Knights of Columbus Council 13341

Car Show 2025

2025 Car Show: Saturday, November 1^st, 2025

Tootsie Roll Fundraiser Donations

Knights of Columbus Council #13341 make three donations totaling $10,650. in funds raisedby their 2024-2025 annual drive for Persons with Developmental Disabilities aka “Tootsie Roll Drive”!

Knights visited St Mary Academy (SMA) in Sarasota on June 23 to present a $3,550 donation to Development Director Connie Taft and toured the school and learned how academics, life skills, arts, science and religious education are provided to K-8 students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. SMA is the only school in the diocese to provide a Roman Catholic faith-based education to children with these disabilities. It serves about 100 students from Sarasota and Manatee counties. Students learn the way they do best, in classes of no more than 12 students. Occupational and speech therapies are provided as needed. Our donation will help fund scholarships to bridge the gap between Florida state funding and current tuition costs.

Knights also visited The Haven in Sarasota on July 25 to present a $3,550 donation to COO Alison Thomas and Pre-School Director Erin Nowakowski and toured the pre-school, which serves bothneurodiverse and neurotypical children aged 1-5, in small inclusive classes. The pre-school currently serves 66 students from Sarasota and Manatee counties. A purposeful play-based curriculum provides younger students with opportunities for development of skills, relationships and problem solving. A Montessori model for students aged 3-5 fosters hands-on learning at each student’s developmental level. Students are provided with occupational, physical and speech therapy based on individual needs. Met and engaged with one class of students. Our donation will help cover a tuition funding shortfall. Continued with a tour of The Haven’s other programs at the Sarasota campus that serve people with disabilities, including Residential, Vocational, Adult Day Training and The Haven Academy, a high school for students from 14-22 y/o. The residential program serves 67 adults who live in 8 group homes on campus. The vocational and adult day programs serve over 300 adults and TheHaven Academy serves 47 students.

A $3,550 donation was also made by mail to Special Olympics of Manatee County, Florida.

Officer Installation Dinner

A new fraternal year begins! We proudly installed the 2025–2026 officers for Knights of Columbus Council 13341. These men have stepped forward to lead with faith, charity, and brotherhood — and we’re excited for the year ahead.

We also celebrated two special honors:

Family of the Year: Jerry & Joann Graceffo Jr. — for their unwavering dedication and service to both our parish and council.

Knight of the Year: Mike Gonzales (not pictured) — recognized for his exceptional commitment and contributions throughout the past year.

Thank you to everyone who continues to serve and support our mission. Let’s make 2025–2026 a year of action, unity, and spiritual growth!

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Aug 4 2025 1:00 pm - car show meeting
Aug 7 2025 7:30 am - Habitat for Humanity
Aug 7 2025 5:45 pm - patriotic rosary

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What's Going On / Our Council in Action

Beginning on Ash Wednesday, the 40 Days was a peaceful and educational effort, by which we sent a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion, and the infinite value of the divinely created human life in the womb from the point of conception.
Council 13341 charted the Marina Jack ll Seabreeze for a 2hr fundraising cruise on Sarasota Bay. We raised a total of $1671.00 for St Michael’s food pantry.
Past Grand Knight Jerry Graceffo received Triple Star Award from District Deputy Kirk Brown
PGK Jerry Graceffo received the Shining Armor Award
The St. Cosmas and Damien Knights of Columbus joined Habitat for Humanity for our 97th consecutive month of volunteering! We also gave agenerous donation to support our mission of building homes, communities, and hope.
Membership Director John Coliton received a challenge coin from District Deputy Kirk Brown for the council membership growth.
Council members attend our Corporate Mass as a group, wearing their red Council shirts, to reinforce the concept that the Knights are a firmly committed religious organization
Council 13341 and Assembly 3192 gathered to honor and thank their past leaders for outstanding leadership during the last 21 years.
On January 18, 2024 our council presented a $2500.00 to Habitat for Humanity. From left to right- Glenn Fitzpatrick, an unknown Habitat volunteer, Rich McBride, Mike Mahan, Rick Kuebel, Habitat CEO Bernie Quinn, Carl Perkins, Jack McDonnell.
At the January 2024 Council Meeting, Car Show Chairman Mike Mahan presented a check for $15,000 to St. Jude representatives Anne and David Parker
Tootsie Roll Drive
Council #13341 assists the food bank at St. Michael’s Church in Wauchula. The activity occurs weekly on Friday and consists of unloading, sorting and storing donated food items. St. Michael’s receives approximately 11,000 pounds of food per week. The items are given to the community on Saturday mornings. The pantry is actively managed by the Sisters of St. Michaels.
Fish Fry Crew
Concession stand at Ed Smith Stadium