prayer.

SK Joe Rodriguez, FDD, Former TSC Committee man, TSC FMOS & FDM 2

Our brother, SK Joe Rodriguez, passed away after a brief illness, on Saturday, February 1,2025. Please keep his widow, Gloria, in your prayers for strength she will need at this time and into the future. If you are available to attend his services. His services are as follows: Sunday 2/16/25 4-8pm Family & Friends will be received @ Castle Ridge Mortuary Main Chapel 10901 W Loop 1604 North San Antonio, Tx 78254 5:30pm KofC - Special Presentation. 6:00pm Rosary Monday 2/17/25 11am Funeral mass. Location: St. Anthony Mary Claret 6150 Roft Rd San Antonio, Tx 78253. Internment: Monday 2/17/25 12:45 Location: Mission Burial Park South 1700 SE Military Dr San Antonio, Tx 78214 May our brother and friend rest in the love and peace of our saviors arms. Joe was a Catholic man that served his church, country, family & fellow man with his every move! Until we are together, again you live in my heart. YBIC, Pat

Allison Hall Bundick

Please pray for healing for Allison, daughter of Karen Trochta, the Celebration Correspondent for the Texas State Council, who will be having Colon surgery on Wednesday, Feb 5, in Sugerland. She was diagnosed with Colon Cancer a few days before Christmas. Let's pray that the Surgeon's hands are guided by the Holy Spirit and a complete healing is given to her.

SK Joe Rodriguez

PLease Pray for the Repose of the Soul of SK Joe Rodriguez, who passed away on Saturday, February 1st, at 3:59 pm. Funeral Arrangement are pending at this time. Eternal Rest Grant unto Him O Lord, and Let the Perpetual Light Shine upon Him, My He Rest in Peace, May His Soul and the Souls of All the Faithfully Departed Brother Knights Rest in Peace !

Harry (Ike) Isenberger

Update on Harry Isenberger of Council 4307, Blessing. Harry came home from the hospital on friday, Jan 31, fully recovered. He wasn't given a reason for his stroke, but by the Grace of God, had no lasting effects. He has gone back to work ! Thank You Jesus for your Healing powers !d God is Good !

Kenneth L Otte, PSD

Past State Deputy Kenneth L. Otte is in hospice care. Prayers are requested.

Harry (Ike) Isenberger

Please pray for the recovery of Former DD 187, Harry Isenberger, of Palacios, who suffered a stroke this morning. He was taken to Calhoun County Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca and was transferred to Memorial Herrmann in Houston for treatment. May God guide the hands of his Doctors to heal him of this affliction. Amen.

Charles "Chief" Veith

Funeral Services for Chief Veith. Vigil/Rosary: Friday, Jan. 31st - Visitation 5-8pm, Rosary 6:30pm at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Houston Funeral Mass: Saturday, Feb 1st at 11am, St Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church Interment to follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery

Adan Navarro

Brother Joe Navarro is asking for healing prayers for his younger brother Adan Navarro who will be having surgery tomorrow. May God guide the doctor's hands for a safe and healing result. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

SK Joseph W. Shaw, Jr.

SK Joseph W. Shaw Jr. went with the LORD on January 15th., 2025. 1st., 2nd., and 3rd. Degree 01-01-1956, last Council 13250. 4th. Degree 05-01-1958, last Assembly 3699. The Lord bless you and keep you: The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you: the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. (Num. 6:24-27)

Debra Hanus

Please pray for Debra Hanus, daughter of Leo & Lorraine Hanus - PSD. She is scheduled for knee replacement tomorrow - 01/14/25.

+S.K. Billy Kornegay

For the repose of the soul of SK Billy Kornegay, Trustee of Mother Teresa Assembly 2506 in Garland, TX, who passed away in November 2024. Billy lived a full life of service and is survived by over 200 brother Sir Knights in Mother Teresa Assembly.

Francisco Sotelo

Please pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of Leonarda E. Sotelo, 90 years old. Mother of DD Francisco Sotelo from Lubbock. She passed away December 26, 2024 in Pecos, TX.

S.K. Charlie Veith

Pray for the repose of his soul. Charlie was found Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Louisiana. Arrangements are pending and will be communicated when finalized. May God rest his soul.

Maureen Evans

Please pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of Maureen Evans, sister of Beth Frugé, wife of Immediate Past State Deputy Terry Frugé. Maureen passed away in her sleep early Christmas morning, very unexpectedly. Please also pray for her daughter Megan Evans and all the family. Arrangements are currently pending and will be communicated when they are finalized. May God rest her soul! Beth Frugé

Texas State Council

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State Convention Golf Tournament

State Deputy Invitation & Convention Forms

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Special Olympics Bowling Tourney

Council Honors Fallen Knight

State Charity Appeal

Prayer Intentions

Raymond R Sanchez

Gary Newell Acrey, PGK

Brother Knight Mason Yancy

Louie Martinez

Dan Rangel sister Mary

Joe Messina

Gary Bentz

Kevin Jessup

Dr Dean Hansen

Fr. Dan Malain

SK Joe Rodriguez, FDD, Former TSC Committee man, TSC FMOS & FDM 2

Allison Hall Bundick

SK Joe Rodriguez

Harry (Ike) Isenberger

Kenneth L Otte, PSD

Harry (Ike) Isenberger

Charles "Chief" Veith

Adan Navarro

SK Joseph W. Shaw, Jr.

Debra Hanus

+S.K. Billy Kornegay

Francisco Sotelo

S.K. Charlie Veith

Maureen Evans

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