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.

The 120K 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

For the first time in 28 years, the Cardinal Medeiros Fellow Program is being expanded and improved to include more charitable causes and to honor more Cardinals with ties to the great state of Texas! The “NEW” Texas State Council Charities Fellow Program will be known as the

“Triumvirate Fellow Program”

and it is available now to recognize a deserving Knight or to expand your giving to very worthwhile State Charities causes!

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Star CouncilHonor Roll

Program year 2025–26

306 councils named Star Councils across 15 dioceses/archdioceses

TX State Council · Knights of Columbus

Council Honor Rollfor the Lone Star Award

Excellence in program year 2025–26

Excellence — 99 councils

w/ Distinction — 36 councils

Football Frenzy 2026-27

10/8/2026 Texas 10/8/2026-1/10/2027

Brother Knight and Council 13927 Chaplain Fr. Thomas Reitmeyer Appointed Vicar General of Austin

January 05, 2026

The Diocese of Austin has announced the appointment of Very Rev. Thomas J. Reitmeyer, J.C.L., as Vicar General effective January 12, 2026. ... …Read More

Hunters Night Out awards $75,000 to Charities

December 08, 2025

The Wimberley Knights of Columbus, Council 9151, celebrated their 22nd Annual Hunters Night Out (HNO) Saturday evening October 18 by awardin... …Read More

Father McGivney's Legacy of Care

November 25, 2025

Father McGivney's Legacy of Care continues on across the world. Sadly one of our Brother Knights in Texas passed away unexpectedly in 2... …Read More

Prayer Intentions

Penny Yost

Please pray for God's healing for Penny Yost who is under going treatment for breast cancer. Her husband Chuck Yost passed last December. Pray also that her complete family is reunited.

Francesca "Frankie" Williams

Pray for the repose of the soul of Lady Frankie Williams, who was preceded in death by her husband Sir Knight John Williams Sr., a former member of Council 12300, Wylie Tx. Both John and Frankie were dear friends of Telsa and I and former parishioners of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Rick Guzman State Star Council Director.

Yoshiko Guccione

Yoshiko Guccione, is State Star Council Committeeman Robert Landry's lovely mother whose health is declining. Please pray a Holy Rosary for her, Thanks. Rick Guzman State Star Council Director

State Chairman - Star Council Josh Gomez and Lady Iris Gomez

SK Josh Gomez recently had knee surgery and he is recovery at home. Lady Iris recently had Gall Bladder surgery and is also recovery at home. Please pray that they have a speedy and full recovery. P.S. Brother Josh is scheduled for a second knee surgery. Viva Cristo Rey! Rick Guzman State Star Council Director

David Taylor

Keep Brother Knight David Taylor in your prayers.

Luis Lay, Sr.

Our Faithful Brother Luis Felipe Lay Sr. passed away peacefully and is now reunited with his wife, Miriam Cristina Lay and rejoicing in Heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! He lived a long life of 92 years and they were married for 65 years at the time of her passing 2 1/2 years ago. He fought hard with some health problems recently. We are so blessed to have had him here on Earth with us for as long as we did. Please keep the family in prayer. Rest in Peace! We will keep you in our Hearts Forever!

Louis Neapolotono

88 year-old uncle of Brother Ian Ballantyne

Donna Lewis

Hospice

Maria Concepcion Gendrop

Prayers of Healing for Maria Concepcion Gendrop, the mother of Worthy State Star Council Committeeman Oscar Gendrop. Rick Guzman State Star Council Director

Merv Albert

Please pray for Brother / Sir Knight Merv Albert. Merv passed away on August 21st. Services are as follows: Tuesday September 1st -- Visitation 6:00 P.M. Rosary at 7:00 P.M.Prince of Peace Catholic Community Mary Chapel 19222 Tomball Parkway Houston, Texas 77070 Wednesday September 2nd -- Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Prince of Peace Catholic Community Main Church 19222 Tomball Parkway Houston, Texas 77070 (Reception will follow immediately after Mass) Graveside to be determined. May Brother Merv rest in eternal peace in God's warm, loving and forgiving hands. Submitted by Larry Zapalac

Mike Courtney

Please keep in your prayers State Charities Director Mike Courtney, his prostate cancer has returned and he will begin radiation treatments on Aug 24. Treatment will be ongoing for 7 weeks.

