Tootsie Roll Fundraiser Donations
Knights of Columbus members visited St Mary Academy in Sarasota on June 23 and the Hhe Haven in Sarasota on July 25 to present a donations of $3,550 each
A $3,550 donation was also made by mail to Special Olympics of Manatee. These 3 donations were made from funds collected during our council’s annual K of C Drive for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (aka “Tootsie Roll Drive”).
100th Habitat
In January 2017, a group of dedicated men from the St. Cosmas and Damien Knights of Columbus began a humble tradition—showing up, month after month, to help build homes and hope with Manatee Habitat. Now, 100 consecutive months later, their commitment has blossomed into a legacy of service, faith, and community impact that continues to inspire everyone around them.
Fittingly, the Knights completed their 100th month of service the day before Good Friday—during Holy Week, a time of deep spiritual reflection and renewal. For a group so grounded in faith and charity, the timing could not have been more meaningful.
“Looking back, it’s hard to believe we’ve reached 100 months,” shared Chancellor Mike Mahan. “Our council stays very active throughout the year, so this is truly an unprecedented accomplishment we can all be proud of.”
Calendar of Events
- Jul 2 2025 10:00 am - Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group
- Jul 3 2025 7:00 pm - Officers and Directors Meeting - Annex
- Jul 4 2025 6:15 am - Men's Prayer Group
What's Going On / Our Council in Action
Knight of the Month
Officers
- Father Sebastian, Chaplain
- TBA TBA, Asst. Chaplain
- Mr. Gordon Shellhaas, Grand Knight
- Mr. Michael Mahan, Deputy Grand Knight
- Mr. Mark O'Brien, Chancellor
- Mr. Paul Gulbrandsen, Financial Secretary
- Mr. Wayne Irvine, Recorder
- Mr. Al Valenti, Treasurer
- Mr. Carmine Maida, Advocate
- Mr. Phil Ashford, Warden
- Mr. Joe Finamore, Inside Guard
- Mr. Matt Wing, Outside Guard
- Mr. John Joly, Trustee - 1 Year
- Mr. Jerry Graceffo, Trustee - 2 Year
- Mr. David Lawson, Trustee - 3 Year
- Mr. Robert Reilly, Lecturer
- Mr. David Lawson, Community Directot
- Mr. Noah Henry, Family Director
- Mr. Phil Gonnella, Faith Director
- Mr. Jim Cullen, Life Director
- Mr. John Coliton, Membership Director