Knights of Columbus Council #12992 - St. Joseph Cathedral Parish

09/08/2026

The Knights of Columbus Council 12992 invite you to help us make a difference in the lives of local families.

Stop by Gerbes West or Hy-Vee on:

• Friday, September 11, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM�• Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

We will be collecting food donations and monetary gifts to support the Mid MO Samaritan Center. Your generosity helps provide essential assistance to those who need it most. We hope to see you there!

09/07/2026

09/01/2026

Happy Birthday, Bishop O’Donnell! May God bless you abundantly today and always.

Please join us in wishing Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell a very happy and blessed birthday!

On this special day, we give thanks to God for the gift of Bishop O’Donnell and for his faithful service to the Church and to the people of the Diocese of Jefferson City.

May the Lord continue to guide and strengthen him as he carries out his ministry, and may He bless him with good health, joy, wisdom, and renewed strength in the year ahead. We are grateful for Bishop O’Donnell’s leadership, pastoral care, and dedication to serving Christ and His people.

As we celebrate his birthday, let us also offer a special prayer for him and for the Diocese of Jefferson City. May God continue to watch over Bishop O’Donnell, surround him with His grace, and bless his ministry for many years to come.

Happy Birthday, Bishop O’Donnell! May God bless you abundantly today and always, and may He continue to bless you and the Diocese of Jefferson City.

08/31/2026

Please keep Sir Knight Floyd Junior Letterman and his family in your prayers. Floyd passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 85. He was founding member of our Council and an Honorary Life Member of Bishop McAuliffe Council 12992 with 36 years of continuous service and an Honorary Life Member of our Assembly with 26 years of continuous service. 

Friends and family will be received from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Houser-Millard Funeral Directors. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, with Fr. Stephen Jones, V.G., officiating. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, with a luncheon afterward. 

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

08/11/2026

Congratulations to the following officers elected to serve our Council for the 2026-27 fraternal year:

Grand Knight: Jim Vignola
Deputy Grand Knight: Cliff VerhinesChaplain: Fr. Stephen JonesChancellor: Tim Burmeister
Recorder: Michael Hubicka
Financial Secretary: Mark Ruether
Treasurer: Glen Stratman
Lecturer: Phil Minarik
Advocate: Ken Gartner
Warden: David Lanigan
Inside Guard: Gary Meyer
Outside Guard: Mike Wilson
Trustee 1 Year: Rich Anderson
Trustee 2 Year: Doug Smentkowski
Trustee 3 Year: Christopher Pierce

Also included our District Deputy: Mack Gaono

07/17/2026

We are one week away from the Cathedral of St. Joseph’s “Christmas in July Fish Fry”! Hope to see you there!

07/14/2026

On behalf of the Knights of Columbus Council 12992, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our fellow Knight, Jeremy Morris, in recognition of his dedicated service to Catholic Charities.

After nine years of faithful commitment, Jeremy has concluded his tenure as Treasurer and as a member of the Catholic Charities Board of Directors. Throughout his service, Jeremy offered thoughtful guidance, steady stewardship, and a sincere dedication to the mission of supporting neighbors across the Diocese of Jefferson City. His leadership has strengthened the organization and enriched its outreach to the community.

In the latest Encounter column of The Catholic Missourian, Director of Finance Sasha Whittle reflects on Jeremy’s contributions, the wisdom he shared, and the lasting impact of his service.

We are deeply grateful for all Jeremy has offered to Catholic Charities and wish him every blessing in the years ahead.

📃 Read the full article: https://catholicmissourianonline.com/stories/a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-jeremy-morris-for-nine-years-of-faithful-service,6807

07/06/2026

The Knights of Columbus Council 12992 is proud to congratulate Ladies Auxiliary member, Pat Biggerstaff, on receiving the 2026 National AARP Chapter Community Service Award. As noted in her nomination, Pat truly “goes the extra mile” in all that she does. Her dedication, compassion, and willingness to serve make a difference every day—not only for AARP, but also for our Parish and the Ladies Auxiliary. Her tireless efforts and generous spirit have touched countless lives and strengthened our community in so many ways.

Pat, thank you for your outstanding service and for being such an inspiration to all of us. This recognition is well deserved.

Read more at the News Tribune:

Aging Best in Jefferson City was the location of the AARP Summerfest meeting, and with tables decorated in patriotic red, white and blue, 50 members and guests enjoyed a lunch of salisbury steak, sides and dessert.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Independence Day. May God continue to bless you and yours.

Happy Independence Day!

As we celebrate the birth of our nation, we give thanks for the blessings of freedom and the countless men and women who have worked to preserve it throughout our history.

For more than a century, Knights of Columbus have sought to serve both God and country through lives of faith, charity, and patriotism. Today, let us pray for the United States, that our country may always uphold the dignity of every human person, protect religious liberty, and seek the common good. May God bless America and guide us in building a more just and charitable society.

God Bless America!