WGK Leslie Gullet

Brother Leslie is recuperating from 3 heart attacks and 9 stints. He is in Tennessee with his daughter and will be returning home to Canadian next week.

DD2, Gilbert De La Rosa

Gilbert de la Rosa had a stent placed on Wednesday. Next Tuesday, he will have bypass surgery.

Lynn Plote

Lynn Plote, wife of DD112 Sir Knight John Plote is undergoing surgery today, please pray for Gods Divine guidance for the success, for the Dr. skill, and speedy recovery and healing.

David Keating

Prayers are requested for the upcoming neck surgeries that State Charities Fundraising Committee Chairman and Sir Knight David Keating will undergo this week starting on Tuesday July 21st. May the Divine Physician bring His healing touch down on David and guide his medical team that will provide him relief from his past injuries. Requested By: Thomas Oaks, State Charities Fundraising Committee Team Member

David Keating

Back and Neck surgery on Tuesday/21 and Thursday/24

Diana Skouby

two heart catheterization procedures, one on each side

Jacqueline Langwell

Thank you for the prayers. Surgery was a success and she is recovering at home.

Steven Webb

Brother FS Trainer Steven Webb from Lubbock has had some health concerns that developed into sepsis. Pls keep him in your daily prayers !

SK Robert Schmidt

Gentlemen, Please keep SK Bob Schmidt and his family in your prayers, as last week he entered hospice care. Bob's leadership has been very inspiring to District #92 and the G/H Chapter over the years.

Jacqueline Langwell

Please pray for Jackie Langwell she is having major surgery July 6. She is the youngest daughter of Master of the First District James Hatcher and Lady Janis Hatcher.

Ana Ortiz

Please include Gloria Rodriguez’s sister Ana Ortiz in your prayers. She is hospitalized in San Antonio. She has been given 3 blood transfusions after she started some internal bleeding after being implanted with a medical device. Submitted by: Gloria Rodriguez and Sheryl Bowles

SK Joe Calvillo

Please pray for the Repose of rhe Soul of SK Joe Calvillo who was called home to our Lord on June 14th. A Fallout will be conducted in his honor at the Rosary which is scheduled as folloes: Tuesday June 23,2026, 7:00pm Saint Pius X Catholic Church 600 S. Oklahoma Ave Weslaco TX. 78596 Arrival time for the Fallout is 6:30pm. Requested by: District Marshal Haroldo Rodriguez

Bob Scmidt

Prayers are requested for Brother Knight Bob Schmidt,member of the State Charities Fundraising Team. Due to continued complication from his liver cancer, Bob has been entered into hospice. Please pray for peace and comfort for Bob and his family. Requested By: Thomas Oaks State Charities Fundraising Team Member

SK James De Piazza

Please offer prayers for SK James healing of his heart, arteries and cholesterol levels. He has asked that we offer the prayer for the canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney and ask for his intercession.

SK Joe Calvillo

Prayers are requested for SK Joe Calvillo and his family from Weslaco, Texas. SK Joe is reported to be in his last days of his life.

Irma G. Mata

Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Irma G. Mata who passed away recently. Irma was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #2727 and was the wife of Brother Knight Robert Mata, a member of Council 15362 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in McAllen. Rosary: Wednesday at 6:30pm at Rivera Funeral Home, McAllen. Funeral: Thursday at 12:00pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, McAllen Burial: Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Taylor Road, Mission.

SK Cesario C. Perez

It is with heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Sir Knight Cesario C. Perez, a nine-year member of Assembly 2851 and Council 15362. Visitation will be Wednesday June 10th starting at 4:00pm until 8:00PM at the San Juan Funeral Home, 311 E Expressway 83 in San Juan. The Rosary with all requisite Honors of the Fourth Degree will be conducted at 6:00pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 11th at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edcouch at 1100 N Broadway Street. His burial will follow the services at approximately 11:00 AM at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, 6705 N FM 88 in Weslaco. Please keep the Perez family in your prayers. Requested by: Thomas W. Oaks Assembly 2851 Faithful Navigator

Jacqueline Langwell

Jackie is having major surgery July 6. Please keep her in your prayers. She is the daughter of Master of the First District James Hatcher and Lady Janis Hatcher.

Bob Schmidt

Prayers are requested fot State Charities Fundraising Team Member Bob Schmidt who is hospitalized due to complications from his liver cancer. He is pending further treatment on Monday that he hopes will get him back on track. May the Divine Physician bring His healing touch down on Bob and bring peace to his family. Submitted By: Thomas Oaks State Charities Fundraising Team Member

Dcn Frankie Aguirre

Please keep Dcn Frankie in your prayers as he will have surgery on Tuesday, May 19. May God guide the Surgeon's hands and offer Dcn Frankie a complete healing.

Mike McLaughlin

Update on Mike McLaughlin Seems as though everything is progressing as well as expected, but continue to keep Mike, Dawnn and the entire family in your thoughts and prayers Submitted by Larry Zapalac

Richard Faye

Please pray for Richard. He had emergency surgery today and really needs prayers.

Past Sate Deputy Ray Neumann

PLEASE pray for the repose of the soul of Past State Deputy / Brother Ray Neumann. Ray passed away on Wednesday Aril 22nd. His funeral arrangements are as follows: Thursday May 7th. Porter Loring Mortuary - 1101 McCullough Ave. San Antonio, Texas 78212 6:00 P.M.Visitation followed by a rosary at 7:00 P.M. Friday May 8th. Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive San Antonio, Texas 78232 10:30 A.M. Visitation followed by the burial mass at 11:00 A.M.

SK and Very Rev. Leo Wleczyk

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Msgr. Leo Wleczyk - retired pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Lake Jackson, Texas. He was ordained as a Catholic priest on May 27, 1965. A 1957 graduate of Brazosport High School, he dedicated his career to the priesthood, notably serving as pastor at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Lake Jackson for 35 years before retiring in 2019. Father Leo served as chaplain of Lake Jackson Council 6812 and was a Fourth Degree member of Assembly 1120 (St. Mary Star of the Sea Assembly) in Freeport, Texas. He passed away this morning (Wednesday, 4/29/26). Services are pending.

Mike McLaughlin

Please pray for a successful heart surgery, his surgeons, and for his quick and complete recovery.

Jeff Jordan

Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Jeff Jordan, husband of Texas State Council Accountant Kari Jordan. Jeff passed on to rest with our Lord on Tuesday April 21st. Jeff's Funeral Services will be on Wednesday April 29th at 11:00AM preceded by a viewing at 10:00AM. The services will be held at: Harrell Funeral Home 1715 Kirby Kyle, TX 78640 Requested by Thomas Oaks State Charities Fundraising Committee

Jeff Jordan

An Update on Jeff Jordan, husband of Texas State Council Office Accountant, Kari Jordan. We went to the Dr this week and it is confirmed that the cancer is back. It’s all around in his stomach and near the liver. They are unable to do Chemo and Radiation because his body wouldn’t be able to handle it. The worse part is the Dr said he has about 3 months. We are still trying to wrap our heads around it. He’s doing ok, just in pain. The Dr referred hospice. It’s been really hard but we are just taking it day by day. Please pray for Jeff and Kari during this time of trial Requested by Kari Jordan Texas State Council Acountant

Terri Richter

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Terri Richter. May she rest in peace. A loving Sister, Wife, Grandmom and Great Grandmom. Please also keep the Richter and Tartaglia families in your prayers.

Terri Richter

Please pray for my sister, she has just been put into Hospice.

Mary Reding Riedesel

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Reding Riedesel, sister of Grand Knight Larry Reding and for comfort for her family. Jack Ayers District Deputy # 108

SK Larry F. Reding

Please pray for the return to good health for SK Larry F. Reding the Grand Knight of Holy Trinity Council # 18262. Larry recently underwent surgery on his right foot and leg. He now begins the therapy phase of his recovery. Jack Ayers District Deputy # 108

SK Larry F. Reding

Edvardo Garcia

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Edvardo Garcia, devoted Chairman of the Pilgrim Icon and Silver Rose programs. May he rest in peace. Please also keep his wife Valerie and family in your prayers that they may find comfort and strength during this time of mourning.

Kathy Holzer

Please keep Kathy Holzer in your prayers, wife of Deputy Grand Knight Butch Holzer, Denton Council 16393. Due to a recent fall, the X-Rays show a broken rib, along with cut on chin.

FDM Joe Verastegui

Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Former District Master and Sir Knight Joe Verastegui who passed away on February 24th. Services will be as follows: Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 Place:Ramon Funeral Home 800 Lincoln Ave. Robstown, Texas 78380 Time: Rosary 7:00 p.m. Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026 Place:St. Anthony Catholic Church 204 Dunne Ave. Robstown, Texas 78380 Time: Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Requested by SK Thomas Oaks Assembly 2851 Faithful Navigator

Larry Ermis

Larry Ermis, Former District Deputy, passed away February 10, 2026. Visitation will be Monday, February 16,2026 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Callaway Jones Funeral Home in Bryan, TX. The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, February 17, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bryan.

Fernando Garcia

Funeral arrangements for Former District Deputy and Past Brownsville Diocesan Deputy Fernando Garcia have been announced. Viewing and visitation will take place on Tuesday February 10th at the Garcia-Trevibo Funeral Home in Mercedes, TX from 1 to 8pm. The Rosary will take place at 6pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on Wednesday February 11th at 10am.

Fernando Garcia

Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Former District Deputy and Former Brownsville Diocesan Deputy Fernando Garcia who passed away this morning after a brief illness. Funeral Details are pending at this time. Requested by: The Knights of the Brownsville Diocese

Fernando Garcia

Prayers are requested for former Brownsville Diocesan Deputy Fernando Garcia. He is currently on life support battling sepsis. Please take a moment to say a prayer that our loving and merciful God heals him and to be with him and his family during this difficult time. Blessed Father Michael McGivney, please Intercede for Fernando's Healing. Requested By: The Knights of the Brownsville Diocese

Christina

Please pray for Brother Knight Raymond Hernandez's daughter, Christina, who is on life support after a car collision.

AnneMarie

Please pray for daughter Of Sir Knight Tony Stobby. AnneMarie is pregnant and in need of clarification of her attachment to a certain young man. This is very much a strain on our family. Please pray for peace and healing for her as their baby is due very soon. Thank you.

Gerald "Jerry" Narbaez

Prayers are requested for the Repose of the Soul of Gerald "Jerry" Narbaez who passed away recently. He is the brother of Council 8298 Financial Secretary Jeff Narbaez. Services for Jerry will be this coming Saturday January 31st in Lubbock. Requested By: Thomas Oaks Palm City Council 8298 Program Director

Bill Scoggins

Please pray for Bill. He goes in for surgery tomorrow (1/27). Please also pray for his wife and daughter.

DD 135 Joseph Guzzetta

Funeral Arrangements for Joseph Guzzetta Jr. will be as follows: Monday, January 26, 2026 Visitation: 9:30 -10:30 AM St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Northex Rosary: 10:30 AM St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Funeral Mass: 11:00 AM St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Eternal rest grant unto him,O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. David Zeigler, Star Council Director, Marshal, Our lady of Guadalupe Province

DD 135 Joseph Guzzetta

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Brother Joseph Guzzetta, District Deputy #135 in the Tyler Diocese. He passed away on January 17, 2026 unexpectedly of a heart attack. Please keep his wife Carolina and his children in your prayers. Arrangements are pending. David Zeigler, Star Council Director

Dennis Helgeson

Brother Dennis Helgeson PGK PDD passed away peacefully January 3, 2026. Please pray for his soul and his widow Lady Joyce.

DD191 Andrew Pesek

Please pray for DD191 Andrew Pesek, brother fell from a deer stand. Fractured neck wearing a neck brace, back and femur rod inserted. Had some surgeries and more to follow. Resting well and in good spirits. SK Manuel Gonzales 01/07/2026 Texas District Two District Marshal

Santiago (Sam) Lozano

Please pray for the repose of Sam's soul. The Lord called Sam back home Tuesday December 23, 2025. He was a valued member of Council 8293 and will be greatly missed. My the perpetual light shine upon him. Like to

David Maestas

Please pray for David as he is in his final days. Comfort and peace to him and his family.

Chuck Yost

Please pray for Chuck Yost who is in hospice. Chuck shared his love for our Lord with everyone he came in contact with. He lived a faithful life as a pratical Catholic.

Concepcion Rodriguez

Asking your prayers for our Brother Knight (Edcouch Council 11897) and friend who suffered a heart attach this past Saturday and has under gone open heart surgery. He is doing fine at this time and recovering now. He is under the doctors care at McAllen Heart Hospital. Thank you for your prayers and wishing him a speedy recovery. Jorge Saenz - GK Donna Council #12091

SK David Keating

Brother David was involved in a car accident on the evening of November 17, 2025. He is in considerable pain, but alive by the grace of God. Please pray for Brother David, his wife Linda and his family, as they soldier through the recovery process. St. Gemma Galgani - pray for us.

Doug Simmons

Please pray for PGK Doug Simmons. He has contracted an infection after spinal surgery earlier this month. He remains hospitalized. Thank you!

Tillie Gallia

Tillie is mother of Brother Stephen Gallia who fell and is almost totally blind. Pray for peace and comfort in their family.

Angel San Juan

Angel, a member of Nederland Council #5145, continues to recover from a mild stroke suffered a couple of weeks ago. Prayers for a quick recovery would be appreciated.

Serenity Solis

Calling for prayers for Serenity Solis, daughter of SK Daniel Solis, Assembly 2987. Serenity is 21 years old and has been sick the last 3 years and has progressively gotten worse. Last night she suffered a major complication. She has made a turn for the worse, but there is hope. Serenity will be transferred to San Antonio to await a heart transplant. She will not be able to come home until this procedure is complete. There is power in prayers! WE GOT THIS! SK Joe Saavedra District Master 4th District of Texas Our Lady of Guadalupe Province

Gene Hall

Brother Knight Gene Hall has served as a Committeeman for the State Bowling Tournament for many years and now he needs our prayers. Brother Gene had surgery on August 26th to help reduce his tremors, he then had a mini stroke on Thursday, August 28. Gene has some left side weakness, he went back to the hospital September 2nd to have to second portion of the surgery, it was canceled, and he was readmitted for more scans. Finally on Thursday it was discovered that there was swelling at the right probe site of the surgery. Gene has been moved to in-house therapy at UT HEALTHCARE/Olympic Plaza in Tyler. The therapy will last up to a week or more.

Kenneth L. Otte, PSD

We humbly ask for your prayers for beloved Past State Deputy (2002-2004) Kenneth L. Otte who is now receiving hospice care. Ken dedicated so much to the Texas State Council and we are incredibly grateful for his leadership and service. Please pray for comfort, peace and strength for Ken, his wife Linda and their family during this difficult time. May they feel surrounded by love and grace.

Butch Holzer - DGK

Please keep our DGK Butch Holzer (Denton Council 16393) in your prayers. Per his wife he is being admitted to the hospital as a possible heart attack risk due to elevated blood pressure readings and his heart history. Thanks for your prayers.

Scott "Slim" Strnadel

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Scott Strnadel who passed away on August 9, 2025 from a long bout with pancreatic cancer. His Rosary and Funeral are tomorrow morning in El Campo at St Philips Church starting at 9:30 am. Eternal Rest Grant unto Him O Lord, and Let the Perpetual Light Shine on Him, May He Rest in Peace, Amen

SK Robert Fonseca

Please pray for the repose of the soul of SK Robert Fonseca who served over 45 years of service in the Knights as Faithful Navigator, Grand Knight, District Deputy, Austin Diocesan Deputy and Special Assistant to the State Deputy. Funeral Services Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Rosary: 9:30 AM, Mass: 10:00 AM St. Paul’s Catholic Church 10000 David Moore Drive, Austin, TX 78748 Burial 10:00 AM, Monday, August 18, 2025 Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78209 In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Red Cross – Service to the Armed Forces, in honor of Bob’s lifelong dedication to his country and his fellow servicemen and women.

Shi Rin

Prayer Warriors - Please pray for Shi Rin a dear friend of the family. 33 yrs old, she suffered a stroke and brain aneurysm and has a very long road of recovery ahead of her. She is a psychologist who works with children and is a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake in San Antonio. When it hit she was distributing school supplies to children at a hospital. Please pray for her and her family. Submitted by Agnes Sullivan

Partin Family

Please pray for the healing of our family dynamics. We have been under attack ever since I became a Catholic. Most attacks come through my nephew Matthew who is a very angry young man. Pray that Jesus will heal the hate in his heart, help me to forgive Matthew, and to heal the other family relationships this has torn apart! It has been over a year and a half now that I have been constantly attacked by Matthew. I have health issues and the others in the home are disabled and elderly. All I want is His peace and His protection for me and my family.

Jeff Jordan

Thank you all for the prayers for my husband, Jeff Jordan. He is still in ICU but getting better each day. They had to put another drain in because his liver had gassy fluid. But everything went well. He is eating a little now and all tubes are out. Even the feeding tube. One day at a time and prayers are helping. God is good! Kari Jordan

Paula Hawkins

In your Christian charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of my wife Cindy’s mother, Mrs. Paulu Hawkins. She passed away very unexpectedly just before midnight Monday, August 4, 2025. She was 83 years old, just short of her 84th birthday next Saturday. Mom was a San Antonio native, but since losing her husband, she had been living with us for the last two years. Her funeral Mass will be on 8/16/2025 at 11:00 a.m. St. Edith Stein Catholic Church in Katy, Texas and graveside committal will be at Sunet Memorial Park in San Antonio at 3:00 p.m. on Monday 8/18/2025. Thank you for your prayers and kind expressions of sympathy during this very difficult time. Fraternally, Tony Rangel General Agent

PSD Mark Evan

Please pray for PSD Mark Evan who will undergo By-pass Surgery on Monday, August 4, 2025. David Zeigler, Star Council Director

Glen Smith

Dear Prayer Warriors, I ask that you pray for Glen Smith. He went into Cardiac arrest on Monday morning. He is in the ICU, not stable and very delicate condition. He was given the Anointing of the Sick at 1:00am this morning by Msgr. Louis Brum. Please also pray for his wife Marie.

Jeff Jordan

Update from Kari Jordan on her husband, Jeff: Jeff is still in ICU. He had to have an emergency surgery on Friday morning due to an infection coming on. They had to take out part of his liver. He has been in ICU with breathing tubes to keep him from working so hard to breath so his body can heal. They are keeping him sedated to keep him comfortable. His blood pressure had been going really low, but they have that very stable now with medications. It’s been a rough week since his surgery last Tuesday then emergency surgery on Friday, but all the prayers are greatly appreciated and are working. They got the biopsy back from the initial surgery and they did get all of the cancer out. The linings of the pancreas showed clear. God is good! (and so is Dr. McKenzie) Please keep the prayers coming. Kari

Darlene Mallari

Prayers are requested for Darlene Mallari, wife of State Charities Fundraising Committee Member Mario Mallari. Darlene will be having surgery on Tuesday 29 July on her right shoulder.

Emilio Zapanta Jr.,

Prayers are requested for Emilio Zapanta Jr., brother-in-law of State Charities Fundraising Committee Member Mario Mallari. Emilio is now in Hospice Care.

Amanda Burris

Past State Warden Boyd & Patricia Burris are requesting prayers for the repose of the soul of their daughter Amanda Burris who passed away Tuesday July 22. Amanda was the proud mother of Noah, age11, loving sister of siblings, Blayde, Brandye, and Jacque.Her parents, Boyd and Patricia, hope that all parents tell their children how much they are loved every day.

FDD, PGK, PFN Juan Lopes

Prayers are requested for SK Juan Lopez as he continues his courageous battle against cancer. May he be blessed with the Divine Physician's healing touch and May Mother Mary bring comfort and peace to Juan, his wife Bertha, and the Lopez family.

Joe Muniz

For the health of WDGK Joe Muniz.

David Zapata

David was killed in a traffic accident in Harlingen. David was a 4th degree Knight. Please pray for his family in this time of need

Texas flood victims and familes

Prayers for the victims and families of this tragic event, our council in Shreveport, LA is deeply saddened by this catastrophe.

Kari Groves

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kari Groves, younger sister of Laura Zeigler. Kari, died July 4, 2025 after being sick for several years. Services at pending in South Arkansas. Please keep Kari, her family and Laura, and their mother in your prayers.

Kathy Martin

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Kathy Martin, wife of our brother Dan Martin. Please pray for the repose of her soul, and pray for Dan, and her children Matthew, Megan, and Lauren.

SK Lester Wenk

Please pray for the respose of the soul of SK Lester Wenk of Msgr. Christopher J. Martin Council 3070 in Bay City, Texas. SK Lester Wenk is a Past Faithful Navigator of St. Mary Star of the Sea Assembly in Freeport and served for many years as the Assembly Comptroller. Funeral arrangements are pending. May his soul rest in peace. SK Paul Bettge, FM, PFN, Past State Warden

Donald Lambert

Please pray for my Brother in Law Donald Lambert. He is fighting terminal Brain cancer. The chemotherapy has failed and is needed of a Miracle. Doctors are trying all they can do to prevent the inevitable. Please pray with all your heart to God to grant him a miracle in saving his life. His wife and five children need him dearly. Amen

Eric and Mary Guvernator

Pplease pray for the repose of the souls of Eric & Mary Guvernator. They were tragically taken from us in a car wreck last week. Eric was a 30 year member of the Council 1422. They leave behind 3 grown children - David Katie, & Grace and 3 grandchildren. Our Council has suffered the loss a good Knight.

Sutton Claudette Groves

UPDATE Sutton has been making great strides, she is one month old & 3.8 lbs. She is doing well. Thank you all for the prayers and support. David Zeigler, Star Council Director

Former District Deputy Fred Constantine

Please pray for the Repose of the soul for Former District Deputy Fred Constantine. Fred lost his battle with Brain Cancer on June 12, 2025. Services are at St. Anthony Church, 508 N. Sixth St., Longview, TX on Friday, June 20 there will be a rosary at 4:30 pm followed by Mass at 5 pm. Honor guard has been requested to Assemble at 3:45 pm. Fred was an excellent example of what we all strive for as a Knight. Always helpful, kind, and rooted in the Church. David Zeigler, Star Council Director

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Penny Yost

Francesca "Frankie" Williams

Yoshiko Guccione

State Chairman - Star Council Josh Gomez and Lady Iris Gomez

David Taylor

Luis Lay, Sr.

Louis Neapolotono

Donna Lewis

Maria Concepcion Gendrop

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DD2, Gilbert De La Rosa

Lynn Plote

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Diana Skouby

Jacqueline Langwell

Steven Webb

SK Robert Schmidt

Jacqueline Langwell

Ana Ortiz

SK Joe Calvillo

Bob Scmidt

SK James De Piazza

SK Joe Calvillo

Irma G. Mata

SK Cesario C. Perez

Jacqueline Langwell

Bob Schmidt

Dcn Frankie Aguirre

Mike McLaughlin

Richard Faye

Past Sate Deputy Ray Neumann

SK and Very Rev. Leo Wleczyk

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Terri Richter

Terri Richter

Mary Reding Riedesel

SK Larry F. Reding

SK Larry F. Reding

Edvardo Garcia

Kathy Holzer

FDM Joe Verastegui

Larry Ermis

Fernando Garcia

Fernando Garcia

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Christina

AnneMarie

Gerald "Jerry" Narbaez

Bill Scoggins

DD 135 Joseph Guzzetta

DD 135 Joseph Guzzetta

Dennis Helgeson

DD191 Andrew Pesek

Santiago (Sam) Lozano

David Maestas

Chuck Yost

Concepcion Rodriguez

SK David Keating

Doug Simmons

Tillie Gallia

Angel San Juan

Serenity Solis

Gene Hall

Kenneth L. Otte, PSD

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